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Despite summer heat wave, 20,000 music fans attend Under the Big Sky
Fans and water misters were as ubiquitous as cowboy hats as concertgoers did their best to beat the sweltering heat during the opening day of the Under the Big Sky music festival Friday.The annual festival, now in its fifth year, has consistently featured some of the biggest acts in country and folk music on its stages, as well as some local favorites in Northwest Montana. Around 20,000 people were once again expected to flood into the Flathead Valley, according to organizers, which is on par for the last four festivals. Headliners like Miranda Lambert, Billy Strings and the Turnpike Troubadours...
Schools receive third — and potentially final — round of federal funding for homeless students
A pandemic-era program that has pumped $2 million into Montana schools to support students experiencing homelessness is nearing its end date. 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.
Montana judge: Signatures of inactive voters count for initiatives, including 1 to protect abortion
HELENA, Mont. (AP) — A Montana judge said Tuesday that the Secretary of State’s Office erred in changing the rules governing whose signatures should count on petitions for three constitutional initiatives — including one to protect abortion rights — after officials tried to omit the signatures of inactive voters.
Chris Peterson: 10 Class AA football games to look forward to this fall
HELENA — The Fourth of July is a great holiday. To me, it also serves as a milestone. Once it comes and goes, I know football is coming. July is the last month without football and that's a comforting thought for high school football fans from the Treasure State who had to go eight months without it.
Holland earns Top Range Hand at 48th Montana Range Days
Faye Holland, like her dad Koy in 1988, won the prestigious honor of Top Range Hand at the annual Montana Range Days. Holland, a junior at BCHS and a member of the Beaverhead FFA Chapter, attended the 48th Annual Montana Range Days held June 24-26 in Miles City. Montana Range...
Income guidelines lowered for families in need of food assistance
There are new income guidelines for families needing food and healthcare assistance for young children. Yellowstone Public Radio’s Orlinda Worthington has details. The U.S. government recently revised the poverty level guidelines for the Women, Infants and Children program to those with a household income 185% below poverty level. That...
Court Victory for Montana Students With Special Needs
Missoula, MT (KGVO-AM News) - Earlier this month, Montana’s Superintendent of Public Instruction, Elsie Arntzen, prevailed in Helena District Court over the Montana Quality Education Coalition and Disability Rights Montana organization, which sought an injunction against HB 393, the Students with Special Needs Equal Opportunity Act. House Bill 393...
Finding and renewing the Montana spirit that gave birth to the Constitution
Paul Weyrich is not a name most Americans would know, but he may be the man who is most responsible for the current state of politics in America. Weyrich, who studied journalism, had fairly humble beginnings to his political career, starting as press secretary to Colorado Sen. Gordon Allott in 1973. But when he came […] The post Finding and renewing the Montana spirit that gave birth to the Constitution appeared first on Daily Montanan.
It’s Here, Time For the Exciting 2024 Bitterroot Celtic Games
Time to dust off the kilt, the armor, or just your favorite pirate shirt! It is once again time for the Bitterroot Celtic Games and Gathering. Coming August 17th and 18th at the Daly Mansion in Hamilton. Bitterroot Celtic Games Celebrates 15 Years. The 15th annual games are expected to...
You Need To Know About Parking Changes at the Missoula Airport
The Missoula Airport is going through changes. The expansion has been impressive and it's not done yet. As the airport continues to expand, airlines have added more direct flights, and even a new airline, Sun Country Airlines, is now offering service at the Missoula Airport. There's another change that has...
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