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The Big Sky Balloon Rally begins this week
Starting this Thursday, keep your eyes to the skies - because chances are they're going to be filled with an array of beautiful hot air balloons!. This beloved sight has been a Magic City tradition for nearly a decade now, all made possible through the hard work of the "Big Sky Balloon Rally" team.
Bozeman Commission approves putting public safety mill levy, construction bond on ballot
BOZEMAN, Mont. — The Bozeman City Commission passed a motion to put a public safety mill levy and construction bond on the ballot in November. The decision was not unanimous, with Deputy Mayor Joey Morrison and Commissioner Emma Bode in the opposition, saying it was not something they would vote for themselves.
9th Circuit sends BIA case back, reverses judgment, orders new federal judge to be assigned
The U.S. Ninth Circuit Court of Appeals on Wednesday removed and reversed Montana District Court Judge Susan P. Watters from a case involving a former Bureau of Indian Affairs Officer who raped and impregnated a Northern Cheyenne woman while on duty. The federal case, which is seven years old, has bounced through federal and state […] The post 9th Circuit sends BIA case back, reverses judgment, orders new federal judge to be assigned appeared first on Daily Montanan.
You Can Apply for Your 2023 Missoula Property Tax Rebate Soon
Missoula, MT (KGVO-AM News) - Thursday, August 15 will be the first day Montanans will be able to apply for their 2023 Montana Property Tax Rebates. I spoke this week with Jason Slead, Communications Director with the Montana Department of Revenue, to get a primer on how Montanans can successfully navigate the process of applying for and receiving their final property tax rebate. He first directed readers to a special website.
UM, MSU to lean on defensive leadership in 2024
SPOKANE, WA — Both the University of Montana and Montana State University were in Spokane, Washington, for the Big Sky Kickoff. After discussing their top offenses, their defenses are shaping up to look like the best in the Big Sky Conference. The Grizzlies and Bobcats were top three in...
Bozeman Police Dept. searching for hit-and-run suspect
BOZEMAN, Mont. — The Bozeman Police Department is seeking the public’s help locating the suspect in a hit-and-run on Tuesday. Around 9:30 p.m. Tuesday evening, at the intersection of East Valley Center Road and Valley Spur Road, a vehicle reportedly hit a motorcycle and fled the scene. The...
Happy Little Pom Mix is Billings’ Featured Adoptable Pet
Our Wet Nose Wednesday featured pet from Yellowstone Valley Animal Shelter this week is a charmer named Puffskein. Weird name, right? It comes from a somewhat obscure Harry Potter reference. According to the Harry Potter Wiki,. Puffskeins were small magical beasts covered in soft fur and spherical in shape with...
Headin’ Home Deliverin’ Bluegrass Gospel to Billings June 26
Is a soft rock band not quite your taste during the Sunday church service?. Perhaps you need a lively acoustic sound to lift your Holy Spirit?. Perhaps you need Bluegrass. Perhaps you should be a' Headin' Home. Headin' Home is the Lindblom family band from Georgia, bringing an upbeat sound...
NorthWestern Energy shows off its new natural-gas plant near Laurel
NorthWestern Energy’s natural gas plant, Yellowstone County Generating Station, is still in the performance testing stage and so far the plant near Laurel is functioning as planned. During this phase, NorthWestern Energy staff members are giving tours to selected members of the Yellowstone Valley, including retired NorthWestern Energy employees,...
After delayed and postponed flights, Billings Outlaws finally make it home — with ArenaBowl trophy
BILLINGS — The CrowdStrike software update meant more time with the ArenaBowl trophy for Billings Outlaws coach Cedric Walker. After Billings topped the Albany Firebirds 46-41 Friday at the American Dream Entertainment/Retail Center in East Rutherford, New Jersey, the Outlaws’ plans called for the team to be back home in the Magic City to celebrate Saturday.
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.
LIST: Missoula Businesses That Are Open/Closed Today 7/25
Many Missoula businesses are temporarily closed due to the effects of the severe thunderstorm on Wednesday, July 24. Thankfully, there are Missoula businesses that did not lose power and are open and functioning normally. Here are a few that have confirmed they are open:. Bernice's Bakery (and they have coffee)
Power outage impacts University of Montana operations
MISSOULA, Mont. — A power outage is impacting services at the University of Montana, after a storm caused widespread damage Wednesday night. The following statement was issued by the university:. "As a result of the extreme weather last evening, there remains a power outage on campus that is impacting...
Multiple fires ignite in Mission Valley
MISSOULA, Mont. — Polson Rural Fire Department says firefighters are responding to a wildfire in the Mission Mountains above Bison Lane. The public is asked not to call 911 to report the fire, as responders are already in route. The fire department responded to four fires on Wednesday night...
National Chain Bails in Helena, Great Falls Safe for Now
National Chain Bails in Helena, Great Falls Safe for Now. In a kind of good news, bad news kind of way, Big Lots has started to close stores across the United States. That would be part of the bad news. The other part is that one of those stores is located in Helena, Montana.
Water in Missoula impacted by severe thunderstorm
MISSOULA, Mont. — City of Missoula Public Works and Mobility announced thunderstorms are impacting water in the area. Officials urge the public to conserve water until power is restored. The pumps are running on generators with limited ability to refuel. City of Missoula Public Works and Mobility posted the...
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