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Local radio show helps raise over $135,000 to bring books to kids
BILLINGS - The “Big J Show Cares” has created “Books for Kids,” a program aimed at raising money to provide a book each month of the school year to every student. In its fourth year, the program has expanded to include 21 schools around the Billings area.
Q2 Billings Area Weather: Quiet Friday morning with scattered PM thunderstorms
We had a lot of haze and smoke in the sky in parts of Montana and Wyoming on Thursday, but not a lot of clouds. Friday will also be smoky for some with scattered afternoon and evening thunderstorms.
Family reports being attacked in parking lot at MontanaFair in Billings, police seek suspects
BILLINGS, Mont. – People usually come to the fair for fun, but one woman says she left wounded and fearing for her family's well-being after an alleged physical altercation that took place on MetraPark grounds Tuesday night. "...it was really scary for all of us, we were terrified. I...
Missoula authorities search for pre-release center walkway
MISSOULA, Mont. — Missoula authorities are searching for Rayona Charlo, who failed to return to the Missoula Pre-Release Center on Wednesday night after work. Charlo is a Native American woman, she weighs 153 pounds, 5-foot-5, with brown hair and brown eyes. She is serving 60 months with the Montana...
Missoula City Council considers one-time emergency levies
MISSOULA, Mont. — On Monday, Mayor Andrea Davis discussed an emergency mill request may be needed to help address the homeless crisis in the city. The initial budget suggested $1,002,088 is needed to address homelessness in Missoula. This proposed emergency proclamation would allow the city to mill an additional two levies, which would help fund the Johnson Street Shelter.
35th annual Huckleberry Days Art Festival
The Huckleberry Days Art Festival is a highlight of the weekend's huckleberry season festivities. Judy Howell of Montana Earth Pottery in Columbia Falls said on Friday that she has had a booth at the Huckleberry Days Art Festival for about a decade. (Kelsey Evans/Whitefish Pilot) Ruth Naldrett and Shelly Naldrett from family-run Shelly's Jellys in Kalispell offer up sweet, savory and even spicy varieties of huckleberry jams at the Huckleberry Days Art Festival in Depot Park. The Shelly's Jellys booth has been at the same corner of the festival for years. (Kelsey Evans/Whitefish Pilot) Annie Peck from Whitefish poses with...
PHOTOS: Swan Lake Huckleberry Festival
Photos from Swan Lake Huckleberry Festival on Saturday, August 10. (Avery Howe/Bigfork Eagle photos) A boater is ready to innertube on Swan Lake as the Huckleberry Festival takes place at Swan Lake Day Park Saturday, August 10. (Avery Howe/Bigfork Eagle) Judges Bob Martin, Janica Williamson and Garth Gallagher work with coordinator Cindy Love to decide the winner of the Swan Lake Huckleberry Festival baking contest Saturday, Aug. 10. (Avery Howe/Bigfork Eagle) Kids have a water fight during the Swan Lake Huckleberry Festival Saturday, August 10. (Avery Howe/Bigfork Eagle) Colleen Daniels of Great Falls poses with her blue ribbon huckleberry pie, a recipe borrowed from friend Val Meeks. (Avery Howe/Bigfork Eagle)
Family fun at Trout Creek's Huckleberry Days
If you are a parachutist, being under the chute is a good place to be. If you attended this year’s Huckleberry Festival in Trout Creek, under the parachute was THE place to be.Several thousand people flocked to this resort town along the Clark Fork River this past weekend, and while there was plenty to see and do, a solid core of Huckleberry fans gathered throughout the day under the parachute that serves as shade for the festival’s outdoor stage. The festival got underway early as it always does with a family fun run, followed by the annual parade. Festival goers from throughout...
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.
Montana Gov. Gianforte continues to rake in outside income as he seeks a second term
BILLINGS, Mont. (AP) — Montana Republican Gov. Greg Gianforte reported more than $23 million in income over four years ending in 2022, as the former technology executive who is seeking reelection to a second term continues to rake in money from investments, according to tax records released by his campaign. Democrat Ryan Busse, a former firearms industry executive, is challenging Gianforte in November. Gianforte spent more than $6 million of his own money on a failed bid for governor in 2016. After getting elected to Congress in a 2017 special election, he ran for governor again four years ago and spent more than $7.5 million defeating Democrat Mike Cooney by a wide margin, according to campaign finance reports. So far this election cycle, he has contributed roughly $47,000 to his campaign, the reports show.
Great Walls presented by ArtsFest MONTANA is bringing art to downtown
GREAT FALLS, Mont. - The highly anticipated 'Great Walls presented by ArtsFest MONTANA' is returning to the Electric City for its 6th year. It is running from August 17 through August 24 and the Business Improvement District (BID) says they are looking to install at least 9 new murals downtown.
Walk Out of the Darkness in Billings for Suicide Prevention
The event is still a month away, mid-September the 15th, but it should be on your calendar now. Suicide is a devastation upon a family and friends. Lost three friends this way over my life and each hollowed me out, leaving me empty. Suicide is the 9th leading cause of death in Montana and while yes, it can be tough to get by in this state, that doesn't mean bailing out on life.
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...
Montana Supreme Court rules minors don’t need parental permission for abortion
HELENA, Mont. (AP) — Montana’s Supreme Court ruled Wednesday that minors don’t need their parents’ permission to get an abortion in the state – agreeing with a lower court ruling that found the parental consent law violates the privacy clause in the state constitution. “We...
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