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Pre-Pearl Jam Concert, Fundraiser Party Announced in Missoula
The countdown is on for the sold out Pearl Jam concert at Washington Grizzly Stadium on Thursday August 22nd. This last weekend was the release party of the latest brew from the Kettlehouse Brewing Company and Jeff Ament for the MPS Pilsner which will help to raise funds for Jeff's non-profit, Montana Pool Service.
Home of Champions Rodeo: Preview, Format and How to Watch
The Red Lodge Home of Champions Rodeo begins on July 2 and features all of the biggest names in rodeo. Winners of the rodeo will take home over $3,500 for their efforts in Montana. This event is one of two PRCA Playoff Series Rodeos in Montana and both are this week.
Fireworks, parades, concerts on tap for 4th of July in Great Falls
The fun starts at 11 a.m. downtown for the annual Fourth of July Parade, running from 1st Ave South to 8th Street, north to Central Avenue and heads west to Park Drive and ends at Margaret Park north of the Civic Center. The Fourth of July Hootenanny begins after the...
Here are some great places to catch the Butte 3rd of July Fireworks Show
As is customary in Butte, America, any good celebration gets underway a day early. Just look at Christmas Eve or St. Uhro's Day if you need proof. The 3rd of July is almost a bigger deal in Butte than Independence Day itself thanks to an amazing fireworks show and leadup parties. Butte's geography only adds to the intrigue. Have you figured out where you and your family are going to watch the Town Pump fireworks show? If you haven't, here are a few suggestions.
"I pledge allegiance ...": Longtime Glendive resident completes naturalization process to become U.S. citizen
One longtime resident of Glendive is celebrating this year’s Independence Day as a citizen of the United States of America for the first time after completing the nation’s naturalization process just two weeks ago, and she is certainly proud to be an American. Jan Pust, formerly a citizen...
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.
New Peets Hill installation celebrates tribal history, identifies mountain peaks
A new gathering spot in Bozeman helps orient residents to the Gallatin Valley’s mountains and recognizes regional tribal history. The city park just south of Bozeman’s downtown is officially called Burke Park, but most people know it as Peets Hill. Standing at the top of the hillside filled with blooming lupine, arrowleaf balsamroot and sage, Bozeman Mayor Terry Cunningham welcomed a group under the threat of rain.
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...
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.
MSU’s Issy Bunyan Selected to Great Britain U20 FIBA team
BOZEMAN, Mont. – July 2, 2024 – Montana State sophomore Issy Bunyan was one of 12 players selected to the Great Britain U20 team which competes in The International Basketball Federation (FIBA) European Division B Championship July 6-14 in Sofia, Bulgaria. Bunyan, a product of Tonyrefail, Wales, played...
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...
City Commission to set hearings on tax increase, budget
City Commissioners will be asked during their July 2 meeting to set a public hearing on the budget and increasing property taxes for July 16. They’ll be continuing their budget discussion during the work session on July 2. As part of the budget process, the commission must hold public...
FWP News: Pallid Sturgeon Larval Drift Study
A study currently underway in the Missouri River between Fort Benton and Fort Peck Reservoir is testing how well pallid sturgeon larvae survive and move in the river during their critical first few days after hatching. Pallid sturgeon are endangered in Montana and are about the size of a grain...
Curt’s Replays: “It happened when…”
This week Replays kicks off our new series, “It happened when…” which will revisit a variety of athletic accomplishments dating back to different eras in our local (Helena) sporting history. It happened 1 week ago, when past Helena High teammates Aidan Reed and Derrick Olsen competed in...
Local author shares story of hope in new children’s book
Michelle Weltz and her family were playing fetch with their black lab, Sky, having a fun Labor Day at the lake in 2014. When Sky brought back the ball covered in blood, they took her to the vet. Suddenly, their 8-year-old dog had a cancer diagnosis and was given 30 days to live. Stage II oral cancer treatment was pretty well limited to surgery or chemotherapy. Neither seemed right for the family. “We basically turned it over to God and said, ‘We’re going to have to have faith in this,’” Weltz said. The vet saw Sky again and described her...
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