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LIVE from the fair: Montana State Fair prepares to open gates Friday evening
Montana State Fair is held every year in Great Falls and it's what you'd expect from a state fair. Musical acts, rodeo exhibits horse racing, rides, animals and of course the food, our very own Joey Taylor and Adam Rodriguez join us live from the fair.
His Sniper Skills Lead Him To Montana
He's Sam Comstock, a young Iraq war vet with PTSD, the need to find a way to heal his wounded soul is a matter of life or death. In the book I'll have up grabs tomorrow (Sat) morning on Puff Man Sports Trivia, Sam's sniper skills lead him here to Montana, on a mission to help manage an infamous wildlife challenge: killing migratory buffalo outside Yellowstone Park, that are "presumed" to carry an infectious disease for cattle. The 1st caller in at 7:30, with the correct answer to my sports trivia question WINS the book, "Buffalo Dreamers," a novel by John Newman. Check out Buffalo Dreamers, at www.farcountrypress.com from Sweetgrass Books, an imprint of Farcountry Press, & then be the 1st caller in to Puff Man Sports Trivia, Saturday mornings at 7:30.
Red Ants Pants, Country Jam, Cherry Festival, Frontier Days offer summer fun this weekend
MISSOULA, Mont. — It's a big weekend in Montana where numerous fun events are getting underway. The Red Ants Pants Music Festival kicked off in White Sulphur Springs on Thursday night and will run through Sunday. This year's headliner is Lukas Nelson. The Headwaters Country Jam kicked off Thursday...
Colorful Memories in the Falls About Holiday Village Mall
Colorful Memories in the Falls About Holiday Village Mall. As of late, it seems that our local mall has been in the headlines a few times for both good and not so great news. Recently the good news was that Great Falls would be keeping the Big Lots store located in Holiday Village Mall.
4 Former Montana Grizzlies Compete For NFL Roster Spot
Entering the 2024 season, 58 Montana Grizzlies have appeared in an NFL game. Griz in the pros dates back to 1920 when tackle Chris Bentz appeared in two games for the Detroit Heralds when the league was branded as the American Professional Football Association. Other notable Montana NFLers include Terry Dillon on the 1963 Minnesota Vikings, Brent Pease on the 1987-1988 Houston Oilers, Tim Hauck on 7 teams from 1990-2002 and Kroy Biermann on the 2008-2015 Atlanta Falcons.
Billings Scarlets' Kyler Northrop has another mission before Washington State — a state title
BILLINGS — Trusting in the process has worked out well for Kyler Northrop over the years. From being at one point "just a tiny, little, skinny kid" in the Billings Scarlets' system as a seventh-grader, per Scarlets coach Adam Hust, to turning into a lanky and sturdy shortstop bound to play college baseball at Washington State next school year, the Billings Central graduate has found value in being patient.
Mini Pro Wrestlers Invade Popular Montana Bar This Summer
Pro wrestling has always been a sport that is centered around BIG EGOS. Not to mention BIG wrestlers. Take legends like Andre the Giant. The stories of Andre drinking 156 beers in one sitting, or how much he could eat. Or other greats like Hulk Hogan and Randy Savage. Imagine taking those famous wrestlers' egos and packing them into a MUCH smaller wrestler. Then you have yourself the "badest little show on earth."
New UM dining center nears completion
MISSOULA, Mont. — Workers are nearing the culmination of the University of Montana's New Lodge Dining Center after three long years. Eight food stations, two floors and stunning views, that’s what $43 million can get you. “Now, we’re down to the finishing touches, we’re firing up equipment ....
How They Made It: Missoula Teens Trapped Under Power Lines
It's the most frightening video from Wednesday night's severe thunderstorm in Missoula. Two teens trying to drive home when they were trapped under power poles snapping off like match sticks on Lower Miller Creek Road. It's also one of the best lessons from the big storm. Be patient, pray, and...
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