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Standing Arrow Powwow Begins July 18 in Elmo, Mont., Featuring Community Feeds, Competitions, and Royalty Pageant
ELMO — Standing Arrow Powwow kicks off on July 18 and ends July 21 in Elmo, Mont. Four feeds are being organized by people in the community to feed the public. A Veteran’s special, Cradleboard special, $20,000 drum contest, and $50,000 payout in contest dancing is advertised on the poster.
Man picking berries in Montana kills grizzly bear in self-defense
A 72-year-old man shot and killed a grizzly bear in Montana after it charged and attacked him on Friday. He has since been hospitalized.The man was reportedly out picking huckleberries when the confrontation occurred, according to a release from Montana Fish, Wildlife & Parks. He used a handgun to kill the bear in what officials say was a "surprise defensive encounter." The incident occurred approximately 2 miles north of Columbia Falls in Flathead County.Montana officials said that an adult female grizzly bear was killed and that they are looking into whether there are any cubs present.Earlier in the day, Montana Fish, Wildlife & Parks staff killed a separate grizzly bear after they received a report that it had broken into a home in Maiden Basin, according to a separate release from the agency. Officials said that the bear had been involved in other recent incidents, including breaking into homes and stealing food in the Gardiner area, which serves as one of the entrances to Yellowstone National Park. No injuries were reported.
Montana Ranchers Scammed over Hay during Drought
The drought of 2021 was hard on nearly all of state agriculture, which included a hay shortage. Now throw in a con man to further hurt family operations. Jory D. Parks of Logan, Kansas pulled a fraud on Facebook, advertising hay in large quantities for sale, and offering to deliver into Montana and Wyoming. He received advances from ranches desperate for hay for their livestock. You guessed it, Parks pocketed the funds for his personal and business use, without delivering the forage.
Fire season kicks off with Horse Gulch, Miller Peak and Deadman fires
A smoky sky set the scene for Gov. Greg Gianforte’s fire briefing on Tuesday, July 16. Standing on a boat launch beside Canyon Ferry Lake, Gianforte listened to updates on the Horse Gulch Fire from Incident Commander Scott Schuster. The report marked the first day the fire was brought under partial containment.
Excessive heat advisories to remain in Western MT through the weekend
MONTANA - Western Montana remains under a Weather Alert for excessive heat over the weekend and into the coming week with temperatures in areas like Missoula Valley to surpass 100-degrees for multiple days. Very dry conditions remain with this extended heat pattern, aside from a slight chance of scattered thunderstorms...
Where Is The Smoke Coming From In Montana Now?
Hazy skies have covered Montana for a couple of weeks, but where exactly is the wildfire smoke coming from? We've got the wildfire map of Montana, which shows what areas can expect the most smoke in the air. The 'good' news is that as of July 19th, the Montana wildfire...
Unemployment claims in Montana increased last week
Initial filings for unemployment benefits in Montana rose last week compared with the week prior, the U.S. Department of Labor said Thursday. New jobless claims, a proxy for layoffs, increased to 486 in the week ending July 13, up from 398 the week before, the Labor Department said. U.S. unemployment...
Medicaid ‘unwinding’ complete in Montana, nearly 24,000 people still pending
Medicaid redetermination is officially done, but more than 23,000 people are still waiting to find out whether they qualify, according to a final report discussed Wednesday in a legislative committee. And the head of the Montana Health Care Association said its members are still waiting on $8.8 million in delayed payments for 25 nursing facilities […] The post Medicaid ‘unwinding’ complete in Montana, nearly 24,000 people still pending appeared first on Daily Montanan.
Montana's largest nursing home prepares to close following patient safety violations
This story was originally published by Montana Free Press at montanafreepress.org. The state’s largest nursing home plans to close its doors weeks after being terminated from the federal Medicare and Medicaid program after “a history of serious quality issues” and violations for deficient patient care. In a...
Missoula Police Defuse Dramatic Knife Altercation at Gas Station
Missoula, MT (KGVO-AM News) - On July 16, 2024, Missoula Police Department Officers responded to a gas station in the 1500 block of Toole Ave. Officers were informed that a 911 caller had reported that a male had pulled a knife on another person. The 911 caller further reported that the two individuals began fighting again and that one had a stick.
Missoula Homeless Woman Lights U.S. Post Office Bushes on Fire
Missoula, MT (KGVO-AM News) - On July 17, 2024, Missoula Police Department Officers were dispatched to the U.S. Post Office located at 1100 Kent Avenue for a report of a fire. Call details described a homeless female lit a bush on fire next to the building and the flames were almost as tall as the flagpole. An officer responded to the Post Office and contacted the complainant who is an employee.
Bozeman-based technology company at the center of a massive data breach
A Bozeman-based technology company is at the center of a class-action lawsuit, a Congressional investigation and a massive data breach that could affect more than a half billion customers. Snowflake, Inc., is a cloud-based data hosting company used by some of the biggest and most recognized companies in America and abroad. Those companies, including Ticketmaster, […] The post Bozeman-based technology company at the center of a massive data breach appeared first on Daily Montanan.
Lolo National Forest pays tribute to fallen firefighter Trenton Johnson of Florence Fire
MISSOULA, Mont. - Lolo National Forest (LNF) is remembering firefighter Trenton Johnson who passed away battling the Florence Fire on July 19, 2017. The following is LNF's social media post in memory of Johnson:. Today, we would like to take a moment to remember and pay tribute to Trenton Johnson...
Missoula Crime Report: Record High Violent Crimes This Week
Missoula, MT (KGVO-AM News) - The Missoula County Attorney’s Office filed 24 new felony complaints this week, which is four less than last week’s record amount but still way above the weekly average. According to County Attorney Matt Jennings, we had our highest violent crime rate in a long time.
Massive Missoula area subdivision garners initial approval
A standalone community with its own farm and potentially hundreds of homes at the Wye west of Missoula was initially approved by county officials this week. The Missoula Consolidated Planning Board unanimously approved the Grass Valley Gardens subdivision on Tuesday, and the Missoula County Commissioners will consider the project on August 8. The subdivision includes the first four phases of a larger development and includes 445 residential units and seven commercial lots.
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