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Montana education board discusses trends, concerns in student achievement
State education leaders in Helena last week discussed the myriad of academic challenges facing Montana students and potential remedies to improve student success across the public school and university systems. The issue of student achievement arose repeatedly during the Montana Board of Public Education’s latest three-day meeting, which often struck...
Governor Gianforte Highlights Workforce Support in Rural Montana
GLASGOW, Mont. – Continuing his 56 County Tour in Valley County, Governor Greg Gianforte recently visited a worksite to recognize a Glasgow business for their participation in the Montana Department of Labor & Industry (DLI) Registered Apprenticeship Program. “Through the Registered Apprenticeship Program, Montanans gain in-demand skills while we...
Scammer Created Hoax To Exploit Montana Ranchers
Ranching in Montana is hard enough without worrying about potential scams targeting ag operations. Unfortunately, that threat became a reality for a few ranchers in the area. It's common knowledge that hay is a hot commodity in Montana, especially in the summer of 2021 when widespread drought impacted the state.
Report highlights need for more mental health crisis care, lauds efforts by Keenan, Gianforte
Jail and emergency rooms. Those are the two places many in mental health crises wind up. And law enforcement as well as the mental health community say those are two of the worst places for people who need help, not punishment. A new report by Inseparable, a mental health advocacy group that is dedicated to […] The post Report highlights need for more mental health crisis care, lauds efforts by Keenan, Gianforte appeared first on Daily Montanan.
NHSFR: Azzy Lara, Cash Trexler finish in the top-10 at National Finals
ROCK SPRINGS, Wyo. - The National High School Finals Rodeo concluded on Saturday with the short-go championship round and two Montanans wrapped up the week in the top-10. Columbia Falls cowboy Azzy Lara finished eighth in the nation after he scored a 62 in the short-go. Lara was the Montana individual state champion in bareback. Also finishing in the top-10 was tie-down roper Cash Trexler. The Corvallis roper was good for 10.65 seconds in the short-go and finished ninth overall.
A Big Thank You To Montana’s Awesome Fearless Firefighters
It's wildfire season in Montana, and we all need to do our part to help the brave men and women that are battling the blazes from the front lines. Firefighters and unsung heroes and risk their lives to keep Montana families safe. Much of Montana's terrain is remote and rugged...
Foul play ruled out for body found at Drummond rest stop early July
DRUMMOND, Mont. - A deceased person was discovered in a vehicle at the westbound rest area, west of Drummond, Montana, on Wednesday. According to the news release from Granite County Sheriff and Coroner Scott Dunkerson, Emergency responders were dispatched to a report on July 3, 2024, at approximately 9:17 (unspecified PM or AM).
Blacktail Canyon Fire sees minimal growth
MISSOULA, Mont. — Minimal growth is reported on the Blacktail Canyon Fire burning southeast of Butte between Interstate 90 and Highway 2. Overnight infrared mapping puts the fire at 79 acres. Mappers noted the following : "Little change was detected along most of the fire perimeter. Very small areas...
Jefferson safety Luke Oxarart commits to Montana State
BOULDER, Mont. - Jefferson safety Luke Oxarart announced his commitment to Montana State football on Monday night. He made the announcement on his X/Twitter account. Oxarart is the ninth known Bobcat commitment from the Class of 2025 and the sixth to come from the Treasure State after Bozeman's Grant Vigen and Dillon's Carter Curnow recently announced their commitments to Montana State.
Screen door uproar in Great Falls public housing
This story is excerpted from Great Falls This Week, a weekly newsletter featuring Great Falls city government, public school meetings, business news and upcoming entertainment and events. Want to see Great Falls This Week in your inbox every Monday? Sign up here. There was a small notice in the summer...
Laurel woman crowned Miss Montana Volunteer
On July 21, organizers of the Miss Montana Volunteer pageant announced that Madelynn Hust was crowned as Miss Montana Volunteer 2025. The Miss Volunteer America Program is "a nationwide, service-oriented scholarship program that seeks to empower young women across the country through educational scholarships and extraordinary opportunities." Hust is a...
Pulsara welcomes new member to board of directors
BOZEMAN, Mont. — Pulsara, the leading communication and logistics platform that unites care teams across organizations, is pleased to announce the appointment of Brian Webster, Kestra Medical Technologies President and CEO, to its Board of Directors. With a distinguished career in healthcare leadership, Webster brings a wealth of experience and expertise to bolster Pulsara’s continued growth and innovation.
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