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"There were a lot of things going on that weren't adding up": Interim commissioner Jeff Fisher helps rescue AFL
The AFL seemed like a great deal for the Billings Outlaws and other teams in the league when they announced their commitment to join last summer. The AFL seemed like a great deal when its revival was announced last summer. However, fans started to realize everything was not as it seemed. It led to the overthrow of the league's former commissioner, and thankfully, they had another great candidate ready to step up.
Q2 AOW: Lynne Erickson boasts astounding Big Sky State Games medal tally
BILLINGS — Billings Senior jumps coach Lynne Erickson, who recently celebrated a birthday, doesn’t need any motivation to compete in the Big Sky State Games. “I just think it's fun. It's just so much fun to be at the track and talk to the same people that are there every year. I just think it's fun," Erickson told MTN Sports. "I don't do anything hard. I just do short stuff. Nothing that I'm going to die. I don't do more than one lap around the track."
Family nutritional health program opens in Belgrade to service Belgrade, Three Forks, Clarkston, Manhattan
A nutritional support program has opened in Belgrade to serve families in Belgrade, Three Forks, Clarkston and Manhattan, according to a July 16 press release from the Gallatin City-County Health Department. The Gallatin Women, Infants and Children program run by the health department supports low-income families with food access and nutritional needs. The new location in the Heck/Quaw building at 91 W Southview Ave., Entrance 8, allows for more ease in appointments and broader support with a location closer to families in need.
Fourth of July Means Celebration at Crow
Fourth of July is a great time for family. On the Crow Reservation it means parades and powows. Crowds come from all over to dance, to mingle with friends and family and also observe the long traditions. For the Fourth of July holiday, Brocade Stops Black Eagle’s son, Levi Black...
Browning’s Tahj Wells maintains bull riding lead at rodeo finals; Townsend’s Ella Begger 10th in pole bending
ROCK SPRINGS, Wyo. — As the first go-round of the National High School Finals Rodeo was poised to end Wednesday morning, two Montanans are in the top 10 in their events — including Browning bull rider Tahj Wells, who remains first with his 82 early Tuesday at the Sweetwater Events Complex. Wells has a half-point lead on John Crimber of Sunset, Texas, and is up a single point on third-place Macoy Attebury of Springville, California. Also near the top from Montana are Townsend's Ella Begger, who is 10th overall in pole bending, and Corvallis' Cash Trexler, 15th in tie-down roping....
Whitefish doctor admits defrauding Medicare and other federal health programs
MISSOULA — A Whitefish physician accused in connection with alleged schemes to defraud government health programs admitted on Wednesday to falsely billing Medicare and other health programs in a telemedicine scheme that resulted in more than $39 million in false billing, the U.S. Attorney’s Office said today. The...
Multiple charges for Kalispell woman following hit-and-run crash
A Kalispell woman accused of hit-and-run following a traffic accident in Libby last month is facing felony drug and DUI charges.Shanita K. Lundin, 38, formerly of Libby, is accused of DUI, fourth offense, failure to give notice of an accident, driving a vehicle on a suspended license, not having required insurance for the vehicle, two counts of criminal drug possession and one count of criminal possession of drug paraphernalia.Lundin was held on $15,000 bail in the Lincoln County Detention Center, but has since been released.Lundin appeared in county District Court Monday, July 15, and pleaded not guilty to all charges....
Use This Useful Trick to Assess Hazardous Air in Montana
BUTTE, MT - An unfortunate outcome of the wildfire season here in Montana is the awful and dangerous air quality that ultimately pollutes the air. We see it every year: devastating wildfires that spread over thousands of miles of our beautiful, serene state. And, because of it, smokey, dangerous air that fills the entire blue summer sky, making it even hotter outside and even leading to more wildfires. We've all seen how different the air can be day after day, with some being thicker than others and vice versa.
Staying safe outdoors during peak wildfire season
July and August mark the height of wildfire season for Eastern Idaho, according to the western fire chiefs association. With that in mind, the Red Cross of Idaho and East Oregon is encouraging families to take steps now to keep themselves safe.
University of Montana providing additional aid to middle-income families
MISSOULA, Mont. - The University of Montana (UM) is aiming to help middle-income families and students when applying to school. A specific scholarship that is intended for middle-income families has been bolstered by nearly 50%.
City Commission approves tax increase, budget
City Commissioners voted 4-1 during their July 16 meeting to approve their intent to increase property taxes. Commissioner Shannon Wilson voted against the resolution saying she blamed the Montana Legislature for failing to take any action during the last session to address rising taxes for residential property owners even though the Montana Department of Revenue had warned that was coming.
LIFTT nutrition health coach in the new diabetes prevention and management program
Living Independently for Today and Tomorrow announced the addition of Anya Pulis to the team as a Nutrition Health Coaches for our Diabetes Prevention and Management Program. This exciting development is part of LIFTT’s ongoing commitment to enhancing the well-being and independence of individuals in our community. Pulis holds...
Two Trailheads Temporarily Closed for Mowing
Trailheads Affected: Mount Helena Trailhead and Beattie Street Trailhead. The City of Helena will temporarily close two trailheads this week to allow for mowing and trimming of grass in the surrounding area. The following trailheads will be impacted:. Mount Helena Trailhead (above Reeder's Village) – Thursday (July 18), 7 a.m....
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