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Montana soccer relies on Billings native Dvorak en route to shutout in season opener
MISSOULA — The Montana women's soccer team opened its season against Colorado College on Friday morning in its Rumble In the Rockies showcase event at South Campus stadium. Head coach Chris Citowicki used a heaping portion of substitutes to get different players involved. The stalwart from start to finish of the 1-0 win, though, was redshirt sophomore and Billings native Ashlyn Dvorak.
City of Great Falls to rebid phase two of the Missouri River North Bank Stabilization Project
GREAT FALLS, Mont. - Great Falls City Commissioners voted to reject all bids received for the Missouri River North Bank Stabilization (phase two) project. The consent agenda at the commission meeting on August 6 says this is due to budget shortfalls. The meeting packet stated all bids for the project were over budget and unable to benefit from grant funding, they recommend rebidding the project.
Belgrade golf to begin season in Great Falls with full squads, excitement
In five years as head coach of Belgrade’s golf team, Mike Deming has not entered a season with two full squads. That’s no longer the case as year six commences. There are 10 boys and 10 girls participating for the Panthers with a solid mix of veterans and newcomers. Thus, Deming and assistant coach Joe Rossman are giddy about this year’s team.
New study highlights risks of Smurfit-Stone berms
MISSOULA, Mont. — A new study reveals the flood risks for berms separating the Smurfit-Stone Superfund site and the Clark Fork River. The research explored the risk of berm failures under three different breach scenarios during high water flows ranging from modest to extremely high. The environmental organizations, the Clark Fork Coalition and American Rivers, commissioned the study for the area where the former pulp mill and Clark Fork River meet west of Missoula.
2024 Big Sky Football Preview
Montana (4) — AP Junior Bergen (1st Team), TE Cole Grossman (2nd Team), LB Riley Wilson (2nd Team), CB Trevin Gradney (2nd Team) Montana State (4) — OL Marcus Wehr (1st Team), DE Brody Grebe (1st Team), OL Justus Perkins (2nd Team), AP Tommy Mellott (2nd Team) Idaho...
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.
Tiny Robots Could Revive Montana Forests After Wildfires
Montana's wildfires have been growing each year. Just this year alone Montana has seen 111,000 acres burned. Thankfully the moisture we have received lately is helping with the fires and also stopping new fires from starting. According to the Montana Free Press update from 8/9. The statewide forecast for the...
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.
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