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Dillon steer wrestler Ryder Gaasch has top Montana performance yet at high school rodeo finals
ROCK SPRINGS, Wyo. — Dillon steer wrestler Ryder Gaasch finished third Monday night in his first go-round at the National High School Finals Rodeo at the Sweetwater Events Complex. Gaasch, the Montana finals state champion, had a time of 7.38 seconds. He trailed only Kace Hollenbach of Middleburg, Pennsylvania...
Ty Erickson, Haven Meged and Chase Dougherty earn wins at Calgary Stampede
CALGARY, Alberta, Canada — Helena's Ty Erickson, Miles City's Haven Meged and former Montana State cowboy Chase Dougherty were all victorious at the Calgary Stampede. On Sunday, the PRCA reported there were 20,000-plus fans at GMC Stadium. The PRCA noted in a Monday press release that the Calgary Stampede is known as "The Greatest Outdoor Show on Earth" and a $1.85-million rodeo.
Giffen’s Kick Sends the Billings Outlaws to AFL Championships
The Billings Outlaws are heading to Arena Bowl XXXIII after a game-winning field that sealed a 35-32 win against Nashville. In their first season in the Arena Football League (AFL), the Billings Outlaws are heading to the Arena Bowl, thanks to a game-winning field goal from kicker Bailey Giffen at home in Billings, Montana.
Watch: Billy Strings Welcomes Sierra Ferrell for Sit-in at Under The Big Sky, with Cher’s “Believe” Bust-out
Photo Credit: Emily Butler — Beyond his incredible capabilities as an instrumentalist, vocalist, songwriter and bluegrass innovator, Billy Strings knows better than most how to put on a show. For his performance at Whitefish, Mont.’s Under the Big Sky music festival on Sunday, July 14, the artist did just that, stealing the show for the event’s final day with a special two-hour headline set. After joining alternative-roots compatriot Sierra Ferrell’s set earlier in the day, Strings invited the renowned singer-songwriter to support his closing set which, in a true highlight, included a collaborative bust-out of Strings’ quick-pickin’ rendition of Cher’s “Believe.”
Hamilton's own Hunter Omlid drafted by Colorado Rockies in MLB Draft
MISSOULA - The 2024 MLB draft concluded Tuesday, with positive news for Hamilton native Hunter Omlid. The Colorado Rockies selected Omlid in the 20th round, using the 588th pick to send the former Bitterroot Red Sox pitcher to Colorado. Omlid recently finished his career as an Arizona State Sun Devil....
Life on the Hi-Line Calendar Contest Seeking Entries
Life on the Hi-Line Calendar Contest Seeking Entries. While Montana is known for its mountains much more than its prairies, that doesn't mean they are any less beautiful than them. It holds true if you have ever traveled across the Hi-Line of the state. Our prairie lands allow for cattle...
Montana Air Quality Takes a Turn for the Worse
The eruption of fires here in Montana the past few days is pushing the state's air quality to "unhealthy" levels, with smoke beginning to build in many of the valley areas Tuesday morning. However, it's not just Montana smoke beginning to cause problems. Smoke from regional fires across the Northwest...
Hecla says ‘bad actor’ lawsuit dismissed, coalition vows to keep fighting mine
With the dismissal of a “bad actor” lawsuit following the retirement of former CEO Phillips Baker Jr., mining company Hecla said it is ramping up exploration in the Cabinet Mountains area south of Libby. But a coalition of Indian tribes and environmental groups said it will keep fighting to enforce Montana laws that prevent “irresponsible […] The post Hecla says ‘bad actor’ lawsuit dismissed, coalition vows to keep fighting mine appeared first on Daily Montanan.
Bucs, Red Sox in home stretch
The Bitterroot Bucs and the Bitterroot Red Sox are nearing the end of the 2024 American Legion baseball season. Both teams are in the West A Conference of the Montana and Alberta’s Class A American Legion Baseball league, and Sunday, July 21st, is the last day for conference play.
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