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'A neighborhood divided': Billings Heights residents say new gate is illegal
A bubbling feud within the neighborhood came to a head when one early Saturday morning in July, Luhman says a big metal gate went up, blocking access from one side of the subdivision to the other.
Growth is coming for Lewistown. Can local leaders guide it?
Gathered in a senior center cafeteria on a hot July evening earlier this summer, a dozen Lewistown residents took part in a ritual that has become as much a tradition of the American West as rodeos and Fourth of July parades: debating the merits of a housing development before their City Commission.
Woman dies in severe crash after RV brakes fail on Teton Pass
JACKSON, Wyoming — A woman was killed in a severe crash on Wyoming Highway 22 in the Teton Pass Wednesday afternoon. Wyoming Highway Patrol spokesman Arron Healy says an RV was traveling eastbound on the highway down a steep mountain grade pulling a Ford F-150 behind other traffic at about 4 p.m.
St. Labre Indian School completes investigation into historical student deaths
An investigation by the St. Labre Indian School into its own past recently concluded, finding that while the school’s history is not without student deaths, all causes have been recorded and accounted for. The investigation was launched following claims in 2021 about the presence of more than 200 unmarked graves at the Canadian Indian residential school in Kamloops, British Columbia.
New Ways to Remember Montana’s Mann Gulch Tragedy
As a powerful period of recollection of the Mann Gulch firefighter tragedy concludes, the 75th-anniversary commemoration is also showing new ways for future generations to remember the sacrifice. Last week marked the anniversary of the tragic fire in Central Montana when 13 firefighters were caught in a massive "blow up"...
Montana Shoppers Upset Over New Costco Shopping Restrictions
When I shop at Costco, I feel like a rebel. I always sneak up and take an extra sample after already having one 5 minutes earlier. I don't even have to use a disguise. I also can count on all my fingers and toes how many times I have used Mom's Costco card for my own personal shopping.
Overdue canoer found dead downstream of fishing access site near Ballantine
BILLINGS, Mont. - A missing canoer was found dead after being reported overdue Wednesday night. Posts on social media say Brad Stewart was last seen leaving his home around 1pm Wednesday in his car with his canoe and his two dogs. Family did not know where the man entered the...
Reno 911 & Happy Madison Star Announces Missoula Stand-Up Show
There is a good chance that each of us has a small collection of movies that we have watched over a hundred times. The movies that you can quote word for word. Out of my collection of favorites, I have a half dozen that involve a certain comedian. A person who is hilarious at just about anything he does. I'm talking about comedian Nick Swardson.
Billings Businesses Battle for Prize Packages worth $50k on August 15
Live from the ArtHouse Cinema in downtown Billings, this is Shark Tank. Okay, the show name is not true. But it is called the Battle of the Plans Business Pitch Competition. 21 entrepreneurs submitted their concepts for new or improving businesses in the Billings Central District. Two phases in March and July included business training courses from the Big Sky Economic Development, and after these preliminary rounds, the party of 21 has been whittled down to the final 12.
Groundbreaking Construction Starts on New Critical Access Hospital in Harlowton, Mont.
A significant milestone for rural health care in Montana Friday as community leaders, health care professionals, area residents, and local officials gathered to break ground on a new 36,000-square-foot critical access hospital and integrated rural health clinic in Harlowton. The project aims to transform health care access for residents in Wheatland County and the surrounding areas.
Climber visiting Wyoming falls to death at Lake Point Climbing Area
CASPER, Wyo. — A climber at Lake Point Climbing Area fell to their death Wednesday, Aug. 14, according to the Washakie County Sheriff’s Office. The climber, who was from out of the country and visiting Wyoming, fell about 50 feet and passed away shortly after falling, the sheriff’s office reported.
Historic Montana Lookout Tower Wrapped in Foil as Fire Approaches
Despite a few cooler days over the last week, several wildfires continue to burn in the Treasure State. According to InciWeb data shared by MTfireinfo.org, there are currently 56 active fires burning across the state (8/9/24), including 6 new ones in the last 24 hours. So far this season there have been a staggering 1,325 fires in Montana.
Poll shows Sheehy with 6-point lead over Tester in Montana
A new poll of 538 registered voters in Montana shows Republican candidate Tim Sheehy leading incumbent Sen. Jon Tester (D-Mont.) by 6 points, 50.8 percent to 44.7 percent. The poll, commissioned by NonStop Local, a regional network of television stations, and conducted by American Pulse Research and Polling, was conducted Saturday through Monday.
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