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NorthWestern Energy defends committee membership, closed meetings
NorthWestern Energy said in a recent letter it is “essential” for the utility to be able to close advisory meetings that are technical in nature, and it also said its technical advisors represent varying interests as required by law. The Montana Public Service Commission had requested the monopoly utility answer questions raised by three renewable […]
Montana Movie Puts Spotlight On States Most Famous Serial Killer
I was browsing through Hulu the other day looking for something to watch and came across a movie that piqued my interest. I've long been a fan of movies based in Montana, and when I read that this particular movie was filmed here, I decided to check it out. Not to mention that I've always been intrigued with the subject matter and the person the movie is based upon.
County opts into new state housing funding; designates NeighborWorks Great Falls as lead agency
Cascade County Commissioners voted unanimously during their Aug. 13 meeting to opt into a new state housing program and designate NeighborWorks Great Falls as the community reinvestment organization. The Montana Community Reinvestment Plan Act, HB 819, was established during the 2023 Legislature to address the statewide shortage of attainable workforce...
Fair Admission: A Pricey Puzzle for Metra
I'm probably not going to have a chance to go to the fair again this year. In fact, I haven't been there since my kids have grown up, but I could still tell you where everything is located because it doesn't change much. It always amazes me where all of those people you see at the fair hide out the rest of the year. You never see them anywhere else.
Big Sky Senior Services receives $220k to expand volunteer presence in Yellowstone County
BILLINGS, Mont. - Big Sky Senior Services (BSSS) in Billings recently received a $220,000 Seniors grant from AmeriCorps, the federal agency for national service and volunteerism. The grant will help BSSS expand its volunteer presence in Billings and throughout Yellowstone County. The nonprofit has provided low-cost, home-based services to senior...
19th Annual Fur Ball to support homeless animals in Great Falls happening this weekend
GREAT FALLS, Mont. - Maclean-Cameron Animal Adoption Center is hosting their 19th Annual Fur Ball to support homeless animals in Great Falls. The Fur Ball will be held on Saturday, August 17, 2024 at the Great Falls International Airport Conference and Event Center. According to Maclean, the event is filled...
August 14, 2024 News Round-Up
PUC REDUCES REQUESTED INCREASES FOR RATES FROM MONTANA-DAKOTA UTILITIES. PIERRE, S.D. – The South Dakota Public Utilities Commission significantly reduced rate increases for both South Dakota electric and natural gas customers served by Montana-Dakota Utilities Co. at their regular meeting in Pierre today, Aug. 13, 2024. The commission’s actions came after a year-long analysis of two MDU requests: to increase base rates for electric service to customers in its South Dakota territory by approximately $2.98 million annually or approximately 17.3%, and to raise natural gas rates by approximately $7.42 million annually or 11.2%.
Search Of Popular Montana Urban Camping Area Turns Up Drugs
This may come as a surprise to some, and to others, there will be no shock factor what-so-ever. Bozeman Police witnessed a drug deal go down near an area known for urban camping. Off of 19th in the area of Rawhide Ridge and Max Ave., Bozeman Police witnessed a a man with known drug related charges, make a sale.
DOE adds $700 million to North Dakota, Montana electrical energy project
(The Center Square) – The Department of Energy is adding $700 million to a $3.6 billion project that will boost the electrical energy supply for North Dakota and Montana. The funding from DOE’s Grid Resilience and Innovation Partnerships Program will go toward a 3,000-megawatt High-Voltage Direct Current Voltage Source Converter transmission line from Center, N.D., to Colstrip, Mont., according to North Dakota Gov. Doug Burgum.
Get Paid to See Pearl Jam and Pink Live in Missoula—Here’s How!
The countdown has begun to one of the biggest shows in Montana. The legendary rock band, Pearl Jam, is coming to Washington/Grizzly Stadium in just a few short days. We have been looking forward to this show for months. And now it is almost here. Thousands of fans are traveling from all over the world to see this show in our own backyard.
STUBER – up and coming Bobcats making waves early at Montana State
Football rosters are huge. It’s hard enough to keep track of all the players that got a majority of the reps from a year ago, but trying to get a handle on all the incoming players and the players that didn’t see the field at all the previous year is brain rattling.
Mother Lode Theatre celebrates centennial with performances, venue upgrades
BUTTE, Mont. — A legendary Butte theatre has big plans for its centennial celebration. The Mother Lode Theatre on Park Street turns 100 this year, and they’ve announced a packed lineup full of musical events. It all starts on Sept. 5 with a performance from famous country artist...
Bozeman staff presents research, proposed amendments to affordable housing ordinance
BOZEMAN, Mont. — Bozeman city staff presented advisory boards with research on the impact the city’s affordable housing ordinance has on the market as well as options for possible future amendments. The ordinance has been the subject of contention in recent weeks, with many city residents and the...
A breakdown of Montana Grizzlies' defensive linemen before the 2024 season
MISSOULA — Chief among the players to replace on Montana's defense is Alex Gubner, who is now playing for the NFL's Kansas City Chiefs. Gubner put together an All-American career as a four-year starter who was the 2023 Big Sky defensive player of the year. The Griz don't need a single player to be as productive as their former nose tackle, but they need to replace his productivity, which head coach Bobby Hauck called "a tall order."
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...
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