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US Attorney General Garland Discuses Fentanyl, Violent Crime in Idaho Meeting
BOISE — The nation’s top lawyers visited Idaho briefly to discuss strategies for combating fentanyl and other crimes with local and federal law enforcement. U.S. Attorney General Merrick Garland and U.S. Solicitor General Elizabeth Prelogar, who is a Boise native, sat down Tuesday at U.S. Attorney for Idaho Josh Hurwit’s office. Garland gave brief remarks to the media present and then the members press were escorted out of the room ahead of the closed-door meeting.
SE Idaho Communities in Action
Since joining the AARP Network of Age-Friendly States and Communities in 2023, both Soda Springs and Montpelier have now developed action plans based on the results of community surveys, workshops and community discussions. These plans will make both communities better places to live for people of all ages. While there...
DNA solves 51-year-old rape/murder in San Rafael of Swedish national; 75-year-old Idaho man arrested
1973 Cold Case Homicide Case Investigations Solved By DNA – Subject Arrested In Idaho. In November of 1973, Nina “Nadine” Fischer, a Swedish national, was sexually assaulted and murdered in her unincorporated San Rafael home during the day while her husband was away at work. The case was investigated but eventually, unfortunately, went cold due to a lack of investigative leads.
Portland-area grocery workers union retracts endorsement of Kroger-Albertsons merger
An Oregon labor union that threw its support behind Kroger’s proposed $24.6 billion acquisition of rival Albertsons has withdrawn its endorsement amid contentious contract negotiations. United Food and Commercial Workers Local 555 — which represents the majority of workers at Albertsons, Safeway, Fred Meyer and QFC in Oregon and...
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 Property Tax Task Force delivers recommendations to Gianforte
Montana Gov. Greg Gianforte told the Property Tax Task Force he convened in January they had performed “a job well done,” praising pieces of the finalized 12-part proposal the task force submitted on Thursday which he said would be “innovative tools” the legislature can start with next session to try to cut down the increased […]
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.
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...
Motorcyclist Disappears Aug 11 On Ride From Idaho To Montana
A search is underway for a man who was last seen in northern Idaho preparing for a motorcycle ride to Montana. Family and friends are asking for help with locating him. Zachary DeMoss, 24, was last seen in Kooskia, Idaho, which is 85 miles southeast of Moscow. He was traveling with a group of bikers when he vanished, according to a story published on the Idaho Missing Persons Alerts Facebook page. DeMoss was a very experienced rider and has been missing since August 11.
Skier Makes Insane Run in MT and Gets Paid from Go Pro
Some skiers and boarders are always looking ahead to the upcoming winter season, even in the middle of the summer. They are hoping for that "epic powder", as they clutch their new season pass that they got at the very end of last season. Montana still has some summer left, but that doesn't mean we can't look back at an amazing ski run from last season. The forecast for the first "frost dates" will be here before the end of the month. We may also see some extremely cold temps this winter.
‘White Cheddar’ is a Gouda Girl: Adopt Today at YVAS
With a name like White Cheddar, we can't help but be a little punny with today's Wet Nose Wednesday headline. Our featured dog this week is super sweet, calm, friendly, and ready to adopt now at Yellowstone Valley Animal Shelter in Billings. White Cheddar is a 5-year-old Akbash Mix. We're...
KOA Announces Launch of Fall Camping Promotion
BILLINGS, Mont. – As the warmth of summer transitions to the coziness of fall, Kampgrounds of America Inc. (KOA) has announced a fall promotion offering double KOA Rewards points for campers throughout the month of September. KOA invites campers to pitch a tent or snuggle into a cozy cabin...
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