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Red Ants Pants Music Festival kicks off in White Sulphur Springs
In addition to the music, the festival hosts kids’ events and demonstrations such as horse and wagon driving, sheep shearing, a crosscut sawing competition, meat processing, carpentry 101, and more.
Montana Grizzlies looking to prove themselves again after national runner-up finish
SPOKANE, Wash. — Montana football coach Bobby Hauck pointed to two plays when thinking back to the FCS national championship game in January. The first play was the failed fourth-and-goal run from the 1-yard line, which prevented Montana from a potential 10-7 halftime lead over South Dakota State, although he felt they were still in striking distance down 7-3 at the break.
Thunderstorms re-enter Sunday before a dry Monday
Montana - Today, the Air Quality Alert in southwest Montana has been extended and is projected to expire in the morning on Monday. This is still in effect for the Anaconda, Hamilton, Butte, and Drummond areas. The air quality read in Hamilton was "Dangerous" as of last evening, but has reached "Moderate" today.
Headless, pawless grizzly left in river by Montana wildlife officials stirs outrage
“I also feel the grief, pure sadness, that many feel knowing that 769 is now in the Yellowstone River, blown up by death and without head and paws, reminding rafters and fishermen of our failures to this bear.”
Containment grows on Miller Peak Fire
MISSOULA, Mont. — Containment on the Miller Peak Fire burning 7 miles south of Missoula has grown to 55% as of Saturday morning. The fire measures 2,660 acres. There are764 personnel; 31 engines; 4 helicopters; 19 hand crews; 14 water tenders; 19 heavy equipment assigned. The following update was...
Stevensville's Bridger Chambers focusing on family, Montana Circuit
HELENA, Mont. – Life has eased up for Bridger Chambers. The Montana man, a steer wrestler, has put his full-time rodeo behind him, at least for the time being. And he leads the steer wrestling after the first night of the Last Chance Stampede in Helena. The Stevensville cowboy...
Fire in Idaho causes smoky skies in Bitterroot Valley
MISSOULA, Mont. — Bitterroot National Forest officials reported Friday that a fast-growing wildfire burning in the Nez Perce-Clearwater National Forest was responsible for unhealthy air quality in Hamilton. The Wye Fire, burning approximately 4.5 miles northwest of Freeman Peak and 7 miles northeast of the Moose Creek Airstrip, started...
Pioneering High School Student’s Resilience Shine After the Storm
The University of Montana hosts a wide variety of pre-college programs and one of them is the UM Summer Exploration Program, but this year it did not go according to plan. The UM Summer Exploration Program gives rising high seniors and recent high school graduates from all over the opportunity to live like a Griz for two weeks. When the 34 students arrived they were met with the heat and the smoke from the Miller Peak Fire. Assistant Director, Becka Simmons, explained that a lot of the activities were outdoors, but they were sure to make sure the students were hydrated and cool.
UPDATED: Missoula Businesses That Are Open/Closed
Many Missoula businesses are temporarily closed due to the effects of the severe thunderstorm on Wednesday, July 24. Missoula Businesses and Organizations That Are Open. Thankfully, there are Missoula businesses that did not lose power and are open and functioning normally. Here are a few that have confirmed they are open, or reopened after being closed temporarily:
Bogert to host SLAM summer cultural fest
Soon taking up residency in Bogert Park for its annual event showcase, the Summer SLAM Festival will take place Saturday and Sunday, August 3rd and 4th. As it has in years past, the 2024 festival will feature artists and performers, culinary artisans and family activities, as well as breweries and distilleries from around the state. One of the unique aspects of the SLAM festival is its spirit of inclusion and community. Free to attend, the summer festival is open to everyone to come and enjoy and connect with the creative people of our great state.
LIVE from the fair: Montana State Fair prepares to open gates Friday evening
Montana State Fair is held every year in Great Falls and it's what you'd expect from a state fair. Musical acts, rodeo exhibits horse racing, rides, animals and of course the food, our very own Joey Taylor and Adam Rodriguez join us live from the fair.
Red Ants Pants, Country Jam, Cherry Festival, Frontier Days offer summer fun this weekend
MISSOULA, Mont. — It's a big weekend in Montana where numerous fun events are getting underway. The Red Ants Pants Music Festival kicked off in White Sulphur Springs on Thursday night and will run through Sunday. This year's headliner is Lukas Nelson. The Headwaters Country Jam kicked off Thursday...
Electric City Water Park In Great Falls Closing For Maintenance
Heads Up: Electric City Water Park In Great Falls Closing For Maintenance. There's nothing better than hitting up the pool on a hot summer day. The cool thing about Great Falls is that we have a pretty epic waterpark with slides, a lazy river, and a whole list of ways to cool off in the summer heat.
Hodgskiss Seed offers a variety of fall options
With summer continuing to progress and the time for fall seeding quickly approaching, the family team at Hodgskiss Seed has a variety of fall options for producers. “We carry triticale and other fall forages that are really popular, along with winter peas and winter wheat,” said Chrissy Hodgskiss. “We try and grow most of our own seed, so we experiment and make mistakes but work for the best product. That’s what really sets us apart.”
'Dig It Days' in Billings offers free Montana Fair tickets this year
BILLINGS, Mont. - The Montana Fair brings fun for the whole family, and this year, fairgoers have the opportunity to experience more of it for free. The popular "Dig It Days" event will be held the last two days of the Montana Fair on August 16 and 17 from 12-6 p.m.
Q2 Billings Area Weather: Hazy on Sunday with scattered showers & thunderstorms
A ridge of high pressure is in control of the weather of Montana and Wyoming at this time, but a small trough of low pressure will move overhead Sunday, bringing another round of active weather.
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