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50 Thousand Acres In Montana Approved For Habitat Conservation Leases
50 Thousand Acres In Montana Approved For Habitat Conservation Leases. Since taking office, Governor Greg Gianforte has spearheaded conservation efforts in Montana by acquiring over 50,000 acres for habitat conservation leases or (HLCs). This move aims to enhance public access, maintain agricultural productivity, and preserve critical habitat across Montana. Habitat...
Hamilton grad Ben Rooney has 'paid his dues,' earned top RB role for Rocky Mountain College football
BILLINGS — It took awhile for Ben Rooney to start playing football in Montana. But once he did, he was locked all the way in. Though the Rocky Mountain College running back is a Hamilton grad, he didn't always call Big Sky Country home. Rooney is actually originally from Chippewa Falls, Wisconsin, and a series of events led him to Montana several years ago.
Montana Ranks Among States with Highest Pizza Prices in America
Inflation is starting to show its ugly face. As prices of everyday items continue to rise, we are beginning to take notice of our wallets. For wide-open places like Montana, shipping of goods can make prices more expensive. Granted we are not as remote as Alaska or Hawaii, but there is a lot of ground to cover to deliver goods around Montana. We were making things more expensive.
Big Timber businesses rally to feed students after school cafeteria shuts down
BIG TIMBER, Mont. — School is back in session in Sweet Grass County, but the cafeteria remains closed. Earlier this week, Superintendent Dr. Corey Austin announced that due to staffing shortages, the district would not be able to serve breakfast or lunch to any students. When news began to...
July storm dealt ‘overwhelming’ damage to Missoula’s trees
MISSOULA — While it may have taken days for residents to get power restored or weeks to clean their yards after a disastrous thunderstorm rolled through Missoula last month, it will take decades for the city’s urban forest to recover. The July 24 storm, which included wind gusts...
Loyola basketball stars hope to convert success on the gridiron
MISSOULA, Mt. — The injury bug wasn't kind to the 2023 missoula loyola rams, but coach Todd Hughes says last year's misfortune is benefiting this year's team. "We had a good group last year, but we had some injuries. So, a lot of these kids got a lot of playing time. So we have an experienced crew coming back,” Head coach Todd Hughes said.
FWP News: Youth hunters invited to apply for Bad Rock Canyon Wildlife Management Area hunt during the general rifle season
KALISPELL — The application period is opening for youth hunters to participate in a limited hunting opportunity at Bad Rock Canyon Wildlife Management Area near Columbia Falls. Bad Rock Canyon WMA off U.S. Highway 2 East provides seasonal recreation opportunities, including limited hunting for certain game species. Public access...
Belgrade looks to turn corner under new head coach
BELGRADE, Mont. — It's a new era for Belgrade High School football as Jeremy Curry takes over as the Panthers' head coach. For the seniors on the team, Curry is their third head coach in four years, but he is different in his approach to the players. "Every day...
Summit celebrates grand opening of Polson office
Summit Independent Living – a disability services and advocacy nonprofit serving Western Montana – will celebrate the grand opening of its Polson location from 12:30-2 p.m. Aug. 23 at 3 Ninth Avenue West, Suite 1. Visitors will be able to tour the new space, meet Summit staff and...
“Touchdown Tommy, all the time” this year for the Montana State Bobcats
It sure never seemed like this would happen three years ago, but for the first time in his incredible career, Tommy Mellott enters the season as “the” starting quarterback for Montana State University. He isn’t picking up the job going into the playoffs as he did in 2021...
Three constitutional initiatives’ long legal road to the ballot
Montana voters will decide in November whether to protect abortion rights and overhaul the state’s election system after Secretary of State Christi Jacobsen this week approved three constitutional initiatives for this fall’s general election ballot. The proposals are Constitutional Initiatives 126 and 127, sponsored by Montanans for Election...
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