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PHOTOS: Swan Lake Huckleberry Festival
Photos from Swan Lake Huckleberry Festival on Saturday, August 10. (Avery Howe/Bigfork Eagle photos) A boater is ready to innertube on Swan Lake as the Huckleberry Festival takes place at Swan Lake Day Park Saturday, August 10. (Avery Howe/Bigfork Eagle) Judges Bob Martin, Janica Williamson and Garth Gallagher work with coordinator Cindy Love to decide the winner of the Swan Lake Huckleberry Festival baking contest Saturday, Aug. 10. (Avery Howe/Bigfork Eagle) Kids have a water fight during the Swan Lake Huckleberry Festival Saturday, August 10. (Avery Howe/Bigfork Eagle) Colleen Daniels of Great Falls poses with her blue ribbon huckleberry pie, a recipe borrowed from friend Val Meeks. (Avery Howe/Bigfork Eagle)
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.
Montana Gov. Gianforte continues to rake in outside income as he seeks a second term
BILLINGS, Mont. (AP) — Montana Republican Gov. Greg Gianforte reported more than $23 million in income over four years ending in 2022, as the former technology executive who is seeking reelection to a second term continues to rake in money from investments, according to tax records released by his campaign. Democrat Ryan Busse, a former firearms industry executive, is challenging Gianforte in November. Gianforte spent more than $6 million of his own money on a failed bid for governor in 2016. After getting elected to Congress in a 2017 special election, he ran for governor again four years ago and spent more than $7.5 million defeating Democrat Mike Cooney by a wide margin, according to campaign finance reports. So far this election cycle, he has contributed roughly $47,000 to his campaign, the reports show.
Great Walls presented by ArtsFest MONTANA is bringing art to downtown
GREAT FALLS, Mont. - The highly anticipated 'Great Walls presented by ArtsFest MONTANA' is returning to the Electric City for its 6th year. It is running from August 17 through August 24 and the Business Improvement District (BID) says they are looking to install at least 9 new murals downtown.
Walk Out of the Darkness in Billings for Suicide Prevention
The event is still a month away, mid-September the 15th, but it should be on your calendar now. Suicide is a devastation upon a family and friends. Lost three friends this way over my life and each hollowed me out, leaving me empty. Suicide is the 9th leading cause of death in Montana and while yes, it can be tough to get by in this state, that doesn't mean bailing out on life.
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...
Montana Supreme Court rules minors don’t need parental permission for abortion
HELENA, Mont. (AP) — Montana’s Supreme Court ruled Wednesday that minors don’t need their parents’ permission to get an abortion in the state – agreeing with a lower court ruling that found the parental consent law violates the privacy clause in the state constitution. “We...
Montana ‘Trooper Cruiser’ Ranks Low in National Best-Looking Ride
I am not a big troublemaker. I am not a Saint either. I have seen the inside of a few police cruisers in my day. Not all cruisers are created equal. Some have more comfortable back seats than others. Some have a little more flair than others. A few times, I was impressed by an MHP cruiser and thought "Proof of your tax money at work."
Skier Makes Insane Run in MT and Gets Paid from Go Pro
Some skiers and boarders are always looking ahead to the upcoming winter season, even in the middle of the summer. They are hoping for that "epic powder", as they clutch their new season pass that they got at the very end of last season. Montana still has some summer left, but that doesn't mean we can't look back at an amazing ski run from last season. The forecast for the first "frost dates" will be here before the end of the month. We may also see some extremely cold temps this winter.
Public Lands Rule also helps combat climate change
Deadly heat waves have gripped the country for weeks now. A horrifically destructive hurricane destroyed or damaged up to 98% of buildings in its path in the Caribbean and left millions of Americans without power. These are just the latest in a fast-growing tally of unprecedented weather events. Climate change is real; it is happening, […]
Montana Gov. Gianforte continues to rake in outside income as he seeks a second term
BILLINGS, Mont. (AP) — Montana Republican Gov. Greg Gianforte reported more than $23 million in income over four years ending in 2022, as the former technology executive who is seeking reelection to a second term continues to rake in money from investments, according to tax records released by his campaign.
Missoula Pre-release Center looking for escapee
MISSOULA, Mont. - The Missoula Pre-release Center is looking for a resident who did not return after work. Rayona Charlo was last seen around 4:30 am on Aug. 15 by a coworker in a black car, possibly a BMW with Montana plates. She was wearing a white spaghetti strap tank top, black skinny jeans, and a black backpack.
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