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Montana Lottery Warns of Scams: Avoid Playing These Numbers
There is something about having a lottery ticket in your pocket that brings you hope. You find yourself thinking about how your life would change if your numbers would just come in. Daydreaming about what the first thing you would buy with your winnings. Trying to decide how many bathrooms in your mansion will have gold-plated toilets. (Okay, maybe that is just me.)
MHS Offers Free State Capitol Tours
The Montana Historical Society (MTHS) is now offering free tours daily that explore the art, architecture, and history of Montana’s Capitol. “We’ve been delighted by the interest in our Capitol tours so far this summer and are excited to increase the times and days they’ll be offered,” said Darby Bramble, museum education officer at MTHS. “Since the beginning of June, we’ve seen more than 600 people participate in our guided tours.”
Montana Creates Emergency ‘Drive-Thru’ Blood Pickup Service for Rural Ambulances
This story was originally published by KFF Health News. Crystal Hiwalker wonders if her heart and lungs would have kept working if the ambulance crew had been able to give her a transfusion as the blood drained from her body during a stormy, 100-mile ride. Because of the 2019 snowstorm,...
Viking deep-fried meatball will not appear at Montana State Fair this year
GREAT FALLS, Mont. - The Sons of Norway Lodsen Lodge in Great Falls announced Monday their famous Viking booth at the Montana State Fair will not be in operation this summer due to new safety regulations for deep fryers. The Viking booth is a staple of Montana fair season, known...
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...
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.
Newsom’s 4th Annual Car Show to help out pool
For those looking for a fun, family friendly event that also supports the Stevensville swimming pool, they need not look any further than the 4th annual car show, hosted by the Newsom family. The event will be held on Saturday, July 6 from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. at Newsom’s shop on 3929 Highway 93.
Billings Flying Service Wins First-Ever Type 1 Exclusive Use Contract with Montana Department of Natural Resources and Conservation
BILLINGS, MONTANA (July 2, 2024): Montana-based Billings Flying Service (BFS) is pleased to announce it won Montana’s Department of Natural Resources and Conservation’s first exclusive use type 1 helicopter firefighting contract. BFS is providing a tanked CH-47 Chinook helicopter with high-volume precision water drop capability for the summer fire season contract, which started July 1. The aircraft will be based in Montana, however, could be mobilized to surrounding states under a cooperative agreement in place between the US Forest Service and State of Montana.
Missoula schools combat student absenteeism post-pandemic
MISSOULA, Mont. — Student absenteeism has been a problem in schools across the country since the COVID-19 pandemic, and those in Missoula County have not been immune to this troubling trend. The pattern of kids missing class has gained the attention of school officials like Barbara Frank. “After the...
Free pet clinic in Missoula offers vaccines, microchips
The Humane Society of Western Montana in Missoula is hosting a free clinic to help prepare pet owners for the Fourth of July and beyond. The clinic takes place Tuesday at the Humane Society of Western Montana at 5930 Highway 93 South in Missoula from 2 to 5 p.m. Visitors...
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