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Out and About: Symphony Under the Stars, Last Chance Stampede and Fair and more
In this week’s edition of Out and About: Stroll through downtown Helena and browse works of art, a musical night with a symphony under the stars, and the Last Chance Stampede and Fair will kick off.
Lolo National Forest pays tribute to fallen firefighter Trenton Johnson of Florence Fire
MISSOULA, Mont. - Lolo National Forest (LNF) is remembering firefighter Trenton Johnson who passed away battling the Florence Fire on July 19, 2017. The following is LNF's social media post in memory of Johnson:. Today, we would like to take a moment to remember and pay tribute to Trenton Johnson...
Missoula Crime Report: Record High Violent Crimes This Week
Missoula, MT (KGVO-AM News) - The Missoula County Attorney’s Office filed 24 new felony complaints this week, which is four less than last week’s record amount but still way above the weekly average. According to County Attorney Matt Jennings, we had our highest violent crime rate in a long time.
Whitefish doctor admits defrauding Medicare and other federal health programs
MISSOULA — A Whitefish physician accused in connection with alleged schemes to defraud government health programs admitted on Wednesday to falsely billing Medicare and other health programs in a telemedicine scheme that resulted in more than $39 million in false billing, the U.S. Attorney’s Office said today. The...
Bitterroot Red Sox win back to back state titles
CORVALLIS, Mt. — The back-to-back state champ feeling has the Bitterroot Sox on top of the world again. "It just feels really good to get back in that groove again. We're the state champs, and we're going to regionals,” Bitterroot first baseman Austin Hakki said. The Sox have...
Billings PD vs. Fire Department 4th Annual Guns And Hoses 7/27
Billings' brave men and women in uniform face off July 27th at Dehler Park for the 4th annual Guns & Hoses softball game. We caught up with BDP's Sgt. Jeffrey Stovall and Chris Voller from the Billings Fire Department on our radio show this morning. They shared more details about the event.
Missoula residents eye single-use plastic ban
MISSOULA, Mont. — Missoula residents are working to get a single-use plastic ban on this year’s ballot. Jeremy Drake is a zero-waste consultant and now one of the organizers behind the push to limit plastic in the Garden City. “Generally speaking, plastic recycling is not the solution, but...
Beaverhead-Deerlodge National Forest sends initial attack firefighters to Shell Creek Fire
A fire near Ennis and west of Big Sky ignited last night in the Shell Creek area. According to a Facebook post from the Beaverhead-Deerlodge National Forest fire officials inspected the area last night. On the morning of July 19, local initial attack firefighters were transported to the area and...
Judge blasts DEQ for lack of public notice in permitting West Yellowstone wastewater system
Breuner allows limited operation of system for two large commercial campgrounds. Gallatin County District Court Judge Andrew Breuner had two unenviable choices: Hurt the water or hurt the economy. He chose neither in a decision regarding permitting a private wastewater system that sits near one of the greatest tourist destinations...
Push continues to build sewer, cut septic for Big Sky canyon properties
Gallatin Canyon sewer project appears feasible, must scale funding and earn DEQ permit. If things go according to plan for the nascent Gallatin Canyon County Water and Sewer District, a significant share of Big Sky properties along U.S. Highway 191 near the Gallatin River will disconnect from existing septic systems and connect to a centralized sewer.
Billings Outlaws win ArenaBowl as celebrations extend from New Jersey back to Magic City
BILLINGS — It might be called the Red Door, but blue and black were the dominant colors at the west end establishment on Friday afternoon. At the official Billings Outlaws ArenaBowl watch party, a large crowd gathered and cheered wildly, with high-fives, “Woos”, ovations, and chatter. It...
UM Professor writes children's book about a hotshot firefighting crew of dogs
MISSOULA, Mont. - As fire season blazes on, new research also persists at institutes like the University of Montana. NonStop Local spoke with one professor whose research expands beyond the science world and into the community.
Massive Missoula area subdivision garners initial approval
A standalone community with its own farm and potentially hundreds of homes at the Wye west of Missoula was initially approved by county officials this week. The Missoula Consolidated Planning Board unanimously approved the Grass Valley Gardens subdivision on Tuesday, and the Missoula County Commissioners will consider the project on August 8. The subdivision includes the first four phases of a larger development and includes 445 residential units and seven commercial lots.
Indian Heath Service director tours Billings healthcare center
Staff led the Director of the Indian Health Service on a tour of the Billings Urban Indian Health and Wellness Center Thursday, July 11. The center’s parent company, the Native American Development Corporation, bought the building two years ago. For many years it was the local headquarters of the fraternal organization the Shriners and an event venue.
Big Sky 2024 Preview: Does Treasure State Dominance Continue?
Over the last several FCS seasons, no conference has displayed more depth and all-around competitiveness than that of the Big Sky. The league is almost a lock for at least four (and usually five) playoff representatives come November and this year should be no different. Twice since the turn of the decade, the conference has also sent a team to the national title game.
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