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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...
After All-American career, Havre's Parker Filius enjoying opportunity to give back to wrestling
GREAT FALLS — Montana is a hotbed of wrestling talent, and it helps the sport when some of the most successful grapplers in the state are so willing to pass on their skills, techniques and wisdom to the next generation. That’s how four-time state champion Parker Filius of Havre...
Montana Parents Need To Start Back-To-School Shopping Now
While kids don't want to think about it, before they know it, it'll be time for them to head back to school in Montana. For the parents, that means buying plenty of supplies to get ready for the new school year. READ NEXT: Announcing The Best 15 School Districts For...
MGGA Welcomes Birkeland as Director of Policy
GREAT FALLS – Montana Grain Growers Association is thrilled to announce the hiring of Kera Birkeland as the Director of Policy. The Montana Grain Growers Association is a commodity specific organization that represents the interests of the Montana wheat and barley growers. We are passionate about improving the lives of Montana producers through collaboration, innovation, and influencing agricultural policy.
Montana’s Most Famous Burger Is Available This Weekend Only
It's that time of year again. It's Rodeo season in Montana and one of the oldest rodeos in the state wraps up this weekend, but it's not just the rodeo that makes this weekend special, it's also the fact that there's a certain burger available at the rodeo that people drive miles for.
Why has Montana’s energy fallen behind?
State Sen. Barry Usher, R-Billings, made some great points in his recent editorial, as he pointed out that Montana isn’t ready for electric vehicles. Sen. Usher is correct that Montana’s electricity system has fallen behind, leaving us unprepared for modern technologies. Usher noted that Montana’s power grid is strained. I suppose one solution would be […] The post Why has Montana’s energy fallen behind? appeared first on Daily Montanan.
Local Non-Profit aims to keep kids active throughout summer
MISSOULA, Mt. — One local nonprofit is doing its job to ensure that children across the treasure state are keeping active this summer. 127 Sports Intensity is running its annual 8k shooting challenge for kids across Montana. The challenge is open to children ranging from first to eighth grade. What's the challenge? Kids who enter have the summer to record themselves taking as many basketball shots as possible. The target range varies between 4,000 and 8,000 shots depending on your age range.
City moves to comply with state’s new Land Use and Planning Act
(Missoula Current) Changes made by the state Legislature to streamline development and remove a range of administrative hurdles also requires larger cities across the state to comply with the new Land Use and Planning Act by 2026. The Missoula City Council this week took a step in that direction, saying...
Is Helena home? Gianforte residency ‘at seat of government’ questioned
The governor, along with the other five highest-ranking officials elected to lead state government, is supposed to “reside at the seat of government,” and Gov. Greg Gianforte clearly spends time in Helena. But, it doesn’t appear he’s made the capital city his regular residence, according to public records and interviews with neighbors. Public records show […] The post Is Helena home? Gianforte residency ‘at seat of government’ questioned appeared first on Daily Montanan.
Missoula County Commissioners consider legal action against design agency
MISSOULA, Mont. — A structure in the Missoula Public Library has failed two safety inspections and county commissioners are thinking of taking legal action. At a Thursday meeting, commissioners heard from a risk management official about the challenges coming from the “DNA Climber” located in the public library.
The Kids Get To Fish In Augusta
Saturday, the 27th, is the day for the 2nd Annual Kids Fishing Derby, in Augusta. The kids fishing FUN will run from 9, to 2, at Willow Creek Reservoir. Don't worry about a thing, it's for kids 12, & under, &.sign up will be at the boat launch. Please keep in mind, this is shore fishing ONLY, NO unsupervised children. Kids, come fish for free on Saturday, the 27th, at Willow Creek. There'll be tons of cool prizes too...Good fishing, & more in Summer '24!
Three small fires ignited northwest of West Yellowstone
Seven smokejumpers deployed to tackle lightning-caused wildfires. On the afternoon of July 12, a band of dry lightning moved through the Madison Range, igniting three spot fires in the Beaver Creek and Cabin Creek areas off U.S. Highway 287, about 15 miles northwest of West Yellowstone. Smoke from the fires is currently visible from U.S. 287 and from Hebgen Lake.
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