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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.
Fáilte Montana Irish Festival 2024 is Coming to Missoula Soon
For those who wondering if you missed the 2024 Fáilte Irish festival in Missoula this summer, no need to worry, it's on the way just a bit later this year than it has been in the past. The Friends of Irish Studies in the West are excited for this...
Missoula airport lands $3.4M to complete terminal expansion
(Missoula Current) As Missoula Montana Airport navigates a record summer, it’s also welcoming $3.4 million in additional federal funding to close out one of its major projects. Sen. Jon Tester last week announced the funding in the latest allocation from the Bipartisan Infrastructure Law. The airport received $6 million...
Evacuation warnings lifted for Black Mountain Fire near Lincoln at 87% containment
UPDATE: August 14 at 9:25 a.m. Lewis and Clark County Sheriff Leo Dutton lifted the evacuation warnings that were in place for residences near Lincoln for the Black Mountain Fire on Tuesday evening just before 5 p.m. The fire is 87% contained as of Wednesday morning and has burned 182...
Thomae Lumber changes name to Mead Lumber
Thomae Lumber, an established name in the Billings and Laurel, MT business community since 1982, has announced its official name change and rebranding to Mead Lumber, effective Aug. 15, 2024. This change marks a significant step in unifying Mead Lumber’s identity under one brand while maintaining the high standards of service and quality that customers have come to expect.
Construction underway on GFPD evidence expansion
Construction is underway at the Great Falls Police Department for an expansion to house evidence. In February, City Commissioners awarded a $3,544,750 contract to Wadsworth Builders for the project in a 3-2 vote. GFPD has faced increasing overcrowding in its evidence storage and processing areas over the years. “More burdensome...
Celebrating Indigenous heritage becomes the newest addition to MontanaFair this year
BILLINGS, Mont - To celebrate the Indigenous population of Montana, the Native American Development Corporation and TRIIA partnered with MontanaFair for a day to highlight Indigenous artists and creatives. A non-profit founded in Billings 28 years ago, NADC’s mission is to provide socioeconomic resources to Native families and businesses in...
New Ways to Remember Montana’s Mann Gulch Tragedy
As a powerful period of recollection of the Mann Gulch firefighter tragedy concludes, the 75th-anniversary commemoration is also showing new ways for future generations to remember the sacrifice. Last week marked the anniversary of the tragic fire in Central Montana when 13 firefighters were caught in a massive "blow up"...
Changes coming to WIC program
KALISPELL, Mont. — The Special Supplemental Nutrition Program for Women, Infants and Children will see nationwide changes this January. WIC serves low-income individuals who are pregnant, postpartum or breastfeeding, as well as infants and children up to the age of 5 who have a nutritional risk. USDA and WIC...
Ryan Busse’s mission to convert Republican voters
HELENA, Mont. — Standing in the backyard garden of a Helena home in mid-July, Ryan Busse told the crowd of Democratic supporters a story about how he plans to win the Montana governor’s seat, ousting Republican incumbent Greg Gianforte. The 54-year-old Flathead Valley resident, a longtime hunter, recalled...
Montana Assistant AG explains upcoming nine-day trial for Box Elder shooting.
(Havre) While court proceedings are still ongoing for the three individuals accused of killing TR Yallup and Derrin Caplette in Box Elder earlier this year, the state has asked for a nine day trial for each of the defendants. New Media Broadcasters was able to speak with the states assistant...
Milk River north of Havre with no running water, new video shows.
(Havre) A video taken this week near Cottonwood Bridge shows the Milk River north of the Fresno Reservoir will no water running through the river bed. The video was shared by the Milk River Projects Facebook page, noting quote “The condition of the river upstream of Fresno Reservoir, all the way up to Babb, MT, highlights just how crucial the St. Mary Diversion is to the entire Milk River system,” end quote.
Billings Businesses Battle for Prize Packages worth $50k on August 15
Live from the ArtHouse Cinema in downtown Billings, this is Shark Tank. Okay, the show name is not true. But it is called the Battle of the Plans Business Pitch Competition. 21 entrepreneurs submitted their concepts for new or improving businesses in the Billings Central District. Two phases in March and July included business training courses from the Big Sky Economic Development, and after these preliminary rounds, the party of 21 has been whittled down to the final 12.
Shepperd's Candy celebrates 70 years, recovery from accident last fall
BUTTE, Mont. -- Mining City sweet tooths should remember last October when their favorite confectionery, Shepperd's Candy, received a sour surprise: a pickup truck through the front of their store.
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