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Heads Up: Parts of Montana Could Lose Electricity on Thursday
Northwestern Energy could shut down electric lines in MT later this week. As the Treasure State sizzles during the latest heat wave, Northwestern Energy is dropping hints that many Montanans may be without electricity on Thursday. NOTE: There are no planned outages at this time (5:30 pm, 7/23). HOWEVER. The...
Missing 20-year-old Wyoming woman found safe
UPDATE: JUly 25 at 10:47 a.m. The 20-year-old missing Wyoming woman Liana Welde has been found safe and unharmed Wednesday night. According to a release form the Big Horn County, Wyoming Sheriff's Office, Welde police officers had contacted and identified Welde in the City of Billings at around 8 p.m.
Catch us if you can: Four Montana Olympians never got chance in 1980 to prove they were faster, higher, stronger
HELENA — In 1980, four women from Montana qualified for the Summer Olympics in track and field events. The women: Julie Brown, Billings, class of 1973 Billings Senior; Lorna Griffin, Corvallis, class of 1974 Corvallis High; Pamela Spencer, Great Falls, class of 1975 Great Falls High; and Mary Osborne (Andrews), class of 1979, Billings West.
Colstrip power plant offline during heat wave
A large source of energy generation for Montana’s biggest utility has gone offline while much of the state experiences extreme heat. The coal-fired power plant in Colstrip went offline Tuesday afternoon. NorthWestern Energy spokesperson Jo Dee Black confirmed the shutdown but did not give details on the cause. Black told MTPR NorthWestern hopes to have the facility up and running in the next few days. This loss of Montana-based energy means the utility company will have to purchase energy from the open market to meet demands.
Bozeman City Council adds First Responder Levy and Fire Station 4 Bond to Nov 2024 ballot
BOZEMAN, Mont. - The Bozeman City Council voted Tuesday to add the First Responder Levy and Fire Station 4 Bond to the November 2024 ballot. “We’re excited to see this issue be placed in the voter’s hands to decide,” Interim City Manager Chuck Winn said in a release from the City of Bozeman. “The fact is that we haven’t meaningfully added staff in these departments since the 2007 mill levy and we’re still operating with that same capacity even though Bozeman has nearly doubled in size. We also knew when we relocated Fire Station 2 we would need to fill the gap in service on the west side with a new fire station. These are important things for residents to know and weigh as they make their decision.”
Big Sky’s Artisan Festival reaches new heights
Artists, musicians and food vendors gather to celebrate fine artisans and craftspeople in the Mountain West while supporting the Arts Council of Big Sky. The eighth annual Big Sky Artisan Festival took place at Len Hill Park on Saturday, July 20. With more than 100 artists, local musicians and food vendors attending, the event was one of the biggest and most successful since the event debuted in 2017.
Something for everyone at forty-fifth annual Lewis and Clark Festival
Cut Bank is gearing up to celebrate its forty-fifth annual Lewis and Clark Festival, featuring great food, friendly competition, and entertainment for the whole family. The festival will take place from Thursday, July 25 through Sunday, July 28, kicking off with the Guns and Hoses softball game on Thursday at 6:30 p.m. at the sports complex where law enforcement and firemen will battle it out on the field for bragging rights for a year.
One person dead in crash on Highway 2 W, in Kalispell
KALISPELL, Mont. - Police are investigating a fatal crash in the 1100 block of Highway 2 West in Kalispell Wednesday. The Kalispell Police Department said in a press release the crash happened at around 11:17 a.m. One person died of their injuries. No identities have been released at this time.
Rosauers Supermarkets to Anchor 196-Acre Bozeman MXU
Rosauers Supermarkets has signed a long-term lease at the new Jackrabbit Crossing development in Belgrade, located within Montana’s Gallatin Valley, near Bozeman. Developed by Venture West Development, the 196-acre, master-planned, mixed-use will be anchored by Rosauers. The development offers a regional draw with its prime location on Jackrabbit Lane, one of Montana’s busiest roads, and it is situated in the primary corridor between Yellowstone International Airport, Yellowstone National Park, and Big Sky, Montana.
Former Montana State Prison officer admits to distributing dangerous drugs
ANACONDA, Mont. — An Anaconda man admits to distributing dangerous drugs while he was a sergeant at the Montana State Prison. Scott Patrick Elliott pleaded guilty in Anaconda-Deer Lodge district court on Wednesday morning to one felony count of criminal distribution of dangerous drugs, admitting that he provided marijuana to others in 2022 and 2023.
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.
Athleticism, growth helped Kalispell Glacier's Ben Winters earn spot with Montana State Bobcats
BOZEMAN — Ben Winters is about to accomplish something unprecedented. In the Kalispell Glacier football team’s 17 years as a program, no player has started all four seasons of his career, according to Glacier head coach Grady Bennett. Barring something unforeseen, Winters will become the first to achieve that feat this coming season.
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