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Unlicensed Driver Had a BAC of .269, 5th DUI Arrest in Missoula
Missoula, MT (KGVO-AM News) - On July 13, 2024, at approximately 11:43 PM, a Missoula Police Department Officer observed a green Subaru fail to make a complete stop at the Intersection of Ryman and Front Street. Then the vehicle failed to make a complete stop at a red light before turning south on Higgins Ave.
Woman Resists Arrest, Kicks Missoula Jail Staff in the Groin
Missoula, MT (KGVO-AM News) - On July 12, 2024, a Missoula Police Department Officer was dispatched to a disturbance in the 100 block of Pattee Street. The 911 complainant said a female was refusing to leave and put her hands on him and others. While 911 dispatchers were on the...
Happy Paws prepares dogs for possible evacuation
MISSOULA, MONT. — As evacuation warnings for the Miller Peak Fire continue to change, many people and businesses are nervous about what it may bring. One such business is Happy Paws, a dog-sitting and boarding service on Miller Creek Road in Missoula. They suspended daycare services to clients and...
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.
Mayor of Missoula included in leadership initiative
MISSOULA, Mont. — It was announced Monday that Missoula Mayor Andrea Davis is among 39 mayors selected worldwide to attend a course on leadership. The Bloomberg Harvard City Leadership Initiative provides local leaders the tools to strengthen city hall, encourage collaboration between departments and improve the lives of citizens.
The Price Is Right contestant helps St. Francis House with a new washer and dryer
SIOUX FALLS, S.D. (KELO) — Every once in a while you see a South Dakotan come on down during The Price is Right game show, it’s rare, but when it happens it’s exciting to watch them; especially when they win something. But what one Sioux Falls man...
Haze in Jackson Hole coming from wildfires in Idaho, Oregon and Montana
JACKSON, Wyo. — For those wondering where the haze that’s settled in Jackson Hole is coming from, the answer is wildfires to the west of the valley. The smoke from several large wildfires blazing in eastern Oregon, central Idaho and southern Montana is blowing east and settling in the valley, according to Brett McDonald, Meteorologist with the National Weather Service in Riverton, Wyoming.
Some legislators lukewarm on Noem’s plan to spend $81 million surplus on prisons
Some South Dakota legislators aren’t sure they’re ready to support Gov. Kristi Noem’s plan to devote an $81 million budget surplus to prison construction. The future women’s prison in Rapid City is estimated to cost $87 million, and already has funding from the Legislature. The state has also allocated $567 million from state and federal […] The post Some legislators lukewarm on Noem’s plan to spend $81 million surplus on prisons appeared first on South Dakota Searchlight.
Man who died in 26th Street crash last week identified
SIOUX FALLS, S.D. (KELO) – The man who died in a crash on 26th Street in eastern Sioux Falls last week has been identified by Sioux Falls police. According to police spokesman Sam Clemens, the man who died was John Louis Martin, 63, from Sioux Falls. Last week, police...
Fire near Whiteclay, Nebraska burns 200 acres
WHITECLAY, Neb. - A fire near Whiteclay, Nebraska burned around 200 acres. Rushville Fire Chief Keith Wellnitz said lightning caused the fire six miles west of Whiteclay early Friday morning. Firefighters were on scene until Sunday. “We’re getting really dry in Sheridan County. We were called out to a small...
Free Teen Night Pool Party at Horace Mann Pool in Rapid City
RAPID CITY, S.D. - The Rapid City Parks and Recreation Department is set to host the second Teen Night Pool Party of the summer series this week. The Teen Night Pool Party will take place on Wednesday, July 17 at Horace Mann Pool from 6:30 p.m. to 8:30 p.m., featuring a 'Movie Night' theme with movie-themed prizes. These events are open to youth aged 10-17, free of charge, with no registration required.
Be Part of the Excitement: Hills Alive Festival seeks weekend volunteers
RAPID CITY, S.D. - With only five days remaining until the highly anticipated Hills Alive Christian music festival, organizers are reaching out to the community for volunteer assistance. Life Light, the group now responsible for managing the festival, is urgently seeking volunteers, particularly for Saturday and Sunday shifts, even if...
Fergus county resident receives Montana 4-H Foundation scholarship
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 onthe Montana State University campus in Bozeman.
51st Montana History Conference Taps Our Central Montana Roots
The 51st Annual Montana History Conference is coming to Great Falls Sept. 26-28. The agenda is packed and impactful. Click on the podcast as Montana Historical Society Historian Christine Brown goes through some of the keynote address, events, tours, and other highlights of the 3-day event. MHS Director Molly Kruckenberg fills us in on the progress of the Montana Heritage Center, a $100 million facility under construction that is scheduled to be the new home for Montana’s treasures in the summer 2025, and also hear about the history of central Montana, with Kristi Scott, Executive Director of The History Museum, Great Falls.
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