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Libby Legion B team plays in Badrock Invitational
The Libby Loggers Legion B team played last week in the inaugural Badrock Invitational at Glacier Bank Park.The 8-team, double-elimination tournament also featured the 406 Flyers from Billings, Federal Way from Seattle, Mission Valley Mariners, Kalispell Sluggers and Flathead As.According to the Daily Inter Lake, Libby lost 17-5 to the Badrock Baseball U15 squad.In one of four games played Thursday, Badrock prevailed thanks in large part to crooked numbers in the third and fifth innings. Badrock scored six times in the third, getting a two-run single from Luke Dalen.Libby scored all of its runs in the bottom of the third inning, with Mason Crowe hitting a 3-run triple to key the outburst. Brayson Orr had an RBI single in the inning as well.Libby played the Sluggers Saturday, but no score was available. Libby second baseman Carson Wolgamott (6) catches a popup against Badrock during the Badrock Invitational at Glacier Bank Park on Thursday, June 27. (Casey Kreider/Daily Inter Lake)
Libby Loggers Legion falter against Bitterroot
The Bitterroot Bucs swept a doubleheader Libby Loggers American Legion baseball team Saturday at Lee Gehring Field.In the opener, the Loggers scored three runs in the second inning to take a 3-0 lead before the Bucs answered with five in the third for a 6-3 lead. Libby scored two in the sixth to make it close, but the Bucs tacked on an insurance run in the seventh.Aidan Rose pitched a complete game for the Loggers.In the second game, the Bucs jumped all over Libby with eight runs in the first inning. They led 11-0 after three and won 15-4 in five...
Montana Has Nearly The Most Expensive Energy Costs In The Nation
I'm not going to lie; when I first learned that Montana has some of the highest energy costs in the nation, I was a bit irritated. After all, Montana is home to some of the richest natural resources in the nation, yet here we are paying some of the highest prices for our energy.
Could Montana Watermelons Become Biodegradable Plastics?
Let's face it. With Montana's shorter growing seasons, watermelons are not exactly in our wheelhouse. But it can be and is being done. And maybe with the help of some high-tech horticulture happenings these days, there could be a little added incentive to do the Watermelon Crawl (thank you, country singer Tracy Byrd).
Loyalty, abortion and immigration take center stage at state GOP Convention
Montana Republicans met in Billings over the weekend to update their party’s platform. This is the document that outlines what the party stands for and its policy priorities. Montana Public Radio’s Shaylee Ragar was at the event and joined host Austin Amestoy to talk about the Republicans' debate on election law, immigration, abortion and party loyalty.
Strong Drying Winds May Hasten the Chance of Montana Wildfires
Missoula, MT (KGVO-AM News) - The Missoula valley has been buffeted over the last few weeks with strong, gusty winds; so much so that I called Bob Nester, a meteorologist with the National Weather Service to ask about the effects the winds might have on potential wildfire risks, even this early in the fire season.
Montana cities weigh options after Supreme Court homelessness ruling
The U.S. Supreme Court overturned a ruling on Friday that prevented cities from fining or jailing unhoused people for sleeping in public if the city didn’t have another option for them. The ruling overturned a 2018 decision from the Ninth Circuit Court of Appeals. Cities in nine western states,...
Gianforte Highlights Value-Added Ag on 56 County Tour
Governor Greg Gianforte continued his fourth annual 56 County Tour as governor, meeting with Montanans in Gallatin and Park counties. “Montana is home to a diverse range of industries, from pioneering research to small businesses that bolster tourism and the arts,” Gov. Gianforte emphasized. “Investing in our state laboratories and tourism sector is pivotal for driving research advancements, supporting local economies, and showcasing our state’s natural beauty to visitors.”
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