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Vintage wood 'baseball players' come to life with Billings Scarlets' run to World Series
BILLINGS — Tucked away in his garage for approximately 40 years, Bill Jones kept his treasured “baseball players” for safe keeping. The approximately 5-foot tall “baseball players” are actually wooden cutouts resembling the Billings American Legion baseball Scarlets and Royals. A quarter-inch in thickness, the “baseball players” as Jones calls them, are of players — one in red stripes resembling the Scarlets, and the other in blue stripes resembling the Royals.
Sheriffs looking for suspects after reported assault on MetraPark grounds
Billings, MT- The Yellowstone County Sheriff’s Office is looking for information about an alleged assault that took place on the MetraPark grounds overnight. This comes after several people posted on social media, recounting similar experiences around the event area. Sheriff Linder with the Yellowstone County Sheriff's Office explained one...
'Mr. Scarlet' Adam Hust has been associated with the team for more than half his life
BILLINGS — Adam Hust has been involved with the Billings Scarlets for more than half of his life. The 49-year old 1993 Billings West graduate has spent 25 years with the Billings American Legion Baseball team as either a coach or a player. Hust, who could be tabbed “Mr....
Missoula Paddleheads' 'Sammy B' stepping down as director of entertainment after 7 years
MISSOULA, Mt. — If you've ever attended a Paddleheads baseball game, you’ve definitely seen the guy leading the charge in Paddleheads pride in front of the bleachers in his Paddleheads-themed suit. You might know Sam Boyd as Sammy B, the wacky Paddleheads entertainer. Amusing a large crowd has...
Application period for property tax rebate opens today
MISSOULA, Mont. — The application period for the second round of Montana property tax rebate opens up today. The refund is for taxes paid on a principal residence for the 2023 tax year. You must get your claim in by Oct. 1. You can file online or with a...
The Truth About The Deadliest Earthquake In Montana History
Earthquakes are fairly common in Montana, and the state is the 4th most seismically active in America. A portion of Yellowstone National Park, home to the world's largest super volcano, is in Montana. As we approach the anniversary of the the largest earthquake ever recorded in Montana, here's a look back at that terrifying night and the destruction it caused.
Every NFL Player From Montana (2014-Now)
Since 2014, ten years ago, 13 Montana-born players have appeared in an NFL game. 2023 had the most in a single season with three players appearing in at least one game. 2024 will hopefully add a brand new Montanan to the list - Dylan Cook, from Butte with the Pittsburgh Steelers. Cook has been on NFL rosters for the last two years but has yet to appear in an NFL game. The Butte native has a good opportunity to make the Steelers roster this season, but will he see the field in an NFL game?
Small Montana Towns Getting Big Criminal Convictions
Missoula, MT (KGVO-AM News) - Attorney General Austin Knudsen is justifiably proud of his Prosecution Services Bureau, as it is assisting law enforcement agencies in small Montana communities in successfully trying and convicting individuals guilty of serious crimes. In the KGVO studios on Tuesday were Assistant Attorneys General Dan Guzynski...
MSU Extension to Hold Community Development Meeting for Rural Leaders
BOZEMAN — Rural volunteer leaders from communities across Montana are invited to participate in a community development gathering set for Sept. 17-18 in Miles City. The event, called “The Road Show,” will bring experts in rural resources to facilitate connections and knowledge sharing with Montana’s small-town leaders. It also features speakers from rural communities who will share successes, opportunities and resources available from regional and state agencies and nonprofits. The Reimagining Rural program, an initiative from Montana State University Extension, and the Montana Department of Commerce’s Montana Main Street Program are co-hosting the event.
Poll shows Sheehy with 6-point lead over Tester in Montana
A new poll of 538 registered voters in Montana shows Republican candidate Tim Sheehy leading incumbent Sen. Jon Tester (D-Mont.) by 6 points, 50.8 percent to 44.7 percent. The poll, commissioned by NonStop Local, a regional network of television stations, and conducted by American Pulse Research and Polling, was conducted Saturday through Monday.
Fish kills reported in Clark Fork River reservoirs
(Missoula Current) The hot weather has taken its toll on the reservoirs of the lower Clark Fork River, where some fish have died as the result of low oxygen. On Tuesday, a Montana Fish, Wildlife & Parks announcement said anglers had reported dead or dying fish in Thompson Falls, Noxon and Cabinet Gorge reservoirs. Biologists investigated and concluded that dissolved oxygen in the reservoirs had declined to levels where fish weren’t getting enough to survive, according to FWP.
Montana Should See Competitive High School Barbecuing
It may be because the world has been focused on the Summer Olympics this year, but there is something about a good competition that gets people fired up. Montana has 3 athletes representing us at this year's Olympic Games. Speaking of competition, Montana is expanding high school baseball in the...
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