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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...
Dangerous Montana Pursuit: Reckless Driver Arrested After High-Speed Chase
Missoula, MT (KGVO-AM News) - On August 18, 2024, a Montana Highway Patrol Trooper observed a blue Honda Accord driving west on Pulp-Mill Road with no front bumper or front license plate. As the vehicle turned west onto Mullan, the trooper decided to initiate a traffic stop. As the trooper was approaching the suspect vehicle, it immediately sped up.
The Montana Brewers Fall Beer Rendezvous is On the Way
Fall in Missoula is a special time with a lot to look forward to. The changing of the weather, Griz Football and a fall brew fest or two are on the schedule. The Montana Brewers Association is hosting their annual Fall Rendezvous Brew Fest. This is one of the biggest...
Grillmasters unite for annual BBQ showcase
As Treasure State residents continue to enjoy the spoils of grilling season, aficionados of the craft will once again come together for a celebration of all things barbecue with the 2024 return of the Montana Pitmaster Classic. The official State BBQ Championship returns to Bozeman’s Kenyon Noble Lumber & Hardware Friday and Saturday, August 23rd and 24th.
Montana doubles number of inmates at Arizona private prison
The Montana Department of Corrections has doubled the number of Montana inmates living at a CoreCivic correctional facility in Arizona this month, entering into a new contract with the company that will keep Montana prisoners at the facility at least through July 2026. According to Department of Corrections Director Brian Gootkin, the state still needs […]
Mission Valley Power and DHRD Launch Workforce Pilot Project
PABLO — A new one-year training program was established to guide participants into roles as Groundmen or Electrical Instrument Mechanics (EIM) within the power utility industry. The Mission Valley Power (MVP) and Department of Human Resource Development (DHRD) Workforce Pilot Project includes seven individuals. “These guys are the lifeblood...
Avoiding risk: Keeping kids safe in bear country
SALT LAKE CITY — There has been a rash of recent incidents involving bears and people. Utah experienced a microburst of conflicts this summer, with three incidents straddling the closing days of July and the onset of August. Then, last week, while camping at Perry's RV just south of...
60th annual fiddlers contest kicks off in Bozeman
BOZEMAN, Mont. — The annual Montana State Old Time Fiddlers Contest kicks off at the Gallatin County fairgrounds on Friday at 6 p.m. In its 60th year, the weekend-long contest will feature contestants of all ages playing a variety of styles including old time, progressive Texas, swing and bluegrass.
Professional rodeo to delight Butte crowds this weekend
BUTTE, Mont. — The first PRCA and WPRA sanctioned rodeo for the Mining City in 13 years is getting started. The Butte Vigilante Rodeo runs from now through Sunday at Harrington Arena on the south side of town, with around 200 competitors from across the nation competing in a variety of events. Events include barrel racing, bareback, calf roping, saddle bronc, and steer wrestling.
Billings Public Schools adopt cellphone restrictions to improve student focus and learning
BILLINGS, Mont. – A new policy to limit cellphone use in Billings Public Schools aims to enhance student engagement and participation in class. According to the American Psychological Association, teens spend an average of five hours a day on social media. Most of this is accessed through their phones. In Montana, teachers have observed students focusing more on their screens than classroom lessons.
Bobcats excited for national television opportunity
BOZEMAN, Mont. – College football season is here, and Saturday is a big day for Montana State fans. The Bobcats will open their season with a Week Zero game on the road against New Mexico. Despite playing an FBS team, the Bobcats are favored to win by double digits.
Billings Clinic Foundation president Jim Duncan to retire after 30 year tenure
BILLINGS, Mont. – The Billings Clinic Foundation will be saying goodbye to one of their leaders next summer. For the last 30 years, Jim Duncan served as president of the foundation. During his tenure, the foundation says Duncan has increased funding to the hospital. This has helped establish programs, add new buildings, and develop departments like the Cancer and Cardiac Center, as well as the Inpatient Pediatric Unit.
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