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Great Walls mural festival returns to downtown Aug. 17-24
The sixth annual mural festival returns to downtown Great Falls Aug. 17-24. This year, the festival has shifted the name to Great Walls, presented by ArtsFest Montana. This year’s festival will install at least nine new murals. The festival is funded by the Great Falls Business Improvement District and...
School starts in Great Falls next week. Keeps these important times and dates in mind
Another school year is about to begin for Great Falls students. The first day of school for Great Falls Public Schools is Wednesday, Aug. 28, followed by another short week after the Labor Day on Monday. Here are some important dates to know about for the 2024-25 GFPS school year. ...
Montana State plans opening celebration Aug. 19 for new Student Wellness Center
Montana State University is hosting an opening celebration for its new Student Wellness Center, which will house multiple offices to allow the university to take a more holistic view of student health and well-being. The celebration, which is open to the public, is set for 3 p.m. Monday, Aug. 19,...
Southgate Health Center Will Replace Bed Bath and Beyond
Missoula, MT (KGVO-AM News) - Providence Montana will open a new health center inside the former Bed Bath and Beyond location in Southgate Mall. I spoke to Amber Norris, Executive Director of Strategy and Business Development with Providence in the Montana service area about the purpose of the new Providence Southgate Health Center.
Bozeman School District to add over 50 teachers for new school year
BOZEMAN, Mont. — The Bozeman School District continues to have success in hiring new teachers. The school district is bringing on over 50 new teachers for the upcoming school year. Officials say they’re close to 500 teachers districtwide. The ongoing hiring challenge the school district continues to run...
It Happened to You: Bob Wire’s Latest, “Missoula Hurricane”
It probably won't become a million seller and a big hit on TikTok. But if you want to remember what it was like to go through Missoula's severe thunderstorm "parody laureate" Bob Wire has probably penned an instant classic. Whether you ran out of power, or ice, or just couldn't...
Federal funding package to improve snow removal at Bozeman airport
Bozeman Yellowstone International Airport will receive $1,266,730 in federal money to improve systems that clear the runway of snow and ice hazards. In an email to EBS, airport President and CEO Brian Sprenger confirmed that the money, which was enabled by Sen. Jon Tester, will be used for equipment to improve snow and ice removal. Sprenger wrote this is the second of two grants, and this round of funding will cover three pieces of heavy machinery: two runway brooms and one runway blower.
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.
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...
Power in Missoula restored after NorthWestern Energy removes trees from powerlines
MISSOULA, Mont. - A storm caused a significant power outage in Missoula yesterday, August 15, impacting several neighborhoods. NorthWestern Energy has restored power to affected areas this morning.
Missoula’s ZACC Offers Adult ‘Rock’ Camp
Summer camps for kids in Montana are starting to wind down for the season. The kids now have to shift gears and get ready for another school year. Now it's time for the adults to look forward to an exciting camp for those who dream of being a Rock Star.
Rocky Volleyball Earns Three-Set Sweeps Over Doane and Bushnell Friday
BILLINGS, Mont.- Rocky Volleyball kicked off their 2024 season with three-set sweeps over Doane and Bushnell at the Big Sky Challenge in Butte on Friday. Kaitlyn Wood's streak of three consecutive service aces led to a six-point run for the Battlin' Bears in the first set. A pair of kills from Makenna Bushman sealed a 25-17 first-set victory.
Assessment increases on city’s Aug. 20 agenda
City Commissioners are scheduled to review and vote on multiple assessments during their Aug. 20 meeting. The commission is required to annually set the assessments as part of its budget process. Commissioners adopted the budget, which includes these assessment increases, for the current fiscal year during their July 16 meeting.
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