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Are These 45+ Missing Montana Women Forgotten?
All are either missing or were missing and murdered. The news outlets made sure the entire nation was looking for them. Hour and hours of endless searching in hopes of helping the family find answers. In some cases, simply looking for closure. With unfortunate endings, answers were found and the...
Hiker's Calm Demeanor During Encounter with Grizzly Bear on Montana Trail Has People Shook
It's pretty much every hiker's worst nightmare, you're walking through the woods and spot a bear coming your way. What do you do? One woman found herself in this exact situation recently, but thankfully she somehow managed to keep her cool. The woman, who goes by @twobraidsontrail online, had ...Continue reading
New Wildfire Ignites Near Lincoln, Montana
The Montana DNR informed us that the Dalton Fire near Lincoln was spread to just 44 acres and already had a 75 percent containment. "The fire did not grow during the night and showed favorable behavior - the change in acreage is due to new GIS measurement of the fire's perimeter." said the release.
2 flown to hospital, 2 taken by ambulance following four-vehicle crash on US Highway 20
ASHTON — Idaho State Police is investigating a four-vehicle collision that occurred on US 20 at milepost 354 at 2:47 p.m. on Monday. A white 2011 Ford F150, driven by a 64-year-old male from Lucern Valley, California, and grey 2020 Toyota Tundra, driven by a 45-year-old female from Bozeman, Montana, were traveling eastbound on US 20. A grey 2018 Kia Sportage, driven by a 67-year-old female from St. Anthony, and a grey 2007 Toyota Corolla, driven by a 46-year-old female from St. Anthony, were traveling westbound on US 20.
Motorcyclist dead in Billings after hitting city bus Tuesday evening
BILLINGS, Mont. - The Billings Police Department shared on Tuesday evening that a motorcyclist died after hitting a city MET bus. According to the post from Sgt. Reid, the bus was turning left at 6:33 p.m. headed south onto 15th Street West from Grand Avenue when the motorcycle hit the bus. The motorcyclist was thrown from his bike and was pronounced dead at the site of the crash.
Suspect arrested following alleged crime spree in downtown Bozeman
BOZEMAN, Mont. - On the morning of July 14, officers responded to a burglary report at a business near Main Street and 7th Avenue. Security footage confirmed that an unauthorized male gained entry and subsequently stole products from the company. The unknown male left behind red paint on various items throughout the store.
Super sale on Bridger passes thru month’s end
With a sparse winter that produced limited snowfall for local skiers and snowboarders in the rearview, many are already looking ahead to the bountiful slopes of the 2024-25 season. Bridger Bowl is now offering Season Passes at a discounted rate through July 31st. Enjoy unlimited skiing all season with no...
Status quo, for now, on city’s urban camping laws
“Helena This Week” is reported and written By JoVonne Wagner. Send your Helena news and tips to jwagner@montanafreepress.org. Helena’s urban camping policy will remain in place for now, according to city and law enforcement officials, after the U.S. Supreme Court ruled that local authorities can enforce bans on people sleeping in public spaces.
Haze in Jackson Hole coming from wildfires in Idaho, Oregon and Montana
JACKSON, Wyo. — For those wondering where the haze that’s settled in Jackson Hole is coming from, the answer is wildfires to the west of the valley. The smoke from several large wildfires blazing in eastern Oregon, central Idaho and southern Montana is blowing east and settling in the valley, according to Brett McDonald, Meteorologist with the National Weather Service in Riverton, Wyoming.
Floor Space: What You Can Buy for About $650,000
Where: 398 Deer Creek Dr. This conveniently located home sits on a 1-acre private lot and is just minutes from Flathead Lake. It includes a cozy fireplace, spacious deck, and plenty of parking with room for an RV. The property also features a large yard with apple trees and a fire pit. PureWest Real Estate.
Popular Coffee Shop Expands To Second Location In Great Falls
Popular Coffee Shop Expanding To Second Location In Great Falls. Many of us can't even imagine getting through a day without a cup of Joe!. The good news is that grabbing that tasty cup of coffee just got even easier, especially for folks living around the Fox Farm area. New...
Fueled by crowd’s energy, athletes compete in Big Sky Community Rodeo
Editor’s note: Outlaw Partners, publisher of Explore Big Sky, is the producer of Big Sky Community Rodeo. Friday night’s Big Sky Community Rodeo began with a low hum overhead. As the hum grew louder, the audience turned to see a helicopter dangling the American flag, which circled the Big Sky events arena to the tune of the national anthem. As with any Western roundup, after the color guard, attention soon turned to the dirt—it was time for a rodeo, after all.
Improved trails planned for former Superfund site near Anaconda
The hills bordering Anaconda’s south side, with their burgeoning quaking aspen stands and red-rock outcroppings, tempt those who crave outdoor adventure. Mountain bikers and hikers eager to experience Anaconda’s enticing uplands, however, quickly learn the challenge, and even the danger, that awaits. “They’re a bugger to climb up,”...
Duck Creek Bridge Closures Are Coming. Public Meeting 7/15
Duck Creek bridge over the Yellowstone River west of Billings will be closed intermittently later this summer and perhaps into early fall, according to a 7/12 press release from Yellowstone County. The bridge is due for necessary scour maintenance. Yellowstone County officials said the structural repairs require "periodic, maybe lengthy...
Whitefish Community Foundation Awards $50,000 Grant for New Bigfork Library
Whitefish Community Foundation recently awarded a $50,000 grant to ImagineIF Library Foundation for the new Flathead County Library Bigfork branch.ImagineIF Library Foundation is dedicated to raising funds for library programs and services that are not included in Flathead County’s budget. Last year, ImagineIF Library Foundation restarted a capital campaign to raise $3.2 million to bring a new library to the community of Bigfork. The new facility is 6,000 square feet, more than four times the size of the old library. The larger space will allow the library to expand programs for children, teens and adults, as well as offer a free...
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