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LATEST: Estimated Costs to Fight Montana’s Biggest Wildfires Summer 2024
With a mild beginning to summer in Western Montana, multiple fires across the state have signaled that the state is now in "fire season." The Lolo National Forest Service announced on July 16 that they would be increasing the fire danger to extreme for forest lands, but they also share another statistic.
'Juliana will not be forgotten': Idaho-based pilot dies in crash fighting Montana wildfire
A pilot working for an Idaho-based company died in a crash last week while fighting a wildfire in Montana. Juliana Turchetti, 45, was a pilot for Dauntless Air, a company contracting with the Idaho Department of Lands and on loan to the U.S. Forest Service. “The department and the wildland fire community was dealt a heavy blow last Wednesday,” Idaho Department of Lands Director Dustin Miller said Tuesday at a...
Will it Really be This Scorching Hot in Montana?
Missoula, MT (KGVO-AM News) - Although a change may be coming next week, Western Montana's forecast looks like we could be heading for the hottest weekend so far this summer, with most locations seeing triple-digit temperatures. Some of those readings will come close to record temperatures but aren't forecast to...
Montana judge tells Secretary of State not to change rules midstream for counting signatures
The Montana Secretary of State can’t automatically reject signatures of “inactive” voters who signed petitions to place Constitutional initiatives on the ballot, a Lewis and Clark County District Court judge ruled Tuesday, as he granted a temporary restraining order. One initiative would make it a constitutional right in Montana to make one’s own decisions about […] The post Montana judge tells Secretary of State not to change rules midstream for counting signatures appeared first on Daily Montanan.
"The tiers are set up for water conservation": Billings Heights Water District responds to sudden increase in water bills
BILLINGS, Mont. The Billings Heights Water District announced a new tier system in December of last year. Under this tier system, consumption of up to 4,000 gallons of water has a base $21 fee. If any household uses more than that, they’ll incur an additional fee of $3.25 per 1000...
New emergency vet breaks ground in Billings
During the Covid-19 pandemic, and the years following it, many people saw adopting animals as a form of companionship and comfort. However, animal health specialists now say that this influx of pet owners has added strain to those in the veterinary field. To lend them a hand, a new emergency...
MSU-Billings softball tabs Joe Yegge as next head softball coach
BILLINGS, Mont. – Montana State University Billings Athletics and director of athletics Michael Bazemore have announced the selection of Joe Yegge to become the next head coach of the MSUB softball program. “We are excited to have Joe join the Yellowjacket Family, as he steps in to lead our...
Firefighters control Big Timber blazes
Custer Gallatin and Yellowstone Ranger District firefighters were on-scene Monday, continuing a weekend-long effort putting out hot spots and securing the fire line around a blaze dubbed the Conant Fire. As of Monday, 80% of the 15-acre fire near Cherry Creek, 10 miles south of Big Timber, which began on...
Missoula City Council advances proposal to loosen code violations
MISSOULA, Mont. — Missoula could soon be loosening penalties for those who violate parts of city code. Under the proposed change, civil infractions would replace criminal misdemeanors as the penalty for violating general city code. This would apply to infractions that do not currently specify a punishment. The amount...
Hot Springs bulks up for return to gridiron
Players and coaches at Hot Springs High are looking for a rebound season after they went 8-1 last year. Might not sound like a rebound season, but the sad and untimely death of a teammate, classmate and most importantly, friend, took a toll as the season was nearing completion. Their only loss of the season was in the second round of the state 6-player football championships, and that was to eventual state champion Harlowtown/Ryegate/Judith Gap. Their game with Sanders County rival Noxon was canceled because of the tragedy. But like Noxon, Hot Springs has been nurturing a talented group of players, many of...
Knife-Wielding Woman Arrested in Missoula After Altercation
Missoula, MT (KGVO-AM News) - At approximately 6:27 p.m. on July 11, 2024, a Missoula Police Department Officer was dispatched to the area of 501 North California Street. The 911 complainant said there was a female with a knife swinging it at people. Another officer contacted the female on the bike path west of California Street. Officers could see the knife in her right pocket. Once the officers gained positive control of the female, they removed the knife from the female’s right pocket.
St. Vincent and Vitalant hosting blood drive to combat shortage
BILLINGS, MONT- In response to donation shortfalls, Vitalant and St. Vincent Healthcare will host a blood drive on Friday, July 26 from 11:30 a.m. - 3p.m. at Marillac Hall on the St. Vincent Campus in Billings. In a news release, Vitalant, one the nation’s largest nonprofit blood service providers, cited...
Montana State’s Tami Peters recognized with national med lab science scholarship
– A student in Montana State University’s medical laboratory science program and a lifelong Bobcat was recognized with a national scholarship last month by one of the nation’s preeminent medical laboratory science organizations. Tami Peters was one of four students in the U.S. to receive a $5,000 scholarship...
Stock Contractor for NFR Event in Havre Speaks to Family Ties
Everyone who attends a rodeo knows that they’ll get a good quality show from its participants. They’ll also know that the stock contractors play an integral part of the performances. At this year’s Great Northern Fair, the Big Circle Rodeo will be providing all the cattle and horses that will be part of the two-day Northern Rodeo Association event.
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