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Whitefish's Maggie Voisin drops into new career
How about retiring only to dive whole-heartedly into a few new careers? That’s just what Whitefish’s Maggie Voisin is doing. The three-time Olympian and X Games champion announced her retirement last month from a 10-year career as an elite slopestyle and big air skier – but the 25-year-old is not nearly ready to pick up knitting or golf.Rather, she’s jumping into the next chapter of her career – from a helicopter.Voisin is taking her skills from the park to the wild mountains, most recently, to the Chilkat range in Haines, Alaska. Skiing the big mountains presents a “circle of emotions” to...
Beach Boys set to perform next month at Kalispell's Northwest Montana Fair & Rodeo
KALISPELL, Mont. - The Northwest Montana Fair announced Tuesday that the famous Beach Boys will perform at the fair on August 13. "The Beach Boys are one of the most critically acclaimed and commercially successful bands of all time, with over 100 million records sold worldwide. Between the 1960s and today, the group had over 80 songs chart worldwide," a release from the fair states.
Pyramid Lumber in Seeley Lake runs last log through sawmill Tuesday afternoon
Crews pushed the last log of Pyramid Lumber through the sawmill Tuesday afternoon as the company winds down operations. Rising industry costs and a lack of employee housing contributed to the closing of the mill, Wendy Dalrymple, controller at Pyramid Mountain Lumber said in a press release.
Lawson Rises To Top Role For Townsquare in Bozeman
It’s a small city in Southern Montana along Interstate 90 where Townsquare Media operates five radio brands at radio stations that are part of the company’s foundation. Now, it has promoted its Director of Sales to Market President. Leading the Bozeman, Mont., station group for the company is...
Briefs: Flathead Reservation law enforcement; Malmstrom crash kills one, injures three
Lake County turns down Governor’s offer to fund temporary law enforcement on the Flathead Reservation. Lake County commissioners turned down Gov. Greg Gianforte’s offer to temporarily pay for law enforcement services on the Flathead Reservation. This is part of an ongoing fight over who will manage felony crimes.
Seeley Lake Campground closed for a couple more weeks
MISSOULA, Mont. — The Lolo National Forest will not be able to open the Seeley Lake Campground and day use area until mid-July. A social media post from the agency says workers doing initial repairs found more contamination in the water system than originally anticipated. You won't be able to enjoy the area for at least a couple more weeks. You won't be able to camp there for July 4 holiday.
Former Fergus standout Royce Robinson signs with Rocky Mountain College
BILLINGS--Rocky Mountain College Basketball announced Tuesday on social media that former Fergus standout Royce Robinson has signed with the Battlin' Bears. A two-sport standout at Fergus, Robinson was part of a basketball and football state championship. He averaged just over 24 points and seven rebounds per game during the Golden Eagles basketball state title run.
Miles City's Haven Meged, Columbus' Weston Timberman win big at Ponoka Stampede
Where there's Smoke, there's fire – at least in Haven Meged's world these days. The Montana-raised cowboy leaned on his bay horse's talents to help claim his first Ponoka Stampede championship. Smoke is an eight-year-old Meged got about three years ago and has been seasoning since. "He's been a...
Missoula social workers voice concerns over new urban camping ordinance
MISSOULA, Mont. — Social workers in Missoula are concerned about possible impacts from a new ordinance addressing urban camping. Missoula City Council passed the measure after lengthy public discussion and numerous workgroups. Now, outreach advocates say it will create issues with their day-to-day operations and the services they provide...
Reminder: Billings Rims Closed for 4th of July
Oh, the 4th of July in Montana! Fireworks, barbecues, and the great outdoors—what’s not to love? However, if you are new to Billings, here's something you should know. The Rims and certain parks along the Rims will be closed for the 4th. As you plan your festivities, remember...
Marty Pavelich dies at 96, leaves singular Big Sky legacy
Four-time Stanley Cup winner, mentor and storyteller, faithful church builder, champion for local hockey; the list goes on in Marty’s memory. On June 28, Big Sky resident Marty Pavelich passed away at the age of 96 due to complications from ALS. Pavelich touched many lives during his 34 years...
Another great 50 Mile Garage Sale
Chances are, if someone was on the hunt for something during the 50 Mile Garage Sale, they probably found what they were looking for. Dozens of residents and businesses along the more than 50-mile stretch between Lolo and Darby were set up and ready for the masses of thrifters, collectors and yard sale enthusiasts this last weekend.
Meet a Columbus High School grad who's driving the Oscar Mayer Wienermobile
It’s 27 feet long and 11 feet high, and when she finishes her yearlong journey, Columbus native Sarah Oney will have driven with her copilot one of the six famous Oscar Mayer Wienermobiles around 20,000 miles to more than 200 events across the midwestern United States. “Sarah had a lot of people to go up against, but I think it was clear from the moment we met her that she absolutely has sunshine energy,” Schmitt told the Ledger-Enquirer. “… When she was going through the process, it was so clear that she was ready to take on a role that just really spreads joy because she really is joyful. … Sarah’s just begun the job, but she’s already made so much magic along the way.” Meet Sarah Oney here.
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