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Hecla says ‘bad actor’ lawsuit dismissed, coalition vows to keep fighting mine
With the dismissal of a “bad actor” lawsuit following the retirement of former CEO Phillips Baker Jr., mining company Hecla said it is ramping up exploration in the Cabinet Mountains area south of Libby. But a coalition of Indian tribes and environmental groups said it will keep fighting to enforce Montana laws that prevent “irresponsible […] The post Hecla says ‘bad actor’ lawsuit dismissed, coalition vows to keep fighting mine appeared first on Daily Montanan.
Bucs, Red Sox in home stretch
The Bitterroot Bucs and the Bitterroot Red Sox are nearing the end of the 2024 American Legion baseball season. Both teams are in the West A Conference of the Montana and Alberta’s Class A American Legion Baseball league, and Sunday, July 21st, is the last day for conference play.
Exclusive: Daines says Vance will help Senate GOP campaigns
Sen. Steve Daines (R-Mont.) said Trump's newly selected running mate, J.D. Vance (R-Ohio), will help Republicans in down-ballot races during an Axios House event at the Republican National Convention on Monday. Why it matters: As head of the National Republican Senatorial Committee, Daines is responsible for efforts to deliver a...
3 inmates die in Cascade County Detention Center in 2 weeks
Three inmates have died in custody at the Cascade County Detention Center since June 29. Leon Laverdure, 51, died on June 29. Julius Lowe, 28, died on July 5. Andrew Swager, 58, died on July 10. Lewis and Clark Sheriff’s Office, which provided the coroner in the cases, confirmed the names of the deceased.
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...
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.
Get Creative: Downtown Billings’ Chalk on the Walk is 8/2
Summertime in Billings is packed with fun events. Strawberry Festival was a (hot) success last weekend; so was Montana Brews and BBQs at MetraPark. Drag racing and dirt track racing are held every weekend north of town, and the Great American Championship Hillclimb is fast approaching. The Downtown Billings Association...
Montana State's Jaeden Wolff on indoor practice facility groundbreaking
Montana State track and field athlete Jaeden Wolff speaks during the Bobcats’ indoor practice facility groundbreaking ceremony on Tuesday, July 16, 2024, at Bobcat Stadium in Bozeman. “It's a great day to be a Bobcat, but some days are just a little more special than others.” Montana State athletics...
All clear after accident on Broadway from Palmer to Russell in Missoula
MISSOULA, Mont. — The Missoula Police Department sent an alert reporting delayed traffic, due to an accident on Broadway from Palmer to Russell. The accident is now cleared and traffic will resume as normal according to Missoula Police Department. Missoula County sent out the following alert:. REFERENCE THE MEANS...
WILD ART-Lincoln County Pride Festival
Lincoln County hosted its fourth Pride Festival Saturday, July 13, at the Kootenai Heritage Memorial Center in Libby. The events included a dog fashion show, live music, dancing, speeches, drag performances, raffles and prizes, aerial performances by members of Kalispell-based Levitation Nation Aerial Studio and a showing of the documentary, "Stonewall Uprising." Redheaded Stepchild performs Saturday, July 13, 2024, at the Lincoln County Pride Festival at the Memorial Center in Libby. (Scott Shindledecker/The Western News)
Sierra Ferrell’s Grand Entrance, Major Moments at Under The Big Sky
Nobody puts Sierra Ferrell in a corner. The reigning Saving Country music Artist of the Year was set to play Sunday afternoon at the Under The Big Sky Fest in beautiful Whitefish, Montana, but it was only an hour long set, and wasn’t even direct support of the headliner Billy Strings. Part of that speaks to the talent assembled at independent country’s first ever megafest. Mt. Joy played after Sierra, and put on a rousing set per normal. But Sierra was the one that left everyone with lasting memories.
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