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WIC guidelines adjust amid inflation
BILLINGS, Mont. - Inflation impacts everyone, especially those looking to feed a family, and programs like WIC can help lighten the load for those who qualify. As a federal nutrition assistance program, Women Infants and Children (WIC) is dependent on the federal income guidelines, which change year to year with the cost of living.
Montana women affected by Vietnam War share stories 50 years later
Fifty years ago, the Vietnam War wound down and soldiers who survived it returned home. More than 36,000 Montanans served in the war. For the 50th anniversary of its end, students at the University of Montana School of Journalism spoke with Vietnam vets across the state. YPR will be sharing their stories throughout the month.
Popular BBQ Food Truck Opening Restaurant in Laurel
Over the last few years, Laurel, MT has slowly gotten a few more restaurants. Relatively recent additions include The Cracked Egg, Your Pie, Carlton Depot, Chen's Express, Wendy's, and Jimmy Johns. Now, Laurel will soon have a sit-down BBQ restaurant. Burnin' The Bone Smokehouse is opening soon on Main Street...
Helena-Lewis & Clark Nat'l Forest authorities seek info on who & what started Horse Gulch Fire
HELENA, Mont. - Helena-Lewis and Clark National Forest Service (HLCNFS) says that they are seeking any potential information regarding the Horse Gulch Fire near Helena. The HLCNFS says in particular they are seeking photos of the fire when it first started to help their investigation into the origin of the Horse Gulch Fire.
Missoula Deputies Arrest Meth Dealer in Alberton
Missoula, MT (KGVO-AM News) - On June 29, 2024, at approximately 7:06 AM, a Missoula County Sheriff’s Office deputy responded to a report of suspicious activity at a residence in the 32400 block of Bible Lane in Alberton. The reporting party, Jane Doe, called 911 and whispered there was a man outside of her house. She identified the man as 31-year-old Troy Parker and said he was a tenant of hers until he burned down one of the trailers on her property. She said that Parker may have a gun and felt like he was trying to break into her trailer.
Helena community bands together to offer resources for those affected by wildfire
The community of Helena is truly rallying together to support one another, whether that's with food or a place to store livestock and horses. Now, one man created a Facebook group specifically to provide resources to people.
Missoula Business Expands to Downtown Location
A Missoula business, previously located next to Free Cycles on S. 1st Street West, is expanding to a new location on Broadway in downtown Missoula. Sacred Ally is a healing and empowerment art space that specializes in creating intentional and sacred spaces both for individual wellness and community connection. We had the opportunity to speak with co-founder Sarah Schaefgen about the move, the business, and their grand opening event on July 13.
Crumbling stands at Daylis Stadium closed ahead of Big Sky State Games
BILLINGS — Facing mounting safety risks at the 95-year-old site, Billings Public Schools closed the crumbling concrete stands on Daylis Stadium’s west side “until further notice” Thursday — with the Big Sky State Games still set to open at the field next Friday. The decision...
NUANEZ: Top 10 Big Sky Conference women’s hoopers of last decade
Editor’s Note: This year of 2024 marks the 10th anniversary of Skyline Sports. In celebration, Colter & Brooks Nuanez along with Andrew Houghton will compile a variety of Top 10 lists of players, teams, coaches and moments from the last decade throughout the Big Sky Conference. This installment ranks...
Indian Health Service Director visits Eagle Seeker Community Center in Billings
BILLINGS, Mont. - Today, the Eagle Seeker Community Center here in Billings was visited by the director of the Indian Health Service (IHS) a federal agency which helps provides health care services for Native populations across the country. The Billings Urban Indian Health and Wellness Center (BUIHWC), which operates from...
The new East Helena rodeo grounds is ready for its weekend, despite "doubters"
The East Helena Rodeo kicks off on Friday at its new rodeo grounds, and the East Helena Rodeo Association, businesses and volunteers have been hard at work getting it ready for their debut weekend.
With signings of Gabe Wurtz, others, Billings Mustangs trying to repeat second-half magic
BILLINGS — On June 12, Gabe Wurtz was in a ballpark in Charleston, West Virginia, trying to make the grade with a new team in a new phase of his baseball career. A week and about 30 hours of driving later, Wurtz marked his return to the Billings Mustangs — the team he played 181 games with over the prior two seasons — with a two-RBI night in his second game back at Dehler Park in a win over the Pioneer Baseball League first-half champion Missoula PaddleHeads.
Lander school board to discuss staff, student ‘transgender consideration’ policies at July 16 meeting
(Lander, WY) – The Fremont County School District (FCSD) #1 school board is set to convene for a regular meeting on Tuesday, July 16, at the district offices located at 863 Sweetwater Street. The meeting will commence immediately after the Public Hearing on the proposed 2024/25 budget for FCSD...
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