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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....
2024 Montana Football Game-by-Game & Win Total Predictions
Montana’s football schedule this year has eight Big Sky Conference games and four FCS non-conference matchups. Here are game-by-game predictions for Montana, who is No. 3 in HERO Sports’ FCS Preseason Top 25. vs Missouri State. Missouri State enters its final season as an FCS program. The Bears...
True Crime Montana Style! UM Launches New Criminology Degree
The bad guys have one more thing to really worry about now that the Griz are on the case!. Okay, way overdid that one. Still, UM News Service tells us that judging by the amount of interested applicants already, it appears a new degree is taking the campus by storm. Faculty modernized the curriculum and built criminology into a stand-alone Bachelor of Arts degree.
Beacon Hill Fire 100% contained near St. Regis
ST. REGIS, Mont. - A new wildfire has started east of St. Regis Thursday with smoke visible north of I-90 at mile-marker 36. The Lolo National Forest (LNF) reported on social media the Beacon Hill Fire is burning an estimated one-acre. The fire is located on a south aspect slope,...
$35,000 Car Gets Stolen Twice in the Same Week in Missoula
Missoula, MT (KGVO-AM News) - On July 4, 2024, a 2022 Toyota Camry vehicle was stolen from a Missoula business when it was parked there overnight. There were no leads and no video. On July 6, 2024, the car was located near Motel 6 on East Broadway and returned to the owners. Police were unable to determine a suspect at that time. The vehicle was damaged and taken to a local autobody shop by the owners.
Montana Grizzlies complete men's basketball roster for 2024-25 season
MISSOULA — The Montana men's basketball team has solidified its roster for the upcoming season. The Grizzlies have 16 players who will suit up for head coach Travis DeCuire in 2024-25 as they rounded out their lineup with two more transfers this summer. They have 13 players on scholarship and three walk-ons.
A New Scam Is Hitting Montana, And It’s Surprising
Keep your money in your pocket and avoid this new scam hitting Montana. There have been scams in Montana dealing with fake warrants, fundraisers, and tax penalties, but scammers have been getting creative over the years. New Scams Hitting Montana. Some new scams hitting Montana have been over social media...
Kalispell City Council puts pause on Warming Center vote
KALISPELL, Mont. — Kalispell City Council unanimously passed a 60-day pause period to vote on the Flathead Warming Center’s conditional use permit. City Council held a normal meeting on Monday and a special meeting on Tuesday regarding the Warming Center. The special meeting was meant to potentially take...
Miller Peak Fire grows overnight
Missoula — An infrared flight found 64 acres of growth on the Miller Peak Fire burning southeast of Missoula. This brings the total acreage up to 2035. Today's operational outlook suggests that cloud cover could ease some fire behavior, but hot and dry conditions will dominate. Crews are bracing...
Proposal to allow mini-pigs in Missoula stalls
MISSOULA, Mont. — A proposal to allow mini-pigs in Missoula is on hold for now. The change would allow pigs under 150 pounds and less than 25 inches in height to live in city limits, limited to one per home. The ordinance would create an exception to current regulations,...
17-Year-Old Bozeman Resident Was Stabbed 16 Times. How To Help
On the 11th of July, a 17-year-old boy was stabbed in Bozeman's Kirk Park. According to the Bozeman Police Chief, it appears that a group of juveniles had gathered in the park. At some point there ended up being a confrontation between two juvenile males. That confrontation turned into a stabbing.
Billings’ 2024 Big Sky Balloon Rally Seeks Volunteers
The Big Sky Balloon Rally is a summertime favorite in Billings. The 2024 hot air balloon rally is July 25 - 28 at Amend Park in Billings. This four-day event will bless the skies of Billings with around a dozen colorful balloons, launched each morning, typically before 7 AM. Would...
Blackfeet country turns out for the 2024 Indian Days Parade
It was brightly sunny and warm Saturday morning, July 13, as folks crowded the streets of Browning in anticipation of this year’s Indian Days Parade. And not for nothing, as one of the biggest cavalcades in recent memory strode down the streets, competing for prizes but mostly enjoying the event.
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