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Great Things in Great Falls: August 24, 2024
Check out some Great Things in Great Falls! Discover the vibrant new murals in downtown Great Falls, with over 50 now adorning the city for self-guided tours. Experience the Little Shell Powwow this weekend, inviting everyone to join the grand entry and intertribal dances. Plus, dive into sports action with the Great Falls Voyagers, dirt track racing at Electric City Speedway, and the Great Falls Americans hockey season kicking off in early September.
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.
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.
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...
Like fathers, like sons: Montana Western teammates creating their own legacy
DILLON — Montana Western’s Michael Palandri and Braden Swank have a yin and yang type of friendship. Palandri — the reigning Frontier Conference Offensive Player of the Year — is reserved and soft spoken. Swank, a lockdown cornerback for the Bulldogs, is outgoing and talkative. More...
60th annual fiddlers contest kicks off in Bozeman
BOZEMAN, Mont. — The annual Montana State Old Time Fiddlers Contest kicks off at the Gallatin County fairgrounds on Friday at 6 p.m. In its 60th year, the weekend-long contest will feature contestants of all ages playing a variety of styles including old time, progressive Texas, swing and bluegrass.
Les Schwab Tops $3 Million in Support of RMEF, Elk Country
MISSOULA, Mont. — Thanks to decades of support, Les Schwab Tire Centers helped raise more than $3.1 million dollars in lifetime funding to further the Rocky Mountain Elk Foundation’s mission of ensuring the future of elk, other wildlife, their habitat and our hunting heritage. “It takes significant funding...
Out and About: Soulfire Fest, Aspen's Block Party, and a party for the Bighorns
In this week's edition of Out and About: a 12-hour festival in Helena celebrating artists and musicians, a block party raising money for a good cause, and a party at Steed's Stadium for the Bighorns.
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