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Annual MCMS music fest comes to regional venues
The Montana Chamber Music Society celebrates its annual Montana Chamber Music Festival with local performances on July 23rd, 24th and 26th. The Monday performance will be held at Big Sky’s Wilson Hotel, followed by a Tuesday show at Livingston’s Shane Lalani Center for the Arts, then moving to Bozeman for a Friday program at Reynolds Recital Hall on the Montana State University campus. The Big Sky and Bozeman performances begin at 7pm, and 7:30pm in Bozeman.
Billings’ 2024 Big Sky Balloon Rally Seeks Volunteers
The Big Sky Balloon Rally is a summertime favorite in Billings. The 2024 hot air balloon rally is July 25 - 28 at Amend Park in Billings. This four-day event will bless the skies of Billings with around a dozen colorful balloons, launched each morning, typically before 7 AM. Would...
Windy Weather: July 13, 2024 storms impact a wide area
Editors’ note: We are aware that similar storms impacted the Tri-State region from North Dakota to Nebraska and from Montana to Minnesota last weekend, to an extent beyond the scope of one article. We know that many people in our readership are struggling with the effects of extreme weather this year, from drought to wind to flooding to fires. If you have a story you’d like to share, please email us at editorial@tsln-fre.com. We thank you.
MaKenna Prather signs to play at next level
MaKenna Prather, a dual sport athlete for Columbus, has signed to continue her softball career with Park University in Gilbert, Arizona where she will join the team as an infielder. The Lady Buccaneers, a private NAIA team who recently moved into the Great Southwest Athletic Conference, finished their 2024 campaign with a 13-10 conference record (19-29 overall). Prather’s love of softball has included eight years of summer travel ball to go along with her four years playing high school ball as a member of the Stillwater Renegades. Her dedication and leadership landed her a captain role this season for the Renegades, where she brought her experience and athleticism to an underclassmen-heavy team. A three-year letter winner, Prather played third base for the Renegades and finished the season with an amazing .493 batting average. Her skill and hard work earned her a First Team All-Conference honor. Prather was also a valued member of the Lady Cougar basketball team, who finished second this year in the District 4B tournament and made an appearance at the Southern B Divisional tournament.
Carbon Co. Sheriffs identify hiker swept away & possibly drowned in East Rosebud Creek
Update: July 19, 2024 at 10:00 p.m. Carbon County Sheriff's Office (CCSO) has released the name of the hiker that fell into the East Rosebud Creek on Friday, July 12. The hiker has been identified as Montana State University sophomore, Dylan Honnoll of Minnesota. According to a release from Red...
Q2 Billings Area Weather: A hot weekend with isolated PM showers & thunderstorms
A ridge of high pressure brought more heat, sun and smoke to Montana and Wyoming on Friday. This weekend will be similar, with PM showers & thunderstorms bubbling up, more likely Saturday than Sunday.
Bozeman sweep: Hayley Burns, Carson Steckelberg claim first Montana Mile victories
BILLINGS — Bozeman natives stole the show during the Montana Mile in the Opening Ceremonies of the Big Sky State Games on Friday night at Daylis Stadium in Billings. Bozeman High graduate and current Northern Arizona runner Hayley Burns claimed the girls race in 4 minutes, 55.79 seconds, while 2023 Gallatin grad and University of Montana runner Carson Steckelberg passed teammate Henry Ballinger on the final turn to win the boys race in 4:19.85.
Montana attorney general didn’t violate campaign finance rules, elections enforcer says
HELENA, Mont. (AP) — Montana’s elections enforcer said he found no evidence that the state’s attorney general violated campaign finance rules by inviting another Republican to run against him so he could raise more money for his reelection campaign. Sheila Hogan, executive director of the Montana Democratic...
Kan. man admits defrauding rancher in hay scam during drought
BILLINGS, Montana — A Kansas man accused of devising a scheme to steal from Montana and Wyoming ranchers who were trying to find hay to feed their livestock during a drought admitted to a fraud charge Thursday, U.S. Attorney Jesse Laslovich said. The defendant, Jory D. Parks, 43, of...
WEATHER ALERT DAY: Dry and hot weather expected through mid-week
WEATHER ALERT DAYS: Significant heat is expected this week. Missoula and surrounding communities will see high temperatures right around 100 degrees through Monday! Remember to practice heat safety by staying hydrated and take breaks in the shade if recreating or working outside. Obey fire restrictions, no open flames or spark, keep vehicles off dry grass, properly dispose of cigarettes, secure your trailer chains, and avoid power equipment that creates a spark.
Is The Heatwave Damaging This Year’s Montana Huckleberry Crop?
In Montana, right around July/August, Huckleberries start getting ripe for the picking. Generally harvested in August, the berries can be ready as soon as mid July depending on conditions and where they're growing. This Season Has Been A Bit Hard On The Berries. Montana experienced the late frost which had...
Halloween Decorations Are Already On Sale In Montana Stores
Halloween Decorations Are Already On Sale In Montana Stores. It seems that retail stores all across the Treasure State are putting out seasonal decorations earlier and earlier every year. I was in Missoula over the last few weekends and stopped into Cracker Barrel for some grilled catfish. I couldn't believe...
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