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Missoula Mayor returns from Bloomberg Harvard Leadership training
MISSOULA, Mont. - Missoulians are welcoming the return of Mayor Andrea Davis from the Bloomberg Harvard Leadership Initiative in Cambridge, Mass. where she joined 39 mayors from across the globe to strengthen each of their city halls.
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...
The Billings Flying Service helps protect communities across the globe
BILLINGS, Mont. --For 35 years Billings Flying Service has been flying and maintaining helicopters for use in aerial firefighting and heavy lift services. They started in the ag world but have grown to become a solutions provider for the aviation industry. Owner, Al Blain said since 1997 they've maintained and...
Is The Heatwave Damaging This Year’s Montana Huckleberry Crop?
In Montana, right around July/August, Huckleberries start getting ripe for the picking. Generally harvested in August, the berries can be ready as soon as mid July depending on conditions and where they're growing. This Season Has Been A Bit Hard On The Berries. Montana experienced the late frost which had...
Columbia Falls' Azzy Lara, Corvallis' Cash Trexler pace Montanans as high school rodeo finals end
ROCK SPRINGS, Wyo. — It was an anticlimactic night for Montanans on Saturday in the final go-round of the National High School Finals Rodeo at the Sweetwater Events Complex. Columbia Falls bareback rider Azzy Lara fared best, finishing eighth in the average with a total of 211 after a 67 on Saturday night. He was 22.5 points behind winner Kash Loyd of Cleburne, Texas.
Isolated thunderstorms across central & east MT, Excessive Heat Advisories remain in the west
MONTANA - Isolated thunderstorms are scattered across central Montana and the eastern plains this afternoon bringing gusts to 30 mph, rain showers, and lightning strikes. These storms are expected to diminish this evening. Excessive heat remains at the forefront of western Montana weather with very dry, hazy conditions. Our Weather...
A New Scam Is Hitting Montana, And It’s Surprising
Keep your money in your pocket and avoid this new scam hitting Montana. There have been scams in Montana dealing with fake warrants, fundraisers, and tax penalties, but scammers have been getting creative over the years. New Scams Hitting Montana. Some new scams hitting Montana have been over social media...
Yellowstone superintendent seeks hunting relief for wolves after another deadly winter
This story was originally published by WyoFile on July 19, 2023. The 2023-’24 winter proved the third deadliest for Yellowstone wolves in the decades since Canis lupus was reintroduced to the landscape in 1995. Overall, 13 wolves were shot by legal hunters, caught by trappers, killed by poachers or died of suspected hunting-related injuries. Like in past winters, […] The post Yellowstone superintendent seeks hunting relief for wolves after another deadly winter appeared first on Idaho Capital Sun.
Political practices commissioner says he won’t take action on ‘the worst kept secret’ in Montana
Calling it the worst-kept secret in Montana politics, Montana Commissioner of Political Practices Chris Gallus said that a dispute between the executive director of Montana Democratic Party and Republican Attorney General Austin Knudsen was the first time either party challenged what has been a 30-year legal “loophole,” exploited by both parties. In a 51-page analysis, […] The post Political practices commissioner says he won’t take action on ‘the worst kept secret’ in Montana appeared first on Daily Montanan.
Montana 4-H Foundation Announces Scholarship Recipients
BOZEMAN — The Montana 4-H Foundation recently announced that it has awarded nearly $40,000 in scholarships to 45 graduating 4-H members and alumni. The recipients, from 28 Montana counties and tribal areas, can use the scholarships for post-secondary education during the 2024-2025 academic year. Scholarship recipients were recognized July 11 at the 2024 Montana 4-H Congress held on the Montana State University campus in Bozeman.
Blacktail Canyon Fire evacuation warning remains
BUTTE, Mont. — The Blacktail Canyon Fire southeast of Butte is down to an estimated 68 acres , but an evacuation warning remains in place for nearby residents. Butte Silver-Bow law enforcement officials are asking residents on Blacktail Canyon Road southeast of Homestake Road and Homestake Road east of Blacktail Canyon Road to be prepared to evacuate. An evacuation order has not been issued.
Montana, Montana State football to air on ESPN 2
MISSOULA, Mt. — Both Montana-based Big Sky schools are on ESPN’s schedule for the upcoming football season. Montana State is set to host Idaho under the lights of Bobcat Stadium for an 8:15 p.m. kickoff on Oct. 12. It's a revenge game for the Bobcats, who lost on a missed field goal in Moscow last season.
Montana Grizzlies add seven players to round out 2024-25 men's basketball roster
MISSOULA — In the ever-changing landscape of college basketball, the makeup of a roster changes from year-to-year more than ever before. It’s a challenge that coaches across the country have had to adjust to with the transfer portal taking up a larger and larger place in the plans.
Emmy-winning actor & writer Jeff Kober guides Billings through meditation & "Embracing Bliss"
BILLINGS, Mont. - It's a shared experience that we all go through on a regular basis. Every day we all fight to retain positivity in the midst of the struggles we face, whether we’re talking finances, relationships, or even our own inner turmoil. . But something that's important to know...
Great things happening in Great Falls the week of July 20
GREAT FALLS, Mont. - Did you know Great Falls is one of two places in Montana where you can still watch horse races? Find out where to go and more of the great things to do in Great Falls this week with Shannon Newth.
Horse Gulch Fire 80% contained
HELENA, Mont. — The Horse Gulch Fire continues to burn at more than 15,100 acres in size outside of Helena. The fire is five miles south of the unincorporated community of York and 80% contained, according to InciWeb. The human-caused blaze began July 9 as 392 personnel continue fighting...
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