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Meet a Columbus High School grad who's driving the Oscar Mayer Wienermobile
It’s 27 feet long and 11 feet high, and when she finishes her yearlong journey, Columbus native Sarah Oney will have driven with her copilot one of the six famous Oscar Mayer Wienermobiles around 20,000 miles to more than 200 events across the midwestern United States. “Sarah had a lot of people to go up against, but I think it was clear from the moment we met her that she absolutely has sunshine energy,” Schmitt told the Ledger-Enquirer. “… When she was going through the process, it was so clear that she was ready to take on a role that just really spreads joy because she really is joyful. … Sarah’s just begun the job, but she’s already made so much magic along the way.” Meet Sarah Oney here.
Manhattan Christian, Montana Tech hoops star Caleb Bellach signs first professional contract
HELENA — Caleb Bellach last remembers being nervous about basketball three years ago. He was a sophomore transferring to Montana Tech to be “the guy” for a program that’d stack three consecutive Frontier Conference regular-season and tournament championships for the first time in league history. Now,...
Newsom’s 4th Annual Car Show to help out pool
For those looking for a fun, family friendly event that also supports the Stevensville swimming pool, they need not look any further than the 4th annual car show, hosted by the Newsom family. The event will be held on Saturday, July 6 from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. at Newsom’s shop on 3929 Highway 93.
Home of Champions Rodeo: Preview, Format and How to Watch
The Red Lodge Home of Champions Rodeo begins on July 2 and features all of the biggest names in rodeo. Winners of the rodeo will take home over $3,500 for their efforts in Montana. This event is one of two PRCA Playoff Series Rodeos in Montana and both are this week.
"I pledge allegiance ...": Longtime Glendive resident completes naturalization process to become U.S. citizen
One longtime resident of Glendive is celebrating this year’s Independence Day as a citizen of the United States of America for the first time after completing the nation’s naturalization process just two weeks ago, and she is certainly proud to be an American. Jan Pust, formerly a citizen...
Billings Flying Service Wins First-Ever Type 1 Exclusive Use Contract with Montana Department of Natural Resources and Conservation
BILLINGS, MONTANA (July 2, 2024): Montana-based Billings Flying Service (BFS) is pleased to announce it won Montana’s Department of Natural Resources and Conservation’s first exclusive use type 1 helicopter firefighting contract. BFS is providing a tanked CH-47 Chinook helicopter with high-volume precision water drop capability for the summer fire season contract, which started July 1. The aircraft will be based in Montana, however, could be mobilized to surrounding states under a cooperative agreement in place between the US Forest Service and State of Montana.
Outgoing finance director helped reshape budget process
Kim Sassaman, the City of Polson’s recently retired finance director, headed for her new home in Florida in late June with her second “clean audit” report behind her, and a more relaxing future ahead. Sassaman joined the city’s staff two years ago after a stint at Mission...
Polson 14U team wins Bitterroot Brawl
Polson 14U Softball took first place in their age division at last weekend's Bitterroot Brawl. Pictured here are: back row – Coach Brock Bryant, Analeigh Bryant, Piper Adams, Abbi Sanford, coach EJ Hammer, Graci Hammer, Kendyl Jaeger and coach Kyla Jaeger; front row – Hadley Maley, Anniston Flynn, Alyssa Thoft, Emma Shipley and Peyton Wirz. (Courtesy photo)
Mission Mountain Rodeo draws good crowd
Audience members flocked to the Mission Mountain Rodeo on Friday and Saturday nights. Attendance was up, according to Polson Fairgrounds Inc. secretary Una Rose Graham. PFI produces the annual event. “The weather was perfect, not too hot, not too cold,” Graham said, adding that lots of people showed up to watch the youth events at 6 p.m. Youth events were mutton bustin’, mini bull riding and pony mini-buckers.According to Jodi Seifert, who organizes the mutton bustin’, “All the kids events were full. Everybody did great. We had very large crowds each night, too.”As rodeo fans trailed in to find their seats,...
406 Rodeo provides stock for young cowboys
It was supper time for the 406 Rodeo bucking bulls, horses and ponies at the Polson rodeo grounds. Spotted, black, grey, bay and brown animals all stared at a big bale of hay on the other side of the fence, drawn as if to a tasty green magnet. Joe DeMers cut the strings on the bale and started pitching hay over the fence to the first pen of bulls. 406 Rodeo calls itself a company focused on the future of rodeo, and it’s true. Joe and Lacie DeMers not only cater to adult riders, they also supply stock for Junior Rodeo...
Angelique Albert's Cultural Connection Fuels Participation in College Scholarships
Angelique Albert, a member of the Confederated Salish & Kootenai Tribes, credits her upbringing on the Flathead Indian Reservation with inspiring her efforts in higher education for Native American students. As CEO of the Native Forward Scholars Fund, the largest provider of direct scholarships to Native students in the U.S Albert has overseen the distribution of over $400 million in scholarships to more than 22,000 students from over 500 tribes across all 50 states.
People set to leave prison gaining access to Medicaid in five states
People transitioning out of prison in five states will be gaining access to Medicaid, the Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) announced Tuesday. Adults and youth often find delays in getting access to Medicaid, so the department announced that incarcerated people transitioning out of imprisonment will receive coverage before their release. The coverage applies…
Popular Fan Favorite Absent at State Fair This Year
Popular Fan Favorite Absent at State Fair This Year. The food at our Montana State Fair in Great Falls is one of the main reasons that I love when that time comes. And even though some of those favorites have come and gone over the years, one has remained a constant. Until now.
Missoula County Sheriff’s Office to Relocate Near the Jail
Missoula, MT (KGVO-AM News) - Missoula County announced on Tuesday that part of the Sheriff’s Office currently located at the courthouse will be moved to a facility recently purchased across from the detention center. I spoke with Chris Lounsbury, Missoula County Chief Administrative Officer about the coming move. Parts...
Clean energy to play central role in rehab of Missoula federal building
(Missoula Current) Efforts to renovate the downtown federal building for public use is running roughly one year behind schedule, officials said Wednesday. But as the work advances, it will explore a range of grants aimed at energy efficiency. The city and county are now deep into crafting their FY 25...
Montana State's groundbreaking ceremony for new Indoor Athletic Center set for July 16
BOZEMAN, Mont. – Montana State University invites the public to the official groundbreaking ceremony for the MSU Indoor Athletic Center (IAC) on Tuesday, July 16, at 3 pm in Bobcat Stadium's north end zone. Those attending are asked to park in the South Lot (#15), north of Kagy Boulevard.
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