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'Worst kind of Catch-22': Unraveling Montana's Section 8 woes
MISSOULA, Mont. — Montana housing authorities are feeling the squeeze, unable to use all their Section 8 housing vouchers. The troubling trend follows the rapid increase of rents in the state since the COVID-19 pandemic. “We were always at 99-100% of our vouchers are leased, and we had enough...
Great Things in Great Falls wrap up the summer with festivals, classic cars, sports and more
GREAT FALLS, Mont. - Great Falls is buzzing with Great Things as summer wraps up and fall approaches. Arts Fest Montana offers a self-guided tour to enjoy over 50 vibrant murals downtown - or join the Little Shell Powwow for cultural dances and music. Don’t miss end-of-summer sports events like the Great Falls Voyagers’ last home game, Electric City Speedway’s triple header, and the Great Falls Americans hockey team’s season kickoff! And enjoy a day out at a classic car show at the Lewis & Clark Interpretive Center, the C.M. Russell Museum's Cowboy Music and Storytelling Festival, and the Great Falls History Museum’s grand reopening.
Watch Willie Nelson’s Son Join Eddie Vedder for Beautiful Acoustic Rendition of “Just Breathe”
Lukas Nelson, son of Willie Nelson, is a celebrated country artist. He seemingly inherited his father’s knack for songwriting, singing, and playing guitar. Over the years, he proved his versatility by showing that he was just as comfortable performing cover songs as he was his originals. More recently, he took his versatility a step further when he took the stage with Pearl Jam frontman Eddie Vedder to perform “Just Breathe.”
Columbia Falls School District receives approval for free meal program
COLUMBIA FALLS, Mont. — Back-to-school shopping can mean new clothes, school supplies, and even food. All of these items together can be pretty expensive. Columbia Falls School District received approval for the 2024-2025 school year for the Community Eligibility Provision program. With the approval of the program, all students...
Great Falls trail glows tonight with annual luminaria walk and festivities
GREAT FALLS, Mont. - The River's Edge Trail is set to sparkle tonight as the annual Luminaria Walk takes center stage. From 7:00 to 11:00 PM, over 1,500 hand-decorated paper bags filled with sand and tea lights will illuminate the path from Gibson Park to the 10th Street Bridge, or via Central Ave Bridge to the West.
Seth Bergman Back in Victory Lane on Night One at Big Sky
SHEPHERD, MT (August 23, 2024) – Seth Bergman’s two-month winless streak on the American Sprint Car Series National Tour came to an end Friday night when he took the checkers on the opening night of the Harvey Ostermiller Memorial at Big Sky Speedway. “I’ve run second to Sam...
Hamilton under Emergency Proclamation after storm causes power outages, worsens nearby fires
HAMILTON, Mont. — Hamilton officials issued an Emergency Proclamation late Friday, after a severe thunderstorm hit the city, causing significant damage and exacerbating ongoing wildland fires. The storm struck Hamilton at around 3 p.m. on August 23, 2024, bringing high wind gusts of at least 26 mph, with nearby...
Ratio Mountain Fire near Whitehall progresses, Forest Service implements safety measures
WHITEHALL, Mont. - The Ratio Mountain Fire, located between Ratio Mountain and Whitetail Reservoir, is burning in an area that has recently experienced several large fires. Fire footprints (or previously burned areas) lie to the north (State Creek Fire of 2020), the south (McClusky Fire of 2019), and the west (Placer Fire of 2021) of the fire location.
Federal judge halts Signal Peak’s lawsuit against government … for now
Part of the Signal Peak coal mine near Roundup, Montana (Photo by Darrell Ehrlick of the Daily Montanan). A federal court has said that Signal Peak Energy, which operates an underground coal mine on the border of Yellowstone and Musselshell counties, cannot sue the federal government just because it is likely it will miss a deadline for an environmental review.
Pearl Jam rocks Wa-Griz; and so did Glen Hansard
(Missoula Current) Six years have passed since Pearl Jam last played in Missoula. But given that Tester is seeking reelection, the band's appearance wasn't a coincidence. After all, Jeff Ament – the band's bass player – also hales from Big Sandy, Tester's hometown. He has been a longtime supporter of the senator, and the senator a longtime supporter of the musician.
MCPS continues to look to fill trustee position
MISSOULA, Mont. — Missoula school leaders are still searching for someone to fill an empty seat on the Board of Trustees. On Aug. 8, the district announced they had no candidates sign up for a vacant trustee seat. It’s now up to the county superintendent to appoint someone to the role.
An Exciting New Update On Butte’s Big Development Plans
BUTTE, MT - Have you tried to understand all the development plans in store for Butte but found it hard and tedious to try and keep up?. It seems like everyday there is a new update or change to the plans that promise to bring Butte into a new era: with new shopping experiences, more grocery stores, and big social spaces for everyone to hang out in and enjoy.
Community Greenhouse Gas Emissions Inventory shows Bozeman not on track to meet goals
BOZEMAN, Mont. — The latest Community Greenhouse Gas Emissions Inventory indicates that Bozeman is not on track to meet the goals outlined in the city’s climate plan. Those goals include carbon neutrality by 2050, 100% net clean electricity by 2030, and by next year a 26% reduction in carbon emissions from the city’s 2008 levels.
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