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GUSB will host open process in considering superintendent for coaching position
In an unconventional move, Superintendent Stephen Schreibeis has requested permission from the Glendive Unified School Board to apply for the position of head coach of the Dawson County High School softball team. Schreibeis submitted a letter to the GUSB outlining his request before Monday’s GUSB meeting.
Glendive residents rally to save Glendive Recreation Center
A crowd of over 20 area residents attended Wednesday’s meeting of the City of Glendive’s Finance, Utilities, Property and Recreation Committee, voicing concerns about the potential closure of the Glendive Recreation Department. The alarm was sparked by social media posts last week and stemmed from an Aug. 5 city council discussion about possibly changing the recreation center’s hours.
American Business Women’s Association Celebrates Annual Regional Conference
The American Business Women’s Association (ABWA) held its Annual Regional Recognition Conference at TPC Harding Park Golf Course in San Francisco on July 20. The event, hosted by the Cities by the Bay and Enterprising Women Networking chapters, brought together members from ABWA chapters of California, Montana, Hawaii and Arizona.
MDT and DOD team up to revamp 11 bridges for Sentinel Missile project
LEWISTOWN, Mont. - The Montana Department of Transportation (MDT) is partnering with the Department of Defense (DOD) to replace 11 bridges in the Lewistown area as part of the Sentinel Missile project.
Attorney General ‘micromanaging’ Montana Highway Patrol, employees say
The Montana Attorney General’s Office is micromanaging the Montana Highway Patrol, and its human resources department has an outsized and negative influence on the division, according to comments from many troopers who participated in a workplace climate survey earlier this year. “This organization is a sinking ship caused by the Attorney General micromanaging the MHP,” […]
Every NFL Player From Montana (2014-Now)
Since 2014, ten years ago, 13 Montana-born players have appeared in an NFL game. 2023 had the most in a single season with three players appearing in at least one game. 2024 will hopefully add a brand new Montanan to the list - Dylan Cook, from Butte with the Pittsburgh Steelers. Cook has been on NFL rosters for the last two years but has yet to appear in an NFL game. The Butte native has a good opportunity to make the Steelers roster this season, but will he see the field in an NFL game?
Farmer Finishers: Petunias and Policies
This week in Farmer Finishers, I want to toot my own horn a little bit. A few weeks ago, I was reading an article somewhere here in town that was praising some woman's world-class petunias. I told Mark, "I'd be embarrassed if those were mine." Even with temps into the 100s for a week or so, mine are thriving. Put a picture here so everyone can see your award winners.
Dream come true: Shayla Stemple takes over reins of Three Forks girls basketball program
THREE FORKS — Three Forks’ basketball programs have a proud tradition of success. Recently, however, the girls have struggled with four losing seasons in the past five years. Thus, Athletic Director Terry Hauser has reached into the past in order to hopefully restore Three Forks’ winning ways. He...
Stylists Offer Free Haircuts to Missoula Elementary School Students
With the average price of a child’s haircut coming in at about $20, parents are always looking for a bargain. I spoke with Franklin Elementary School Principal Greg Harrison on Thursday who said for the second year in a row, his school and Hawthorne Elementary will receive free haircuts by appointment next week, in preparation for the new school year.
Coffee for a Cause: Community Crisis Center
BILLINGS, Mont. - Wake Up and City Brew would like to recognize the Community Crisis Center. The Community Crisis Center utilizes a network of collaborative programs and services to provide the best level of care. They are the first point of access for people in our community seeking crisis stabilization...
Montana lagoon contaminated by asphalt sludge after heavy rain
Sacagawea Lagoon was contaminated by petroleum byproducts after heavy rains washed uncured binding mix from Livingston roads down storm drains and into the public waterway on Monday, according to City Manager Grant Gager. An oily sheen glistened on the water, while temporary signs were posted declaring the lagoon as closed....
Missoula’s Hidden Gem Music Fest This Weekend You Need To Check Out
Jumping jellyfish, my friends! It's the best day of the workweek: Friday. I don't know if you've heard but Friday leads into the weekend. Do you know what happens during the weekend? Fun. A lot of fun. What makes this weekend even more fun than your average run-of-the-mill weekend is...
Friday Fragments: Baseball, Temperatures, and Music
Let's wrap up fair week with Friday Fragments. I've eaten a ton of corn on the cob from Speedy & Flo's, and it's been delicious. It made me notice the increase in the price of butter. I wonder what percentage of Billings residents have never been to the Pictograph Caves?
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