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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.
‘I miss it every day,’ Kirby Bright to be inducted into IHSAA Hall of Fame
KIMBERLY, Idaho (KMVT/KSVT) — Congratulations to longtime Kimberly football coach and Athletic Director Kirby Bright on being inducted into the Idaho High School Activities Association Hall of Fame. The news was announced in April for the 44th annual Hall of Fame banquet, but it will finally come to fruition...
Disaster relief 'heats up' for American Red Cross as wildfire season starts early
BOISE, Idaho — The sky and air quality make it clear that fire season is in full swing across Idaho and the rest of the West. We're keeping tabs on several of them. The Bench Lake Fire outside Stanley, according to the forest service, has burned nearly 1300 acres near Redfish Lake. None of it is contained.
Hamilton grad Hunter Omlid drafted by Colorado Rockies out of Arizona State
DENVER — Hunter Omlid, a former Hamilton standout whose last college stop was Arizona State, was selected by the Colorado Rockies on Tuesday in the 20th round of the Major League Baseball draft. Omlid, a 6-foot-2 right-handed pitcher who started his career at Boise State then played at Central...
Idaho’s Coolest Rodeo is in Nampa [photos]
It is July in the Gem State, which means summer vacations, triple-digit temperatures, and rodeos. Whether you're a native of the West or new to our area, rodeos are everywhere within the Mountain West. In a world of digital this and TikTok, it's inspiring to see so many young and old Idahoans championing the Western lifestyle.
How Idaho's new director of Health and Welfare plans to make change
Idaho has a new Health and Welfare Director. Alex Adams faces a growing Medicaid budget and has already cut some vacant positions. On day one, he made adoption a top priority and said he wants to double the number of foster families in Idaho. After past struggles with Idaho lawmakers...
What is camping? State of Idaho argues against pro-Palestinian protesters
BOISE — A protest, deemed the “People’s Liberated University,” has been taking place on the lawn in front of the old Ada County Courthouse since the start of May. While not made up exclusively of students, it was originally tied to student activism that has been taking place throughout the United States in response to the Israel-Hamas war. The protest in Boise, which has predominantly been held adjacent to the Idaho State Capitol, was in response to Israel’s invasion of the Palestinian territories following Hamas’ attack on Israel last October. Generally, protests nationwide have been in opposition to support the United States government has provided Israel during this time.
Stevensville to fix Father Ravalli Park fence
After more than three years, the Town of Stevensville is finally looking to do something about the fence in front of Father Ravalli Park. A popular location for soccer and t-ball games, around three years ago the park also added a playground. During that project, a stretch of the fence was folded back, out of the way. This was done to allow vehicles and construction equipment to more easily enter the park to build the playground. After the project was finished, the fence was never returned to normal. This has led to some concern from the Stevensville community about the overall look of the park since the project.
Fergus county resident receives Montana 4-H Foundation scholarship
BOZEMAN — The Montana 4-H Foundation recently announced that it has awarded nearly $40,000 in scholarships to 45 graduating 4-H members and alumni. The recipients, from 28 Montana counties and tribal areas, can use the scholarships for post-secondary education during the 2024-2025 academic year. Scholarship recipients were recognized July 11 at the 2024 Montana 4-H Congress held onthe Montana State University campus in Bozeman.
51st Montana History Conference Taps Our Central Montana Roots
The 51st Annual Montana History Conference is coming to Great Falls Sept. 26-28. The agenda is packed and impactful. Click on the podcast as Montana Historical Society Historian Christine Brown goes through some of the keynote address, events, tours, and other highlights of the 3-day event. MHS Director Molly Kruckenberg fills us in on the progress of the Montana Heritage Center, a $100 million facility under construction that is scheduled to be the new home for Montana’s treasures in the summer 2025, and also hear about the history of central Montana, with Kristi Scott, Executive Director of The History Museum, Great Falls.
Schools receive third—and potentially final—round of federal funding for homeless students
A pandemic-era program that has pumped $2 million into Montana schools to support students experiencing homelessness is nearing its end date. From the start of the 2023-24 school year to its conclusion, the number of students experiencing homelessness in Kalispell’s public school system jumped from 293 to 365. Assistant Superintendent Sara Cole said the increase reflects a growing trend in her district, one driven primarily by the soaring cost of living in the wake of the COVID-19 pandemic.
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