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Stakeholders excited about future of Montana Tech Hub after federal funding infusion
MISSOULA, Mont. — Montana's new Headwaters Tech Hub is nearing an official launch after receiving an additional $41 million in funding from the federal government. The hub, which will be one of 31 nationwide, includes areas like Bozeman, Missoula and Butte. Only 12 of the designees received Phase 2 funding.
‘Maple’ is Sweet, Silly, and Ready to Adopt in Billings
After a week's hiatus, Wet Nose Wednesday returned to the airwaves this week at Townsquare Media - Billings, and our featured adoptable pet from Yellowstone Valley Animal Shelter is a bundle of joy. Meet Maple, a Pointer mix. Maple arrived at YVAS as a stray. She's a six-year-old Pointer mix...
Car crashes into 0-3 classroom of Blackfeet Early Childhood Center
BROWNING, Mont. - Blackfeet Early Childhood Center (BECC) took to Facebook Wednesday night to share that a driver drove through one of their buildings and caused significant damage to the zero to three classroom on Wednesday, July 3, 2024. Luckily, no children were in the room, since they are on...
Property owners in Billings soon see official government appraisals
BILLINGS, Mont. - Billings Police Department is warning residents that the Montana Department of Revenue will soon send appraisers to properties in Billings. The appraisers will be conducting on-site reviews of properties, according to the Facebook post by Billings Police Department on Wednesday, July 3, 2024. Billings PD emphasized that...
Missoula animal shelter project requests city funding commitment
MISSOULA, Mont. — Missoula’s animal shelter capital improvement project is seeking funding assurance from the city. Missoula Public Health is asking City Council to bond more than $142,000 annually starting fiscal year 2026. The city would split the $3.5 million total cost with Missoula County. The project would...
Pyramid Mountain Lumber cuts last log, marking end of an era in Seeley Lake
SEELEY LAKE, Mont. — It’s a moment months in the making, crews at Pyramid Mountain Lumber in Seeley Lake loaded and cut the last log in their inventory Tuesday. “We've never been out of logs, so never seen it empty. We've had low inventory output coming out of spring break up, but we've never had it empty," Pyramid Mountain Lumber general manager Todd Johnson said.
Shane summer shows bring live music to Livingston
In collaboration with Mighty Fine Time Live Events, Livingston’s Shane Lalani Center for the Arts continues to present another series of FREE outdoor concerts at the newly constructed Blake Pavilion every Thursday this month from 5–8pm. The 2024 Summer Outdoor Concert Series will present a variety of dazzling musicians every week.
Let’s Meet For A Burger In Bynum
The Bynum Summer Social's coming up this Saturday, celebrating the Bynum community & bringing good friends & neighbors together. From 11 until 5, They'll have burgers & a bake sale in the civic park, & along with Corn Hole, & other games too! The Community Band will perform at 11, Saturday morning. You'll also want to make sure to check out all the "special" offers & activities at the Bynum businesses. **BTW**...if you or a family member have lived in Bynum, or have any photos, slides or other artifacts from the good old bygone days why not bring those along to the school for their History-a-Thon, while all the fun's going on. Happy 4th of July, during Summer '24, in the Big Sky!
Yellowstone commissioners to hold hearing July 9 on NW Energy methane plant near Laurel
A public hearing is set for July 9 regarding zoning jurisdiction of an area outside the city of Laurel where NorthWestern Energy is building the Yellowstone County Generating Station. The meeting will be held on Tuesday, July 9 at 9:30 a.m. in downtown Billings at the Stillwater Building, room 310...
Unraveling The Chaos: East Babcock And South Wallace Intersection Woes In Bozeman
If you frequent the east side of downtown Bozeman, you've no doubt encountered drivers blundering their way through this odd intersection at East Babcock and South Wallace. It's a disaster. I mean, it wouldn't be if everybody just drove through it correctly. But we don't drive through this intersection correctly. Hardly ever. Add narrow streets to the ignorance and I'm AMAZED there aren't more fender benders at this intersection.
Red, White and Bruise boxing to light up Anaconda before 4th of July Fireworks
The blasts and pops will not be coming just from the sky in Anaconda as the Smelter City prepares for its 25th annual 4th of July Fireworks show, particularly if you're in the area of the Washoe Park baseball field. In fact, a lot of the explosive action will be coming before the fireworks as Monty Klistoff and NXTGen Entertainment bring the "Red, White and Bruise" boxing event to the baseball diamond prior to the big fireworks show.
Griz Football Make Future Schedule Changes
No need to worry about the 2024 Montana Grizzly Football season. The schedule is locked in and you'll get plenty of chances to catch the Griz at Washington-Grizzly Stadium. Here's this year's full schedule:. Aug 31 VS Missouri State. Sep 7 @ North Dakota. Sep 14 VS Morehead State. Sep...
Friends of the Children-Eastern Montana offers long term mentorship to at-risk children
BILLINGS, Mont. Friends of the Children-Eastern Montana is a local non-profit offering professional long-term mentorship to children identified in our community as being high-risk. Founded in the Fall of 2022, Friends of the Children employ full time, professionally trained mentors who spend three to four hours a week providing guidance...
Red Cross Donates Trailer to CSKT
ST. IGNATIUS — Wednesday morning was a great day for the Confederated Salish and Kootenai Tribes (CSKT) community, as Montana Red Cross made an incredibly generous donation to CSKT. They’ve provided a trailer packed full of emergency shelter materials! This means that in times of crisis, the CSKT community will have the necessary supplies to set up safe and secure shelters in quick response.
Montana State football opens 2025 recruiting cycle with three new commits
BOZEMAN — As the football season approaches, Montana State is already on the recruiting trail for next year. And the Bobcats' 2025 recruiting cycle has begun with three known commitments to the program. The Bobcats' first commitment came from Graysen Schneider on June 17. According to 247 Sports, he...
Fireworks in Missoula: Rules, Safety Tips, and Celebrating Responsibly
Missoula, MT (KGVO-AM News) - With the 4th of July on the horizon, fireworks stands are opening, and that means the annual message that fireworks are legal in the county, but still illegal within the Missoula city limits. I spoke with Missoula Rural Fire Deputy Chief Corey Horsens on Thursday,...
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