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North Dakota and Montana Come Together: Ceynar Family Benefit Ride Set for September 2
On July 7, the Ceynar family faced a devastating tragedy when a house fire destroyed their home and all their possessions. Dustin and Clay Ceynar sustained severe burns and were urgently flown to Minneapolis for treatment. Thankfully, they are now on the road to recovery. Donations Have Started to Support...
LATEST: Estimated Costs to Fight Montana’s Biggest Wildfires Summer 2024
With a mild beginning to summer in Western Montana, multiple fires across the state have signaled that the state is now in "fire season." The Lolo National Forest Service announced on July 16 that they would be increasing the fire danger to extreme for forest lands, but they also share another statistic.
S3E20 - Piloting Domestic Election Observation with Montana’s Jeff Mangan
In this episode, hosts Eric Fey and Brianna Lennon speak with Jeff Mangan. He’s a former Commissioner of Political Practice in Montana, and one of co-chairs of the Montana Election Observation Initiative [MEOI], a Carter Center-supported nonpartisan election observation effort. MEOI conducted their first pilot observation during Montana’s June...
Costco Is Making Big Changes To Its Memberships In Montana
The famous warehouse club Costco has announced a few changes to its membership structure here in Montana. Membership fees at Costco have remained unchanged since 2017; however, as prices continue to climb and inflation increases, the retail giant has been forced to make some changes to its memberships. Related Reading:...
Income guidelines lowered for families in need of food assistance
There are new income guidelines for families needing food and healthcare assistance for young children. Yellowstone Public Radio’s Orlinda Worthington has details. The U.S. government recently revised the poverty level guidelines for the Women, Infants and Children program to those with a household income 185% below poverty level. That...
Glacier Range Riders clinch Pioneer League postseason berth
KALISPELL — It took just two and a half seasons for the Glacier Range Riders to clinch a playoff berth in the Pioneer Baseball League (PBL). With a 29-19 record at the end of the first half of the 2024 season, the Range Riders finished second in the league standings to earn their spot in postseason play.
Missoula planning board backs ‘town center’ subdivision at Wye
(Missoula Current) A mixed-use development planned for the Wye received an enthusiastic and unanimous recommendation for approval by members of the Consolidated Planning Board on Tuesday night. Grass Valley Gardens, which consists of 187 acres south of Highway 10, is proposed as a Planned Unit Development that looks to create...
$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.
Robbery Suspect Attacks Missoula Grocery Store Employee
Missoula, MT (KGVO-AM News) - On July 13, 2024, Missoula Police Department officers were dispatched to a local grocery store for a possible robbery. The 911 caller was an employee of the store and stated a male had “got physical” during a shoplifting. When officers arrived on the scene, the suspect had left the area. An officer met with two employees and obtained brief statements from them.
Latest Details From the Miller Peak Fire Information Officer
Missoula, MT (KGVO-AM News) - I spoke with Amanda Frickel, Public Information Officer with the Lolo National Forest for the Miller Peak Fire about the details as of 10:00 a.m. on Wednesday. “We stand at about 1970 acres,” began Frickel. “We have a total personnel of 166. We have six...
Hill Top Rd. westbound closed due to incident near Nutter Blvd. Intersection in Billings
BILLINGS, Mont. - Hill Top Road is closed to westbound traffic due to an incident near the intersection of Nutter Boulevard early Thursday morning. The Billings Police Department said on social media the closure will last a significant amount of time. People are asked to find a different route.
"The tiers are set up for water conservation": Billings Heights Water District responds to sudden increase in water bills
BILLINGS, Mont. The Billings Heights Water District announced a new tier system in December of last year. Under this tier system, consumption of up to 4,000 gallons of water has a base $21 fee. If any household uses more than that, they’ll incur an additional fee of $3.25 per 1000...
Local artist Wayne Dusterhoff II and the Grand Opening of “2D Art”
The vibrant art scene in Cut Bank is about to get a fresh infusion of creativity with the opening of “2D Art,” a new business by local artist Wayne Dusterhoff II. Nestled inside Marketplace on Main, “2D Art” is set to become a hub for art enthusiasts of all ages.
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