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Celebrating Indigenous heritage becomes the newest addition to MontanaFair this year
BILLINGS, Mont - To celebrate the Indigenous population of Montana, the Native American Development Corporation and TRIIA partnered with MontanaFair for a day to highlight Indigenous artists and creatives. A non-profit founded in Billings 28 years ago, NADC’s mission is to provide socioeconomic resources to Native families and businesses in...
Bitterroot Women’s Club – more than a century of service
Bitterroot Women’s Club has been making a positive impact for the greater good since the first club in the Valley was established in 1903. By the mid 1900’s, nearly every town in the Valley had a women’s club chartered by the General Federation of Women’s Clubs, a national organization with many notable past accomplishments. They sold enough war bonds during World War II to purchase 431 planes, advocated for seat belts, and supported the Women’s Suffrage Movement. More recent projects include advocating for the Family Leave Act, funding libraries for Native Americans, and raising awareness of human trafficking and domestic violence.
New Ways to Remember Montana’s Mann Gulch Tragedy
As a powerful period of recollection of the Mann Gulch firefighter tragedy concludes, the 75th-anniversary commemoration is also showing new ways for future generations to remember the sacrifice. Last week marked the anniversary of the tragic fire in Central Montana when 13 firefighters were caught in a massive "blow up"...
Changes coming to WIC program
KALISPELL, Mont. — The Special Supplemental Nutrition Program for Women, Infants and Children will see nationwide changes this January. WIC serves low-income individuals who are pregnant, postpartum or breastfeeding, as well as infants and children up to the age of 5 who have a nutritional risk. USDA and WIC...
Ryan Busse’s mission to convert Republican voters
HELENA, Mont. — Standing in the backyard garden of a Helena home in mid-July, Ryan Busse told the crowd of Democratic supporters a story about how he plans to win the Montana governor’s seat, ousting Republican incumbent Greg Gianforte. The 54-year-old Flathead Valley resident, a longtime hunter, recalled...
Billings Businesses Battle for Prize Packages worth $50k on August 15
Live from the ArtHouse Cinema in downtown Billings, this is Shark Tank. Okay, the show name is not true. But it is called the Battle of the Plans Business Pitch Competition. 21 entrepreneurs submitted their concepts for new or improving businesses in the Billings Central District. Two phases in March and July included business training courses from the Big Sky Economic Development, and after these preliminary rounds, the party of 21 has been whittled down to the final 12.
Montana Assistant AG explains upcoming nine-day trial for Box Elder shooting.
(Havre) While court proceedings are still ongoing for the three individuals accused of killing TR Yallup and Derrin Caplette in Box Elder earlier this year, the state has asked for a nine day trial for each of the defendants. New Media Broadcasters was able to speak with the states assistant...
Milk River north of Havre with no running water, new video shows.
(Havre) A video taken this week near Cottonwood Bridge shows the Milk River north of the Fresno Reservoir will no water running through the river bed. The video was shared by the Milk River Projects Facebook page, noting quote “The condition of the river upstream of Fresno Reservoir, all the way up to Babb, MT, highlights just how crucial the St. Mary Diversion is to the entire Milk River system,” end quote.
Shepperd's Candy celebrates 70 years, recovery from accident last fall
BUTTE, Mont. -- Mining City sweet tooths should remember last October when their favorite confectionery, Shepperd's Candy, received a sour surprise: a pickup truck through the front of their store.
New $70 Million Residence Hall Breaks Ground on the UM Campus
Missoula, MT (KGVO-AM News) - Along with University of Montana officials like President Seth Bodnar and Director of Housing John Nugent, the featured guests for the groundbreaking ceremony Tuesday morning of what will be the largest residence hall on campus were dozens of RA’s (Resident Advisors) who Bodnar pointed out in his opening remarks.
Republicans, Democrats float ideas to lower home property taxes
Candidates across Montana’s political spectrum expect the state’s 2023 spike in residential property tax bills to be top of mind for many voters as they head to the polls this November. As such, Republican and Democratic factions are floating a variety of strategies for providing property tax relief to homeowners as candidates compete for support from frustrated voters this year.
NorthWestern Energy defends committee membership, closed meetings
NorthWestern Energy said in a recent letter it is “essential” for the utility to be able to close advisory meetings that are technical in nature, and it also said its technical advisors represent varying interests as required by law. The Montana Public Service Commission had requested the monopoly utility answer questions raised by three renewable […]
August 14, 2024 News Round-Up
PUC REDUCES REQUESTED INCREASES FOR RATES FROM MONTANA-DAKOTA UTILITIES. PIERRE, S.D. – The South Dakota Public Utilities Commission significantly reduced rate increases for both South Dakota electric and natural gas customers served by Montana-Dakota Utilities Co. at their regular meeting in Pierre today, Aug. 13, 2024. The commission’s actions came after a year-long analysis of two MDU requests: to increase base rates for electric service to customers in its South Dakota territory by approximately $2.98 million annually or approximately 17.3%, and to raise natural gas rates by approximately $7.42 million annually or 11.2%.
Montana Movie Puts Spotlight On States Most Famous Serial Killer
I was browsing through Hulu the other day looking for something to watch and came across a movie that piqued my interest. I've long been a fan of movies based in Montana, and when I read that this particular movie was filmed here, I decided to check it out. Not to mention that I've always been intrigued with the subject matter and the person the movie is based upon.
County opts into new state housing funding; designates NeighborWorks Great Falls as lead agency
Cascade County Commissioners voted unanimously during their Aug. 13 meeting to opt into a new state housing program and designate NeighborWorks Great Falls as the community reinvestment organization. The Montana Community Reinvestment Plan Act, HB 819, was established during the 2023 Legislature to address the statewide shortage of attainable workforce...
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