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Your Kids Can Drive the Big Rigs Saturday to Help Missoula Food Bank
"Construction is badass! But when you work in it day-in-and-day-out, it is easy to forget." So says the team at Jackson Contractor Group of Missoula, who will once again donate their time and training expertise to help support the Missoula Food Bank and get the youngest of recruits all fired up for a career in the construction biz!
Ribbon cutting at St. Vincent connects heart surgery survivor with community
Weston Sondeno received open-heart surgery at only 17-years-old. Since he was an infant he had been getting care from physicians at St. Vincent Hospital and cut the ribbon at Thursday's ceremony.
Great Falls' Torgerson brothers relish chance to share the field at Montana Tech
BUTTE — It’s commonplace to hear the word ‘family’ talked about and emphasized around the Montana Tech football program. The word is printed on team apparel and is one of the hashtags used on the Orediggers’ team social media posts. For the Torgerson brothers —...
MSU O-Line is rebuilt to continue dominance at the line of scrimmage
BOZEMAN, Mont. — Despite losing starters from 2023 to the transfer portal and injuries, Montana State appears to be confident the offensive line. "We lost some incredible players, but they wouldn't want us to lick our wounds," MSU senior center Justus Perkins said. "They would want us to move on and that's what I think they did."
Billings City Hall moves to new location temporarily amid construction
BILLINGS – The City Hall in Billings is transitioning to a new building, causing several city departments to temporarily relocate until the new space is ready. Assistant City Manager Kevin Iffland explained that City Hall has been in the Miller Building on 27th Ave in downtown Billings for decades. As the city grows, so does the need for more space and services.
Cats Camp: The Dowler twins look to make their mark in 2024
BOZEMAN- After injuries derailed the 2023 season for Caden and Taco Dowler, the twins are ready to make a big impact for Montana State Football. BOZEMAN- After injuries derailed the 2023 season for Caden and Taco Dowler, the twins are ready to make a big impact for Montana State Football.
Council declines all but one budget amendment
(Missoula Current) With the budget deadline looming, the Missoula City Council on Wednesday spent nearly five hours deliberating proposed cuts and additions to the Fiscal Year 2025 budget. From defunding a range of homeless services to funding an incentive for sustainable building, all but one effort failed to pass and...
Large timberland conservation easement faces mining challenge
On Friday, Bill Schenk, Montana Fish, Wildlife & Parks Lands and Water Program manager, asked the FWP commission to approve a proposal to use Habitat Montana money to help purchase a conservation easement on almost 33,000 acres of former Weyerhaeuser land in the Cabinet and Salish Mountains west of Kalispell.
Historic Montana Lookout Tower Wrapped in Foil as Fire Approaches
Despite a few cooler days over the last week, several wildfires continue to burn in the Treasure State. According to InciWeb data shared by MTfireinfo.org, there are currently 56 active fires burning across the state (8/9/24), including 6 new ones in the last 24 hours. So far this season there have been a staggering 1,325 fires in Montana.
Oscar Nominated Actress Gena Rowlands Starred in a Movie About Montana
News broke last night and this morning about the death of actress Gena Rowlands. She might be most well known for playing Allie in "The Notebook" and in my opinion, her death in that movie is one of the most moving scenes in all of cinema. This morning Gena Rowlands...
Tiny Robots Could Revive Montana Forests After Wildfires
Montana's wildfires have been growing each year. Just this year alone Montana has seen 111,000 acres burned. Thankfully the moisture we have received lately is helping with the fires and also stopping new fires from starting. According to the Montana Free Press update from 8/9. The statewide forecast for the...
Every Montanan May Have Had Their Social Security Number Stolen
If you've never had your identity stolen or had your bank account hacked, consider yourself lucky, because it's a huge pain in the rear. Sadly, your luck may have just run out after a recent data breach has left every Montana resident along with every citizen across America exposed for identity theft.
New TV Show Coming Out About Montana Wranglers
We feel this show might be the next big thing to come out of Montana. Montana has become a hot spot for TV shows. Montanans have seen several television productions set up shop in Big Sky Country. These shows include Yellowstone, 1923, 1883, and Big Sky. Most of these shows...
Popular Shoe Brand in Montana Has To Pay Customers
This shoe brand is one of the most popular in Montana, but they might owe you money. Keep it casual or all business and no fun? That's up to you. Having a variety of shoes is vital to living in Montana. The weather in Big Sky Country is constantly changing, and having the appropriate footwear is crucial.
Montanan’s Get Ready For Popular Event This Weekend
Who doesn't love downtown Bozeman?? I mean the shops, the food, the drinks, the history, it's all one of kind. With all of these great amenities, it also gives us the opportunity to host some of the most fun events. On the Sunday the 18th, you can join hundreds of...
Missoula’s Hidden Gem Music Fest This Weekend You Need To Check Out
Jumping jellyfish, my friends! It's the best day of the workweek: Friday. I don't know if you've heard but Friday leads into the weekend. Do you know what happens during the weekend? Fun. A lot of fun. What makes this weekend even more fun than your average run-of-the-mill weekend is...
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