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Polson parade boasts nearly 50 entries
There were 47 entries in Polson’s Fourth of July parade – just shy of last year’s 52 entrants.“It did seem really huge this year,” said Lori Abramson, office manager for the Polson Chamber of Commerce, which sponsors both the parade and the fireworks display on July 3.A crowd favorite was clearly the standoff between the Redcoats and the Polson Minutemen that preceded the actual parade. The ragtag group of Minutemen were first dispersed near the Elks Club on Main Street by a barrage of firecrackers, shot from British muskets. They regrouped near the VFW and prevailed during the second skirmish,...
Arlee Celebration welcomes dancers, spectators
The 124th annual Arlee Esyapqeyni, which means celebration in Salish, began its seven-day run on July 1 and provided six days of culture and powwow dancing. The powwow theme was “In Honor of Our Elders – Past and Present.”Teepees dotted the campground around the dance pavilion, as did campers and tents. The grand entries for the celebration were so full of dancers the arena directors were busy asking participants to move closer together so everyone would fit. War Dance Chief Stephen Small Salmon led the grand entries. Small Salmon remembers being 3 years old and putting on his very first War...
MT Small Businesses and the Failure of the American Dream
BUTTE, MT - Montana has been struggling to keep up with the cost of living, the high housing costs, and, as we're finding out, the demand for higher wages. But who are the real losers of this situation?. Many of you may have answered, "All of us." And you wouldn't...
Another Massive Butte Store is Closing Down, Here’s the Details
BUTTE, MT - We hate having to report these, especially as there seems to be more and more of them these days. If you've driven down Dewey recently, you may have noticed that a new sign has gone up in front of a useful, beloved, and what we thought was booming business. It was first posted by a Facebook user, and has since gained a lot of traction. We are sad to say that another Butte business is closing its doors soon.
URGENT: SW Montana Now Under Red Flag Weather Warning
A week of extreme temperatures have delivered wildfire season to Montana. Southwest Montana is facing a Red Flag Warning as more heat, wind, and dry conditions are expected to continue through the weekend. For the area including Ennis, Virginia City, Sheridan, Twin Bridges, Butte, and Anaconda. A RED FLAG WARNING...
Be Careful, Huge Fire Shows Growing Danger in Montana
Firefighters battling the largest wildfire in Montana this year are bracing for hot, dry weather that's now led to "red flag" warnings this weekend. And with the Horse Gulch Fire near Helena now well over 10,000 acres, there's concern this first major fire of the 2024 season could be a harbinger of things to come, with nothing but hot weather in the extended forecast.
Another Family-Owned Montana Company Announces Store Closure
I had a thought about rising costs in Montana. It happened during my commute to work this morning. I was thinking to myself how insane the cost of living has gotten in just a few short years. I keep seeing listings for homes in other states for half of what I paid for mine. Yet they are 3 times the size. What is it about Montana that makes me justify paying an outrageous amount of money to live here? 2 simple answers. The great outdoors and family.
$325,000 Bathroom and Shower Additions at Missoula Shelter
Missoula, MT (KGVO-AM News) - One of the advantages that the majority of Missoula residents take for granted is to be able to wake up in the morning, use the bathroom, take a shower, and get ready for work or school. For the homeless population who has been receiving food...
The Strawberry Festival is ready to beat the heat with added misting tent, extra cold water & refreshing vendors!
BILLINGS, Mont. - We're having a heat wave! The temperature's rising and it isn't surprising that the Downtown Billings Association (DBA) is taking extra steps to help everyone keep cool at the 33rd Annual Billings Strawberry Festival taking place this Saturday, July 13. The DBA says that they will be...
I-90 westbound off-ramp at Main Street interchange in Bozeman to close beginning July 15
BOZEMAN, Mont. - The Montana Department of Transportation (MDT) and Knife River will be closing the Interstate 90 (I-90) westbound off-ramp at the Main Street Interchange (Exit 309) beginning the week of July 15. The ramp is anticipated to be closed for two weeks, weather and other unforeseen factors permitting. The closure will allow crews to safely work on the interchange bridge deck and railing.
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