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Political practices commissioner says he won’t take action on ‘the worst kept secret’ in Montana
Calling it the worst-kept secret in Montana politics, Montana Commissioner of Political Practices Chris Gallus said that a dispute between the executive director of Montana Democratic Party and Republican Attorney General Austin Knudsen was the first time either party challenged what has been a 30-year legal “loophole,” exploited by both parties. In a 51-page analysis, […] The post Political practices commissioner says he won’t take action on ‘the worst kept secret’ in Montana appeared first on Daily Montanan.
Montana 4-H Foundation Announces Scholarship Recipients
BOZEMAN — The Montana 4-H Foundation recently announced that it has awarded nearly $40,000 in scholarships to 45 graduating 4-H members and alumni. The recipients, from 28 Montana counties and tribal areas, can use the scholarships for post-secondary education during the 2024-2025 academic year. Scholarship recipients were recognized July 11 at the 2024 Montana 4-H Congress held on the Montana State University campus in Bozeman.
Yellowstone Valley Farmers Market returns Saturday to celebrate 39 years of markets
BILLINGS, Mont. - It is time for the 39th annual Yellowstone Valley Farmers Market which kicks off tomorrow, Saturday, July 20. This farmers market will be this Saturday from 8 a.m. to 12 p.m. under Sky Point in downtown Billings at the intersection of North Broadway and 2nd Avenue North.
Darby's Austin Ward finishes fourth overall in national high school trapshooting competition
ROCK SPRINGS, Wyo. — Darby's Austin Ward has finished fourth overall in trapshooting at the National High School Rodeo Finals at the Sweetwater Trap Club. Ward took first in the long go-round with a perfect score of 100 on Thursday and then landed fourth after the short go-ground Friday morning.
Rory Feek Marries His Daughter’s Teacher, Surprises Her With Special ‘I Do’ Song at Wedding
Congratulations are in order for Rory Feek, who married his 10-year-old daughter Indiana’s teacher, Rebecca — who is also a longtime family friend — in a romantic ceremony on July 14.Tye Tribbett, Jekalyn Carr Win Big at 2024 Stellar Gospel Music Awards The country star opened up about the ceremony on his blog, noting that the duo tied the knot under a “timber-frame pavilion here in Greycliff, Montana,” adding that his daughter played a major role in getting the two married. “We knew marriage was a possibility,” Feek shared in his post, “it wasn’t something that either of us felt like we...
Helping Elk and Trout at the Same Time
Practically every Rocky Mountain Elk Foundation habitat project benefits elk but can such efforts support and sustain fish at the same time? The truth is a myriad of RMEF conservation projects do exactly that. This is one of them. First, some background. A landowner generously donated 3,450 acres of wildlife...
Great things happening in Great Falls the week of July 20
GREAT FALLS, Mont. - Did you know Great Falls is one of two places in Montana where you can still watch horse races? Find out where to go and more of the great things to do in Great Falls this week with Shannon Newth.
Toston's J.R. Harrell earns No. 2 bull riding score as high school rodeo finals near end
ROCK SPRINGS, Wyo. — Toston's J.R. Harrell came up with the second-best bull ride of the week Friday night, fashioning an 82.5 in his second go-round to move into 10th place in the average at the National High School Finals Rodeo with his single ride at the Sweetwater Events Complex.
Horse Gulch Fire 80% contained
HELENA, Mont. — The Horse Gulch Fire continues to burn at more than 15,100 acres in size outside of Helena. The fire is five miles south of the unincorporated community of York and 80% contained, according to InciWeb. The human-caused blaze began July 9 as 392 personnel continue fighting...
“We’re accompanying the sunset”: 20th annual Symphony Under the Stars celebrates the music of Tina Turner
For this Friday episode of Front Row Center, host Lauren Korn sits down with MTPR Artist-in-Residence and Artistic Director of the Helena Symphony Allan R. Scott to talk about the 20th annual Symphony Under Stars, which will take place on Saturday, July 20 at 8:30 p.m. and will celebrate the music of Tina Turner.
Blacktail Canyon Fire evacuation warning remains
BUTTE, Mont. — The Blacktail Canyon Fire southeast of Butte is down to an estimated 68 acres , but an evacuation warning remains in place for nearby residents. Butte Silver-Bow law enforcement officials are asking residents on Blacktail Canyon Road southeast of Homestake Road and Homestake Road east of Blacktail Canyon Road to be prepared to evacuate. An evacuation order has not been issued.
Bozeman mayor defends city's affordable housing ordinance
BOZEMAN, Mont. — The city of Bozeman passed its affordable housing ordinance in 2022 in response to legislation revoking the city’s power to implement inclusionary zoning, which allowed the city to require that developers either have a portion of their project be affordable or pay a fee. The...
New coach AJ Wilson primed to lead CMR football this fall
A.J. Wilson hasn’t yet taken the sidelines as the head coach of the C.M. Russell High football team, but he’s already feeling the hype. Often when he’s out and about in Great Falls donning Rustler gear, he gets the same questions. “Are you a football coach?” ...
Montana Tech Hockey Announces First Commits
Montana Tech University (Tech) Hockey has announced its first group of commitments for the 2023-2024 American Collegiate Hockey Association season. Tech coaches and officials recently attended a showcase in Las Vegas this summer, which helped them increase visibility and attract prospects' attention. Sawyer Inman, Boise, Idaho. Inman, a prospect from...
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