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Fireworks in Missoula: Rules, Safety Tips, and Celebrating Responsibly
Missoula, MT (KGVO-AM News) - With the 4th of July on the horizon, fireworks stands are opening, and that means the annual message that fireworks are legal in the county, but still illegal within the Missoula city limits. I spoke with Missoula Rural Fire Deputy Chief Corey Horsens on Thursday,...
See Hidden Secrets During 4th at the Fort in Missoula
The "4th at the Fort" annual celebration not only continues a long history of Missoula marking Independence Day, but it's also a chance to look at some hidden secrets. Some simply see history come to life during the all-day displays and activities. But others offer a rare treat, to dive...
Wet and Wild: Bayern Announces Annual ‘Dump Truck Float’ 2024
ITS BAAAAACK! The Bayern Dump Truck Float is confirmed. The water is high and the rapids are getting bigger and bigger. As the heat of summer begins to warm up each day, our minds turn to the thought of cold beer and floating the river. Bayern Brewing Company is bringing back one of the highlights of every summer. The annual Dump Truck Float.
Preparations complete for Butte's fireworks display
BUTTE, Mont. — The biggest and most extravagant fireworks display in Montana is all set for the night of July 3. After countless prep, Big Sky Fireworks is ready to put on their famous third of July fireworks show on Big Butte. About 10,000 pounds, that’s 5 tons, of...
Annual Butte Pride Festival set for Saturday
BUTTE, Mont. — Even though Pride month has come to an end, the major celebration of the LGBTQ community in Butte will be taking place this Saturday. The 3rd Annual Butte Pride Festival runs from 3:30-9 p.m. this Saturday at The Original Mine Yard in Uptown. Scheduled activities include...
Clean energy to play central role in rehab of Missoula federal building
(Missoula Current) Efforts to renovate the downtown federal building for public use is running roughly one year behind schedule, officials said Wednesday. But as the work advances, it will explore a range of grants aimed at energy efficiency. The city and county are now deep into crafting their FY 25...
Missoula Emergency Services Works to Respond Quickly and Safely
Missoula, MT (KGVO-AM News) - When you see an ambulance racing to an accident scene, you’re seeing the finely tuned cooperation between Missoula Police and Fire, along with Missoula Emergency Services, Incorporated. Known by the acronym MESI, Missoula Emergency Services, Incorporated brings “high-quality, unsubsidized, paramedic-level ambulance service 24 hours...
Missoula officials warn that use of most fireworks are illegal
MISSOULA, Mont. — The city of Missoula, along with our partner agencies in the Missoula County Fire Protection Association, wants to remind Missoula residents that the use of most fireworks is illegal within city limits. Fireworks are also prohibited on open space lands, all Forest Service lands, in city...
Local Forester Jocelyn Dodge provides tips on Independence Day camping
Planning on retreating to the Great Outdoors over Independence Day or over the next couple of weeks? Temperatures are expected to soar in to the upper 80s next week and July is always a great time to head out to one of our area's beautiful lakes and rivers. We had...
Montana State's groundbreaking ceremony for new Indoor Athletic Center set for July 16
BOZEMAN, Mont. – Montana State University invites the public to the official groundbreaking ceremony for the MSU Indoor Athletic Center (IAC) on Tuesday, July 16, at 3 pm in Bobcat Stadium's north end zone. Those attending are asked to park in the South Lot (#15), north of Kagy Boulevard.
Dillon Tribune earns 24 awards at 139th Montana Newspaper Association convention
Kalispell, Montana — The Montana Newspaper Association announced the winners of the 2024 Better Newspaper Contest and honored four leaders in the industry during its 139th annual convention at Kalispell on Saturday night. The contest recognizes the best Montana journalism from 2023. This year’s contest was judged by the...
Beach Boys set to perform next month at Kalispell's Northwest Montana Fair & Rodeo
KALISPELL, Mont. - The Northwest Montana Fair announced Tuesday that the famous Beach Boys will perform at the fair on August 13. "The Beach Boys are one of the most critically acclaimed and commercially successful bands of all time, with over 100 million records sold worldwide. Between the 1960s and today, the group had over 80 songs chart worldwide," a release from the fair states.
Pyramid Lumber in Seeley Lake runs last log through sawmill Tuesday afternoon
Crews pushed the last log of Pyramid Lumber through the sawmill Tuesday afternoon as the company winds down operations. Rising industry costs and a lack of employee housing contributed to the closing of the mill, Wendy Dalrymple, controller at Pyramid Mountain Lumber said in a press release.
Watch: The String Cheese Incident Bust-Out “Drifting” at Kettlehouse Amphitheater
Photo Credit: Erik Kabik — On Saturday, June 29, The String Cheese Incident stopped by Bonner, Mont.’s Kettlehouse Amphitheater in the heat of its summer tour for the first engagement of a two-night booking. The psychedelic jam outfit has traversed the country over the past few months, with sprawling North American tour dates on the ticket through November. Notably, the Big Sky State performance boasted a bust-out of 2001’s “Drifting,” which graced the stage for the first time in nearly 15 years.
Artist unveils painting depicting Butte, available for sale as puzzles
BUTTE, Mont. -- The beautiful mural on display at the Butte Depot on Tuesday evening depicts Butte, America, in all its glory, painted by a world-renowned folk artist, and set to be sold in puzzle format for anyone to enjoy. And when you remember all the iconic sights that Butte...
Mile High All Stars selected will kick off pool play this week in Butte
The Mile High All Stars have been selected for the 9-10u and 11/12u divisions. Pool play kicks off here in Butte at Mile High this week. Pierce Collins, Cooper Coffing, Kooper Conway, Reid Hoffman, Daxon Dennehy, Cruz Clary, Jace Graham, Cooper Phillips, Cade Salo, Kobin Kujawa, Hunter Liston, and Chase McQueary.
Newsom’s 4th Annual Car Show to help out pool
For those looking for a fun, family friendly event that also supports the Stevensville swimming pool, they need not look any further than the 4th annual car show, hosted by the Newsom family. The event will be held on Saturday, July 6 from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. at Newsom’s shop on 3929 Highway 93.
Missoula College Benefiting From Change in Student Priorities
Missoula, MT (KGVO-AM News) - The Pew Research Center recently released a survey stating that 40 percent of adults stated that a four-year college degree is no longer as important in order to get a good-paying job. I reached out to the University of Montana Director of Strategic Communications Dave...
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