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City of Great Falls Animal Shelter combats high capacity rates and lowers adoption fees in 'Empty the Shelters' event
The City of Great Falls Animal Shelter is partnering with the BISSELL Pet Foundation as they hold another "Empty the Shelters" event. Laramie Smovir, operations manager for the City of Great Falls Animal Shelter says they have been participating for about five years now and it's a win-win-win... for the animals, the city, and the community.
Horse Gulch Fire Now 80% Contained; 2 New Fires Reported
HORSE GULCH FIRE (Helena-Lewis and Clark National Forest) Over the weekend, containment significantly increased on the Horse Gulch Fire near Canyon Ferry Reservoir, and as of Sunday morning, the fire is 80% contained. Crews are now focused on mop-up operations to extinguish any leftover heat along the eastern flank of the fire that could threaten containment lines in the event of adverse weather. Crews continue with suppression repair along the southern edge of the fire by redistributing debris berms created by fire line construction.
Horse racing is uniquely one of the Great Things in Great Falls in late July
GREAT FALLS, Mont. - Did you know Great Falls is one of two places in Montana where you can still watch horse races? Find out where to go and more of the great things to do in Great Falls this week with Shannon Newth. Great Falls Turf Club horse races.
Gallatin High quarterback Grant Vigen is staying home, commits to Montana State for football
BOZEMAN- Gallatin High School quarterback Grant Vigen will be staying home and playing alongside family next year. The Raptors quarterback announced via social media that he is committed to Montana State. Grant is the son of Montana State head coach Brent Vigen, and will play alongside his brother, Jake Vigen,...
Northstars Manager on Great Falls Performances and Tri-County Regular Season Finale
The Havre Northstars are coming off of a sweep against the Great Falls Chargers. The two-game series on Friday night was special for multiple occasions, whether it was mercy-ruling the opponent twice or having the only senior on the team do damage. Coach Patch Wirtzberger told New Media Broadcasters that he was proud of the offensive output, which was spearheaded by Terek Shipp, who did it all in the first game.
Northstars Sweep Great Falls as Senior Shipp Sendoff Special
On Friday night, the Havre Northstars returned to winning ways on Senior Day, defeating the Great Falls Chargers, (10-0) in six innings and (14-3) in five innings, respectively. Terek Shipp, the team’s lone senior, got the ball and tossed a shutout in game one, firing six innings of four-hit ball....
Women in Sports: Montana State Women's Head Basketball Coach Tricia Binford
BOZEMAN- I sat down with Tricia Binford to talk about the growth of the WNBA, her experience as a professional, and what she is doing to grow the game in the Gallatin Valley. BOZEMAN- I sat down with Tricia Binford to talk about the growth of the WNBA, her experience as a professional, and what she is doing to grow the game in the Gallatin Valley.
New Housing Development Underway Near ZooMontana
A new housing project is underway on Billings' West End. Perhaps you've noticed the heavy equipment moving dirt for infrastructure at the south end of Shiloh Drive, near ZooMontana. I stopped to grab a couple of quick pictures last week, pondering what the development might be. "It's probably another shopping...
The Billings Flying Service helps protect communities across the globe
BILLINGS, Mont. --For 35 years Billings Flying Service has been flying and maintaining helicopters for use in aerial firefighting and heavy lift services. They started in the ag world but have grown to become a solutions provider for the aviation industry. Owner, Al Blain said since 1997 they've maintained and...
Isolated thunderstorms across central & east MT, Excessive Heat Advisories remain in the west
MONTANA - Isolated thunderstorms are scattered across central Montana and the eastern plains this afternoon bringing gusts to 30 mph, rain showers, and lightning strikes. These storms are expected to diminish this evening. Excessive heat remains at the forefront of western Montana weather with very dry, hazy conditions. Our Weather...
Miller Peak Fire expands over 2,400 acres
MISSOULA, Mont. — The Miller Peak Fire, now seven miles southeast of Missoula, has grown to more than 2,400 acres. The blaze’s expansion is being driven by wind and the landscape, according to InciWeb. The number of total personnel is up from Friday, reaching 593 people. Sixteen engines, three helicopters and 12 hand crews are were on-site, as of a Saturday morning update from Lolo National Forest.
‘Lady Justice’ stolen, police case closed, in Montana Supreme Court clerk campaign
Justice hasn’t just been delayed. It hasn’t just been denied. “Lady Justice” has been stolen. From the back of a Toyota minivan. Parked near downtown Missoula. A costume of the popular symbol of American justice, complete with blindfold, scales and toga, was unjustly taken from Erin Farris-Olsen’s minivan earlier this week as she was campaigning […] The post ‘Lady Justice’ stolen, police case closed, in Montana Supreme Court clerk campaign appeared first on Daily Montanan.
Montana Tech Hockey Announces First Commits
Montana Tech University (Tech) Hockey has announced its first group of commitments for the 2023-2024 American Collegiate Hockey Association season. Tech coaches and officials recently attended a showcase in Las Vegas this summer, which helped them increase visibility and attract prospects' attention. Sawyer Inman, Boise, Idaho. Inman, a prospect from...
City may lower the penalty for some municipal code violations
(Missoula Current) The Missoula City Council could reduce the penalty for certain code violations from a criminal misdemeanor to a civic infraction in cases where a penalty isn’t already specifically under municipal law. Council member Daniel Carlino this week introduced a measure that would address violations of the city’s...
Flat Track Racing Roars Back to Western Montana Fair!
It is FAIR WEEK in Missoula. Just the smell surrounding the fairgrounds brings back so many fond memories of summertime. The smell of funnel cakes cooking in hot oil. The smell of all the 4H livestock. But, how about the smell of high-octane gasoline and exhaust? That is one smell that always surfaces near the end of the week. Why? The fair's grand finale typically includes either a demolition derby or even the occasional monster truck. Now, the big energy-fueled event is some extreme flat-track motorcycle racing.
Groups ask judge to order state officials respond to climate petition
Environmental advocates are asking state officials to consider climate change when regulating how utilities source the energy that keeps the lights on. The agency didn’t answer their requests, so now a judge will weigh in. At the district courthouse in Missoula, lawyers for the Public Service Commission and the...
Helping Elk and Trout at the Same Time
Practically every Rocky Mountain Elk Foundation habitat project benefits elk but can such efforts support and sustain fish at the same time? The truth is a myriad of RMEF conservation projects do exactly that. This is one of them. First, some background. A landowner generously donated 3,450 acres of wildlife...
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