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Pintler commercial timber sales can continue, noncommercial work must stop, judge says
Commercial timber sales that are part of the Pintler Face Project in the Beaverhead-Deerlodge National Forest can continue, but all non-commercial activities must stop for the time being, a federal judge ruled Friday. Deer Lodge and Powell County are “timber dependent communities,” said U.S. District Court Judge Dana Christensen in the order. As such, the […] The post Pintler commercial timber sales can continue, noncommercial work must stop, judge says appeared first on Daily Montanan.
Laurel Chamber asks for public's help in keeping kids safe at parade
Fourth of July in Laurel, Montana - a small town celebration on the grandest of scales. Thousands of people pour into Laurel for the annual parade, pancake breakfast, Chief Joseph run, vendor and food truck event and, of course, the best fireworks show in the state. Laurel’s Chamber of Commerce handles all but the breakfast and fireworks for the holiday. This massive undertaking rests on the shoulders of Chamber Director, Camilla Story, the Chamber Board of Directors and a handful of volunteers.
Free ‘Fixit’ Yourself Clinic Saturday at Missoula Home Resource
That doggone doodad whatchamacallit thingamabob isn't working right or not working at all!. You don't want to spend money on a new one or on repairs, but you just don't quite have the skills to do it yourself. Where to turn? What to do?. EXERCISE YOUR RIGHT TO REPAIR!. A...
USPS opens Big Sky post office
This morning, July 15, the United States Postal Service opened its new post office in Big Sky, the community’s first federally operated post office. The post office is located at 110 Meadow Village Dr., around the corner from the now-retired Big Sky Post Office, which operated for decades under contract with USPS—the old location will keep its P.O. box lobby open through Saturday, July 20, to allow P.O. box-holders to pick up remaining mail.
Study says Helena rec facility can support itself
“Helena This Week” is reported and written By JoVonne Wagner. Send your Helena news and tips to jwagner@montanafreepress.org. A study released by the Helena Regional Sports Association for a local indoor recreation and pool facility indicates that the project would be economically sustainable and would mainly rely on events and membership fees.
Knife-Wielding Woman Arrested in Missoula After Altercation
Missoula, MT (KGVO-AM News) - At approximately 6:27 p.m. on July 11, 2024, a Missoula Police Department Officer was dispatched to the area of 501 North California Street. The 911 complainant said there was a female with a knife swinging it at people. Another officer contacted the female on the bike path west of California Street. Officers could see the knife in her right pocket. Once the officers gained positive control of the female, they removed the knife from the female’s right pocket.
Elgren to take over as Montana Tech’s provost and executive vice chancellor on July 15
Dr. Tim Elgren will join Montana Technological University as the provost and executive vice chancellor on July 15, 2024. “I am thrilled to join the Montana Tech community and leadership team at this pivotal moment in the University’s history,” Elgren said. “Celebrating its 125th anniversary offers a unique opportunity to honor its extraordinary historical strengths while envisioning innovative programs that best prepare our students for success. As a first-generation college graduate, I am particularly inspired by the deep commitment to access and opportunity that defines Highlands College and Montana Tech–the core values of a public university. It is an immense honor to have been selected for this role and I am eager to collaborate with the dedicated and distinguished faculty, staff, and administration. Together, we will deliver exemplary STEM programming and cultivate a campus culture that champions the advancement of science with a keen eye towards student success.”
Gallatin Valley business wants region to say YES to compost
Karl Johnson, through his Belgrade-based company YES Compost, moves about 20,000 pounds of food scrap each week. With his two other employees, one part-time, one full-time, he runs five routes that service Bozeman, Big Sky, and Yellowstone National Park, collecting organic material including old apple cores, eggshells and coffee grounds, which over the course of a year he’ll turn, rotate, and sift before returning it to people’s gardens as fresh, rich compost.
Status quo, for now, on city’s urban camping laws
“Helena This Week” is reported and written By JoVonne Wagner. Send your Helena news and tips to jwagner@montanafreepress.org. Helena’s urban camping policy will remain in place for now, according to city and law enforcement officials, after the U.S. Supreme Court ruled that local authorities can enforce bans on people sleeping in public spaces.
Symphony Under the Stars celebrates Tina Turner
Carroll College and the Helena Symphony gear up for their continued collaboration – the twentieth anniversary Intrepid Credit Union Symphony Under the Stars. This year’s theme is The Music of Tina Turner. The FREE symphonic extravaganza fills Carroll College’s Guad Hill with music at 8:30 p.m. Saturday, July...
Montana places 83 on Big Sky spring academic teams
The University of Montana Department of Athletics had 83 student-athletes on the Academic All-Big Sky Conference teams for spring sports, the league office announced on Monday. Montana had the third-highest total in the league. The Grizzlies had 28 selections from the women's outdoor track and field team, 26 from the...
Better Hurry! Red Ants Pants tickets go up July 22
Grammy award-winning Lukas Nelson, who recently announced he will be going on a hiatus after this summer season, is among the headliners at this year’s Red Ants Pants Music Festival, July 25-28 in White Sulphur Springs. The lustrous lineup of 16 Main Stage performers also includes Drew Holcomb and...
Haze in Jackson Hole coming from wildfires in Idaho, Oregon and Montana
JACKSON, Wyo. — For those wondering where the haze that’s settled in Jackson Hole is coming from, the answer is wildfires to the west of the valley. The smoke from several large wildfires blazing in eastern Oregon, central Idaho and southern Montana is blowing east and settling in the valley, according to Brett McDonald, Meteorologist with the National Weather Service in Riverton, Wyoming.
More Fertilizer, Better Service, Less Carbon!
Since 1997 Town & Country Supply Association merged with two other cooperatives to provide high quality fertilizer products and on-site services at competitive prices to Montana’s farmers and ranchers. The rural community of Lockwood, Montana, is home to Town & Country’s Mega Fertilizer Plant. At this plant, members of the agricultural cooperative can order custom aggregated fertilizer to match their personalized needs. However, the plant’s success quickly outgrew its capacity for raw materials.
Montana Air Quality Takes a Turn for the Worse
The eruption of fires here in Montana the past few days is pushing the state's air quality to "unhealthy" levels, with smoke beginning to build in many of the valley areas Tuesday morning. However, it's not just Montana smoke beginning to cause problems. Smoke from regional fires across the Northwest...
Court Victory for Montana Students With Special Needs
Missoula, MT (KGVO-AM News) - Earlier this month, Montana’s Superintendent of Public Instruction, Elsie Arntzen, prevailed in Helena District Court over the Montana Quality Education Coalition and Disability Rights Montana organization, which sought an injunction against HB 393, the Students with Special Needs Equal Opportunity Act. House Bill 393...
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