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Dillon steer wrestler Ryder Gaasch has top Montana performance yet at high school rodeo finals
ROCK SPRINGS, Wyo. — Dillon steer wrestler Ryder Gaasch finished third Monday night in his first go-round at the National High School Finals Rodeo at the Sweetwater Events Complex. Gaasch, the Montana finals state champion, had a time of 7.38 seconds. He trailed only Kace Hollenbach of Middleburg, Pennsylvania (4.77) and Tyler Porter of Tylertown, Mississippi (5.57). It's the top performance yet by a Montanan after three sessions. Gaasch was one of 10 Montanans competing in the evening session Monday. Hysham's Ryatt Fraser came up strong in boys cutting, finishing sixth with a score of 140. Sidney's Wacey Hovde was...
Suspect arrested following alleged crime spree in downtown Bozeman
BOZEMAN, Mont. - On the morning of July 14, officers responded to a burglary report at a business near Main Street and 7th Avenue. Security footage confirmed that an unauthorized male gained entry and subsequently stole products from the company. The unknown male left behind red paint on various items throughout the store.
2 flown to hospital, 2 taken by ambulance following four-vehicle crash on US Highway 20
ASHTON — Idaho State Police is investigating a four-vehicle collision that occurred on US 20 at milepost 354 at 2:47 p.m. on Monday. A white 2011 Ford F150, driven by a 64-year-old male from Lucern Valley, California, and grey 2020 Toyota Tundra, driven by a 45-year-old female from Bozeman, Montana, were traveling eastbound on US 20. A grey 2018 Kia Sportage, driven by a 67-year-old female from St. Anthony, and a grey 2007 Toyota Corolla, driven by a 46-year-old female from St. Anthony, were traveling westbound on US 20.
Mile High spears Mount Sentinel to become District 2 Champs for first time since 09
Missoula, MT, in a thrilling showdown that epitomized the competitive spirit of youth sports, the Mile High 11-12U All Stars from Butte, Montana, carved their names into local baseball history with a hard-fought triumph over their rivals, Mt. Sentinel from Missoula. Throughout a summer of intense battles and camaraderie, these two teams clashed repeatedly, each meeting escalating the intensity and significance of their friendly rivalry. However, it was in the Western District Championship game that the ultimate test of skill, determination, and heart awaited.
Kalispell City Council to vote on revoking a local homeless shelter’s permit
The Kalispell City Council is set to vote July 16th on whether to revoke a local homeless shelter’s permit. Residents have complained that the Flathead Warming Center has increased crime and loitering in the adjacent neighborhood. Shelter staff say that’s the result of homelessness increasing throughout the Flathead Valley as housing costs continue to increase.
Super sale on Bridger passes thru month’s end
With a sparse winter that produced limited snowfall for local skiers and snowboarders in the rearview, many are already looking ahead to the bountiful slopes of the 2024-25 season. Bridger Bowl is now offering Season Passes at a discounted rate through July 31st. Enjoy unlimited skiing all season with no...
Popular Coffee Shop Expands To Second Location In Great Falls
Popular Coffee Shop Expanding To Second Location In Great Falls. Many of us can't even imagine getting through a day without a cup of Joe!. The good news is that grabbing that tasty cup of coffee just got even easier, especially for folks living around the Fox Farm area. New...
Montana State Bobcats add three-star QB River Warren after unique recruiting experience
BOZEMAN — River Warren took a strange, uncertain path to his college football landing spot. Warren, a recently graduated high school quarterback from Oklahoma, expected to play for a Power Five program after his junior season. Various factors derailed that expectation, to the point that he planned to play at a prep school this coming fall.
Seventy-Three Bobcats Earn Spring All-Big Sky Academic Honors
The Big Sky Conference office has released its 2024 Spring All-Academic Team, honoring 667 athletes spanning seven different sports. Idaho State (76) edged Montana State (73) in sports which the Bobcats participate during the spring season. Weber State (71) and Montana (70) were also member institutions with seventy or more all-academic honorees.
New Housing Development Underway Near ZooMontana
A new housing project is underway on Billings' West End. Perhaps you've noticed the heavy equipment moving dirt for infrastructure at the south end of Shiloh Drive, near ZooMontana. I stopped to grab a couple of quick pictures last week, pondering what the development might be. "It's probably another shopping...
Ty Erickson, Haven Meged and Chase Dougherty earn wins at Calgary Stampede
CALGARY, Alberta, Canada — Helena's Ty Erickson, Miles City's Haven Meged and former Montana State cowboy Chase Dougherty were all victorious at the Calgary Stampede. On Sunday, the PRCA reported there were 20,000-plus fans at GMC Stadium. The PRCA noted in a Monday press release that the Calgary Stampede is known as "The Greatest Outdoor Show on Earth" and a $1.85-million rodeo.
Corvallis' Cash Trexler shines in tie-down roping at National High School Rodeo Finals
ROCK SPRINGS, Wyo. — Corvallis' Cash Trexler carried the Montana flag Monday morning at the National High School Rodeo Finals, finishing fourth in tie-down roping at the Sweetwater Events Complex. Trexler had a time of 10.24, less than a half-second behind first-place Cross Fulford of Moore Haven, Florida. Weston...
USPS opens Big Sky post office
This morning, July 15, the United States Postal Service opened its new post office in Big Sky, the community’s first federally operated post office. The post office is located at 110 Meadow Village Dr., around the corner from the now-retired Big Sky Post Office, which operated for decades under contract with USPS—the old location will keep its P.O. box lobby open through Saturday, July 20, to allow P.O. box-holders to pick up remaining mail.
Missoula City Council imposes a moratorium on new marijuana dispensary licenses
More than two years after recreational marijuana sales began in Montana, state and local officials are exploring ways to halt the opening of new dispensaries. Missoula City Council has imposed a two-year moratorium on new dispensary licenses within city limits. State lawmakers are drafting similar legislation for a state-wide cap.
Study says Helena rec facility can support itself
“Helena This Week” is reported and written By JoVonne Wagner. Send your Helena news and tips to jwagner@montanafreepress.org. A study released by the Helena Regional Sports Association for a local indoor recreation and pool facility indicates that the project would be economically sustainable and would mainly rely on events and membership fees.
Improved trails planned for former Superfund site near Anaconda
The hills bordering Anaconda’s south side, with their burgeoning quaking aspen stands and red-rock outcroppings, tempt those who crave outdoor adventure. Mountain bikers and hikers eager to experience Anaconda’s enticing uplands, however, quickly learn the challenge, and even the danger, that awaits. “They’re a bugger to climb up,”...
Bozeman Gallatin's Josh Woodberry becomes first Montanan to win prestigious honor
Woodberry recently became the first Montanan to be named to the Team of Distinction by the National Football Foundation. Woodberry was named to that team for his academics, his play on the football field and for his community service. Recently, the Raptors graduated their first, four-year class and one of...
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