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Local Love: A Shoutout to Our Community
Today is a "shout-out" day. One shout-out goes to the City of Billings employees who were working at several temporary drop-off spots for debris from the storms last week. My neighbor and I made a couple of runs to the large pile of trees located by Skyview High School. That was an extremely convenient location for us and saved many people from making that long drive across town to the dump (made longer now because the bridge over the Yellowstone is currently down to one lane, and sometimes there's waiting involved).
Black Canyon Fire sparks over weekend in area of Smith River
A wildland fire about 30 miles equidistant from White Sulphur Springs and Cascade started on Saturday afternoon and had burned just over 350 acres on Monday. The Black Canyon Fire, first reported around 1:30 p.m. on Saturday, is burning 31 miles southeast of Cascade and around 30 miles northeast of White Sulphur Springs in the area of the Smith River. ...
Leo Vanbuskirk Of Sheridan Sentenced To Prison For His Role In Kidnapping Montana Woman
The last of three Sheridan residents involved in the kidnapping of a Montana woman in Colorado, will be spending the next couple of decades behind bars. Leo Vanbuskirk was sentenced to 25 years in prison followed by 3 years of parole, after he pleaded guilty to one charge of 2nd degree kidnapping, and one charge of conspiracy to commit second degree kidnapping.
Should Unaccompanied Minors Be Allowed at MontanaFair?
A friend shared a post over the weekend that raised my eyebrows. It's about the Oklahoma State Fair's new Youth Attendance Policy, which is surely stirring opinions in Oklahoma City. Summary: It's new policy states that minors can't be at the fair without an adult parent or guardian after 5 PM.
Tiny Robots Could Revive Montana Forests After Wildfires
Montana's wildfires have been growing each year. Just this year alone Montana has seen 111,000 acres burned. Thankfully the moisture we have received lately is helping with the fires and also stopping new fires from starting. According to the Montana Free Press update from 8/9. The statewide forecast for the...
Montana Shoppers Upset Over New Costco Shopping Restrictions
When I shop at Costco, I feel like a rebel. I always sneak up and take an extra sample after already having one 5 minutes earlier. I don't even have to use a disguise. I also can count on all my fingers and toes how many times I have used Mom's Costco card for my own personal shopping.
Man pleads guilty to stealing guns at pawn shop in Billings
BILLINGS, Mont. - A Billings man accused of breaking into a Billings pawnshop and stealing firearms admitted today to a firearms charge, U.S. Attorney Jesse Laslovich said. The defendant, Jesse Ambrose Deaguero, 42, pleaded guilty to theft from a federal firearms licensee. Deaguero faces a maximum of 10 years in prison, a $250,000 fine and three years of supervised release.
Lessons Learned and Planning for Future Emergencies in Missoula
Missoula, MT (KGVO-AM News) - The storm that plowed through western Montana on July 25 caused millions in damages, and tested the mettle of city, county, and state emergency personnel in their response. On KGVO’s City Talk segment of Talk Back on Friday, Adriane Beck, Director of the Office of...
Elkhorn Ridge Fire grows by 800 acres over weekend, now 2,482 in total
MISSOULA, Mont. — The Elkhorn Ridge Fire, burning 16 miles southwest of Alta in the Frank Church Wilderness grew by 800 acres over the weekend to cover an estimated 2,482 acres total. The fire is burning on the West Fork District. Firefighters are working to implement the protection plan...
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