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Big Draw fire is human caused and almost completely contained
The fire is estimated to be 160 acres and is 95% contained. There are no evacuations at this time and no structures threatened. Firefighters say that that this fire was caused by a boat trailer tire falling off and igniting the grass along Highway 28.
Bozeman City Commission passes HUD Consolidated Housing Plan
BOZEMAN, Mont. — The Bozeman City Commission held a public hearing on Tuesday on the Department of Housing and Urban Development Consolidated Housing Plan and Fair Housing Equity Plan, which must be in place in order to receive federal funding. Bozeman became eligible for HUD Community Block Grant Funding...
Boulder-Arrowhead/Big Sky softball wins two, gets closer to World Series trip
SAN BERNARDINO, Calif. — Billings' Boulder-Arrowhead/Big Sky majors softball team won a pair of games on back-to-back days to begin play at the Little League Softball Northwest Region Tournament on a high note, with Montana's representative at the tournament now into the semifinal round. BABS, which was the 11-12...
Doing Better Business: Uninsured and underqualified landscape companies abound
MISSOULA, Mont. — The summer season brings with it an increase in landscaper activity, but the Better Business Bureau warns this year, property owners are losing thousands by working with uninsured and underqualified landscape companies. "We’ve barely entered into the summer season, and our local BBB already has 75...
Ryan Leaf shares message of addiction, recovery and mental health with Big Sky Conference
SPOKANE, Wash. — The Big Sky Conference Kickoff was full of front-facing events from the hall of fame ceremony to a kids clinic to media day. But what went on behind the scenes was perhaps even more powerful. Players, coaches and administrators who attended the event left Spokane with...
Missoula considers changing code violation penalties from criminal to civil
MISSOULA, Mont. — Missoula City Council is considering code reform for violations within the city. New changes may affect the type of penalty community members could incur. Currently, a number of codes for the city of Missoula don't have specified penalties. In the event of a violation, individuals automatically face a criminal misdemeanor.
Colstrip owners turn to recent Supreme Court ruling that weakens EPA
Colstrip Power Plant owner Talen Energy, in its battle against tougher air pollution laws, is turning to a recent Supreme Court ruling weakening the EPA’s courtroom clout. Talen advised the U.S. Court of Appeals for the D.C. Circuit that justices could no longer defer to EPA’s judgment on new emissions standards affecting Colstrip.
More Private Jets Show Sizeable Growth of Montana’s Elite
The 'new wealth' of the Bozeman area is visible almost everywhere. New subdivisions, exclusive residential clubs, more luxury SUVs and sports cars, high demand for services, and a substantial increase in private jet traffic. Perhaps the boom in luxury mountain-top real estate wouldn't affect the average resident of the Gallatin...
Massive Missoula area subdivision garners initial approval
A standalone community with its own farm and potentially hundreds of homes at the Wye west of Missoula was initially approved by county officials this week. The Missoula Consolidated Planning Board unanimously approved the Grass Valley Gardens subdivision on Tuesday, and the Missoula County Commissioners will consider the project on August 8. The subdivision includes the first four phases of a larger development and includes 445 residential units and seven commercial lots.
Numerous violations Lead To Closure Of Largest Nursing Home In MT
Montana Free Press is reporting that The Ivy at Great Falls will be closing in August 2024. Montana's largest nursing home is being closed due to a litany of patient safety violations for years. The Ivy at Great Falls was terminated from the federal Medicaid and Medicare programs in July of 2024.
Missoula group seeking plastic ban fundraising for signature gathering
(Missoula Current) A push to place a proposed ban on single-use plastics before Missoula voters this November must raise more than 8,400 signatures over the coming weeks. To do that, Plastic Free Missoula is looking to raise money to pay a team of signature gatherers. This week, it launched a GoFundMe account to raise $20,000. As of Tuesday morning, the effort had netted $1,775.
Governor Gianforte Honors Havre School Teacher
HAVRE, Mont. – Governor Greg Gianforte recently honored Havre Public Schools teacher Cheryl Russell with the Spirit of Montana award. “One of the greatest pleasures I have as governor is recognizing Montanans who embody commitment to service,” Gov. Gianforte said. “Serving others is who we are as Montanans and thanks to teachers like Cheryl, it’s part of what makes our state the Last Best Place.”
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