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Black bear swats, injures angler, Montana FWP says
An angler was injured in a black bear attack on the Stillwater River near Beehive on the afternoon of Wednesday, Aug. 21, Montana Fish, Wildlife and Parks said this week. The angler, an adult male, sustained non-life-threatening injuries, FWP said. FWP described the incident in a news release: The angler, an adult male, was fishing […]
Montana DUI Laws. Here Is What Happens
Drinking and driving in Montana is what I would personally consider out of control. It's seen weekly on the jail roster that there are numerous arrests for DUI's, most of which are caused by alcohol. With ride share companies such as Lyft and Uber available, it's hard to understand why...
Montana Entertainer Flint Rasmussen to Be Inducted into Hall of Fame
He has delighted the crowds from the dirt arena for decades. Soon he will shine in another hall of fame. Flint Rasmussen's resume would read like a TV star:. All this according to the press release from the hall of fame folks. Professional Bull Riders (PBR), Official Entertainer, 2006 to...
'Worst kind of Catch-22': Unraveling Montana's Section 8 woes
MISSOULA, Mont. — Montana housing authorities are feeling the squeeze, unable to use all their Section 8 housing vouchers. The troubling trend follows the rapid increase of rents in the state since the COVID-19 pandemic. “We were always at 99-100% of our vouchers are leased, and we had enough...
Great Things in Great Falls wrap up the summer with festivals, classic cars, sports and more
GREAT FALLS, Mont. - Great Falls is buzzing with Great Things as summer wraps up and fall approaches. Arts Fest Montana offers a self-guided tour to enjoy over 50 vibrant murals downtown - or join the Little Shell Powwow for cultural dances and music. Don’t miss end-of-summer sports events like the Great Falls Voyagers’ last home game, Electric City Speedway’s triple header, and the Great Falls Americans hockey team’s season kickoff! And enjoy a day out at a classic car show at the Lewis & Clark Interpretive Center, the C.M. Russell Museum's Cowboy Music and Storytelling Festival, and the Great Falls History Museum’s grand reopening.
Watch Willie Nelson’s Son Join Eddie Vedder for Beautiful Acoustic Rendition of “Just Breathe”
Lukas Nelson, son of Willie Nelson, is a celebrated country artist. He seemingly inherited his father’s knack for songwriting, singing, and playing guitar. Over the years, he proved his versatility by showing that he was just as comfortable performing cover songs as he was his originals. More recently, he took his versatility a step further when he took the stage with Pearl Jam frontman Eddie Vedder to perform “Just Breathe.”
Columbia Falls School District receives approval for free meal program
COLUMBIA FALLS, Mont. — Back-to-school shopping can mean new clothes, school supplies, and even food. All of these items together can be pretty expensive. Columbia Falls School District received approval for the 2024-2025 school year for the Community Eligibility Provision program. With the approval of the program, all students...
Great Falls trail glows tonight with annual luminaria walk and festivities
GREAT FALLS, Mont. - The River's Edge Trail is set to sparkle tonight as the annual Luminaria Walk takes center stage. From 7:00 to 11:00 PM, over 1,500 hand-decorated paper bags filled with sand and tea lights will illuminate the path from Gibson Park to the 10th Street Bridge, or via Central Ave Bridge to the West.
Seth Bergman Back in Victory Lane on Night One at Big Sky
SHEPHERD, MT (August 23, 2024) – Seth Bergman’s two-month winless streak on the American Sprint Car Series National Tour came to an end Friday night when he took the checkers on the opening night of the Harvey Ostermiller Memorial at Big Sky Speedway. “I’ve run second to Sam...
Hamilton under Emergency Proclamation after storm causes power outages, worsens nearby fires
HAMILTON, Mont. — Hamilton officials issued an Emergency Proclamation late Friday, after a severe thunderstorm hit the city, causing significant damage and exacerbating ongoing wildland fires. The storm struck Hamilton at around 3 p.m. on August 23, 2024, bringing high wind gusts of at least 26 mph, with nearby...
Ratio Mountain Fire near Whitehall progresses, Forest Service implements safety measures
WHITEHALL, Mont. - The Ratio Mountain Fire, located between Ratio Mountain and Whitetail Reservoir, is burning in an area that has recently experienced several large fires. Fire footprints (or previously burned areas) lie to the north (State Creek Fire of 2020), the south (McClusky Fire of 2019), and the west (Placer Fire of 2021) of the fire location.
Federal judge halts Signal Peak’s lawsuit against government … for now
Part of the Signal Peak coal mine near Roundup, Montana (Photo by Darrell Ehrlick of the Daily Montanan). A federal court has said that Signal Peak Energy, which operates an underground coal mine on the border of Yellowstone and Musselshell counties, cannot sue the federal government just because it is likely it will miss a deadline for an environmental review.
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