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Bozeman waiting to receive updated certified values from Department of Revenue
BOZEMAN, Mont. — On Tuesday night, the Bozeman City Commission was set to establish the number of mills to be charged against taxable property within the city limits in accordance with this year’s certified values. But that agenda item was postponed as the city works with the Montana...
Missoula private preschool enrollment falls
It’s back to school time, but some schools are struggling with attendance. In Missoula, preschool enrollment is falling. More specifically, private preschools are seeing less enrollment. We called more than a dozen preschools in the city. Seven reported that they saw enrollment for ages around four and five years...
Initial assessment completed on old Hamilton fire hall
The Hamilton City Council had a busy schedule at their regular meeting on Tuesday, August 20. The meeting began with a brief presentation by the Bitterroot Humane Association, which highlighted some of their community outreach programs before asking Mayor Dominic Farrenkopf to proclaim “Dogust” to be the unofficial birthday month of all shelter dogs. Dogust is a widely recognized program developed to raise awareness about sheltered animals, and recognizes that birth dates of sheltered animals are often difficult or impossible to ascertain.
Community Meeting on Fires Wednesday Evening in Birney, MT
A community meeting on the fires in NE Wyoming and southern Montana will be held Wednesday at 6 p.m. in the Birney, Montana Post Office, located at 302 Commercial Street. Also, private landowners that have heavy equipment line or fences cut during the fire suppression efforts can contact fire officials at (307) 303-7642.
Busy weekend for high school sports
High school sports begin in earnest this weekend, as Bitterroot Valley teams start their fall seasons with their first taste of competition. Every Bitterroot Valley high school football team has a home game, so get ready for some Friday night lights – or Saturday noon sun for Victor. There...
Body of missing Wethersfield native found in Montana's Glacier Park
WEST GLACIER, Mont. — The body of a missing mountaineer native to Wethersfield was found in Montana's Glacier Park, according to the National Park Service Tuesday. Grant Marcuccio, 32, of Whitefish, Mont., was found 2 p.m. Sunday by a Two Bear Air rescue crew. While the cause of death is under investigation, his location and traumatic injuries indicate that he fell, NPS said.
Educators and parents advocate stricter classroom controls on smartphones
BILLINGS — Throughout the 2023-24 school year, Billings Public Schools Superintendent Erwin Garcia grew increasingly troubled by a sight he repeatedly witnessed in classrooms around the district: students scrolling their smartphones, their attention wrenched from the lessons unfolding before them. His mind turned to the district’s flagging high school test scores, to the national statistics he’d seen on rising rates of anxiety, depression and other disorders among America’s youth, and to the reams of research partly linking such challenges to smartphones and social media.
Mom & Dot’s providing service for community
“Our motto is ‘for the community and by the community,’” said Shannon Byerly who is the co-owner of Mom & Dot’s thrift store in Florence. Along with her daughter, Abby Puderbaugh, this mother-daughter team made what they called “a spontaneous decision” to buy the business that was previously called “Gathered for Good.”
MSU Offers New Bachelor’s Degree Program in Data Science
BOZEMAN – When fall classes began last week at Montana State University, senior Henry Jacobson was the first student to declare a major in data science, a new undergraduate degree designed to equip graduates with in-demand career skills they can apply in any domain that deals with data. Jacobson...
State backlog could let some new Bozeman construction skip next year’s property taxes
HELENA — Overwhelmed by a flood of property tax appeals following last year’s historic valuation spike, the Montana Department of Revenue acknowledged earlier this month that its Bozeman-area office fell behind this year on tracking new construction that should be added to Gallatin County’s tax rolls. According...
LGBTQ+ advocates in Billings express concern over Title IX appeal
Earlier this year, the Department of Education expanded Title IX to include gender identity, prohibiting discrimination based on sex in education. However, several attorneys general sued the government, leading to a federal court in Louisiana granting an injunction on the expansion. The injunction was appealed to the Supreme Court, but the justices sided with the lower court's decision. Montana Attorney General Austin Knudsen immediately praised the ruling.
Missoula airport now lets you explore beyond security without a ticket
MISSOULA, Mont. – The Missoula Montana Airport now offers a new way to explore its facilities beyond security without needing a plane ticket. This new feature is called the Explore MSO pass and is available to anyone interested. The pass is available between 7:00 A.M. and 5:00 P.M. daily....
Triple “S” changes name to Mead Lumber
Since 1988, Triple “S” Building Center has been a key building materials supplier in the Butte, Montana area, and is now excited to announce its official name change and rebranding to Mead Lumber, effective Aug. 26, 2024. This milestone represents an important move toward consolidating Mead Lumber’s identity under a single brand, all while continuing to uphold the exceptional service and quality that customers in Butte know and trust.
Powerball Dreams: From Radio to Ranch
All of what you're about to read could not possibly happen, but it struck me as kind of funny. A Billings radio personality has won the $100 million Powerball jackpot. In an interview, he said that the first thing he’s going to do is a hostile takeover of Mushaben Farms. Buying 51% gives him the tiebreaker status on all farm and ranch decisions.
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