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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...
Massive Missoula area subdivision garners initial approval
A standalone community with its own farm and potentially hundreds of homes at the Wye west of Missoula was initially approved by county officials this week. The Missoula Consolidated Planning Board unanimously approved the Grass Valley Gardens subdivision on Tuesday, and the Missoula County Commissioners will consider the project on August 8. The subdivision includes the first four phases of a larger development and includes 445 residential units and seven commercial lots.
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.
Missoula group seeking plastic ban fundraising for signature gathering
(Missoula Current) A push to place a proposed ban on single-use plastics before Missoula voters this November must raise more than 8,400 signatures over the coming weeks. To do that, Plastic Free Missoula is looking to raise money to pay a team of signature gatherers. This week, it launched a GoFundMe account to raise $20,000. As of Tuesday morning, the effort had netted $1,775.
Governor Gianforte Honors Havre School Teacher
HAVRE, Mont. – Governor Greg Gianforte recently honored Havre Public Schools teacher Cheryl Russell with the Spirit of Montana award. “One of the greatest pleasures I have as governor is recognizing Montanans who embody commitment to service,” Gov. Gianforte said. “Serving others is who we are as Montanans and thanks to teachers like Cheryl, it’s part of what makes our state the Last Best Place.”
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...
Car, van shows come to Lincoln County
Fans of classic cars and vans had their choice of shows they could attend in south Lincoln County last weekend.Happy's Inn hosted its annual classic car show pitting Lincoln and Flathead counties against each other.Flathead County came out the winner in 2024.Van lovers headed to the first Northwest Regional meet at Timberlane Campground outside of Libby.Event organizers said the Northwest regional will rotate annually to a different established location each year with the first one hosted in Montana. The Northwest Regional Van Meet was held at Timberlane Campground last week outside Libby. (Taylor Resch/The Western News)
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.
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...
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