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St. Labre Indian School completes investigation into historical student deaths
An investigation by the St. Labre Indian School into its own past recently concluded, finding that while the school’s history is not without student deaths, all causes have been recorded and accounted for. The investigation was launched following claims in 2021 about the presence of more than 200 unmarked graves at the Canadian Indian residential school in Kamloops, British Columbia.
Former Bobcat returns to MSU as an assistant coach
BOZEMAN, Mont. — Montana State University announced Wednesday that former Bobcat point guard Xavier Bishop will be returning to Bozeman as an assistant coach. "I'm super excited to be back, especially in a place that I really love and care about and have had success at," Bishop said in a press release. "I'm super appreciative of Coach (Matt) Logie taking a chance on me, believing in me, and allowing me to be on his staff. I can't wait to get back in Brick Breeden this winter and see the fans and the community and help this team go for number four."
RMEF Announces Promotions, Adds Positions Supporting Continued Growth
MISSOULA, Mont. — The Rocky Mountain Elk Foundation is pleased to announce key promotions and new staff positions as the hunter-based, conservation group continues to flourish. Jennifer Doherty has been promoted to the role of managing director of mission operations while Riza Lesser has been promoted to the newly...
'A neighborhood divided': Billings Heights residents say new gate is illegal
A bubbling feud within the neighborhood came to a head when one early Saturday morning in July, Luhman says a big metal gate went up, blocking access from one side of the subdivision to the other.
Growth is coming for Lewistown. Can local leaders guide it?
Gathered in a senior center cafeteria on a hot July evening earlier this summer, a dozen Lewistown residents took part in a ritual that has become as much a tradition of the American West as rodeos and Fourth of July parades: debating the merits of a housing development before their City Commission.
Housing Prices Lead to National Tenant Organizing
Five groups have formed a Tenant Union Federation to link tenant organizing efforts across the country. The founding groups are in Kansas City, Louisville, Chicago, Connecticut, and Bozeman, Mont. The groups have backed local policy shifts and called for a national cap on rent increases, something President Joe Biden and...
Montana Western Fine Arts Gallery Presents “Where the Deer and Antelope Played”
The University of Montana Western Fine Arts Gallery is honored to present “Where the Deer and Antelope Played,” a solo exhibition by artist Danielle O’Malley. The gallery will host an opening reception on Thursday, September 5, 2024, from 5:00-7:00 p.m. in the Fine Arts Gallery located in Main Hall.
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"...
Montana Shoppers Upset Over New Costco Shopping Restrictions
When I shop at Costco, I feel like a rebel. I always sneak up and take an extra sample after already having one 5 minutes earlier. I don't even have to use a disguise. I also can count on all my fingers and toes how many times I have used Mom's Costco card for my own personal shopping.
Overdue canoer found dead downstream of fishing access site near Ballantine
BILLINGS, Mont. - A missing canoer was found dead after being reported overdue Wednesday night. Posts on social media say Brad Stewart was last seen leaving his home around 1pm Wednesday in his car with his canoe and his two dogs. Family did not know where the man entered the...
Reno 911 & Happy Madison Star Announces Missoula Stand-Up Show
There is a good chance that each of us has a small collection of movies that we have watched over a hundred times. The movies that you can quote word for word. Out of my collection of favorites, I have a half dozen that involve a certain comedian. A person who is hilarious at just about anything he does. I'm talking about comedian Nick Swardson.
Billings Businesses Battle for Prize Packages worth $50k on August 15
Live from the ArtHouse Cinema in downtown Billings, this is Shark Tank. Okay, the show name is not true. But it is called the Battle of the Plans Business Pitch Competition. 21 entrepreneurs submitted their concepts for new or improving businesses in the Billings Central District. Two phases in March and July included business training courses from the Big Sky Economic Development, and after these preliminary rounds, the party of 21 has been whittled down to the final 12.
Groundbreaking Construction Starts on New Critical Access Hospital in Harlowton, Mont.
A significant milestone for rural health care in Montana Friday as community leaders, health care professionals, area residents, and local officials gathered to break ground on a new 36,000-square-foot critical access hospital and integrated rural health clinic in Harlowton. The project aims to transform health care access for residents in Wheatland County and the surrounding areas.
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