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Unemployment claims in Montana increased last week
Initial filings for unemployment benefits in Montana rose last week compared with the week prior, the U.S. Department of Labor said Thursday. New jobless claims, a proxy for layoffs, increased to 486 in the week ending July 13, up from 398 the week before, the Labor Department said. U.S. unemployment...
Montana Wrong Way Driver Victim Seeks Justice And Help
Another crash involving a "wrong way driver" happened again here in Montana. This is not the first, the second, or even the third wrong way driving incident that has occurred this year. Multiple lives have been lost this year due to intoxicated drivers who took it upon themselves to have...
Medicaid ‘unwinding’ complete in Montana, nearly 24,000 people still pending
Medicaid redetermination is officially done, but more than 23,000 people are still waiting to find out whether they qualify, according to a final report discussed Wednesday in a legislative committee. And the head of the Montana Health Care Association said its members are still waiting on $8.8 million in delayed payments for 25 nursing facilities […] The post Medicaid ‘unwinding’ complete in Montana, nearly 24,000 people still pending appeared first on Daily Montanan.
Montana's largest nursing home prepares to close following patient safety violations
This story was originally published by Montana Free Press at montanafreepress.org. The state’s largest nursing home plans to close its doors weeks after being terminated from the federal Medicare and Medicaid program after “a history of serious quality issues” and violations for deficient patient care. In a...
Q2 Billings Area Weather: A hot weekend with isolated PM showers & thunderstorms
A ridge of high pressure brought more heat, sun and smoke to Montana and Wyoming on Friday. This weekend will be similar, with PM showers & thunderstorms bubbling up, more likely Saturday than Sunday.
What the New Fire Safety Restrictions Mean for Butte
BUTTE, MT - Wildfire season here in Montana is, unfortunately, alive and well. As thousands of acres of beautiful Montana countrysides and wilderness burn, authorities have begun to place into effect restrictions to reduce the chances of more wildfires sparking and wreaking havoc. These restrictions, divided into "Stage I" and "Stage II", impose various limitations on activities and actions that could potentially ignite fires in our region, which has historically been dry and fire-prone.
Richey Schools exploring options to address aging gyms, limited locker room space
Faced with aging gymnasiums and limited locker room space, the Richey Public School District is considering solutions that encompass everything from adding mobile locker rooms to building a new gym. Richey Schools’ oldest gym is 100 years old and the newer gym, where competitions are held, is 50 years old...
Suspect arrested in Billings after two weapons complaints
BILLINGS, Mont. - A suspect was arrested and charged in relation to two weapons complaints in Billings Thursday night. Officers responded to the areas of 17th Street West and Lewis Avenue at around 9:46 p.m. The Billings Police Department said on social media they found two victims who were not...
Fire in Alberton burns one structure, 10 acres, no injuries reported
ALBERTON, Mont. - A fire on Friday night has burned 10 acres, one structure and called for evacuations on Runyon Drive. Frenchtown Rural Fire District said the burning area is above the bible school. They also said one structure has been burned and all pets and people were able to...
Billings Outlaws win ArenaBowl championship with victory over Albany Firebirds
EAST RUTHERFORD, N.J. — Isaac Harker threw five touchdown passes — all to Duane Brown — and the Billings Outlaws won ArenaBowl XXXIII on Friday with a 46-41 victory over the Albany Firebirds at the American Dream Meadowlands. Harker and Brown connected on two touchdown passes in...
Rory Feek Marries His Daughter’s Teacher, Surprises Her With Special ‘I Do’ Song at Wedding
Congratulations are in order for Rory Feek, who married his 10-year-old daughter Indiana’s teacher, Rebecca — who is also a longtime family friend — in a romantic ceremony on July 14.Watch Benny Blanco Convince Selena Gomez to Try a Watermelon Pickle Sandwich The country star opened up about the ceremony on his blog, noting that the duo tied the knot under a “timber-frame pavilion here in Greycliff, Montana,” adding that his daughter played a major role in getting the two married. “We knew marriage was a possibility,” Feek shared in his post, “it wasn’t something that either of us felt like we...
The Billings Flying Service helps protect communities across the globe
BILLINGS, Mont. --For 35 years Billings Flying Service has been flying and maintaining helicopters for use in aerial firefighting and heavy lift services. They started in the ag world but have grown to become a solutions provider for the aviation industry. Owner, Al Blain said since 1997 they've maintained and...
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