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Company looking to build solar farm near Fairview, Montana
FAIRVIEW, Mont. (KUMV) - A solar energy project could soon be coming to northeast Montana. Stellar Renewable Power is looking to develop a 74.5-megawatt solar generating facility in Richland County. The infrastructure would be built 2.5 miles west of Fairview along State Highway 201. The facility would generate up to...
Newsom’s 4th Annual Car Show to help out pool
For those looking for a fun, family friendly event that also supports the Stevensville swimming pool, they need not look any further than the 4th annual car show, hosted by the Newsom family. The event will be held on Saturday, July 6 from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. at Newsom’s shop on 3929 Highway 93.
GOAT Vote: Down to top 3 athletes in CMR, Great Falls High poll
The first vote has closed for the Greatest of All Time (GOAT) athlete polls for Great Falls High and C.M. Russell High, narrowing down the top 10 to three for each school. The top fan vote recipients for both of our high schools were likely not a surprise, with Dave Dickenson earning the most for the Rustlers and Bill Zadick for the Bison.
Depot Festival of the Arts returns to Livingston
MISSOULA, Mont. — The Depot Festival of the Arts is back in Livingston, and bigger than ever with new expansions. The Livingston Depot will host its 36th annual Festival of the Arts today through Thursday. It showcases fine artists and crafters from Montana and the western region into the...
Blue banners raise awareness for Robert's Run in Hamilton
HAMILTON, Mt. — It's been five years since 9-year-old Robert Leonardi was tragically killed in a hit-and-run accident in Hamilton. Today, blue banners are flying around town to raise awareness for a program called Robert’s Run. On July 7, 2019, Robert was on his way to his friend’s...
City Commission to set hearings on tax increase, budget
City Commissioners will be asked during their July 2 meeting to set a public hearing on the budget and increasing property taxes for July 16. They’ll be continuing their budget discussion during the work session on July 2. As part of the budget process, the commission must hold public...
New MSU parking lots create more spots, safety around Bobcat Stadium
BOZEMAN, Mont. — Construction is underway at Montana State University to expand parking lots and add upgrades to Bobcat Stadium, and Bobcat fans can expect to see some changes on game day. The construction started in May, after the Montana University System Board of Regents approved the project at...
John Montoya added to Depot’s Puzzle Unveiling Event Tuesday Evening
It looks like they're expecting a party Tuesday evening at the Depot. As we previously announced last week nationally renowned Americana artist Eric Dowdle will be in town for the official unveiling of his "Butte, America" puzzle, the image of which has yet to be revealed. Judging from some of his past work, we are in for a pleasant surprise at tomorrow's unveiling which will begin at 5pm at the Butte Depot with Stephanie Sorini and members of the Butte Chamber of Commerce. Organizers have just announced that local multi-instrumentalist/vocalist John Montoya will be providing music. The following is a release from the Chamber:
Missoula schools combat student absenteeism post-pandemic
MISSOULA, Mont. — Student absenteeism has been a problem in schools across the country since the COVID-19 pandemic, and those in Missoula County have not been immune to this troubling trend. The pattern of kids missing class has gained the attention of school officials like Barbara Frank. “After the...
Fans Buzz with Theories on How ‘Yellowstone’ Will Conclude
The Bitterroot Valley and Missoula are hosts to a major television production as I am writing this. Season 5 of the hit television drama, "Yellowstone" is filmed in our backyard. In seasons 1-3, the show had been mostly filmed in Utah, and occasional scenes took place on Chief Joseph Ranch in Darby, MT. But, for seasons 4 and 5, the entire production moved to Montana.
Shepherd cattle operation shares plans for eco-friendly feedlot
On a sunny, blue-sky weekday at Turk Stovall’s sprawling feedlot in Shepherd, employees drive machinery back and forth at the top of a broad hill. Below is a grid of fences—some are full of cattle, others contain giant piles of manure taller than the animals themselves. Stovall says...
Victim of fatal stabbing on Bench Blvd. in Billings ID'd
UPDATE: July 2 at 4:30 p.m. CONTENT WARNING: Graphic details of violence and injury from charging documents may be disturbing to read. More information was released regarding the fatal stabbing that happened at a mobile home on Bench Boulevard in Billings on Friday, June 28. Charging documents said dispatch received...
Free pet clinic in Missoula offers vaccines, microchips
The Humane Society of Western Montana in Missoula is hosting a free clinic to help prepare pet owners for the Fourth of July and beyond. The clinic takes place Tuesday at the Humane Society of Western Montana at 5930 Highway 93 South in Missoula from 2 to 5 p.m. Visitors...
FWP News: Pallid Sturgeon Larval Drift Study
A study currently underway in the Missouri River between Fort Benton and Fort Peck Reservoir is testing how well pallid sturgeon larvae survive and move in the river during their critical first few days after hatching. Pallid sturgeon are endangered in Montana and are about the size of a grain...
Curt’s Replays: “It happened when…”
This week Replays kicks off our new series, “It happened when…” which will revisit a variety of athletic accomplishments dating back to different eras in our local (Helena) sporting history. It happened 1 week ago, when past Helena High teammates Aidan Reed and Derrick Olsen competed in...
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