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More Private Jets Show Sizeable Growth of Montana’s Elite
The 'new wealth' of the Bozeman area is visible almost everywhere. New subdivisions, exclusive residential clubs, more luxury SUVs and sports cars, high demand for services, and a substantial increase in private jet traffic. Perhaps the boom in luxury mountain-top real estate wouldn't affect the average resident of the Gallatin...
LIST: Missoula Businesses That Are Open/Closed Today 7/25
Many Missoula businesses are temporarily closed due to the effects of the severe thunderstorm on Wednesday, July 24. Thankfully, there are Missoula businesses that did not lose power and are open and functioning normally. Here are a few that have confirmed they are open:. Bernice's Bakery (and they have coffee)
Power outage impacts University of Montana operations
MISSOULA, Mont. — A power outage is impacting services at the University of Montana, after a storm caused widespread damage Wednesday night. The following statement was issued by the university:. "As a result of the extreme weather last evening, there remains a power outage on campus that is impacting...
Multiple fires ignite in Mission Valley
MISSOULA, Mont. — Polson Rural Fire Department says firefighters are responding to a wildfire in the Mission Mountains above Bison Lane. The public is asked not to call 911 to report the fire, as responders are already in route. The fire department responded to four fires on Wednesday night...
Body of missing Minnesota hiker recovered in Beartooth Mountains of Montana
The body of missing Twin Cities hiker Dylan Honnoll was recovered by a helicopter crew Wednesday in the Beartooth Mountains of south-central Montana, a day after ground search crews found it fully submerged in East Rosebud Creek. Search and rescue teams had been searching for Honnoll since he fell into...
Water in Missoula impacted by severe thunderstorm
MISSOULA, Mont. — City of Missoula Public Works and Mobility announced thunderstorms are impacting water in the area. Officials urge the public to conserve water until power is restored. The pumps are running on generators with limited ability to refuel. City of Missoula Public Works and Mobility posted the...
July 24th Downtown Summer Jam Canceled In Great Falls
Heads Up: The July 24th Downtown Summer Jam Has Been Canceled. Unfortunately, the next Downtown Summer Jam concert has been canceled. Concert organizers received word late Tuesday afternoon that Ella Langley had fallen ill and was canceling all her concerts for the week. From Ella Langley:. “Hey y’all! Unfortunately, I...
The Big Sky Balloon Rally takes off this week!
BILLINGS, Mont. - Starting this Thursday, keep your eyes to the skies - because chances are they're going to be filled with an array of beautiful hot air balloons!. This beloved sight has been a Magic City tradition for nearly a decade now, all made possible through the hard work of the "Big Sky Balloon Rally" team.
Bozeman City Council adds First Responder Levy and Fire Station 4 Bond to Nov 2024 ballot
BOZEMAN, Mont. - The Bozeman City Council voted Tuesday to add the First Responder Levy and Fire Station 4 Bond to the November 2024 ballot. “We’re excited to see this issue be placed in the voter’s hands to decide,” Interim City Manager Chuck Winn said in a release from the City of Bozeman. “The fact is that we haven’t meaningfully added staff in these departments since the 2007 mill levy and we’re still operating with that same capacity even though Bozeman has nearly doubled in size. We also knew when we relocated Fire Station 2 we would need to fill the gap in service on the west side with a new fire station. These are important things for residents to know and weigh as they make their decision.”
9th Circuit sends BIA case back, reverses judgment, orders new federal judge to be assigned
The U.S. Ninth Circuit Court of Appeals on Wednesday removed and reversed Montana District Court Judge Susan P. Watters from a case involving a former Bureau of Indian Affairs Officer who raped and impregnated a Northern Cheyenne woman while on duty. The federal case, which is seven years old, has bounced through federal and state […] The post 9th Circuit sends BIA case back, reverses judgment, orders new federal judge to be assigned appeared first on Daily Montanan.
City to Begin Chip Sealing on Brooks, Higgins, and Mount Avenue
Missoula, MT (KGVO-AM News) - The City of Missoula announced on Monday that the annual chip sealing process to protect city streets will begin on July 29. I spoke with Brian Hensel, Deputy Public Works Director for Streets in Missoula on Tuesday about the upcoming chip sealing project. Summer Means...
‘They lost our dog?!’ Hawaiian Airlines flies dog to wrong city
"Jello is now home. He's with everybody else. He's with the family and everything is fine. You know, it's a story with a very happy ending, and we're very grateful for that," said Jello's owner, Claudia Rapkoch.
Something for everyone at forty-fifth annual Lewis and Clark Festival
Cut Bank is gearing up to celebrate its forty-fifth annual Lewis and Clark Festival, featuring great food, friendly competition, and entertainment for the whole family. The festival will take place from Thursday, July 25 through Sunday, July 28, kicking off with the Guns and Hoses softball game on Thursday at 6:30 p.m. at the sports complex where law enforcement and firemen will battle it out on the field for bragging rights for a year.
Happy Little Pom Mix is Billings’ Featured Adoptable Pet
Our Wet Nose Wednesday featured pet from Yellowstone Valley Animal Shelter this week is a charmer named Puffskein. Weird name, right? It comes from a somewhat obscure Harry Potter reference. According to the Harry Potter Wiki,. Puffskeins were small magical beasts covered in soft fur and spherical in shape with...
One person dead in crash on Highway 2 W, in Kalispell
KALISPELL, Mont. - Police are investigating a fatal crash in the 1100 block of Highway 2 West in Kalispell Wednesday. The Kalispell Police Department said in a press release the crash happened at around 11:17 a.m. One person died of their injuries. No identities have been released at this time.
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