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More Private Jets Show Sizeable Growth of Montana’s Elite
The 'new wealth' of the Bozeman area is visible almost everywhere. New subdivisions, exclusive residential clubs, more luxury SUVs and sports cars, high demand for services, and a substantial increase in private jet traffic. Perhaps the boom in luxury mountain-top real estate wouldn't affect the average resident of the Gallatin...
Missoula group seeking plastic ban fundraising for signature gathering
(Missoula Current) A push to place a proposed ban on single-use plastics before Missoula voters this November must raise more than 8,400 signatures over the coming weeks. To do that, Plastic Free Missoula is looking to raise money to pay a team of signature gatherers. This week, it launched a GoFundMe account to raise $20,000. As of Tuesday morning, the effort had netted $1,775.
Q2 AOW: Liam Clancy punches ticket to U.S. Amateur at Hazeltine National Golf Club
LAUREL — For the first and only time, the winner of the Montana Men’s State Am receives an exemption to the U.S. Amateur, meaning 2024 champion Liam Clancy will represent the Treasure State at Hazeltine National Golf Club in Chaska, Minnesota, Aug. 12-18. “I’ve got to talk to work. Mike, I hope you’ll let me go. He will. But I’m pumped beyond measure. Just to play in a championship like that and know that my game can hold on to that level is a pretty cool feeling for me,” said Clancy.
Montana Food Bank Network is highlighting Hardin meal program
Montana Food Bank Network (MFBN) in partnership with No Kid Hungry, knows the impact of providing summer meals during what is known to be the hungriest months for kiddos. MFBN is highlighting Hardin Public School Districts non-congregate meal program this month. Children look forward to the sound of the Dog...
Missing 20-year-old Wyoming woman found safe
UPDATE: JUly 25 at 10:47 a.m. The 20-year-old missing Wyoming woman Liana Welde has been found safe and unharmed Wednesday night. According to a release form the Big Horn County, Wyoming Sheriff's Office, Welde police officers had contacted and identified Welde in the City of Billings at around 8 p.m.
Billings Clinic mobile ECMO program improves chances of survival for patients with respiratory failure
BILLINGS, Mont. Billings Clinic has unveiled the region’s first and only mobile ECMO program, providing a higher level of care and improving chances of survival for those with severe respiratory failure. Extra Corporeal Membrane Oxygenation (ECMO) is a portable machine that supports the heart and lungs functions, which helps...
75 lightning strikes spark six new fires on Bitterroot National Forest
MISSOULA, Mont. — Bitterroot National Forest officials say firefighters worked Tuesday to put out six new fires burning in remote areas. The fires were associated with 75 lightning strikes received. More lightning is anticipated Wednesday. Firefighters, fixed wing aircraft, and helicopters are working on the fires. Full release:. Firefighters...
Morning Sports: July 24, 2024
Sheridan HS Softball: The new school year officially started back on July 1st, classes start about one month from now, give or take a few days, and fall sports practice starts as early as August 12th, depending on the sport. When the school year ends in June of next year,...
Montana Little League Softball squad loses to Idaho in semifinals, still alive for World Series trip
The Boulder-Arrowhead/Big Sky (BABS) majors softball team fell to Eagle, Idaho 10-5 on Wednesday in the winner's bracket semifinals of the Little League Softball Northwest Region Tournament. Montana led 2-1 going into the third inning, but Idaho struck for four runs in the third and five more in the sixth...
Helicopter rescue team recovers body of missing hiker from East Rosebud Creek rapids
RED LODGE, Mont. - Red Lodge Fire Rescue (RLFR) said on Wednesday, that they have recovered the body of missing hiker, Dylan Honnoll from East Rosebud Creek. RLFR and Carbon County Sheriff's Office (CCSO) have been searching for Dylan since he fell into the East Rosebud on Friday, July 12.
Sheehy talks with Dillon voters on his tour of Montana
Montana U.S. Senate Republican candidate Tim Sheehy spoke to over 100 Beaverhead County supports last Thursday morning at a meet and greet held at Angler’s Village. The challenger to incumbent Democrat Jon Tester spoke to the crowd for almost one-half hour before mingling with the group to answer questions.
Massive Missoula area subdivision garners initial approval
A standalone community with its own farm and potentially hundreds of homes at the Wye west of Missoula was initially approved by county officials this week. The Missoula Consolidated Planning Board unanimously approved the Grass Valley Gardens subdivision on Tuesday, and the Missoula County Commissioners will consider the project on August 8. The subdivision includes the first four phases of a larger development and includes 445 residential units and seven commercial lots.
Local Actors Needed for Short Film Being Shot in Montana
Shooting TV shows for Hollywood has been happening in Montana for a while now. If you haven't been aware of the success of Yellowstone, I am not sure where you have been hiding. The last season of Yellowstone is currently being filmed in Western Montana. They have been shooting this month in and around downtown Missoula. They have also been casting for extras in Western Montana for the show.
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