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Missoula Police Bust Habitual Traffic Offender for a 6th DUI
Missoula, MT (KGVO-AM News) - On July 13, 2024, at approximately 3:35 PM, a Missoula Police Department officer located a suspected impaired driving vehicle that was reported to 911. He initiated his emergency lights and the vehicle yielded in the mall parking lot near Dillards. The officer approached the vehicle and observed two occupants inside. The female in the driver's seat would be positively identified by Montana Driver's License as 48-year-old Candice Hanks.
Hamilton School District selects new athletics and activities director
The Hamilton School Board has approved the hiring of Jeff Newcomer (pictured) as Hamilton School District Athletics and Activities Director. Newcomer replaces Mike Gosz who retired. Newcomer has 15 years of experience at both the high school and college level. For the last eight years, he has been activities director...
Montana Chamber Music Festival coming to Big Sky July 23
The Arts Council’s “Bravo! Big Sky” series is bringing the annual performance of the Montana Chamber Music Summer Music Festival to Big Sky on Tuesday, July 23, at 7 p.m. in the Sapphire Room at the Wilson Hotel. Tickets are $35 per person and can be purchased in advance at bigskyarts.org.
Paddle Palooza: Cancer survivors paddle for health and healing
When Nan Condit first began paddling dragon boats and a solo outrigger canoe as part of her path to breast cancer recovery, she had no idea her passion would eventually morph into last weekend’s Paddle Palooza.The gathering, held July 11-14 at the Polson Fairgrounds and the Montana Canoe Club in Big Arm, attracted top paddlers from around the world. It was organized by the Silver Lining Sisterhood, a Missoula-based group of “sisters” that began meeting in 2015 to support each other in the aftermath of breast cancer treatment.According to the group’s website, www.silverliningmt.org, “We were brought together by the common...
Alaska Airlines Discontinuing Two Big Flights Out of Bozeman
Could these moves be setting up for something bigger? It's possible. There's something new and exciting happening at the Bozeman Yellowstone International Airport. The Bozeman Airport has been making massive moves with its flights and facilities. What's New At the Bozeman Airport?. Some new flights are coming to the Bozeman...
You Need To Know About Parking Changes at the Missoula Airport
The Missoula Airport is going through changes. The expansion has been impressive and it's not done yet. As the airport continues to expand, airlines have added more direct flights, and even a new airline, Sun Country Airlines, is now offering service at the Missoula Airport. There's another change that has...
Mutton Bustin’ brings together first-timers and Community Day veterans, bingo raises funds for WIA
Silent auction and bingo raises nearly $13,000 for WIA. Editor’s note: Outlaw Partners is the publisher of Explore Big Sky and is the producer of Big Sky’s Biggest Week. Five-year-old Solon Esposito has technically ridden a sheep twice, though he considers his first time a practice round. As the first rider of Big Sky Community Day’s Mutton Bustin’ on July 16, Solon began the afternoon of sheep-riding on his steed Bandit.
"There were a lot of things going on that weren't adding up": Interim commissioner Jeff Fisher helps rescue AFL
The AFL seemed like a great deal for the Billings Outlaws and other teams in the league when they announced their commitment to join last summer. The AFL seemed like a great deal when its revival was announced last summer. However, fans started to realize everything was not as it seemed. It led to the overthrow of the league's former commissioner, and thankfully, they had another great candidate ready to step up.
Q2 AOW: Lynne Erickson boasts astounding Big Sky State Games medal tally
BILLINGS — Billings Senior jumps coach Lynne Erickson, who recently celebrated a birthday, doesn’t need any motivation to compete in the Big Sky State Games. “I just think it's fun. It's just so much fun to be at the track and talk to the same people that are there every year. I just think it's fun," Erickson told MTN Sports. "I don't do anything hard. I just do short stuff. Nothing that I'm going to die. I don't do more than one lap around the track."
Family nutritional health program opens in Belgrade to service Belgrade, Three Forks, Clarkston, Manhattan
A nutritional support program has opened in Belgrade to serve families in Belgrade, Three Forks, Clarkston and Manhattan, according to a July 16 press release from the Gallatin City-County Health Department. The Gallatin Women, Infants and Children program run by the health department supports low-income families with food access and nutritional needs. The new location in the Heck/Quaw building at 91 W Southview Ave., Entrance 8, allows for more ease in appointments and broader support with a location closer to families in need.
Fourth of July Means Celebration at Crow
Fourth of July is a great time for family. On the Crow Reservation it means parades and powows. Crowds come from all over to dance, to mingle with friends and family and also observe the long traditions. For the Fourth of July holiday, Brocade Stops Black Eagle’s son, Levi Black...
Browning’s Tahj Wells maintains bull riding lead at rodeo finals; Townsend’s Ella Begger 10th in pole bending
ROCK SPRINGS, Wyo. — As the first go-round of the National High School Finals Rodeo was poised to end Wednesday morning, two Montanans are in the top 10 in their events — including Browning bull rider Tahj Wells, who remains first with his 82 early Tuesday at the Sweetwater Events Complex. Wells has a half-point lead on John Crimber of Sunset, Texas, and is up a single point on third-place Macoy Attebury of Springville, California. Also near the top from Montana are Townsend's Ella Begger, who is 10th overall in pole bending, and Corvallis' Cash Trexler, 15th in tie-down roping....
Microsoft outage affecting South Dakota
SIOUX FALLS, S.D. (KELO) — A Microsoft outage is affecting South Dakota. Dan Letellier with the Sioux Falls Regional Airport said Delta and United Flights are delayed. He recommends travelers check their airline website for updated flight information. The Rapid City Regional Airport said on its X account, that...
Tribal representation low at first Indian Child Welfare Advisory Council meeting
The newly created Indian Child Welfare Advisory Council held its first meeting Thursday to discuss South Dakota’s foster care process and how to improve communication and collaboration between the state and tribal governments. The Legislature and Gov. Kristi Noem approved legislation earlier this year establishing the advisory council to address the overrepresentation of Native American […] The post Tribal representation low at first Indian Child Welfare Advisory Council meeting appeared first on South Dakota Searchlight.
Pollock, SD dairy facility to close
POLLOCK, S.D. (KFYR) - A Pollock, South Dakota, dairy ingredient facility is closing. Kim O’Brien with the Dairy Farmers of America (DFA) said the plant is closing effective Aug. 30. A statement from the DFA said: “After a careful analysis of new demand and current supply dynamics and as...
Professionals can help you achieve the perfect yard
BISMARCK, ND (KXNET) — The grass isn’t always greener on the other side, but you can get it pretty green, especially with the help of landscape professionals like Schmidt Seasonal Services. Andrew Schmidt says one of the biggest factors in getting a lush lawn with sod is the...
Scams on the rise, impact on Bismarck parish
BISMARCK, N.D. (KFYR) - Most people think they’d never fall for a scam, let alone have their name used in one. That very thing happened to the Cathedral of the Holy Spirit’s rector, Father Joshua Ehli. A scammer was texting his parishioners using his name, asking for two...
Man with long criminal history charged in murder of man found dead in Minot basement
MINOT, N.D. (KFGO) – A Minot man has been arrested for the murder of a man who was found in the basement of a Minot home earlier this month. Delon Davis, 46, is accused of killing 36-year-old Mark McMillan. McMillan was reported missing in April. He was found with...
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