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Four County Marias Fair has something to offer for everyone
There aren’t any carnival rides at this year’s Four County Marias Fair but there are still a lot of fun things to do and plenty to see! The fair gets underway on Wednesday, July 17, but things really kick off on Thursday, July 18. The Pet and Doll...
Thompson Falls Council reviews zoning law and dog kennel request
Thompson Falls monthly council meeting saw tensions rise after the second reading of a new zoning ordinance, with other discussions centering on whether dog kennels should be allowed in city limits.At the beginning of each council meeting Mayor Rusti Leivestad read a prepared statement asking the public to abide by the guidelines set forth by the council. “I ask you to be respectful of the council and all participants,” Leivestad said. “Any use of profanity or hostile language is unacceptable. You will be asked to refrain from any such language, or you will be removed from the meeting. The city of...
Steve Keller adds another coaching rung to legacy with hiring by Great Falls Electric
GREAT FALLS — Steve Keller, a native and longtime Montana basketball coach at the high school and collegiate level, has been hired as head coach by the Great Falls Electric of The Basketball League’s (TBL). The hire was announced at a press conference Tuesday afternoon. “Steve is an...
Montana State Bobcats host groundbreaking ceremony for indoor practice facility
BOZEMAN — The arrival of Brent Vigen as Montana State’s head football coach in 2021 coincided with the opening of the Bobcat Athletic Complex that fall. Over the past three years, the BAC has made an “extremely positive” impact on MSU student-athletes, Vigen said. “At the...
Federal jury convicts Bozeman felon of illegal possession of firearm, ammunition
A federal jury on Monday convicted a Bozeman felon of illegally possessing a firearm and ammunition after a Gallatin County Sheriff's deputy went to serve an arrest warrant and found the defendant armed, U.S. Attorney Jesse Laslovich said Tuesday, July 16, 2024. Federal jury convicts Bozeman felon of illegal possession...
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...
North Dakota and Montana Come Together: Ceynar Family Benefit Ride Set for September 2
On July 7, the Ceynar family faced a devastating tragedy when a house fire destroyed their home and all their possessions. Dustin and Clay Ceynar sustained severe burns and were urgently flown to Minneapolis for treatment. Thankfully, they are now on the road to recovery. Donations Have Started to Support...
LATEST: Estimated Costs to Fight Montana’s Biggest Wildfires Summer 2024
With a mild beginning to summer in Western Montana, multiple fires across the state have signaled that the state is now in "fire season." The Lolo National Forest Service announced on July 16 that they would be increasing the fire danger to extreme for forest lands, but they also share another statistic.
S3E20 - Piloting Domestic Election Observation with Montana’s Jeff Mangan
In this episode, hosts Eric Fey and Brianna Lennon speak with Jeff Mangan. He’s a former Commissioner of Political Practice in Montana, and one of co-chairs of the Montana Election Observation Initiative [MEOI], a Carter Center-supported nonpartisan election observation effort. MEOI conducted their first pilot observation during Montana’s June...
Costco Is Making Big Changes To Its Memberships In Montana
The famous warehouse club Costco has announced a few changes to its membership structure here in Montana. Membership fees at Costco have remained unchanged since 2017; however, as prices continue to climb and inflation increases, the retail giant has been forced to make some changes to its memberships. Related Reading:...
Income guidelines lowered for families in need of food assistance
There are new income guidelines for families needing food and healthcare assistance for young children. Yellowstone Public Radio’s Orlinda Worthington has details. The U.S. government recently revised the poverty level guidelines for the Women, Infants and Children program to those with a household income 185% below poverty level. That...
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