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Is Helena home? Gianforte residency ‘at seat of government’ questioned
The governor, along with the other five highest-ranking officials elected to lead state government, is supposed to “reside at the seat of government,” and Gov. Greg Gianforte clearly spends time in Helena. But, it doesn’t appear he’s made the capital city his regular residence, according to public records and interviews with neighbors. Public records show […] The post Is Helena home? Gianforte residency ‘at seat of government’ questioned appeared first on Daily Montanan.
Bailey Giffen buries walk-off field goal, sends Billings Outlaws to ArenaBowl XXXIII
BILLINGS — Bailey Giffen buried a 39-yard field goal as time expired to give the Billings Outlaws a thrilling 35-32 win over the Nashville Kats in the semifinals of the Arena Football LEague playoffs on Saturday in Billings. Billings led 32-25 late before Nashville's Randy Hippeard plunged in from...
Three small fires ignited northwest of West Yellowstone
Seven smokejumpers deployed to tackle lightning-caused wildfires. On the afternoon of July 12, a band of dry lightning moved through the Madison Range, igniting three spot fires in the Beaver Creek and Cabin Creek areas off U.S. Highway 287, about 15 miles northwest of West Yellowstone. Smoke from the fires is currently visible from U.S. 287 and from Hebgen Lake.
Montana, Oil Wrestling Is So In Right Now
Have you heard of "Oil Wrestling" before? Because I sure haven't. Last weekend Turkey put on its 663rd annual Kirkpinar Oil Wrestling Championships. The Associated Press' description of the sport is when "Wrestlers cover themselves in olive oil, making it more difficult for opponents to grab them. The winner is the wrestler who makes his opponent's back touch the ground."
University of Montana launch group licensing for student-athletes
MISSOULA, Mt. — The University of Montana and The Brandr Group have joined forces to establish a group licensing agreement that covers Grizzly athletes spawning over all 15 sports offered by the school. “This agreement is part of our ongoing efforts to ensure that we are helping Montana’s student-athletes...
Music on the Green to bring free live performance at Bozeman library
Music on the Green in Bozeman will return this Sunday, July 14 with a free performance by Bozeman-based band STilGONE. At 5 p.m., STilGONE will play its take on jamming—combining funk, psychedelic rock, hip hop and soul—in the green area in front of the Bozeman Public Library. According...
Saving Money on Energy Bills During Missoula’s Summer Heatwave
Missoula, MT (KGVO-AM News) - A big thank you goes to Jennifer, the customer service representative with NorthWestern Energy for helping me to figure out my estimated electricity usage this month as we are using our air conditioning day and night. We’re all concerned about how much our energy bills...
Tyler Thompson Still Undefeated With The ASCS Frontier Region
BELGRADE, Mont. (July 2, 2024) Four rounds into the 2024 season with just as many trips to Victory Lane, Oregon's Tyler Thompson stood atop the podium Friday night at Gallatin Speedway with the ASCS Frontier Region. Getting to the track follow a rain delay at the Montana oval, the battle...
Schools receive third — and potentially final — round of federal funding for homeless students
From the start of the 2023-24 school year to its conclusion, the number of students experiencing homelessness in Kalispell’s public school system jumped from 293 to 365. Assistant Superintendent Sara Cole said the increase reflects a growing trend in her district, one driven primarily by the soaring cost of living in the wake of the COVID-19 pandemic.
Bozeman commission denies Guthrie development proposal with affordable housing
Bozeman City Commission voted Tuesday July 9th to deny “The Guthrie” a proposed 111 unit five story building in midtown. The 3-2 vote against the first proposed development to take advantage of “deep incentives” for affordable housing came in around midnight after several hours of public comment.
Griz Football Hosting Autograph Session & Serving You Chick-Fil-A
Eat chicken and get your Griz memorabilia signed. Not a bad gig, eh? The University of Montana NIL collective Good Ol' Grizzlies announced on Twitter that the Griz Football team will host a meet & greet at Chick-fil-A in Missoula next week to sign autographs for fans. Nick Ostmo. Back...
Bizarre season primes top-seeded Billings Outlaws for Arena Football League semifinals
BILLINGS — You can’t make this stuff up: An indoor football team practicing outside next to a corn field on grass turf. That pretty much encompasses the entire season for this year's Billings Outlaws. Showing up to practice an hour and a half early Tuesday, Outlaws coaches measured,...
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