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Hozier Postpones Two Shows Due to Vocal Issues: ‘It Breaks My Heart To Do This’
Hozier is taking a brief break from the road to rest and recuperate. The “Too Sweet” singer informed fans on Monday (August 26) that he’s been forced to postpone tonight’s (August 27) planned show in Billings, MT at the First Interstate Arena and Wednesday’s (August 28) gig at Casper, WY’s Ford Wyoming Center due to vocal issues. Will Sabrina Carpenter See Another 'Taste' of U.K. No. 1 Success? “I want to thank each and every one of you for coming to a show during this run, and in particular those of you who have shown such kind support over the last...
Bozeman Symphony Welcomes Five New Musicians
Bozeman, Mont. – The Bozeman Symphony and Music Director Norman Huynh is excited to welcome five talented new section musicians for its 2024-25 concert season, Music that moves us. Following national auditions held this spring, Jodi Allison-Bunnell, Viola; Michael Dolin, Associate Principal/2nd Trombone; Chelsea Lind, Violin; Lina Saleh, Principal...
A Brazen Grab for Money in Great Falls
Being in the somewhat entertainment industry, I try to keep up on most of the trends that pop up to stay in touch with listeners and readers alike. It may be the hot new game coming out, new place to eat, etc. But after hitting a local store parking lot...
"Buckthorn slayers" help remove invasive species for Billings homeowners through grant
BILLINGS, Mont. - The City of Billings is teaming up with "buckthorn slayers" to combat buckthorn weeds, which is an invasive plant species, according to the Montana Field Guide. Billings secured a $25,000 grant from the Montana Department of Agriculture to offer free buckthorn removal for homeowners. The city contracted...
Montana Huckleberries Struggle Amid Harsh Drought Conditions
In agriculture, every year is different. Some years you may get plenty of rain, the next may be drought. Some years you have an early spring. Some years you have a blistery winter late into May. According to KPAX. In January, we experienced an arctic outbreak of sub-zero temperatures, and...
Montana Has One of the Highest Resignation Rates in the Country
It doesn't matter which way you look at the data, Montanans appear to be leaving jobs for one reason or another. It used to be that people would say that a person stayed at a job on average for seven years. That's not too far off from an Employee Tenure report issued by the Bureau of Labor Statistics in 2022 indicating that "wage and salary workers in the public sector had a median tenure of 6.8 years."
Last Logs at Pyramid Mtn Lumber – Montana Headlines 08/26/24
Pyramid Mountain Lumber in Seeley Lake has completed finishing all lumber production. Family Owned and Operated Since 1949 the oldest surviving family owned and operated lumber mill in Montana is closing its doors citing a lack of staffing and a decreased value of lumber. The company had employed roughly 100 people. It was Seeley Lake’s largest employer and has been in a strategic wind down since March.
An Exciting New Update On Butte’s Big Development Plans
BUTTE, MT - Have you tried to understand all the development plans in store for Butte but found it hard and tedious to try and keep up?. It seems like everyday there is a new update or change to the plans that promise to bring Butte into a new era: with new shopping experiences, more grocery stores, and big social spaces for everyone to hang out in and enjoy.
College football: Introduction of sideline tablets, 2-minute warning among rule changes for 2024
MISSOULA — College football is entering the 21st century even more this fall. The NCAA voted in the spring to allow programs in all three divisions to use tablets to review video during games. Big Sky members, including Montana, will be using iPads this season in a league-wide deal with GameStrat.
Expert shares tips for safely posting back-to-school photos while protecting your child's identity
GREAT FALLS, Mont. – As students head back to school across Montana this week, families are excited to capture those first-day moments. However, it's important to remember safety when sharing these photos online. Katie Cunningham, a school resource officer in Great Falls, emphasizes the importance of being cautious about...
Montana Attorney General Wants Narcan First Aid Kits in Public Spaces
Missoula, MT (KGVO-AM News) - Montana Attorney General Austin Knudsen appeared on Monday’s Talk Back show to continue his emphasis on the fight against fentanyl coming into Montana. Knudsen began by reminding listeners about just how deadly fentanyl can be. “Narcan is a counter agent to fentanyl,” began Knudsen....
Montana group uses co-op model to take on housing crisis
Click play to listen to this article. (Big Sky Connection) A coalition of advocates is using a novel approach to address the housing shortage in Missoula, helping renters become owners. Prices and availability continue to be a problem in Montana. Neighborworks Montana and the North Missoula Community Development Corporation are...
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