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Big Sky State Games names new torch lighter amid global tech snafu
BILLINGS — A technological snafu’s global impacts have trickled down to the Big Sky State Games, which on Friday named another past U.S. Olympic team member in place of the torch lighter who couldn’t make it. Mary Osborne Andrews, a Billings native and member of the 1980...
Montana Grizzlies add seven players to round out 2024-25 men's basketball roster
MISSOULA — In the ever-changing landscape of college basketball, the makeup of a roster changes from year-to-year more than ever before. It’s a challenge that coaches across the country have had to adjust to with the transfer portal taking up a larger and larger place in the plans.
Montana-based technology company at the center of a massive data breach
A technology company based in Bozeman, Montana, is at the center of a class-action lawsuit, a congressional investigation and a massive data breach that could affect more than a half billion customers. Snowflake, Inc., is a cloud-based data hosting company used by some of the biggest and most recognized companies in America and abroad. Those […] The post Montana-based technology company at the center of a massive data breach appeared first on SC Daily Gazette.
Great Falls Public School District welcomes new superintendent
GREAT FALLS, Mont. - The Great Falls Public School District (GFPS) has officially welcomed their new superintendent, Heather Hoyer. We had the opportunity to sit down with Hoyer to learn more about her excitement and goals for the district; she says this transition from executive director of student achievement to superintendent with GFPS has been rather seamless due to her deep familiarity with the district.
Lolo National Forest pays tribute to fallen firefighter Trenton Johnson of Florence Fire
MISSOULA, Mont. - Lolo National Forest (LNF) is remembering firefighter Trenton Johnson who passed away battling the Florence Fire on July 19, 2017. The following is LNF's social media post in memory of Johnson:. Today, we would like to take a moment to remember and pay tribute to Trenton Johnson...
Missoula Crime Report: Record High Violent Crimes This Week
Missoula, MT (KGVO-AM News) - The Missoula County Attorney’s Office filed 24 new felony complaints this week, which is four less than last week’s record amount but still way above the weekly average. According to County Attorney Matt Jennings, we had our highest violent crime rate in a long time.
UM Professor writes children's book about a hotshot firefighting crew of dogs
MISSOULA, Mont. - As fire season blazes on, new research also persists at institutes like the University of Montana. NonStop Local spoke with one professor whose research expands beyond the science world and into the community.
Out and About: Symphony Under the Stars, Last Chance Stampede and Fair and more
In this week’s edition of Out and About: Stroll through downtown Helena and browse works of art, a musical night with a symphony under the stars, and the Last Chance Stampede and Fair will kick off.
Massive Missoula area subdivision garners initial approval
A standalone community with its own farm and potentially hundreds of homes at the Wye west of Missoula was initially approved by county officials this week. The Missoula Consolidated Planning Board unanimously approved the Grass Valley Gardens subdivision on Tuesday, and the Missoula County Commissioners will consider the project on August 8. The subdivision includes the first four phases of a larger development and includes 445 residential units and seven commercial lots.
Whitefish doctor admits defrauding Medicare and other federal health programs
MISSOULA — A Whitefish physician accused in connection with alleged schemes to defraud government health programs admitted on Wednesday to falsely billing Medicare and other health programs in a telemedicine scheme that resulted in more than $39 million in false billing, the U.S. Attorney’s Office said today. The...
Helena native Odessa Zentz pushing to be the latest in the family with a Montana Mile title
BILLINGS — Odessa Zentz competing in the Big Sky State Games' Montana Mile is nothing new as she's set to make her fourth appearance in the prestigious race Friday at Daylis Stadium. Her actually training for it is. The timeline just hasn't lined up in other years for Zentz,...
Rookie on Top: Weston Timberman
Weston Timberman is a second-generation pro rodeo cowboy making his own mark on the family’s rodeo history. The 20-year-old bareback rider from Columbus, Montana recently clinched his second straight CNFR championship in Casper, Wyoming. He won two rounds at the CNFR, and made up a two-man men’s team that finished second. Add to that his lead in the Resistol Rookie standings with $45,160, and 17th place in the PRCA world standings, and Weston is on a trajectory towards several national qualifications—and titles—in 2024. His dad, Chris Timberman, was the 2006 RAM National Circuit Finals Rodeo Bareback Champion.
Standing Arrow Powwow Begins July 18 in Elmo, Mont., Featuring Community Feeds, Competitions, and Royalty Pageant
ELMO — Standing Arrow Powwow kicks off on July 18 and ends July 21 in Elmo, Mont. Four feeds are being organized by people in the community to feed the public. A Veteran’s special, Cradleboard special, $20,000 drum contest, and $50,000 payout in contest dancing is advertised on the poster.
Bitterroot Red Sox win back to back state titles
CORVALLIS, Mt. — The back-to-back state champ feeling has the Bitterroot Sox on top of the world again. "It just feels really good to get back in that groove again. We're the state champs, and we're going to regionals,” Bitterroot first baseman Austin Hakki said. The Sox have...
Judge blasts DEQ for lack of public notice in permitting West Yellowstone wastewater system
Breuner allows limited operation of system for two large commercial campgrounds. Gallatin County District Court Judge Andrew Breuner had two unenviable choices: Hurt the water or hurt the economy. He chose neither in a decision regarding permitting a private wastewater system that sits near one of the greatest tourist destinations...
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.
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