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Missoula City Council advances proposal to loosen code violations
MISSOULA, Mont. — Missoula could soon be loosening penalties for those who violate parts of city code. Under the proposed change, civil infractions would replace criminal misdemeanors as the penalty for violating general city code. This would apply to infractions that do not currently specify a punishment. The amount...
Hot Springs bulks up for return to gridiron
Players and coaches at Hot Springs High are looking for a rebound season after they went 8-1 last year. Might not sound like a rebound season, but the sad and untimely death of a teammate, classmate and most importantly, friend, took a toll as the season was nearing completion. Their only loss of the season was in the second round of the state 6-player football championships, and that was to eventual state champion Harlowtown/Ryegate/Judith Gap. Their game with Sanders County rival Noxon was canceled because of the tragedy. But like Noxon, Hot Springs has been nurturing a talented group of players, many of...
Knife-Wielding Woman Arrested in Missoula After Altercation
Missoula, MT (KGVO-AM News) - At approximately 6:27 p.m. on July 11, 2024, a Missoula Police Department Officer was dispatched to the area of 501 North California Street. The 911 complainant said there was a female with a knife swinging it at people. Another officer contacted the female on the bike path west of California Street. Officers could see the knife in her right pocket. Once the officers gained positive control of the female, they removed the knife from the female’s right pocket.
St. Vincent and Vitalant hosting blood drive to combat shortage
BILLINGS, MONT- In response to donation shortfalls, Vitalant and St. Vincent Healthcare will host a blood drive on Friday, July 26 from 11:30 a.m. - 3p.m. at Marillac Hall on the St. Vincent Campus in Billings. In a news release, Vitalant, one the nation’s largest nonprofit blood service providers, cited...
Montana State’s Tami Peters recognized with national med lab science scholarship
– A student in Montana State University’s medical laboratory science program and a lifelong Bobcat was recognized with a national scholarship last month by one of the nation’s preeminent medical laboratory science organizations. Tami Peters was one of four students in the U.S. to receive a $5,000 scholarship...
Stock Contractor for NFR Event in Havre Speaks to Family Ties
Everyone who attends a rodeo knows that they’ll get a good quality show from its participants. They’ll also know that the stock contractors play an integral part of the performances. At this year’s Great Northern Fair, the Big Circle Rodeo will be providing all the cattle and horses that will be part of the two-day Northern Rodeo Association event.
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...
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