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Cascade County commissioner mounts write-in campaign for November ballot
GREAT FALLS — After losing a Republican primary in June, Cascade County Commissioner Rae Grulkowski will enter the general election as a write-in candidate to retain her seat. Grulkowski confirmed her intention on Friday with Montana Free Press. She made the announcement during a meeting of the Great Falls...
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.
Missoula artist's painting to be installed in Missoula Co. Courthouse
MISSOULA, Mont. — Two paintings that were previously separated, created by Missoula artist Edgar S. Paxson will be reunited and installed in the Missoula County Courthouse. Paxson's paintings the "Head of Horseshoe Lake, Cascade County, MT" and "Scene on the Missouri: Six Miles Below Cascade, MT" were bought by Jennie Lyng Kitt in the 1950's.
Montana Draft Horse Expo showcases breeds
Among the many events and exhibits at the MontanaFair this month in Billings, the Montana Draft Horse Expo gave enthusiasts of the heavy horse breeds a chance to show off their skills. The third annual expo drew a number of exhibitors with a wide variety of draft breeds including Percherons,...
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.
NorthWestern Energy, Talen to Supreme Court: New EPA rules ‘put an untenable burden on Colstrip’
Two energy companies seeking the continued operation of a coal-fired power plant in Colstrip are asking the U.S. Supreme Court to block a federal emissions standard from taking effect. Talen Montana and NorthWestern Energy this week requested that the Supreme Court halt a rule the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency adopted...
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...
Belgrade schools face staffing crunch; 38 roles open as school starts Tuesday
The Belgrade School District is still looking to fill 38 positions just days before school starts. From custodians to paraprofessionals, these roles are crucial for keeping schools running efficiently. If you're looking for work with flexible hours, consider applying and supporting your community.
Bozeman schools prepare for new year with changes in enrollment trends
Bozeman schools are set to welcome students on September third. Enrollment numbers show a slight decrease overall, with kindergarten and middle school numbers down, but high school and nonresident enrollments seeing an increase.
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