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FWP News: Governor Gianforte, FWP offer appreciation to Valley County block management landowner
GLASGOW – Joining Montana Fish, Wildlife & Parks, Gov. Greg Gianforte last week visited with a longtime partner of the Block Management Program in Valley County. “Landowners like Leonard are absolutely essential when it comes to the success of public access programs in Montana,” said Katie Iverson, FWP access coordinator in Region 6. “Their willingness to allow the public on their private property for hunting is vital to the continuation of Montana’s hunting heritage.”
Fueled by crowd’s energy, athletes compete in Big Sky Community Rodeo
Editor’s note: Outlaw Partners, publisher of Explore Big Sky, is the producer of Big Sky Community Rodeo. Friday night’s Big Sky Community Rodeo began with a low hum overhead. As the hum grew louder, the audience turned to see a helicopter dangling the American flag, which circled the Big Sky events arena to the tune of the national anthem. As with any Western roundup, after the color guard, attention soon turned to the dirt—it was time for a rodeo, after all.
Missoula City Council imposes a moratorium on new marijuana dispensary licenses
More than two years after recreational marijuana sales began in Montana, state and local officials are exploring ways to halt the opening of new dispensaries. Missoula City Council has imposed a two-year moratorium on new dispensary licenses within city limits. State lawmakers are drafting similar legislation for a state-wide cap.
Symphony Under the Stars celebrates Tina Turner
Carroll College and the Helena Symphony gear up for their continued collaboration – the twentieth anniversary Intrepid Credit Union Symphony Under the Stars. This year’s theme is The Music of Tina Turner. The free symphonic extravaganza fills Guad Hill with music at 8:30 p.m. Saturday, July 20, and...
Billy Strings Breaks Out Cher Cover & Swaps Sit-Ins With Sierra Ferrell In Montana
Sierra Ferrell and Billy Strings exchanged guest appearances on Sunday at the Under The Big Sky festival in Whitefish, Montana. Strings brought out Ferrell late in his performance for a two-song collaboration that included a rare cover of Cher’s “Believe” after he joined Sierra on a tune.
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Seventy-Three Bobcats Earn Spring All-Big Sky Academic Honors
The Big Sky Conference office has released its 2024 Spring All-Academic Team, honoring 667 athletes spanning seven different sports. Idaho State (76) edged Montana State (73) in sports which the Bobcats participate during the spring season. Weber State (71) and Montana (70) were also member institutions with seventy or more all-academic honorees.
Knife-Wielding Woman Arrested in Missoula After Altercation
Missoula, MT (KGVO-AM News) - At approximately 6:27 p.m. on July 11, 2024, a Missoula Police Department Officer was dispatched to the area of 501 North California Street. The 911 complainant said there was a female with a knife swinging it at people. Another officer contacted the female on the bike path west of California Street. Officers could see the knife in her right pocket. Once the officers gained positive control of the female, they removed the knife from the female’s right pocket.
Elgren to take over as Montana Tech’s provost and executive vice chancellor on July 15
Dr. Tim Elgren will join Montana Technological University as the provost and executive vice chancellor on July 15, 2024. “I am thrilled to join the Montana Tech community and leadership team at this pivotal moment in the University’s history,” Elgren said. “Celebrating its 125th anniversary offers a unique opportunity to honor its extraordinary historical strengths while envisioning innovative programs that best prepare our students for success. As a first-generation college graduate, I am particularly inspired by the deep commitment to access and opportunity that defines Highlands College and Montana Tech–the core values of a public university. It is an immense honor to have been selected for this role and I am eager to collaborate with the dedicated and distinguished faculty, staff, and administration. Together, we will deliver exemplary STEM programming and cultivate a campus culture that champions the advancement of science with a keen eye towards student success.”
Gallatin Valley business wants region to say YES to compost
Karl Johnson, through his Belgrade-based company YES Compost, moves about 20,000 pounds of food scrap each week. With his two other employees, one part-time, one full-time, he runs five routes that service Bozeman, Big Sky, and Yellowstone National Park, collecting organic material including old apple cores, eggshells and coffee grounds, which over the course of a year he’ll turn, rotate, and sift before returning it to people’s gardens as fresh, rich compost.
Better Hurry! Red Ants Pants tickets go up July 22
Grammy award-winning Lukas Nelson, who recently announced he will be going on a hiatus after this summer season, is among the headliners at this year’s Red Ants Pants Music Festival, July 25-28 in White Sulphur Springs. The lustrous lineup of 16 Main Stage performers also includes Drew Holcomb and...
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.
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