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It’s Here, Time For the Exciting 2024 Bitterroot Celtic Games
Time to dust off the kilt, the armor, or just your favorite pirate shirt! It is once again time for the Bitterroot Celtic Games and Gathering. Coming August 17th and 18th at the Daly Mansion in Hamilton. Bitterroot Celtic Games Celebrates 15 Years. The 15th annual games are expected to...
Free ‘Fixit’ Yourself Clinic Saturday at Missoula Home Resource
That doggone doodad whatchamacallit thingamabob isn't working right or not working at all!. You don't want to spend money on a new one or on repairs, but you just don't quite have the skills to do it yourself. Where to turn? What to do?. EXERCISE YOUR RIGHT TO REPAIR!. A...
Investigation, fines still in progress one year after 10 railcars plunged into the Yellowstone River
A year after 10 Montana Rail link railcars plummeted into the Yellowstone near Reed Point, sending nearly 412,000 pounds of molten asphalt into the river, federal authorities have yet to release their findings on the cause of the crash. The Federal Railroad Administration told Montana Free Press that the crash,...
New Housing Development Underway Near ZooMontana
A new housing project is underway on Billings' West End. Perhaps you've noticed the heavy equipment moving dirt for infrastructure at the south end of Shiloh Drive, near ZooMontana. I stopped to grab a couple of quick pictures last week, pondering what the development might be. "It's probably another shopping...
Sandstone accepting donations in honor of Andy Simpson
Andy Simpson was an inspiration and a friend to many. One of Andy’s passions was helping people and causes. Saving the Sandstone building was one he never got to see come to completion. We couldn’t think of a more fitting tribute to Andy that will forever tie him to our community.
MaKenna Prather signs to play at next level
MaKenna Prather, a dual sport athlete for Columbus, has signed to continue her softball career with Park University in Gilbert, Arizona where she will join the team as an infielder. The Lady Buccaneers, a private NAIA team who recently moved into the Great Southwest Athletic Conference, finished their 2024 campaign with a 13-10 conference record (19-29 overall). Prather’s love of softball has included eight years of summer travel ball to go along with her four years playing high school ball as a member of the Stillwater Renegades. Her dedication and leadership landed her a captain role this season for the Renegades, where she brought her experience and athleticism to an underclassmen-heavy team. A three-year letter winner, Prather played third base for the Renegades and finished the season with an amazing .493 batting average. Her skill and hard work earned her a First Team All-Conference honor. Prather was also a valued member of the Lady Cougar basketball team, who finished second this year in the District 4B tournament and made an appearance at the Southern B Divisional tournament.
Despite summer heat wave, 20,000 music fans attend Under the Big Sky
Fans and water misters were as ubiquitous as cowboy hats as concertgoers did their best to beat the sweltering heat during the opening day of the Under the Big Sky music festival Friday.The annual festival, now in its fifth year, has consistently featured some of the biggest acts in country and folk music on its stages, as well as some local favorites in Northwest Montana. Around 20,000 people were once again expected to flood into the Flathead Valley, according to organizers, which is on par for the last four festivals. Headliners like Miranda Lambert, Billy Strings and the Turnpike Troubadours...
Cool Summer Nights car show draws classic fleet to Trout Creek
Like all of the owners in the field of polished classic cars, Connie Leech could not resist. Standing next to her spotless copper colored 1969 VW, Leech’s eye caught a minute imperfection. In a heartbeat, she was removing a barely noticeable smudge on the chrome surface of the driver’s side front fender light. And as was the case with the owners of the approximately 75 cars who lined a tree-shaded area of Trout Creek Park, details and detailing were obviously high priority. “This is my second car show,” she said. “I won a trophy last time and am hoping for more of the same.”The...
Gianforte: firefighters working tirelessly on Horse Gulch Fire
(The Center Square) – Gov Greg Gianforte has been briefed on the Horse Gulch Fire impacting the community of York. The governor also surveyed the fire areas with Montana’s Department of Natural Resources and Conversation (DNRC) officials. Gianforte said that “firefighters and personnel are working tirelessly to suppress the fire” while establishing and expanding containment lines and helping the U.S. Forest Service protect lives and property. ...
Schools receive third — and potentially final — round of federal funding for homeless students
A pandemic-era program that has pumped $2 million into Montana schools to support students experiencing homelessness is nearing its end date. From the start of the 2023-24 school year to its conclusion, the number of students experiencing homelessness in Kalispell’s public school system jumped from 293 to 365. Assistant Superintendent Sara Cole said the increase reflects a growing trend in her district, one driven primarily by the soaring cost of living in the wake of the COVID-19 pandemic.
New Housing Development Underway Near ZooMontana
A new housing project is underway on Billings' West End. Perhaps you've noticed the heavy equipment moving dirt for infrastructure at the south end of Shiloh Drive, near ZooMontana. I stopped to grab a couple of quick pictures last week, pondering what the development might be. "It's probably another shopping...
Revolutionizing Member Onboarding: The YCC Experience
Michelle Polak, CMP, Bookkeeper/Membership Director at Yellowstone Country Club in Billings, Mont., saw an opportunity to revitalize and personalize the club’s approach to welcoming new members. “I adore my job and our clubhouse, and through these welcome boxes, I get to share a piece of this love and pride with every new member,” she says.
True Crime Montana Style! UM Launches New Criminology Degree
The bad guys have one more thing to really worry about now that the Griz are on the case!. Okay, way overdid that one. Still, UM News Service tells us that judging by the amount of interested applicants already, it appears a new degree is taking the campus by storm. Faculty modernized the curriculum and built criminology into a stand-alone Bachelor of Arts degree.
Beacon Hill Fire Ignites West Of Missoula
With crews battling the Miller Peak fire southeast of Missoula, two more fires sprouted up east and west of Missoula. The Lolo National Forest Facebook page informed the public early Thursday morning a fire began west of St. Regis. "Lolo Nationa Forest Firefighters are responding to a new fire start...
Browning's Tahj Wells maintains bull riding lead at rodeo finals; Townsend's Ella Begger 10th in pole bending
ROCK SPRINGS, Wyo. — As the first go-round of the National High School Finals Rodeo was poised to end Wednesday morning, two Montanans are in the top 10 in their events — including Browning bull rider Tahj Wells, who remains first with his 82 early Tuesday at the Sweetwater Events Complex.
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