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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.
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.
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.
Kids rule too in Best of Whitefish
Eight-year-old Poppy George stood out amongst older folks, placing second in the Best of Whitefish Best Athlete category. George said her mantra is, “I believe in myself. I believe in my team. I believe in God.” George has been a martial arts student at SBG Gym for three years and has a gray/black belt. She also plays soccer with Glacier Surf and her soccer team brought home the gold in their latest home competition, the 3 Blind Refs tournament at the KidSport Complex in Kalispell. The annual tournament is the largest in Montana with over 180 teams coming in from Montana, Idaho, Washington and Canada. Aided by her teammates’ awesome performances, George helped her team score two goals for the win. Among George’s accolades is Mutton Busting Champion, as she competed at the Montana Longhorn Company's Mutton Busting Championship. George said she also likes to support her sister Flora in her Dream Adaptive Recreation activities. Poppy George and her sister Flora. (Photo provided by Ali George)
Rocky Mountain Front’s Rockin’ In Choteau
The Rocky Mountain Front Farmers' Market, has returns to Choteau, THIS Saturday! Don't worry about a thing...they'll be up & running every Saturday morning through the end of September. The market's set up at the Choteau Visitor Information Center, & features delicious fruits, vegetables, herbs, fresh baked good, preserves, freeze dried sweets, T-Shirts, health products & "unique" handmade crafts. Let's go to Choteau, this summer for the Rocky Mountain Front Farmers Market. The name says it all, "Rocky!" They ROCK! Jim Anderson's in Choteau, & he rocks too...
New Peets Hill installation celebrates tribal history, identifies mountain peaks
A new gathering spot in Bozeman helps orient residents to the Gallatin Valley’s mountains and recognizes regional tribal history. The city park just south of Bozeman’s downtown is officially called Burke Park, but most people know it as Peets Hill. Standing at the top of the hillside filled with blooming lupine, arrowleaf balsamroot and sage, Bozeman Mayor Terry Cunningham welcomed a group under the threat of rain.
Miles City's Haven Meged, Columbus' Weston Timberman win big at Ponoka Stampede
Where there's Smoke, there's fire – at least in Haven Meged's world these days. The Montana-raised cowboy leaned on his bay horse's talents to help claim his first Ponoka Stampede championship. Smoke is an eight-year-old Meged got about three years ago and has been seasoning since. "He's been a...
Could Montana Watermelons Become Biodegradable Plastics?
Let's face it. With Montana's shorter growing seasons, watermelons are not exactly in our wheelhouse. But it can be and is being done. And maybe with the help of some high-tech horticulture happenings these days, there could be a little added incentive to do the Watermelon Crawl (thank you, country singer Tracy Byrd).
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...
Missoula Emergency Services Works to Respond Quickly and Safely
Missoula, MT (KGVO-AM News) - When you see an ambulance racing to an accident scene, you’re seeing the finely tuned cooperation between Missoula Police and Fire, along with Missoula Emergency Services, Incorporated. Known by the acronym MESI, Missoula Emergency Services, Incorporated brings “high-quality, unsubsidized, paramedic-level ambulance service 24 hours...
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