Fortine
LATEST NEWS
First Security Bank now open in old RMB’s Stevensville location
On Friday, July 19th, Rocky Mountain Bank (RMB) in the center of downtown Stevensville closed at noon for the last time before a weekend makeover. On Monday morning, when the bank opened back up, many may have noticed that it changed to First Security Bank. Over the weekend, First Security...
Numerous violations Lead To Closure Of Largest Nursing Home In MT
Montana Free Press is reporting that The Ivy at Great Falls will be closing in August 2024. Montana's largest nursing home is being closed due to a litany of patient safety violations for years. The Ivy at Great Falls was terminated from the federal Medicaid and Medicare programs in July of 2024.
Man Found ‘Passed Out’ in Car While Driving in Missoula
Missoula, MT (KGVO-AM News) - On July 19, 2024, a Missoula Police Department Officer was dispatched to the area of 1215 Phillips Street regarding a man who appeared to be passed out in his vehicle while driving. When the officer arrived, the complainant pointed him toward a vehicle that was parked at the intersection of Sherwood Street and Shakespeare Street.
Chase in Montana Tops 130 MPH, 14 Vehicles Were Almost Hit
Missoula, MT (KGVO-AM News) - On July 21, 2024, a Montana Highway Patrol Trooper observed a motor vehicle traveling southbound on US Highway 93 into Lolo. The trooper’s radar showed the vehicle traveling 72 MPH entering a 45 MPH zone. The trooper observed that the driver was a male and there was one female passenger.
Man identified in Mineral Co. officer-involved shooting
MISSOULA, Mont. — The victim in an officer-involved shooting in Mineral County on July 21 has been identified as 68-year-old Richard C. Smith of Missoula. The Mineral County Sheriff's Office was involved in an officer-involved shooting on July 21. At 11:00 a.m. Sunday near the Fish Creek area Smith...
American Legion baseball Class A district tournaments set to start Thursday
MISSOULA — The 2024 American Legion baseball Class A district tournaments start Thursday. The Billings Cardinals (East), Butte Miners (South), Vauxhall Spurs (North) and Glacier Twins (West) are the No. 1 seeds for their respective tournaments. The Cardinals went 53-11-1 overall and 19-3 in the East A to claim...
Anaconda police seek help identifying pursuit suspect
ANACONDA, Mont. — Anaconda-Deer Lodge Law Enforcement are seeking the public’s help in identifying a vehicle that was engaged in a pursuit on Sunday evening, reaching speeds of up to 150 mph. In a Facebook post, they say the driver of the Dodge Hellcat, which possibly had black...
Aggregation of lots sets city up for purchase of poplar farm
(Missoula Current) A collection of lots off Mullan Road would be realigned under a request by the property’s owner, making them more marketable for future development. The city also has expressed interest in one the parcels, which currently houses the wastewater treatment plant and the poplar farm. The parcels are all currently owned by the Clouse family.
Brody Grebe shares 'Cowboy Mentality' with teammates
Montana State's Brody Grebe speaks with SWX's Austin Parr about being named the Big Sky's Preseason Defensive MVP, and sharing his 'Cowboy Mentality' with the rest of the team. The Big Sky Conference named Montana State's Brody Grebe as the league's Preseason Defensive MVP on Sunday, with eight other Bobcats...
1 MONTH ALERT: Montana Tour Kicks Off With Big Sky Doubleheader in August
The American Sprint Car Series National Tour will kick off a four-race stretch in Montana with the Harvey Ostermiller Memorial doubleheader weekend at Big Sky Speedway in August. The event, Friday-Saturday, Aug. 23-24, will see the National Tour return to the 3/8-mile dirt track for the first time since 2019...
Doing Better Business: Uninsured and underqualified landscape companies abound
MISSOULA, Mont. — The summer season brings with it an increase in landscaper activity, but the Better Business Bureau warns this year, property owners are losing thousands by working with uninsured and underqualified landscape companies. "We’ve barely entered into the summer season, and our local BBB already has 75...
After long and winding college career, Hamilton's Hunter Omlid excited to be Colorado Rockies pick
MISSOULA — Hunter Omlid's baseball talents were discovered on an otherwise unassuming scouting trip to Gallatin County by Gary Van Tol. Former Bitterroot Red Sox skipper Jason Goligoski invited Van Tol, the soon-to-be Boise State baseball coach, to watch his junior hurler. After three innings, Goligoski walked over to see what Van Tol thought of Omlid.
Welcome to NewsBreak, an open platform where diverse perspectives converge. Most of our content comes from established publications and journalists, as well as from our extensive network of tens of thousands of creators who contribute to our platform. We empower individuals to share insightful viewpoints through short posts and comments. It’s essential to note our commitment to transparency: our Terms of Use acknowledge that our services may not always be error-free, and our Community Standards emphasize our discretion in enforcing policies. We strive to foster a dynamic environment for free expression and robust discourse through safety guardrails of human and AI moderation. Join us in shaping the news narrative together.