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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,...
Great Falls Public School District welcomes new superintendent
GREAT FALLS, Mont. - The Great Falls Public School District (GFPS) has officially welcomed their new superintendent, Heather Hoyer. We had the opportunity to sit down with Hoyer to learn more about her excitement and goals for the district; she says this transition from executive director of student achievement to superintendent with GFPS has been rather seamless due to her deep familiarity with the district.
Out and About: Symphony Under the Stars, Last Chance Stampede and Fair and more
In this week’s edition of Out and About: Stroll through downtown Helena and browse works of art, a musical night with a symphony under the stars, and the Last Chance Stampede and Fair will kick off.
Lolo National Forest pays tribute to fallen firefighter Trenton Johnson of Florence Fire
MISSOULA, Mont. - Lolo National Forest (LNF) is remembering firefighter Trenton Johnson who passed away battling the Florence Fire on July 19, 2017. The following is LNF's social media post in memory of Johnson:. Today, we would like to take a moment to remember and pay tribute to Trenton Johnson...
Missoula Crime Report: Record High Violent Crimes This Week
Missoula, MT (KGVO-AM News) - The Missoula County Attorney’s Office filed 24 new felony complaints this week, which is four less than last week’s record amount but still way above the weekly average. According to County Attorney Matt Jennings, we had our highest violent crime rate in a long time.
Discover The Sensational, Rich Talent of Samantha Fish in Bozeman
Monday night is going to RIP in Bozeman with the vocal and guitar skills of Samantha Fish. Rockin' blues infused songs are on the menu with this Grammy nominated artist. This concert is your chance to discover the next female star, at the fantastic ELM in Bozeman. "Samantha Fish’s journey...
Bitterroot Red Sox win back to back state titles
CORVALLIS, Mt. — The back-to-back state champ feeling has the Bitterroot Sox on top of the world again. "It just feels really good to get back in that groove again. We're the state champs, and we're going to regionals,” Bitterroot first baseman Austin Hakki said. The Sox have...
Montana State researcher studies nano-scale materials that mimic enzymes to convert CO2 into chemical building blocks
Montana State University researcher James Crawford recently published a collaborative paper with the National Renewable Energy Laboratory that marks a step forward in their quest for what he calls a “holy grail” of chemistry: converting the greenhouse gas carbon dioxide into chemical building blocks which could be used to create myriad other materials.
Missoula residents eye single-use plastic ban
MISSOULA, Mont. — Missoula residents are working to get a single-use plastic ban on this year’s ballot. Jeremy Drake is a zero-waste consultant and now one of the organizers behind the push to limit plastic in the Garden City. “Generally speaking, plastic recycling is not the solution, but...
Push continues to build sewer, cut septic for Big Sky canyon properties
Gallatin Canyon sewer project appears feasible, must scale funding and earn DEQ permit. If things go according to plan for the nascent Gallatin Canyon County Water and Sewer District, a significant share of Big Sky properties along U.S. Highway 191 near the Gallatin River will disconnect from existing septic systems and connect to a centralized sewer.
Cheyenne Frontier Days Unveils Plans For New American Indian Village
Cheyenne Frontier Days Officials unveiled plans for the new Morningstar American Indian Village on Friday. The new village is slated to open in 2026 near the CFD Old West Museum. Renee Middleton, Executive Director of the Cheyenne Frontier Days Foundation, told Townsquare Media the goal is to have the new facility open in time for Frontier Days 2026, which will be the Year of the Native American at CFD. Middleton said the new facility is made possible in large part by a grant from the Hughes Foundation. She added that Frontier Days officials will raise additional money for the village's educational component. Middleton said the total final cost of the village is "still up in the air right now. But I can tell you right now it's already over $10 million."
Billings Outlaws win ArenaBowl as celebrations extend from New Jersey back to Magic City
BILLINGS — It might be called the Red Door, but blue and black were the dominant colors at the west end establishment on Friday afternoon. At the official Billings Outlaws ArenaBowl watch party, a large crowd gathered and cheered wildly, with high-fives, “Woos”, ovations, and chatter. It...
Indian Heath Service director tours Billings healthcare center
Staff led the Director of the Indian Health Service on a tour of the Billings Urban Indian Health and Wellness Center Thursday, July 11. The center’s parent company, the Native American Development Corporation, bought the building two years ago. For many years it was the local headquarters of the fraternal organization the Shriners and an event venue.
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