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Hiker's Calm Demeanor During Encounter with Grizzly Bear on Montana Trail Has People Shook
It's pretty much every hiker's worst nightmare, you're walking through the woods and spot a bear coming your way. What do you do? One woman found herself in this exact situation recently, but thankfully she somehow managed to keep her cool. The woman, who goes by @twobraidsontrail online, had ...Continue reading
Suspect arrested following alleged crime spree in downtown Bozeman
BOZEMAN, Mont. - On the morning of July 14, officers responded to a burglary report at a business near Main Street and 7th Avenue. Security footage confirmed that an unauthorized male gained entry and subsequently stole products from the company. The unknown male left behind red paint on various items throughout the store.
2 flown to hospital, 2 taken by ambulance following four-vehicle crash on US Highway 20
ASHTON — Idaho State Police is investigating a four-vehicle collision that occurred on US 20 at milepost 354 at 2:47 p.m. on Monday. A white 2011 Ford F150, driven by a 64-year-old male from Lucern Valley, California, and grey 2020 Toyota Tundra, driven by a 45-year-old female from Bozeman, Montana, were traveling eastbound on US 20. A grey 2018 Kia Sportage, driven by a 67-year-old female from St. Anthony, and a grey 2007 Toyota Corolla, driven by a 46-year-old female from St. Anthony, were traveling westbound on US 20.
Super sale on Bridger passes thru month’s end
With a sparse winter that produced limited snowfall for local skiers and snowboarders in the rearview, many are already looking ahead to the bountiful slopes of the 2024-25 season. Bridger Bowl is now offering Season Passes at a discounted rate through July 31st. Enjoy unlimited skiing all season with no...
Status quo, for now, on city’s urban camping laws
“Helena This Week” is reported and written By JoVonne Wagner. Send your Helena news and tips to jwagner@montanafreepress.org. Helena’s urban camping policy will remain in place for now, according to city and law enforcement officials, after the U.S. Supreme Court ruled that local authorities can enforce bans on people sleeping in public spaces.
Mitchell City Council Hears Dry Run Creek Drainage Report
The Mitchell City Council spent the better part of Monday’s meeting getting briefed on the Dry Run Creek Drainage report prepared by Infrastructure Design Group over the last several years. Engineer Phil Gundvaldson outlined the various bottlenecks along Dry Run Creek at Minnesota Street, Sanborn Boulevard and Burr Street...
Doughnut shop to expand into former Hardee’s location
A locally owned doughnut shop is adding a second location to keep up with its growing wholesale business. The new Mr. Donuts that’s coming to the former Hardee’s building at 1010 E. 10th St. also will serve east-side customers, owner Stev Meas said. He has painted the exterior...
2024 Wyoming American Legion West District Class A Tournament
The Cody Cubs head over South Pass to Green River for the 2024 Wyoming American Legion West District Class A tournament. The tournament had Cody, the North number 1 seed, playing Saratoga, the South number 4 seed, on Friday at 4 p.m. Saratoga has dropped out of the tournament and...
The Sturgis Buffalo Chip is ready for 9 days of music, motorcycles
RAPID CITY, S.D. (KOTA) - The 84th annual Sturgis Motorcycle Rally is just about to kick off. The Buffalo Chip is your home to all the entertainment that the Rally has in store. The Chip is hosting live music events, featuring performances by Kid Rock, Jelly Roll, Travis Tritt, Aaron...
Community members voice opposition at Rapid City Council meeting for Vision Fund Revision Ordinance
RAPID CITY, S.D. (KOTA) - Following a successful effort to put Rapid City’s Vision Fund Revision Ordinance on the November ballot, dozens attended Monday’s Rapid City Council meeting to comment on their concerns with the proposed changes. Six members of the public spoke at the meeting, each criticizing proposed plans for the historic fund, which they argue would limit citizen input.
Hot Summer Nights Corvettes To Cruise Sioux Falls, Black Hills Corvette Classic
Pull off the cover, shine the chrome, and slide into your ride for the annual Hot Summer Nights in Sioux Falls this week at WH Lyons Fairgrounds. Or, if you just like cars and drive your mom's Buick, pack the family up for a fun night out. As the longest-running...
Popular Coffee Shop Expands To Second Location In Great Falls
Popular Coffee Shop Expanding To Second Location In Great Falls. Many of us can't even imagine getting through a day without a cup of Joe!. The good news is that grabbing that tasty cup of coffee just got even easier, especially for folks living around the Fox Farm area. New...
Fueled by crowd’s energy, athletes compete in Big Sky Community Rodeo
Editor’s note: Outlaw Partners, publisher of Explore Big Sky, is the producer of Big Sky Community Rodeo. Friday night’s Big Sky Community Rodeo began with a low hum overhead. As the hum grew louder, the audience turned to see a helicopter dangling the American flag, which circled the Big Sky events arena to the tune of the national anthem. As with any Western roundup, after the color guard, attention soon turned to the dirt—it was time for a rodeo, after all.
Improved trails planned for former Superfund site near Anaconda
The hills bordering Anaconda’s south side, with their burgeoning quaking aspen stands and red-rock outcroppings, tempt those who crave outdoor adventure. Mountain bikers and hikers eager to experience Anaconda’s enticing uplands, however, quickly learn the challenge, and even the danger, that awaits. “They’re a bugger to climb up,”...
Duck Creek Bridge Closures Are Coming. Public Meeting 7/15
Duck Creek bridge over the Yellowstone River west of Billings will be closed intermittently later this summer and perhaps into early fall, according to a 7/12 press release from Yellowstone County. The bridge is due for necessary scour maintenance. Yellowstone County officials said the structural repairs require "periodic, maybe lengthy...
Browning's Tahj Wells wins bull-riding buckle in first go-round at high school rodeo finals
ROCK SPRINGS, Wyo. — Browning's Tahj Wells opened with a bang Tuesday morning at the National High School Rodeo Association finals, scoring an 82 to win the buckle in his first go-round at the Sweetwater Events Complex. Wells, Montana's state finals champion despite the theft of all his gear...
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