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Festival Fashion: Under the Big Sky
Set in the breathtaking landscape of Whitefish, Montana, the Under the Big Sky Festival is a harmonious blend of music, culture, and Western fashion. Set on a 350-acre ranch, festival goers enjoyed expansive 180-degree views of the heart of Big Sky Country and performances across two stages in naturally formed amphitheaters on the ranch. This annual event draws thousands of attendees who flock to experience the breadth and legacy of Americana, with artists celebrating both traditional and contemporary takes on our country's rich musical traditions. This year's festival headliners included amazing musicians like Miranda Lambert, Turnpike Troubadours, and Tanya Tucker. In addition to music, attendees could watch a daily rodeo or take a trail ride through the ranch. This festival drew some of our favorite influencers to attend, and their outfits were show-stopping.
WOW! Choteau Get’s Their Kicks @ 6!
The summer concert series in Choteau City Park's going full tilt every Thursday night this month & next! This Thursday night, you'll be cryin' for Ryan...Joe Ryan, will be providing the FREE music in the bandshell. Forget cooking, you can skip it by supporting our LOCAL Montana businesses who sell savory food, beer & wine, sweet treats & farmer's market goods & wares. Come "Get Your Kicks @ 6," this Thursday night, & every Thursday night through August, during Summer '24, in Choteau.
Shelter hires new Operations Manager
The Sheridan Dog and Cat Shelter has selected a new operations manager, Hannah Edwards. Edwards started working at the shelter approximately two years ago. While appearing on Sheridan Media’s Public Pulse, she said it was passion for animals that led her to her first position as front desk manager.
Wyoming has a Chance to See Northern Lights Tonight
The National Weather Service is saying there is a good chance Wyomingites will see the Northern Lights tonight, July 23. The best viewing times will be between midnight and 3:00 a.m. The best way to view them is by finding a dark place away from light pollution. Then look to...
Viewpoint: American Prairie pushes back against ‘horribles’
American Prairie recently announced two property acquisitions in Phillips County, one of the seven counties in which we own property. Chuck Denowh, policy director for United Property Owners of Montana, used this announcement to question our presence in Central Montana. Mr. Denowh lists a “parade of horribles” regarding American Prairie,...
Kansas man admits defrauding Montana rancher in hay scam
A Kansas man accused of devising a scheme to steal from Montana and Wyoming ranchers who were trying to find hay to feed their livestock during a drought admitted to a fraud charge last week, U.S. Attorney Jesse Laslovich said. The defendant, Jory D. Parks, 43, of Logan, Kansas, was...
Screen door uproar in Great Falls public housing
This story is excerpted from Great Falls This Week, a weekly newsletter featuring Great Falls city government, public school meetings, business news and upcoming entertainment and events. Want to see Great Falls This Week in your inbox every Monday? Sign up here. There was a small notice in the summer...
Aggregation of lots sets city up for purchase of poplar farm
(Missoula Current) A collection of lots off Mullan Road would be realigned under a request by the property’s owner, making them more marketable for future development. The city also has expressed interest in one the parcels, which currently houses the wastewater treatment plant and the poplar farm. The parcels are all currently owned by the Clouse family.
Doing Better Business: Uninsured and underqualified landscape companies abound
MISSOULA, Mont. — The summer season brings with it an increase in landscaper activity, but the Better Business Bureau warns this year, property owners are losing thousands by working with uninsured and underqualified landscape companies. "We’ve barely entered into the summer season, and our local BBB already has 75...
Man identified in Mineral Co. officer-involved shooting
MISSOULA, Mont. — The victim in an officer-involved shooting in Mineral County on July 21 has been identified as 68-year-old Richard C. Smith of Missoula. The Mineral County Sheriff's Office was involved in an officer-involved shooting on July 21. At 11:00 a.m. Sunday near the Fish Creek area Smith...
Anaconda police seek help identifying pursuit suspect
ANACONDA, Mont. — Anaconda-Deer Lodge Law Enforcement are seeking the public’s help in identifying a vehicle that was engaged in a pursuit on Sunday evening, reaching speeds of up to 150 mph. In a Facebook post, they say the driver of the Dodge Hellcat, which possibly had black...
Laurel woman crowned Miss Montana Volunteer
On July 21, organizers of the Miss Montana Volunteer pageant announced that Madelynn Hust was crowned as Miss Montana Volunteer 2025. The Miss Volunteer America Program is “a nationwide, service-oriented scholarship program that seeks to empower young women across the country through educational scholarships and extraordinary opportunities.”. Hust is...
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