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Evacuation warnings lifted for Black Mountain Fire near Lincoln at 87% containment
UPDATE: August 14 at 9:25 a.m. Lewis and Clark County Sheriff Leo Dutton lifted the evacuation warnings that were in place for residences near Lincoln for the Black Mountain Fire on Tuesday evening just before 5 p.m. The fire is 87% contained as of Wednesday morning and has burned 182...
Thomae Lumber changes name to Mead Lumber
Thomae Lumber, an established name in the Billings and Laurel, MT business community since 1982, has announced its official name change and rebranding to Mead Lumber, effective Aug. 15, 2024. This change marks a significant step in unifying Mead Lumber’s identity under one brand while maintaining the high standards of service and quality that customers have come to expect.
Construction underway on GFPD evidence expansion
Construction is underway at the Great Falls Police Department for an expansion to house evidence. In February, City Commissioners awarded a $3,544,750 contract to Wadsworth Builders for the project in a 3-2 vote. GFPD has faced increasing overcrowding in its evidence storage and processing areas over the years. “More burdensome...
Celebrating Indigenous heritage becomes the newest addition to MontanaFair this year
BILLINGS, Mont - To celebrate the Indigenous population of Montana, the Native American Development Corporation and TRIIA partnered with MontanaFair for a day to highlight Indigenous artists and creatives. A non-profit founded in Billings 28 years ago, NADC’s mission is to provide socioeconomic resources to Native families and businesses in...
Bitterroot Women’s Club – more than a century of service
Bitterroot Women’s Club has been making a positive impact for the greater good since the first club in the Valley was established in 1903. By the mid 1900’s, nearly every town in the Valley had a women’s club chartered by the General Federation of Women’s Clubs, a national organization with many notable past accomplishments. They sold enough war bonds during World War II to purchase 431 planes, advocated for seat belts, and supported the Women’s Suffrage Movement. More recent projects include advocating for the Family Leave Act, funding libraries for Native Americans, and raising awareness of human trafficking and domestic violence.
Montgomery Sisam Architects and Moriyama Teshima Architects wrap Sheridan College Student Life Centre with aluminum shades
Montgomery Sisam Architects, Moriyama Teshima Architects. In a joint venture, Montgomery Sisam Architects and Moriyama Teshima Architects designed the Student Life Centre, a building on Sheridan College’s Hazel McCallion campus in Mississauga, Ontario. The structure achieved high thermal efficiency through the use of aluminum fins across its south and west-facing elevations.
New Ways to Remember Montana’s Mann Gulch Tragedy
As a powerful period of recollection of the Mann Gulch firefighter tragedy concludes, the 75th-anniversary commemoration is also showing new ways for future generations to remember the sacrifice. Last week marked the anniversary of the tragic fire in Central Montana when 13 firefighters were caught in a massive "blow up"...
Changes coming to WIC program
KALISPELL, Mont. — The Special Supplemental Nutrition Program for Women, Infants and Children will see nationwide changes this January. WIC serves low-income individuals who are pregnant, postpartum or breastfeeding, as well as infants and children up to the age of 5 who have a nutritional risk. USDA and WIC...
Ryan Busse’s mission to convert Republican voters
HELENA, Mont. — Standing in the backyard garden of a Helena home in mid-July, Ryan Busse told the crowd of Democratic supporters a story about how he plans to win the Montana governor’s seat, ousting Republican incumbent Greg Gianforte. The 54-year-old Flathead Valley resident, a longtime hunter, recalled...
Billings Businesses Battle for Prize Packages worth $50k on August 15
Live from the ArtHouse Cinema in downtown Billings, this is Shark Tank. Okay, the show name is not true. But it is called the Battle of the Plans Business Pitch Competition. 21 entrepreneurs submitted their concepts for new or improving businesses in the Billings Central District. Two phases in March and July included business training courses from the Big Sky Economic Development, and after these preliminary rounds, the party of 21 has been whittled down to the final 12.
Montana Assistant AG explains upcoming nine-day trial for Box Elder shooting.
(Havre) While court proceedings are still ongoing for the three individuals accused of killing TR Yallup and Derrin Caplette in Box Elder earlier this year, the state has asked for a nine day trial for each of the defendants. New Media Broadcasters was able to speak with the states assistant...
Milk River north of Havre with no running water, new video shows.
(Havre) A video taken this week near Cottonwood Bridge shows the Milk River north of the Fresno Reservoir will no water running through the river bed. The video was shared by the Milk River Projects Facebook page, noting quote “The condition of the river upstream of Fresno Reservoir, all the way up to Babb, MT, highlights just how crucial the St. Mary Diversion is to the entire Milk River system,” end quote.
Shepperd's Candy celebrates 70 years, recovery from accident last fall
BUTTE, Mont. -- Mining City sweet tooths should remember last October when their favorite confectionery, Shepperd's Candy, received a sour surprise: a pickup truck through the front of their store.
New $70 Million Residence Hall Breaks Ground on the UM Campus
Missoula, MT (KGVO-AM News) - Along with University of Montana officials like President Seth Bodnar and Director of Housing John Nugent, the featured guests for the groundbreaking ceremony Tuesday morning of what will be the largest residence hall on campus were dozens of RA’s (Resident Advisors) who Bodnar pointed out in his opening remarks.
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