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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.
New TV Show Coming Out About Montana Wranglers
We feel this show might be the next big thing to come out of Montana. Montana has become a hot spot for TV shows. Montanans have seen several television productions set up shop in Big Sky Country. These shows include Yellowstone, 1923, 1883, and Big Sky. Most of these shows...
Popular Shoe Brand in Montana Has To Pay Customers
This shoe brand is one of the most popular in Montana, but they might owe you money. Keep it casual or all business and no fun? That's up to you. Having a variety of shoes is vital to living in Montana. The weather in Big Sky Country is constantly changing, and having the appropriate footwear is crucial.
'I think the run game means everything': A position group preview on the Montana State running backs
BOZEMAN — The past two seasons, Montana State finished second in the FCS with its rushing offense. The Bobcats averaged 291 yards per game and 7.3 yards per attempt in 2023. They hope to bring that dominance into this year once again. "I think the run game means everything,"...
What’s Going On This Weekend? Aug. 16th – 18th ’24
BUTTE, MT - I see it all the time: people asking me, others, Facebook, or even themselves what they want to do this weekend. Living here in Butte, people think that their only options are to go to a restaurant, a bar, or a casino. I've made it my personal mission to dissuade those who feel this way and to inform the greater region beyond Butte that we in fact do have a ton of cool stuff going on every weekend.
Federal funding provides “generational opportunity” to reconnect Clark Fork fish habitat
At the headwaters of the Clark Fork River, Superfund cleanup and aging irrigation equipment have broken up habitat for native trout and caused populations to plummet. Now, a partnership of conservation groups and government agencies plans to reconnect isolated fish habitat from Deer Lodge to Butte. About 8 miles east...
Plastic bag ban fails in Montana for lack of signatures
(The Center Square) – Proposed ballot initiatives to ban single-use plastic bags in Bozeman and Missoula have failed to qualify due to lack of signatures. Montana Plastic Free, the organization behind the ballot initiatives, says on its website that plastic is harming the environment and human health. “On average,...
New Ways to Remember Montana’s Mann Gulch Tragedy
As a powerful period of recollection of the Mann Gulch firefighter tragedy concludes, the 75th-anniversary commemoration is also showing new ways for future generations to remember the sacrifice. Last week marked the anniversary of the tragic fire in Central Montana when 13 firefighters were caught in a massive "blow up"...
Top MT Republicans, Speaker Mike Johnson gather in Billings to rally ahead of Montana elections
Top Republican leaders in Montana gathered in Billings today, just a week after former President Donald Trump's stop in Bozeman. U.S. House Speaker Mike Johnson was the key speaker at the event, emphasizing the importance of preserving conservative values. Top MT Republicans, Speaker Mike Johnson gather in Billings to rally...
Power outage resolved in Missoula after storm knocks down pine tree
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. Around 865 customers in the Upper Rattlesnake neighborhood lost power when a pine tree knocked over a power line. Our team reports...
Missoula County approves gravel pit expansion despite local opposition
MISSOULA COUNTY, Mont. – Missoula County Commissioners have decided to approve an expansion for the Western Materials gravel operation south of Lolo. The decision came after a year of debate and multiple public hearings. The gravel pit currently operates across 66 acres and, with the recent approval, could extend...
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.
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...
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