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Income guidelines lowered for families in need of food assistance
There are new income guidelines for families needing food and healthcare assistance for young children. Yellowstone Public Radio’s Orlinda Worthington has details. The U.S. government recently revised the poverty level guidelines for the Women, Infants and Children program to those with a household income 185% below poverty level. That...
Hill Top Rd. westbound closed due to incident near Nutter Blvd. Intersection in Billings
BILLINGS, Mont. - Hill Top Road is closed to westbound traffic due to an incident near the intersection of Nutter Boulevard early Thursday morning. The Billings Police Department said on social media the closure will last a significant amount of time. People are asked to find a different route.
"The tiers are set up for water conservation": Billings Heights Water District responds to sudden increase in water bills
BILLINGS, Mont. The Billings Heights Water District announced a new tier system in December of last year. Under this tier system, consumption of up to 4,000 gallons of water has a base $21 fee. If any household uses more than that, they’ll incur an additional fee of $3.25 per 1000...
Woman drowns in Yellowstone River near Laurel Sunday
LAUREL, Mont. - A Laurel woman drowned in the Yellowstone River near Sportsman Park on Sunday afternoon, July 14, 2024. According to Yellowstone County Sheriff's Deputy Coroner Valerie Juhl, the victim of the drowning was Nichole R. Blumenshine. She was 38-years-old. Her cause of death is drowning, and the manner...
Get Creative: Downtown Billings’ Chalk on the Walk is 8/2
Summertime in Billings is packed with fun events. Strawberry Festival was a (hot) success last weekend; so was Montana Brews and BBQs at MetraPark. Drag racing and dirt track racing are held every weekend north of town, and the Great American Championship Hillclimb is fast approaching. The Downtown Billings Association...
Local artist Wayne Dusterhoff II and the Grand Opening of “2D Art”
The vibrant art scene in Cut Bank is about to get a fresh infusion of creativity with the opening of “2D Art,” a new business by local artist Wayne Dusterhoff II. Nestled inside Marketplace on Main, “2D Art” is set to become a hub for art enthusiasts of all ages.
Bozeman felon convicted of illegal possession of firearm, ammunition
BOZEMAN, Mont. — On Monday, a federal jury convicted a Bozeman felon of illegally possessing a firearm and ammunition. Perry Edward Carson faces a maximum of 15 years in prison, a $250,000 fine and three years supervised release. Court documents say when law enforcement arrived at Carson's camper to...
Officials search for MSU student who fell into East Rosebud Creek
Officials are searching for a 20-year-old Minnesota man who fell into the East Rosebud Creek on July 12. The man, a Montana State University student, fell into the creek north of Rimrock Lake in the Beartooth Mountains Friday afternoon. A bystander told officials a person slipped and was washed away...
Missoula planning board backs ‘town center’ subdivision at Wye
(Missoula Current) A mixed-use development planned for the Wye received an enthusiastic and unanimous recommendation for approval by members of the Consolidated Planning Board on Tuesday night. Grass Valley Gardens, which consists of 187 acres south of Highway 10, is proposed as a Planned Unit Development that looks to create...
Big Sky Country State Fair kicks off in Bozeman
MISSOULA, Mont. — The Big Sky Country State Fair is underway, and will look to beat last year's attendance record of more than 46,000 people. That was a significant increase last year. They had a record-breaking day opening day, despite a massive heat wave, much like we're seeing today.
$35,000 Car Gets Stolen Twice in the Same Week in Missoula
Missoula, MT (KGVO-AM News) - On July 4, 2024, a 2022 Toyota Camry vehicle was stolen from a Missoula business when it was parked there overnight. There were no leads and no video. On July 6, 2024, the car was located near Motel 6 on East Broadway and returned to the owners. Police were unable to determine a suspect at that time. The vehicle was damaged and taken to a local autobody shop by the owners.
Robbery Suspect Attacks Missoula Grocery Store Employee
Missoula, MT (KGVO-AM News) - On July 13, 2024, Missoula Police Department officers were dispatched to a local grocery store for a possible robbery. The 911 caller was an employee of the store and stated a male had “got physical” during a shoplifting. When officers arrived on the scene, the suspect had left the area. An officer met with two employees and obtained brief statements from them.
Latest Details From the Miller Peak Fire Information Officer
Missoula, MT (KGVO-AM News) - I spoke with Amanda Frickel, Public Information Officer with the Lolo National Forest for the Miller Peak Fire about the details as of 10:00 a.m. on Wednesday. “We stand at about 1970 acres,” began Frickel. “We have a total personnel of 166. We have six...
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