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Missing Billings man last seen at his home June 20
BILLINGS, Mont. - A search is underway for a man who was last seen at his home in Billings June 20. The Billings Police Department said on social media 39-year-old Patrick Edward Desjarlais requires medication for his multiple sclerosis and post-traumatic stress disorder. Anyone with information on Desjarlais' location is...
High-Speed Chase in Missoula Tops 105 MPH, Driver Flees on Foot
Missoula, MT (KGVO-AM News) - On July 10, 2024, a Missoula County Sheriff’s Office Deputy observed a black Chevrolet Trailblazer pass him going eastbound on Broadway. The vehicle was displaying what appeared to be a crumpled Montana temporary registration tag. The deputy waited for traffic to clear, made a left-hand turn onto East Broadway, and no longer observed the vehicle.
Indian Health Service Director visits Eagle Seeker Community Center in Billings
BILLINGS, Mont. - Today, the Eagle Seeker Community Center here in Billings was visited by the director of the Indian Health Service (IHS) a federal agency which helps provides health care services for Native populations across the country. The Billings Urban Indian Health and Wellness Center (BUIHWC), which operates from...
Polson parade boasts nearly 50 entries
There were 47 entries in Polson’s Fourth of July parade – just shy of last year’s 52 entrants.“It did seem really huge this year,” said Lori Abramson, office manager for the Polson Chamber of Commerce, which sponsors both the parade and the fireworks display on July 3.A crowd favorite was clearly the standoff between the Redcoats and the Polson Minutemen that preceded the actual parade. The ragtag group of Minutemen were first dispersed near the Elks Club on Main Street by a barrage of firecrackers, shot from British muskets. They regrouped near the VFW and prevailed during the second skirmish,...
MT Small Businesses and the Failure of the American Dream
BUTTE, MT - Montana has been struggling to keep up with the cost of living, the high housing costs, and, as we're finding out, the demand for higher wages. But who are the real losers of this situation?. Many of you may have answered, "All of us." And you wouldn't...
Another Massive Butte Store is Closing Down, Here’s the Details
BUTTE, MT - We hate having to report these, especially as there seems to be more and more of them these days. If you've driven down Dewey recently, you may have noticed that a new sign has gone up in front of a useful, beloved, and what we thought was booming business. It was first posted by a Facebook user, and has since gained a lot of traction. We are sad to say that another Butte business is closing its doors soon.
URGENT: SW Montana Now Under Red Flag Weather Warning
A week of extreme temperatures have delivered wildfire season to Montana. Southwest Montana is facing a Red Flag Warning as more heat, wind, and dry conditions are expected to continue through the weekend. For the area including Ennis, Virginia City, Sheridan, Twin Bridges, Butte, and Anaconda. A RED FLAG WARNING...
Be Careful, Huge Fire Shows Growing Danger in Montana
Firefighters battling the largest wildfire in Montana this year are bracing for hot, dry weather that's now led to "red flag" warnings this weekend. And with the Horse Gulch Fire near Helena now well over 10,000 acres, there's concern this first major fire of the 2024 season could be a harbinger of things to come, with nothing but hot weather in the extended forecast.
Another Family-Owned Montana Company Announces Store Closure
I had a thought about rising costs in Montana. It happened during my commute to work this morning. I was thinking to myself how insane the cost of living has gotten in just a few short years. I keep seeing listings for homes in other states for half of what I paid for mine. Yet they are 3 times the size. What is it about Montana that makes me justify paying an outrageous amount of money to live here? 2 simple answers. The great outdoors and family.
Why Butte America Is The Place To Be This Weekend
I always have a great time anytime I go to Butte. I get to go over several times a year due to my job, and I'm always discovering something new that I didn't know about one of the most historic towns in Montana. One event that most people do know...
I-90 westbound off-ramp at Main Street interchange in Bozeman to close beginning July 15
BOZEMAN, Mont. - The Montana Department of Transportation (MDT) and Knife River will be closing the Interstate 90 (I-90) westbound off-ramp at the Main Street Interchange (Exit 309) beginning the week of July 15. The ramp is anticipated to be closed for two weeks, weather and other unforeseen factors permitting. The closure will allow crews to safely work on the interchange bridge deck and railing.
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