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Here are some great places to catch the Butte 3rd of July Fireworks Show
As is customary in Butte, America, any good celebration gets underway a day early. Just look at Christmas Eve or St. Uhro's Day if you need proof. The 3rd of July is almost a bigger deal in Butte than Independence Day itself thanks to an amazing fireworks show and leadup parties. Butte's geography only adds to the intrigue. Have you figured out where you and your family are going to watch the Town Pump fireworks show? If you haven't, here are a few suggestions.
"I pledge allegiance ...": Longtime Glendive resident completes naturalization process to become U.S. citizen
One longtime resident of Glendive is celebrating this year’s Independence Day as a citizen of the United States of America for the first time after completing the nation’s naturalization process just two weeks ago, and she is certainly proud to be an American. Jan Pust, formerly a citizen...
Billings Flying Service Wins First-Ever Type 1 Exclusive Use Contract with Montana Department of Natural Resources and Conservation
BILLINGS, MONTANA (July 2, 2024): Montana-based Billings Flying Service (BFS) is pleased to announce it won Montana’s Department of Natural Resources and Conservation’s first exclusive use type 1 helicopter firefighting contract. BFS is providing a tanked CH-47 Chinook helicopter with high-volume precision water drop capability for the summer fire season contract, which started July 1. The aircraft will be based in Montana, however, could be mobilized to surrounding states under a cooperative agreement in place between the US Forest Service and State of Montana.
Miles City's Haven Meged, Columbus' Weston Timberman win big at Ponoka Stampede
Where there's Smoke, there's fire – at least in Haven Meged's world these days. The Montana-raised cowboy leaned on his bay horse's talents to help claim his first Ponoka Stampede championship. Smoke is an eight-year-old Meged got about three years ago and has been seasoning since. "He's been a...
West kicks off summer music series on Fourth
This summer, West Yellowstone Chamber of Commerce will present six nights of FREE outdoor live music in Pioneer Park, located at the corner of Highway 20 and Canyon St. Music in the Park is a treat for visitors, where they can experience the old fashioned pleasure of music flowing across the town during this summer concert series. Bring your blankets, chairs and the whole family to enjoy the live entertainment. Come soak up the sound and take in a beautiful Montana sunset! Here’s a look at the upcoming festivities.
University of Montana graduate students from new union, one of largest in state
The University of Montana (Photo by Darrell Ehrlick of the Daily Montanan). Graduate students at the University of Montana in Missoula have formed a union after two years of organizing, and with more than 400 eligible members, it will be one of the largest in the state. The Department of...
Nonprofit working to provide effective PTSD treatment for Montana veterans
MISSOULA, Mont. - Many Montana veterans today suffer from various mental health problems including post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD), which is one of the reasons why the treasure state has the highest veteran suicide rate in the country.
Unraveling The Chaos: East Babcock And South Wallace Intersection Woes In Bozeman
If you frequent the east side of downtown Bozeman, you've no doubt encountered drivers blundering their way through this odd intersection at East Babcock and South Wallace. It's a disaster. I mean, it wouldn't be if everybody just drove through it correctly. But we don't drive through this intersection correctly. Hardly ever. Add narrow streets to the ignorance and I'm AMAZED there aren't more fender benders at this intersection.
MHS Offers Free State Capitol Tours
The Montana Historical Society (MTHS) is now offering free tours daily that explore the art, architecture, and history of Montana’s Capitol. “We’ve been delighted by the interest in our Capitol tours so far this summer and are excited to increase the times and days they’ll be offered,” said Darby Bramble, museum education officer at MTHS. “Since the beginning of June, we’ve seen more than 600 people participate in our guided tours.”
Q2 Billings Area Weather: Isolated showers & thunderstorms on the Fourth of July
As expected, Wednesday was an active weather day for Montana and Wyoming. We will have lingering showers this evening, and isolated showers and thunderstorms will return on Independence Day, too.
Hamilton gets new tennis courts
The Hamilton School District unveiled their new high school tennis courts to the public on June 18th. The six new courts are located northwest of Hamilton’s football field. Their completion was the culmination of four years of planning and hard work from the Hamilton School District. Current and former...
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