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Belgrade schools face staffing crunch; 38 roles open as school starts Tuesday
The Belgrade School District is still looking to fill 38 positions just days before school starts. From custodians to paraprofessionals, these roles are crucial for keeping schools running efficiently. If you're looking for work with flexible hours, consider applying and supporting your community.
Black Cat Bake Shop in Missoula closing after 27 years
After 27 years, the beloved Black Cat Bake Shop in Missoula will be closing at the end of the month. Owner Jack Wich is retiring to focus on his health and live with his daughter in Kentucky. The community has shown overwhelming support with long lines as the bakery’s final days approach.
Montana Grizzlies break football season ticket record for second year in a row
MISSOULA — For the second-straight year, the Montana Grizzlies have set a new football season ticket record at Washington-Grizzly Stadium, with 18,816 packages sold and distributed as of Aug. 23, still a week away from kickoff. As the winningest FCS team this century, demand for Grizzly football is at...
Like fathers, like sons: Montana Western teammates creating their own legacy
DILLON — Montana Western’s Michael Palandri and Braden Swank have a yin and yang type of friendship. Palandri — the reigning Frontier Conference Offensive Player of the Year — is reserved and soft spoken. Swank, a lockdown cornerback for the Bulldogs, is outgoing and talkative. More...
Great Falls trail glows tonight with annual luminaria walk and festivities
GREAT FALLS, Mont. - The River's Edge Trail is set to sparkle tonight as the annual Luminaria Walk takes center stage. From 7:00 to 11:00 PM, over 1,500 hand-decorated paper bags filled with sand and tea lights will illuminate the path from Gibson Park to the 10th Street Bridge, or via Central Ave Bridge to the West.
Cascade County commissioner mounts write-in campaign for November ballot
GREAT FALLS — After losing a Republican primary in June, Cascade County Commissioner Rae Grulkowski will enter the general election as a write-in candidate to retain her seat. Grulkowski confirmed her intention on Friday with Montana Free Press. She made the announcement during a meeting of the Great Falls...
Big Sky Memorial Ride brings endurance equine event to Lincoln County
There are few things as satisfying as enjoying a trail ride with a trusted horse in the wilds of northwest Montana.Trail riders from several states and Canada competed in the sport of endurance horse riding in south Lincoln County a few weeks ago.The Big Sky Memorial Ride was held Saturday, Aug. 10, in the Jackson Creek area north of Libby.The sport got its start in California’s Sierra Nevada Mountains half a century ago when a man with an Arabian horse challenged his friends to go up and over the range in a 100-mile race.But these rides are about endurance, not...
East Missoula subdivision poised for final consideration
(Missoula Current) Without a recommendation, members of the Missoula City Council this week sent a proposed East Missoula subdivision to a final hearing on Monday, where the project will either be approved or denied. Members of the council’s Land Use and Planning Committee took an opportunity on Wednesday to quiz...
Pearl Jam Launch New ‘Dark Matter’ Tour Leg – Setlist + Video
Pearl Jam launched a new leg of their Dark Matter world tour in Montana Thursday night, dedicating the show to two fans who’d left the hospital to be there. Included in the 26-song show was the return of John Lennon’s “Gimme Some Truth,” which they hadn’t played since 2006, and the debut of a Beatles track, “Her Majesty,” performed by frontman Eddie Vedder solo.
A ‘Running Start’ on College
Editor’s Note: This story is part of an ongoing series about efforts to expand higher education access for rural and Indigenous students in Montana. This series was produced with support from the Education Writers Association Reporting Fellowship program. On the last day of the school year at Lincoln County...
World’s Best Husband is from Montana? Olympic Couple Goes Viral
As a man from Montana, I am proud of the image the rest of the country has for us. People view Montanans as tough and hearty people. Cowboys and miners swinging hammers or hauling hay. This is why I am willing to bet that most people don't view Montana men as affectionate and cuddly... Until now.
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