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Kum & Go/Maverik to Rebrand 32 Stores in Colorado, 6 in Wyoming
Maverik — which acquired the Kum & Go (K&G) brand nearly a year ago — has been strategically remodeling K&G sites across the county with hopes to eventually have all locations under the Maverik banner. The combined entity unveiled its first remodeled site this January in Draper, Utah...
Casey Childers Murder Trial Underway In Colorado
Trial is underway for one of three Sheridan residents accused of kidnapping a Montana woman and killing her in Colorado. Casey Childers is facing charges of first degree murder, second degree kidnapping, and being a felon in possession of a weapon. According to court documents filed in Castle Rock, Colorado,...
Powell 19-year-old recovering from bite on Heart Mountain
POWELL — A Heart Mountain hike turned into a near tragedy for a recent Powell High School graduate last week, as Jhett Schwahn was bitten by a rattlesnake near the mountain’s summit. It became a roughly three-hour, life-threatening ordeal. The incident. Taking advantage of a warm summer afternoon,...
Use This Useful Trick to Assess Hazardous Air in Montana
BUTTE, MT - An unfortunate outcome of the wildfire season here in Montana is the awful and dangerous air quality that ultimately pollutes the air. We see it every year: devastating wildfires that spread over thousands of miles of our beautiful, serene state. And, because of it, smokey, dangerous air that fills the entire blue summer sky, making it even hotter outside and even leading to more wildfires. We've all seen how different the air can be day after day, with some being thicker than others and vice versa.
Staying safe outdoors during peak wildfire season
July and August mark the height of wildfire season for Eastern Idaho, according to the western fire chiefs association. With that in mind, the Red Cross of Idaho and East Oregon is encouraging families to take steps now to keep themselves safe.
True Crime Montana Style! UM Launches New Criminology Degree
The bad guys have one more thing to really worry about now that the Griz are on the case!. Okay, way overdid that one. Still, UM News Service tells us that judging by the amount of interested applicants already, it appears a new degree is taking the campus by storm. Faculty modernized the curriculum and built criminology into a stand-alone Bachelor of Arts degree.
City Commission approves tax increase, budget
City Commissioners voted 4-1 during their July 16 meeting to approve their intent to increase property taxes. Commissioner Shannon Wilson voted against the resolution saying she blamed the Montana Legislature for failing to take any action during the last session to address rising taxes for residential property owners even though the Montana Department of Revenue had warned that was coming.
LIFTT nutrition health coach in the new diabetes prevention and management program
Living Independently for Today and Tomorrow announced the addition of Anya Pulis to the team as a Nutrition Health Coaches for our Diabetes Prevention and Management Program. This exciting development is part of LIFTT’s ongoing commitment to enhancing the well-being and independence of individuals in our community. Pulis holds...
University of Montana providing additional aid to middle-income families
MISSOULA, Mont. - The University of Montana (UM) is aiming to help middle-income families and students when applying to school. A specific scholarship that is intended for middle-income families has been bolstered by nearly 50%.
Two Trailheads Temporarily Closed for Mowing
Trailheads Affected: Mount Helena Trailhead and Beattie Street Trailhead. The City of Helena will temporarily close two trailheads this week to allow for mowing and trimming of grass in the surrounding area. The following trailheads will be impacted:. Mount Helena Trailhead (above Reeder's Village) – Thursday (July 18), 7 a.m....
Montana Grizzlies complete men's basketball roster for 2024-25 season
MISSOULA — The Montana men's basketball team has solidified its roster for the upcoming season. The Grizzlies have 16 players who will suit up for head coach Travis DeCuire in 2024-25 as they rounded out their lineup with two more transfers this summer. They have 13 players on scholarship and three walk-ons.
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