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Smoke Will Keep Wyoming Hazy This Weekend
It will be a beautiful weekend. You're going to love the cool temperatures. But just a bit on the hazy side. A few rain showers will help the situation, but not solve it. Smoke, drawn in and pushed down by a high-pressure system, is hazing up our Western skies. While...
Four Measures of How Safe Montana Is Compared to Other States
Recently we learned that Montana is one of the most dangerous places to be during the 4th of July because that holiday is one where many people travel, and Montana is known for having may fatal car accidents during that holiday weekend and fatal accidents of different kinds. But Montanans...
A New Scam Is Hitting Montana, And It’s Surprising
Keep your money in your pocket and avoid this new scam hitting Montana. There have been scams in Montana dealing with fake warrants, fundraisers, and tax penalties, but scammers have been getting creative over the years. New Scams Hitting Montana. Some new scams hitting Montana have been over social media...
Gov. Gianforte: Montana National Guard is Ready to Fight Fires If Needed
The 2024 wildfire season is well underway on Montana, and there have already been76 fires reported, according to Gov. Greg Gianforte, who spoke on our Missoula sister station KGVO recently. He told listeners that the state was prepared for this fire season. In addition to money set aside by the state legislature for firefighting costs, and firefighters have been doing a great job attacking and containing more than six dozen wild fires so far.
Why am I seeing wildfire smoke?
DENVER — Over the past few days you may have noticed haze in the skies over Colorado: That's due to wildfire smoke. The smoke doesn't originate in Colorado but rather is being pushed into our area by winds coming out of the north. Wildfires burning in California, Idaho, Oregon and Washington are the source of the smoke we are seeing and smelling outside.
Booksellers hope to capture tourist traffic with Bookstore Trail
Montana is known for big skies, breweries and … bookstores? At least, that’s what a coalition of independent bookstores across the state are hoping - as they launch the second summer of Montana’s Bookstore Trail. Print is a bookshop tucked just west of Highway 93 on Main...
Tribal nations, Urban Indian Health Organizations, to receive $6.5M for behavioral health support
Tribal nations and Urban Indian Health Organizations will receive $6.5 million in one-time grants for behavioral health services in Native American communities, the Governor’s Office announced Wednesday. The Behavioral Health System for Future Generations Commission recommended the investment, the latest allocation of $300 million in funding to support behavioral health and developmental disabilities systems in […] The post Tribal nations, Urban Indian Health Organizations, to receive $6.5M for behavioral health support appeared first on Daily Montanan.
One person hospitalized with serious injuries after weapons complaint in Billings
BILLINGS, Mont. - One person was hospitalized with serious injuries after a weapons complaint in the 1600 block of Avenue D in Billings Friday at around 1:26 a.m. The investigation is ongoing, according to a social media post from the Billings Police Department.
Billings PD vs. Fire Department 4th Annual Guns And Hoses 7/27
Billings' brave men and women in uniform face off July 27th at Dehler Park for the 4th annual Guns & Hoses softball game. We caught up with BDP's Sgt. Jeffrey Stovall and Chris Voller from the Billings Fire Department on our radio show this morning. They shared more details about the event.
Link honored with land dedication
A dedication was held last weekend at Upper Coal Miner’s Park, Red Lodge, to honor Shelly Link and name part of the site Shelly’s Field. “This is a very emotional moment,” said Beth Graham, Chairman of the Shelly’s Field Committee for the Red Lodge Youth Soccer (RLYS) club, who was speaking before a gathering numbering well into the forties.
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