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Lessons Learned: Former smokejumpers say Mann Gulch was pivotal
“Once a jumper, you're always a jumper,” Larry Ashcraft said. He was standing alongside fellow smokejumpers Nels Jensen and Ron Normandeau at the grave of Phillip Rolla McVey in Ronan.McVey – one of 13 young men who died Aug. 14, 1949, at Mann Gulch near Helena – was honored during a ceremony Saturday at the Mountain View Cemetery, where his remains are buried alongside his parents, Clarence and Lillian McVey. The salute to McVey was among 13 tributes held across the nation in August to honor each of the men who died during one of the most deadly firefighting disasters...
The P-Town Classic: 'It's all about Polson'
The inaugural P-Town Classic, an alumni and faculty golf scramble held last Saturday, drew 81 golfers to Polson Bay Golf Course and raised $1,500 for the Polson Booster Club.“Fun was name of game,” said organizer Kris McKethen (Polson High Class of ’93). In order to keep the course challenging, they seasoned it with a few obstacles, including hitting a marshmallow on the no. 4 hole and putting with a hockey stick on no. 18.Jason Denton, a member of McKethen’s team, described the marshmallow challenge as “brutal.”“My marshmallow exploded because I hit it too hard,” he said.“We wanted to build competition...
Historic Montana Lookout Tower Wrapped in Foil as Fire Approaches
Despite a few cooler days over the last week, several wildfires continue to burn in the Treasure State. According to InciWeb data shared by MTfireinfo.org, there are currently 56 active fires burning across the state (8/9/24), including 6 new ones in the last 24 hours. So far this season there have been a staggering 1,325 fires in Montana.
Oscar Nominated Actress Gena Rowlands Starred in a Movie About Montana
News broke last night and this morning about the death of actress Gena Rowlands. She might be most well known for playing Allie in "The Notebook" and in my opinion, her death in that movie is one of the most moving scenes in all of cinema. This morning Gena Rowlands...
New Extended Weather Outlook Predicts Epic Winter in Montana
Are you ready for winter? According to a new extended weather forecast, a cold and snowy winter is on the way for Montana. Here's what to expect. Temperatures across Montana are already starting to cool down, and before long, the state with be blanketed in a coating of fluffy white snow. Winters in Montana can be absolutely brutal, but this winter could be one for the record books, according the Farmers' Almanac. The extended winter weather forecast is predicting several massive snow storms and wet weather across much of the northern U.S.
Montana is the First State to Apply for Federal Broadband Funds
Missoula, MT (KGVO-AM News) - The federal government has allocated $40 billion to expand high-speed internet access through the Broadband Equity, Access and Deployment (BEAD) program, and Montana officials are proud to be the first in line to access those funds. I spoke with Misty Ann Giles, Director of the...
Historic Montana Lookout Tower Wrapped in Foil as Fire Approaches
Despite a few cooler days over the last week, several wildfires continue to burn in the Treasure State. According to InciWeb data shared by MTfireinfo.org, there are currently 56 active fires burning across the state (8/9/24), including 6 new ones in the last 24 hours. So far this season there have been a staggering 1,325 fires in Montana.
Hoot-owl restrictions lifted on section of Big Hole River
WISE RIVER, Mont. — Hoot-owl restrictions will be lifted on the Big Hole River between the confluence with the North Fork of the Big Hole River and the Montana Fish, Wildlife and Parks Maiden Rock Fishing Access Site. The restrictions will be lifted on Friday. Hoot-owl restrictions prohibit fishing...
Montana Farmers Union hosting Far Out and Waiting class
Montana Farmers Union is hosting Far Out and Waiting class. Here is Mary Jenni with the details. Far Out and Waiting is at Winifred Community Center on Tuesday, Aug 20 at 6pm, Winnett Tuesday, Sept 3 at 6pm and Denton Tuesday, Sept 24 at 6 pm. To register, call Mary at 406-380-0051.
Showers and storms followed by a warming trend
Showers and thunderstorms are expected across most of Montana this evening, with a dense smoke advisory until 6 pm Friday in northeast areas like Glasgow and Jordan. The weather will be drier this weekend and temperatures will warm up by early next week.
Every Montanan May Have Had Their Social Security Number Stolen
If you've never had your identity stolen or had your bank account hacked, consider yourself lucky, because it's a huge pain in the rear. Sadly, your luck may have just run out after a recent data breach has left every Montana resident along with every citizen across America exposed for identity theft.
Bear activity ramping up with black bears, grizzlies
Black bears and grizzly bears are stuffing their faces — entering “feeding mode” — and the highest conflict period between humans and bears is starting, a bear management specialist with Montana Fish, Wildlife and Parks said this week. “Right now is the time period people need to be especially diligent,” said Jamie Jonkel, FWP wildlife […]
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