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Bargain hunters peruse Yard Sale stops
Like sands through the hourglass, so are the days of our lives. And the latest measuring stick of time going by is now history as the 2024 Sander County Yard Sale came to a relatively rain-free conclusion this past weekend. Approximately 83 yellow Yard Sale signs were stuck in the ground throughout the county, with Thompson Falls having the most Valley Press sponsored event signs posted with 40. From Heron to Hot Springs, folks from throughout the county displayed their for-sale merchandise in their front yards or their garages and buyers, although seemingly less than last year, flocked to the sales to...
Practice makes perfect for Sanders County 4-Hers
Tuesday night was an evening for members of local 4-H groups to perfect their showmanship for the upcoming goat and sheep competition during this year’s Sanders County Fair.Sanders County 4-H project leaders Juli Thurston and Raelyn Cox were on hand to teach the showmanship class. This is the first year goats were included in the showmanship class. Two Sanders County 4-H clubs, South Side Sparks and Thompson Falls Mountaineers, had members attending the training. Most of this year’s kids were first timers showing their animals. The Silva family have three entries with all of them showing off sheep for the first...
Strong Drying Winds May Hasten the Chance of Montana Wildfires
Missoula, MT (KGVO-AM News) - The Missoula valley has been buffeted over the last few weeks with strong, gusty winds; so much so that I called Bob Nester, a meteorologist with the National Weather Service to ask about the effects the winds might have on potential wildfire risks, even this early in the fire season.
Two Montana Cities See Biggest Home Price Drops In America
What Two Montana Cities Have Seen Home Prices Decrease?. There has been a lot of talk over the past couple of years about the cost of housing in Montana. For a moment, Montana was one of the hottest housing markets in America, but perhaps that moment has passed. A highway...
University of Montana graduate students from new union, one of largest in state
The University of Montana (Photo by Darrell Ehrlick of the Daily Montanan). Graduate students at the University of Montana in Missoula have formed a union after two years of organizing, and with more than 400 eligible members, it will be one of the largest in the state. The Department of...
Montana gets $40 million in federal funds for innovation research
(The Center Square) – Montana is receiving $40 million in federal funds due to legislation sponsored by U.S. Sen. Steve Daines. The “Endless Frontier Act” calls for increased investments in science and technology innovation as a way of strengthening the U.S. economy and national security to compete with China and other nations. “Montana continues to lead the nation in innovation,” said Gov Greg Gianforte in a news release. “Thanks to...
Montana’s Most Iconic TV Location Is Relatively New
Everyone will recognize this iconic television location immediately. Montana is becoming a hot spot for Hollywood productions. The past five years have seen major film and television productions set up shop around the state for various projects. Montana has a fantastic program for tax credits and we are reaping the...
Gianforte asks Biden for disaster declaration for May flooding in north-central Montana
Gov. Greg Gianforte has requested a presidential major disaster declaration from President Joe Biden so federal money can be used to help cleanup and repair efforts in areas of north-central Montana ravaged by heavy rain and snowstorms in early May. Gianforte sent his ask for aid in Blaine, Chouteau, Fergus, Hill, Judith Basin, Petroleum, Pondera, […] The post Gianforte asks Biden for disaster declaration for May flooding in north-central Montana appeared first on Daily Montanan.
Senator wants Washington Commanders to pay tribute to an old logo that offends many Indigenous
After a half-century of activism, many Native Americans thought a bitter debate over the capital's football mascot was over two years ago when the team became the Washington Commanders.
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