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12-year-old catches record fish from Noxon Reservoir
KALISPELL, Mont. — Wade Merschat, 12, of Trout Creek caught the Montana state record largescale sucker from the Noxon Reservoir on June 19. Montana Fish, Wildlife and Parks verified the record fish, which weighed in at 6.72 pounds and measured 25.25 inches. Merschat was issued his state record certificate...
Longhorn Injures Two at a Small Town Montana Parade
Two were injured by a longhorn steer at a parade in Fort Benton, MT. It's that time of year for parades big and small across the Treasure State. In addition to Independence Day celebrations, almost every community in Montana has a summer celebration of some sort that usually includes food, a street dance, vendors, and perhaps a parade.
Pioneer League Roundup: Missoula, Great Falls nab series wins over Glacier, Billings
Around the Pioneer League, the Missoula Paddleheads and Great Falls Voyagers won their series against the Glacier Range Riders and Billings Mustangs respectively. Although Missoula dropped their last two games to the Range Riders, a four-game winning streak in the first half of the series helped the Paddleheads extend their lead atop the Pioneer League standings.
Montana Veterans Needed for Fascinating UM Brain Injury Research
Some very interesting research is being done at The University of Montana when it comes to traumatic brain injury (TBI). The research will be particularly helpful for veterans, but in reality will assist anyone impacted by TBI. Several years ago I attended a veterans conference in Billings featuring the Neural...
Communities across Montana to light up Fourth of July fireworks
MONTANA - Communities across Montana are gearing up for fireworks displays to light up the night skies on the Fourth of July. The Celebrate Freedom event will be happening at MetraPark in Billings July 4 starting at 6 p.m. Live music performance from local band Day Old Donuts will begin...
A Look Back At 1976: Fort Missoula’s First 4th Of July Celebration
The Historical Museum at Fort Missoula is getting ready for another community Old Fashioned 4th of July celebration. Recently we had the executive director of the Historical Museum at Fort Missoula, Matt Lautzenheiser, on our radio stations talking about the upcoming event. He mentioned that this year is going to look much different than the very first celebration almost 50 years ago. That got me curious about the first celebration.
Montana's largest fireworks show to light up Butte's skies on Wednesday
BUTTE, Mont. — Preparations are underway for Montana’s biggest fireworks display. The show, which takes a year to prepare for, is set for this Wednesday night on top of the Big M in Butte, with a precise start time of 10:31 p.m. The Butte America Foundation will host...
Rain helps crews contain Bo Fire burning near Billings Heights
A wildfire north of Billings near Alkali Creek road was at 72 percent containment and 251 acres as of early Monday afternoon. A Sunday report from the Northern Rockies Coordination Center lists three structures as threatened, but emergency services say they’re well on their way to putting the fire out.
Missoula Rural Fire District offers firework safety tips
MISSOULA, Mont. — The Missoula Rural Fire District is reminding Montanans to celebrate safely when using fireworks. Although the landscape is still green, fire danger is climbing and fireworks can pose significant risks. MRFD sent out the following safety guidelines for using fireworks:. Obey all local laws regarding the...
124th Arlee Esyapqeyni Celebration underway this week
MISSOULA, Mont. — Camp setup begins Monday for the 124th Arlee Esyapqeyni Celebration. Elders will bless the grounds on Tuesday. On Wednesday, a memorial ceremony and traditional stick game will take place. The Snake Dance will take place at 2 p.m. on July 4 and will honor all veterans.
Motorcyclist identified in fatal crash south of Bozeman
BOZEMAN, Mont. — A motorcyclist killed in a fatal crash on Sunday with an SUV was identified as 23-year-old Mackenzie Hatter of Big Sky. The crash occurred at the intersection of Sourdough Road and Lariat Loop. The motorcyclist was traveling south on Sourdough Road when she collided with an...
Fans Buzz with Theories on How ‘Yellowstone’ Will Conclude
The Bitterroot Valley and Missoula are hosts to a major television production as I am writing this. Season 5 of the hit television drama, "Yellowstone" is filmed in our backyard. In seasons 1-3, the show had been mostly filmed in Utah, and occasional scenes took place on Chief Joseph Ranch in Darby, MT. But, for seasons 4 and 5, the entire production moved to Montana.
Shining a Spotlight on How Mormons and the Muslim Community Lack Places of Worship In Missoula
Missoula is expanding, and welcoming newcomers from diverse backgrounds and regions. However, both the Latter-day Saint Church and the Islamic community are still facing challenges in finding suitable places for worship. Where is the Temple for Latter-day Saints in Missoula?. In April of 2022 the 17th President of The Church...
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