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New Course Could Land You a Job at Upcoming Missoula Concerts
You know that feeling you get when the lights go down right before the headlining act takes the stage? The feeling of anticipation and excitement. The feeling you needed so much that you paid to buy a ticket and experience it. That feeling is all thanks to dozens of people behind the scenes who make concerts and live events happen.
Wolf hunting regulations set for upcoming season
State wildlife officials have set regulations for the upcoming wolf hunting season. The Fish and Wildlife Commission approved a quota of 334 wolves to be killed by hunting or trapping in the 2024-2025 season, which starts later this fall. It’s an increase from last year’s quota of 313 wolves.
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. ...
Great Things in Great Falls: August 17 2024
Great Falls is buzzing with Great Things this week and into the next!. The Electric City is hosting the sixth annual Arts Fest Montana - which will mark the start of a few local favorites including the Luminaria Walk and the Little Shell Powwow, along with a special treat - a concert featuring Craig Morgan.
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,...
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...
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.
Book Talk on Cooperatives at Work!
Cooperatives at Work presents success stories in worker owned-and-governed cooperatives from across the globe. Join authors George Cheney and Charlie Michel for a book talk discussing the ideals of worker cooperatives. This facilitated discussion will provide practical lessons, strategies, and resources based on their lived experience and pioneering research. Event...
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.
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.
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.
Missoula’s Hidden Gem Music Fest This Weekend You Need To Check Out
Jumping jellyfish, my friends! It's the best day of the workweek: Friday. I don't know if you've heard but Friday leads into the weekend. Do you know what happens during the weekend? Fun. A lot of fun. What makes this weekend even more fun than your average run-of-the-mill weekend is...
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