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Fergus county resident receives Montana 4-H Foundation scholarship
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 onthe Montana State University campus in Bozeman.
51st Montana History Conference Taps Our Central Montana Roots
The 51st Annual Montana History Conference is coming to Great Falls Sept. 26-28. The agenda is packed and impactful. Click on the podcast as Montana Historical Society Historian Christine Brown goes through some of the keynote address, events, tours, and other highlights of the 3-day event. MHS Director Molly Kruckenberg fills us in on the progress of the Montana Heritage Center, a $100 million facility under construction that is scheduled to be the new home for Montana’s treasures in the summer 2025, and also hear about the history of central Montana, with Kristi Scott, Executive Director of The History Museum, Great Falls.
Schools receive third—and potentially final—round of federal funding for homeless students
A pandemic-era program that has pumped $2 million into Montana schools to support students experiencing homelessness is nearing its end date. From the start of the 2023-24 school year to its conclusion, the number of students experiencing homelessness in Kalispell’s public school system jumped from 293 to 365. Assistant Superintendent Sara Cole said the increase reflects a growing trend in her district, one driven primarily by the soaring cost of living in the wake of the COVID-19 pandemic.
Native Youth Carry the Torch of Citizenship Act 100 Years Later
The Indian Citizenship Act of 1924 stands as a pivotal thread in the tapestry of Indigenous civil rights in the United States. Before its enactment, Native Americans confronted a bewildering legal landscape that systematically withheld citizenship and its accompanying rights. Propelled by the advocacy of U.S. Rep. Homer P. Snyder...
Martinsdale’s Walker Story, Lewistown’s Sage Henderson pace Montanans at NHSRA Finals on opening night
ROCK SPRINGS, Wyo. — Martinsdale's Walker Story and Lewistown's Sage Henderson led the way for Montanans on the opening night of the National High School Rodeo Finals on Sunday night, both finishing ninth in their event. Story was ninth in boys cutting with a score of 138, nine points behind Luke Haskell of Payson, Utah, in the top spot. Henderson had a time of 8.52 seconds in goat tying; Drew Ellen Stewart of Normangee, Texas, won in 6.87. A small handful of other Montanans began their weeklong run Sunday night. Two finished 12th: Townsend breakaway roper Ella Begger in 5.39...
Browning's Tahj Wells takes bull riding lead at National High School Rodeo Finals
ROCK SPRINGS, Wyo. - Browning bull rider Tahj Wells rode to a monster 82-point score on Tuesday to take the lead in the first go round at the National High School Rodeo Finals. Wells was taking part in the fourth performance of the high school finals on Tuesday in Wyoming....
Missoula animal control seeks foster homes for cats, kittens
MISSOULA, Mont. — Missoula County Animal Control is in urgent need of foster homes for cats and kittens in their facility. They have every age and type of cat and kitten available for foster from newborn kittens, mom and kitten combinations, and even adult cats. Animal control will provide you with the food and supplies needed to ensure you get the best foster experience for yourself and the animal.
Laurel Chamber asks for public's help in keeping kids safe at parade
Fourth of July in Laurel, Montana - a small town celebration on the grandest of scales. Thousands of people pour into Laurel for the annual parade, pancake breakfast, Chief Joseph run, vendor and food truck event and, of course, the best fireworks show in the state. Laurel’s Chamber of Commerce handles all but the breakfast and fireworks for the holiday. This massive undertaking rests on the shoulders of Chamber Director, Camilla Story, the Chamber Board of Directors and a handful of volunteers.
USPS opens Big Sky post office
This morning, July 15, the United States Postal Service opened its new post office in Big Sky, the community’s first federally operated post office. The post office is located at 110 Meadow Village Dr., around the corner from the now-retired Big Sky Post Office, which operated for decades under contract with USPS—the old location will keep its P.O. box lobby open through Saturday, July 20, to allow P.O. box-holders to pick up remaining mail.
Study says Helena rec facility can support itself
“Helena This Week” is reported and written By JoVonne Wagner. Send your Helena news and tips to jwagner@montanafreepress.org. A study released by the Helena Regional Sports Association for a local indoor recreation and pool facility indicates that the project would be economically sustainable and would mainly rely on events and membership fees.
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