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Historic Montana Lookout Tower Wrapped in Foil as Fire Approaches
Despite a few cooler days over the last week, several wildfires continue to burn in the Treasure State. According to InciWeb data shared by MTfireinfo.org, there are currently 56 active fires burning across the state (8/9/24), including 6 new ones in the last 24 hours. So far this season there have been a staggering 1,325 fires in Montana.
Oscar Nominated Actress Gena Rowlands Starred in a Movie About Montana
News broke last night and this morning about the death of actress Gena Rowlands. She might be most well known for playing Allie in "The Notebook" and in my opinion, her death in that movie is one of the most moving scenes in all of cinema. This morning Gena Rowlands...
Tiny Robots Could Revive Montana Forests After Wildfires
Montana's wildfires have been growing each year. Just this year alone Montana has seen 111,000 acres burned. Thankfully the moisture we have received lately is helping with the fires and also stopping new fires from starting. According to the Montana Free Press update from 8/9. The statewide forecast for the...
Every Montanan May Have Had Their Social Security Number Stolen
If you've never had your identity stolen or had your bank account hacked, consider yourself lucky, because it's a huge pain in the rear. Sadly, your luck may have just run out after a recent data breach has left every Montana resident along with every citizen across America exposed for identity theft.
New TV Show Coming Out About Montana Wranglers
We feel this show might be the next big thing to come out of Montana. Montana has become a hot spot for TV shows. Montanans have seen several television productions set up shop in Big Sky Country. These shows include Yellowstone, 1923, 1883, and Big Sky. Most of these shows...
Popular Shoe Brand in Montana Has To Pay Customers
This shoe brand is one of the most popular in Montana, but they might owe you money. Keep it casual or all business and no fun? That's up to you. Having a variety of shoes is vital to living in Montana. The weather in Big Sky Country is constantly changing, and having the appropriate footwear is crucial.
What’s Going On This Weekend? Aug. 16th – 18th ’24
BUTTE, MT - I see it all the time: people asking me, others, Facebook, or even themselves what they want to do this weekend. Living here in Butte, people think that their only options are to go to a restaurant, a bar, or a casino. I've made it my personal mission to dissuade those who feel this way and to inform the greater region beyond Butte that we in fact do have a ton of cool stuff going on every weekend.
'I think the run game means everything': A position group preview on the Montana State running backs
BOZEMAN — The past two seasons, Montana State finished second in the FCS with its rushing offense. The Bobcats averaged 291 yards per game and 7.3 yards per attempt in 2023. They hope to bring that dominance into this year once again. "I think the run game means everything,"...
Raw milk linked to outbreak under investigation in Idaho
Idaho public health officials are investigating an outbreak of bacterial infections in 18 people who drank raw milk. Before they got sick with campylobacteriosis, all but one of them told health officials they drank raw milk produced by Paradise Grove Dairy, the Idaho Department of Health and Welfare said in a news release. Located in […]
Plastic bag ban fails in Montana for lack of signatures
(The Center Square) – Proposed ballot initiatives to ban single-use plastic bags in Bozeman and Missoula have failed to qualify due to lack of signatures. Montana Plastic Free, the organization behind the ballot initiatives, says on its website that plastic is harming the environment and human health. “On average,...
New Ways to Remember Montana’s Mann Gulch Tragedy
As a powerful period of recollection of the Mann Gulch firefighter tragedy concludes, the 75th-anniversary commemoration is also showing new ways for future generations to remember the sacrifice. Last week marked the anniversary of the tragic fire in Central Montana when 13 firefighters were caught in a massive "blow up"...
Top MT Republicans, Speaker Mike Johnson gather in Billings to rally ahead of Montana elections
Top Republican leaders in Montana gathered in Billings today, just a week after former President Donald Trump's stop in Bozeman. U.S. House Speaker Mike Johnson was the key speaker at the event, emphasizing the importance of preserving conservative values. Top MT Republicans, Speaker Mike Johnson gather in Billings to rally...
Power outage resolved in Missoula after storm knocks down pine tree
MISSOULA, Mont. - A storm caused a significant power outage in Missoula yesterday, August 15, impacting several neighborhoods. NorthWestern Energy has restored power to affected areas this morning. Around 865 customers in the Upper Rattlesnake neighborhood lost power when a pine tree knocked over a power line. Our team reports...
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