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Big Sky Country State Fair kicks off in Bozeman Wednesday
BOZEMAN, Mont. — The 2024 Big Sky Country State Fair is coming to the Gallatin County Fairgrounds this Wednesday to Sunday. Doors open at 11 a.m. with fair foods, carnival rides and live concerts Wednesday to Friday. Concerts will be held in the Anderson Arena at 901 N Black...
Missoula BLM secures funding for first land parcel acquisition
MISSOULA, Mont. — The Missoula field office of the Bureau of Land Management announced it will acquire the first parcel of land authorized under the Gold and Twin Creek Acquisition Environmental Assessment. BLM would acquire 3,264 acres of about 17,000 acres analyzed in the assessment. The funding is made...
Sierra Ferrell’s Grand Entrance, Major Moments at Under The Big Sky
Nobody puts Sierra Ferrell in a corner. The reigning Saving Country music Artist of the Year was set to play Sunday afternoon at the Under The Big Sky Fest in beautiful Whitefish, Montana, but it was only an hour long set, and wasn’t even direct support of the headliner Billy Strings. Part of that speaks to the talent assembled at independent country’s first ever megafest. Mt. Joy played after Sierra, and put on a rousing set per normal. But Sierra was the one that left everyone with lasting memories.
Miranda Lambert Shuts Down More Rowdy Fans Mid-Show [Watch]
Miranda Lambert doesn't mess around with the code of conduct she expects from fans at her shows. For the second time this month, the singer paused a show to call out a rowdy fan. This time, it was during her headlining set at the 2024 Under the Big Sky Festival in Whitefish, Mont. on Saturday night (July 13.)
Body of missing Lake Elwell teen found after nearly month long search.
(Lake Elwell) The search for missing Great Falls teen Kendall Danna, who first went missing almost a month ago on Lake Elwell, has concluded as her body has been found. Danna was one of four people paddle boarding on the lake when weather turned bad. Everyone was able to make it to safety except Danna.
Beaverhead-Deerlodge National Forest expands by 589 acres
BUTTE, Mont. — The Beaverhead-Deerlodge National Forest acquired 589 acres as part of their Westphal Parks Acquisition. The land was added to the Forest in the Tobacco Root Mountains 14 miles east of Twin Bridges. The acquisition was possible through the Land and Water Conservation Funds. “Adding this property...
UM Payne Family Impact Scholarship receives $7.5M
MISSOULA, Mont. — The University of Montana's Payne Family Impact Scholarship received an additional $7.5 million from the Payne family in 2024. The scholarship assists students whose families can't afford college but are above the income threshold for financial aid packages. So far UM has awarded over $1 million...
New Licensing Agreement Opportunities for U of Montana Athletes
While far from perfect, it is becoming part of the fabric of the recruiting process. Whether it's the promise of major lucrative deals for the most prominent of athletes in their respective sport, or smaller stipends to at least provide adequate incentives to stay at a chosen school, teams are adjusting to either stepping a bit harder on the gas pedal or pulling over on the shoulder.
Headwaters tech hub brings $41 million to MT
Montana has been granted $41 million to create a training and education program for new jobs in the high-tech sector. The Headwaters Hub is part of a larger federal program designed to build the U.S. workforce in key areas, including artificial intelligence and photonics. The U.S. Department of Commerce says...
Court Victory for Montana Students With Special Needs
Missoula, MT (KGVO-AM News) - Earlier this month, Montana’s Superintendent of Public Instruction, Elsie Arntzen, prevailed in Helena District Court over the Montana Quality Education Coalition and Disability Rights Montana organization, which sought an injunction against HB 393, the Students with Special Needs Equal Opportunity Act. House Bill 393...
Horse Gulch Fire mapped at 12,908 acres on Monday morning
MISSOULA, Mont. — The Horse Gulch Fire burning near York has grown to 12, 908 acres, according to a map updated after a flight early Monday morning. "The interpreters were able to designate the fire perimeter and isolated fires with no difficulty. Small growth in the perimeter was detected on the eastern end of the fire.
Montana, Oil Wrestling Is So In Right Now
Have you heard of "Oil Wrestling" before? Because I sure haven't. Last weekend Turkey put on its 663rd annual Kirkpinar Oil Wrestling Championships. The Associated Press' description of the sport is when "Wrestlers cover themselves in olive oil, making it more difficult for opponents to grab them. The winner is the wrestler who makes his opponent's back touch the ground."
Rich Bailey Collects First Career ASCS Frontier Region Win
(Image Credit: Lisa Dietz) Becoming the 47th driver to top the ASCS Frontier Region, Helena’s Rich Bailey captured Saturday’s win at the Electric City Speedway in Great Falls, Mont. Leading start-to-finish at the Montana oval, the No. 01 was pursued by Trever Kirkland, with Tyler Thompson collecting his...
Moon Eagle River Ranch offers therapeutic retreats for veterans and first responders
SULA, Mont — A ranch located in the heart of the Bitterroot mountains that offers veterans and first responders the chance to get away. NBC Montana attended the Veterans Victory Alliance Mountain Muster on Saturday, it’s an NBC Montana exclusive. Moon Eagle River Ranch, 17 acres located in...
Bailey Giffen's game-winning field goal sends Billings Outlaws to ArenaBowl XXXIII
BILLINGS — Bailey Giffen knew that he made history from the moment he made his final kick. So did the crowd surrounding the Billings Outlaws' kicker at First Interstate Arena at MetraPark on Saturday night, who he said made him barter with them for the game ball he booted through the uprights as time expired in the Outlaws' wild 35-32 Arena Football League playoff semifinal win over the Nashville Kats.
Montana Gas Prices Continue to Rise, More Increases Are Expected
Missoula, MT (KGVO-AM News) - For the fourth straight week, Montana gas prices have increased. Patrick De Haan is the head of petroleum analysis at GasBuddy and he provided the current numbers. “Average gasoline prices in Montana have risen 3.6 cents per gallon in the last week, averaging $3.53 per...
Results: National High School Rodeo Finals Performance 1
ROCK SPRINGS, Wyo. - The first performances for the National High School Rodeo Finals kicked off on Sunday in Rock Springs, Wyoming. Second performances were held Monday morning. Almost 50 Montanans are competing in the 76th NHSFR this week and eight were in action on the first day. Performance 1...
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