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Suspect arrested following alleged crime spree in downtown Bozeman
BOZEMAN, Mont. - On the morning of July 14, officers responded to a burglary report at a business near Main Street and 7th Avenue. Security footage confirmed that an unauthorized male gained entry and subsequently stole products from the company. The unknown male left behind red paint on various items throughout the store.
2 flown to hospital, 2 taken by ambulance following four-vehicle crash on US Highway 20
ASHTON — Idaho State Police is investigating a four-vehicle collision that occurred on US 20 at milepost 354 at 2:47 p.m. on Monday. A white 2011 Ford F150, driven by a 64-year-old male from Lucern Valley, California, and grey 2020 Toyota Tundra, driven by a 45-year-old female from Bozeman, Montana, were traveling eastbound on US 20. A grey 2018 Kia Sportage, driven by a 67-year-old female from St. Anthony, and a grey 2007 Toyota Corolla, driven by a 46-year-old female from St. Anthony, were traveling westbound on US 20.
Happy Paws prepares dogs for possible evacuation
MISSOULA, MONT. — As evacuation warnings for the Miller Peak Fire continue to change, many people and businesses are nervous about what it may bring. One such business is Happy Paws, a dog-sitting and boarding service on Miller Creek Road in Missoula. They suspended daycare services to clients and...
Missoula animal control seeks foster homes for cats, kittens
MISSOULA, Mont. — Missoula County Animal Control is in urgent need of foster homes for cats and kittens in their facility. They have every age and type of cat and kitten available for foster from newborn kittens, mom and kitten combinations, and even adult cats. Animal control will provide you with the food and supplies needed to ensure you get the best foster experience for yourself and the animal.
Super sale on Bridger passes thru month’s end
With a sparse winter that produced limited snowfall for local skiers and snowboarders in the rearview, many are already looking ahead to the bountiful slopes of the 2024-25 season. Bridger Bowl is now offering Season Passes at a discounted rate through July 31st. Enjoy unlimited skiing all season with no...
Popular Coffee Shop Expands To Second Location In Great Falls
Popular Coffee Shop Expanding To Second Location In Great Falls. Many of us can't even imagine getting through a day without a cup of Joe!. The good news is that grabbing that tasty cup of coffee just got even easier, especially for folks living around the Fox Farm area. New...
Mayor of Missoula included in leadership initiative
MISSOULA, Mont. — It was announced Monday that Missoula Mayor Andrea Davis is among 39 mayors selected worldwide to attend a course on leadership. The Bloomberg Harvard City Leadership Initiative provides local leaders the tools to strengthen city hall, encourage collaboration between departments and improve the lives of citizens.
North Carolina racer Landon Huffman survives Montana 200 power outage, eager to return
POLSON — Landon Huffman climbed from his race car, telltale scars of a 200-lap Montana slugfest visible on the Racing Dynamiks-prepared machine. He shared a fist bump with RD owner Travis Sharpe between draws from a water bottle, his breathing slightly labored from a torturous last 30 minutes. Contact...
Laurel Chamber asks for public's help in keeping kids safe at parade
Fourth of July in Laurel, Montana - a small town celebration on the grandest of scales. Thousands of people pour into Laurel for the annual parade, pancake breakfast, Chief Joseph run, vendor and food truck event and, of course, the best fireworks show in the state. Laurel’s Chamber of Commerce handles all but the breakfast and fireworks for the holiday. This massive undertaking rests on the shoulders of Chamber Director, Camilla Story, the Chamber Board of Directors and a handful of volunteers.
USPS opens Big Sky post office
This morning, July 15, the United States Postal Service opened its new post office in Big Sky, the community’s first federally operated post office. The post office is located at 110 Meadow Village Dr., around the corner from the now-retired Big Sky Post Office, which operated for decades under contract with USPS—the old location will keep its P.O. box lobby open through Saturday, July 20, to allow P.O. box-holders to pick up remaining mail.
Study says Helena rec facility can support itself
“Helena This Week” is reported and written By JoVonne Wagner. Send your Helena news and tips to jwagner@montanafreepress.org. A study released by the Helena Regional Sports Association for a local indoor recreation and pool facility indicates that the project would be economically sustainable and would mainly rely on events and membership fees.
Status quo, for now, on city’s urban camping laws
“Helena This Week” is reported and written By JoVonne Wagner. Send your Helena news and tips to jwagner@montanafreepress.org. Helena’s urban camping policy will remain in place for now, according to city and law enforcement officials, after the U.S. Supreme Court ruled that local authorities can enforce bans on people sleeping in public spaces.
Duck Creek Bridge Closures Are Coming. Public Meeting 7/15
Duck Creek bridge over the Yellowstone River west of Billings will be closed intermittently later this summer and perhaps into early fall, according to a 7/12 press release from Yellowstone County. The bridge is due for necessary scour maintenance. Yellowstone County officials said the structural repairs require "periodic, maybe lengthy...
Cody LDS temple opponents continue to wait for records from city
CODY – The city of Cody is more than four months late in fulfilling a request for public records submitted by Preserve Our Cody Neighbors on Feb. 29. Citing that delay, POCN filed a complaint in Park County District Court on June 29, asking the judge to order the city to produce the requested communications dealing with the proposed LDS temple. In addition, attorney Anthony Wendtland of Sheridan asked the...
Powell Baseball Player Set To Return After Suffering Life-Threatening Rattlesnake Bite
Powell resident Jhett Schwahn, 19, is thankful he always wears long pants when he hikes. Earlier this month, it might’ve saved his life from a rattlesnake bite. On July 8, Schwahn and his girlfriend were hiking down from the summit of 8,123-foot Heart Mountain in northwest Wyoming when Schwahn was suddenly bitten by a rattlesnake in the late afternoon hours. He heard no rattle from the reptile that pounced out from a bush near the trail.
Haze in Jackson Hole coming from wildfires in Idaho, Oregon and Montana
JACKSON, Wyo. — For those wondering where the haze that’s settled in Jackson Hole is coming from, the answer is wildfires to the west of the valley. The smoke from several large wildfires blazing in eastern Oregon, central Idaho and southern Montana is blowing east and settling in the valley, according to Brett McDonald, Meteorologist with the National Weather Service in Riverton, Wyoming.
Wyoming Legion Baseball C State Tournament Scoreboard: July 18-22, 2024
The Lovell Legion baseball program hosts the 2024 Wyoming Class ‘C’ State Tournament for Legion Baseball teams in the state. The tournament is July 18-22, 2024, at Cowley Field. These are the youngest players involved with Legion baseball in Wyoming. They are 15 years old and younger. The double-elimination bracket has eight teams. All games are seven innings.
More Fertilizer, Better Service, Less Carbon!
Since 1997 Town & Country Supply Association merged with two other cooperatives to provide high quality fertilizer products and on-site services at competitive prices to Montana’s farmers and ranchers. The rural community of Lockwood, Montana, is home to Town & Country’s Mega Fertilizer Plant. At this plant, members of the agricultural cooperative can order custom aggregated fertilizer to match their personalized needs. However, the plant’s success quickly outgrew its capacity for raw materials.
Girl In Yellowstone’s Nearly Crushed By A Big Bison
Every summer, the stories from Yellowstone National Park are the same. If a person gets too close to a bison, the bison tosses the person ten feet into the air, and the vacation now includes a trip to the hospital. People are curious; they're there to see these animals and...
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