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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.
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.
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 State Bobcat Hall of Fame basketball player Bill Salonen dies at age 90
GREAT FALLS — Bill Salonen, a Montana State basketball Hall of Famer and longtime Glasgow and Great Falls educator, died Tuesday night in Helena. He was 90. Salonen was born in Great Falls and his family ranched near Geyser before moving to Butte, where he worked as a swamper in the Anselmo Mine at age 18.
Shelby Cedar Closet celebrates National Thrift Shop Day Aug. 17
National Night Out has come and gone, but there are a lot of things celebrated in the month of August-National Watermelon Day, National Custard Day, International Dog Day, the list goes on and also includes National Thrift Shop Day. National Thrift Shop Day is Saturday, Aug. 17, and the Cedar Closet is ready to celebrate! The Cedar Closet, located at 317 Main Street in Shelby, will be open on Saturday, Aug. 17, from 10 a.m. until 2 p.m. In celebration of National Thrift Shop Day, every item in the store is on sale for a whopping 50 percent off!
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