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High Snowmelt and Rain Triggers Special Flood Advisory in Montana
Heavy rain paired with rapid snowmelt in the mountains have triggered a Flood Advisory for southwest Montana. Small streams and creeks are at the highest risk of flooding on Monday. Water may be found on roadways across several counties in southwest Montana. A FLOOD ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 630...
The Billion-Dollar Beginnings of FedEx and Bubble Wrap
Flipping through the channels yesterday afternoon, waiting for the Mavericks vs. Celtics game to start, I was desperate to find something worthwhile to watch. I came across a couple of stories about how some of the biggest companies in America got started. One was FedEx. Frederick Smith had the idea...
Drowning in Debt: How to Escape the Credit Card Quicksand
Bad news today on credit card debt: Americans are carrying more of it than ever, and delinquencies over 90 days are also increasing. Even scarier is the advice being given to people, but we'll get to that in a minute. The report said that 10.7% of people now have debt that is 90 days overdue, up from 8.2% a year ago. Most of the people struggling are 35 and under.
Billings Felon Gets Over 3 Years For Drive-By
From the U.S. Attorney's Office for the District of Montana:. Azuriah Austin Stallcup, a 20-year-old Billings resident, was sentenced to three years and ten months in prison, followed by three years of supervised release for a firearms crime. Stallcup's actions included escaping from a pre-release center, committing a drive-by shooting, leading law enforcement on a high-speed chase, and finally being apprehended. U.S. Attorney Jesse Laslovich made the announcement Friday, June 7th.
What is the Perfect Montana Inspired Potato Chip Flavor?
I'm a salty snacker and potato chips are one of my top choices when reaching for a treat. The fat, the salt, the crunch - yum! Potato chips are one of my few borderline food addictions. I can easily consume a "Party Size" bag of Lay's (now just 12.5 ounces, thanks to shrinkflation) in two to three sittings.
Meet the future of rock and roll in Southwest Montana
Finding a young, local rock band these days is a challenge in itself. And, by nature, when you come across a young band, many of them simply don't have the necessary years under their belt to have come together as a tight unit. But False Fiction is no ordinary band. Sure, they're young, but that's beside the point.
Montana Dads the 3rd Least-Loved in the United States
According to the latest internet search data, nobody cares about Dad in Montana. I admit I'm somewhat skeptical about this info, but the internet never lies, right?. The folks at RushOrderTees.com looked at Google searches using the keywords and phrases: “fathers day”, “when is fathers day”, “fathers day gifts”, “fathers day gift ideas”, “fathers day ideas”, and “happy fathers day messages."
News Media Overhypes Teton Pass Collapse
All that earth just came out from under and took the road with it in a matter of moments. As usual, news reporting around this incident hypes the severity of the situation. YES, this is the most used and shortest route from Idaho into Jackson, Wyoming. YES, it's causing a...
Rodeo Bull Jumps Into Crowd as Lee Greenwood Plays, Injures Three
Three people were injured when a bull escaped into the crowd during a rodeo just outside of Bend, Oregon over the weekend. The crowd at the Sisters Rodeo in Oregon was sent into a panic after a bull, named Party Bus, jumped over the six foot fence and then ran wild through on-lookers.
Super Pigs Ready to Invade Montana, 18 Miles from North Dakota
Alright, if you got the radio bumper music ready to go- cue up "Super Freak"...but it's a Super Pig...Super Pig. The "super pigs are coming." That was one of the headlines shared by Evelyn Pyburn with the Big Sky Business Journal on Monday. As Pyburn reports, Montana is among several...
The Numbers Look VERY Bad for Tester and Schumer in Montana
You could tell that what I said to Chuck Schumer REALLY got under his skin. You could tell how close he and Democrat Senator Jon Tester (D-MT) really are. These two are attached to the hip. I was sitting down drinking a cup of coffee and talking to my cousin...
Photo: Explosion & Large Fire Near Bainville, Montana
An explosion and large fire broke out at an oilfield containment facility in Northeastern Montana near Bainville Monday morning. One person is seriously injured following the explosion. Here are the latest details as of mid-Monday afternoon. According to Lee Allmer, a Public Information Officer for Roosevelt County, a saltwater containment...
Take Back Title IX, Riley Gaines & Tulsi Gabbard Are In Montana
A powerful lineup of women, including Riley Gaines and Tulsi Gabbard, are headlining a rally to save women's sports in Whitefish, Montana. The Independent Women's Forum "Take Back Title IX" rally takes place in Whitefish, Montana at 4 p.m. Monday, June 10th at Montana Longhorn Company. Check out OurBodiesOurSports.com for more details and to RSVP.
Tim Montana returning to Montana this month, Butte concert is on the schedule
Tim Montana is no stranger to the road, even before he became a bona fide rock star. Since he started in the business, it was not uncommon for Tim and his band to play in Nashville on a Thursday, play a show in Montana on Saturday and somehow make it back to the East Coast for events early the following week. Following his foray into hard rock music and the success of the first three singles from his upcoming CD release, "Savage," it should come as little surprise that Tim follows the same principle when touring the Treasure State these days, just on a smaller scale.
Tyler Childers Announces New Special Benefit Concert In Montana
One of the biggest names in Americana music just added a special benefit concert in Montana. Here's what you need to know about it. Tyler Childers Announces Benefit Concert For Blackfeet Tribe in Montana. Tyler Childers will perform at Washington-Grizzly Stadium on August 24, and fans will have another chance...
Montana FWP Explains Proper Boating Etiquette
Missoula, MT (KGVO-AM News) - Responding to a spirited discussion on watercraft etiquette, or lack thereof, that occurred on the KGVO Catching the Big Ones Fishing Show on Friday, I reached out to Kylie Kemble, the Montana Fish, Wildlife and Parks Outdoor Skills Coordinator at her office in Helena about some common sense tips for those who will be recreating on Montana’s lakes, rivers and streams this summer.
Vast Variety of Montana Lady Griz Kids’ Basketball Summer Camps
Summer's here and there's only so much that dribbling a ball in your driveway will accomplish. If you have a University of Montana Lady Griz basketball wannabe in the house, or really, any kid wanting to improve their game, you need to check out the assortment of camps for kids that are being offered. Kindergarten to high school senior, there are camps catering to every skill level and age group.
Is this former Oredigger football player dating a Reality TV Star?
It will surprise absolutely nobody that Montana Tech alumni have gone on to do some pretty impressive things in the greater world at large. You need look no further than the brass at many successful engineering, mining and aerospace firms and corporations to find former Orediggers in positions of importance. On the athletics side of things, one former Tech basketball star, Sindou Diallo, is playing professionally overseas. But there is one former Oredigger football player who is making waves on social media and in the gossip columns because of his Tik Tok group and the celebrity who noticed him. Adding to the intrigue, the two may now be an item.
Vanna White Bids Emotional Goodbye to Pat Sajak on ‘Wheel of Fortune’ [Watch]
The end of an era is upon us. For the past 41 years, Vanna White and Pat Sajak have been hosting Wheel of Fortune, and the four-decade run is now coming to an end. With their final episode slated to air on June 7, 2024, it's easy to see and understand why there were some pretty strong emotions flying in this final week of shows.
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