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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...
GUSB will host open process in considering superintendent for coaching position
In an unconventional move, Superintendent Stephen Schreibeis has requested permission from the Glendive Unified School Board to apply for the position of head coach of the Dawson County High School softball team. Schreibeis submitted a letter to the GUSB outlining his request before Monday’s GUSB meeting.
Glendive residents rally to save Glendive Recreation Center
A crowd of over 20 area residents attended Wednesday’s meeting of the City of Glendive’s Finance, Utilities, Property and Recreation Committee, voicing concerns about the potential closure of the Glendive Recreation Department. The alarm was sparked by social media posts last week and stemmed from an Aug. 5 city council discussion about possibly changing the recreation center’s hours.
Saints Split Second Day at Big Sky Challenge
BUTTE, Mont. – The Carroll College Volleyball team wrapped up play at the 2024 Big Sky Challenge on Saturday, splitting a pair of games with Dakota Wesleyan and Bushnell. Carroll will walk away from their opening weekend with a sense of accomplishment, finishing 3-1 after a pair of games on Saturday. The Fighting Saints out-dueled Dakota Wesleyan in the morning, before falling to Bushnell in their final match of the tournament.
Northwestern Finishes Weekend Out West Unbeaten
BUTTE, Mont. – The No. 2-ranked Northwestern volleyball team showed its muscle on Saturday, knocking down two opponents receiving votes in Embry-Riddle (Ariz.) and Rocky Mountain (Mont.) to finish their Big Sky Challenge slate. "We picked up two hard-fought wins today," commented head coach Kyle Van Den Bosch. "I...
American Business Women’s Association Celebrates Annual Regional Conference
The American Business Women’s Association (ABWA) held its Annual Regional Recognition Conference at TPC Harding Park Golf Course in San Francisco on July 20. The event, hosted by the Cities by the Bay and Enterprising Women Networking chapters, brought together members from ABWA chapters of California, Montana, Hawaii and Arizona.
Tiny Robots Could Revive Montana Forests After Wildfires
Montana's wildfires have been growing each year. Just this year alone Montana has seen 111,000 acres burned. Thankfully the moisture we have received lately is helping with the fires and also stopping new fires from starting. According to the Montana Free Press update from 8/9. The statewide forecast for the...
MDT and DOD team up to revamp 11 bridges for Sentinel Missile project
LEWISTOWN, Mont. - The Montana Department of Transportation (MDT) is partnering with the Department of Defense (DOD) to replace 11 bridges in the Lewistown area as part of the Sentinel Missile project.
Attorney General ‘micromanaging’ Montana Highway Patrol, employees say
The Montana Attorney General’s Office is micromanaging the Montana Highway Patrol, and its human resources department has an outsized and negative influence on the division, according to comments from many troopers who participated in a workplace climate survey earlier this year. “This organization is a sinking ship caused by the Attorney General micromanaging the MHP,” […]
Every NFL Player From Montana (2014-Now)
Since 2014, ten years ago, 13 Montana-born players have appeared in an NFL game. 2023 had the most in a single season with three players appearing in at least one game. 2024 will hopefully add a brand new Montanan to the list - Dylan Cook, from Butte with the Pittsburgh Steelers. Cook has been on NFL rosters for the last two years but has yet to appear in an NFL game. The Butte native has a good opportunity to make the Steelers roster this season, but will he see the field in an NFL game?
A breakdown of Montana State Bobcats' special teams before the 2024 season
BOZEMAN — Montana State’s special teams produced some soaring highs and crushing lows in 2023. Brendan Hall blasted punts and kickoffs deep into the big Montana sky, but he and Casey Kautzman struggled as placekickers, and the season ended on a blocked point-after attempt. The Bobcats returned punts effectively while rarely approaching the kickoff return peak they summited a year earlier, and return coverage was a mixed bag.
Dream come true: Shayla Stemple takes over reins of Three Forks girls basketball program
THREE FORKS — Three Forks’ basketball programs have a proud tradition of success. Recently, however, the girls have struggled with four losing seasons in the past five years. Thus, Athletic Director Terry Hauser has reached into the past in order to hopefully restore Three Forks’ winning ways. He...
Stylists Offer Free Haircuts to Missoula Elementary School Students
With the average price of a child’s haircut coming in at about $20, parents are always looking for a bargain. I spoke with Franklin Elementary School Principal Greg Harrison on Thursday who said for the second year in a row, his school and Hawthorne Elementary will receive free haircuts by appointment next week, in preparation for the new school year.
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.
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