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Expert shares tips for safely posting back-to-school photos while protecting your child's identity
Montana families are excited about capturing those first-day-of-school moments, but remember to be cautious when sharing photos online. School resource officer Katie Cunningham in Great Falls advises avoiding identifiable information like full names or school details to keep kids safe. She also recommends reviewing privacy settings and educating children on safe online practices to ensure their safety remains a priority.
New season of ‘Montana PBS Reports: IMPACT’ to premiere Sept. 12
BOZEMAN — The third season of “Montana PBS Reports: IMPACT” will premiere with a new episode Sept. 12. The episode examines two proposed amendments to the Montana Constitution. The first, Constitutional Initiative 126, would end the practice of each political party having its own primary ballot and create a system where all candidates appear on the same ballot, with the top four vote-getters advancing to the general election, regardless of party. The second amendment examined in the episode, Constitutional Initiative 127, would make it so candidates would need a majority of votes to win an election, rather than a plurality as they do now.
Montana Ranchers Burned Out: Where’s the Big Talk Now?
Where are our guys? Has anyone heard from Tester or Raines yet on help for the ranchers who have been burned out by the fires? There are 56 huge fires now burning in Montana, Idaho, and Wyoming. Most of ours are related to the fierce lightning that moved through last Wednesday. I saw some of the most gut-wrenching photos this morning of a family's cows that couldn't get out of the way in time. It broke my heart to see this cruelty that Mother Nature delivered to them. I love all my animals, much like most ranchers, and I don't know if I could handle it either. Cows and their calves lying there next to each other where they died an awful death. I wish there was more we could do.
Montana Attorney General Wants Narcan First Aid Kits in Public Spaces
Missoula, MT (KGVO-AM News) - Montana Attorney General Austin Knudsen appeared on Monday’s Talk Back show to continue his emphasis on the fight against fentanyl coming into Montana. Knudsen began by reminding listeners about just how deadly fentanyl can be. “Narcan is a counter agent to fentanyl,” began Knudsen....
Lawmakers eye more prison beds
HELENA — Citing an unprecedented surge in state inmates, Montana lawmakers convening on corrections issues Tuesday committed to addressing a 500-prison-bed shortage during the 2025 Legislature. Construction costs per bed were estimated at $216,000. “We have a situation with our prison population, both male and female, that’s fundamentally out...
Montana Ranks Among States with Highest Pizza Prices in America
Inflation is starting to show its ugly face. As prices of everyday items continue to rise, we are beginning to take notice of our wallets. For wide-open places like Montana, shipping of goods can make prices more expensive. Granted we are not as remote as Alaska or Hawaii, but there is a lot of ground to cover to deliver goods around Montana. We were making things more expensive.
BSCO, community group rally to renovate aging pickleball and tennis courts
BSCO seeking community donations for remaining $180K needed. Tennis and pickleball players in Big Sky mobilized quickly this summer to resurface the aging courts that have deteriorated quickly near the end of their 40-plus years at the Big Sky Community Park. “It got to the point where we said, we...
Busy weekend for high school sports
High school sports begin in earnest this weekend, as Bitterroot Valley teams start their fall seasons with their first taste of competition. Every Bitterroot Valley high school football team has a home game, so get ready for some Friday night lights – or Saturday noon sun for Victor. There...
Guide to Class A football season: Dillon looks to reload and repeat, contenders loom
BUTTE — The Class A football season wasn’t settled until the final play of 2023, as Dillon won its first title since 2016 and ninth in program history on a two-point conversion in overtime against Columbia Falls. But the Beavers have moved on — as have five of...
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