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Native Youth Carry the Torch of Citizenship Act 100 Years Later
The Indian Citizenship Act of 1924 stands as a pivotal thread in the tapestry of Indigenous civil rights in the United States. Before its enactment, Native Americans confronted a bewildering legal landscape that systematically withheld citizenship and its accompanying rights. Propelled by the advocacy of U.S. Rep. Homer P. Snyder...
Martinsdale’s Walker Story, Lewistown’s Sage Henderson pace Montanans at NHSRA Finals on opening night
ROCK SPRINGS, Wyo. — Martinsdale's Walker Story and Lewistown's Sage Henderson led the way for Montanans on the opening night of the National High School Rodeo Finals on Sunday night, both finishing ninth in their event. Story was ninth in boys cutting with a score of 138, nine points behind Luke Haskell of Payson, Utah, in the top spot. Henderson had a time of 8.52 seconds in goat tying; Drew Ellen Stewart of Normangee, Texas, won in 6.87. A small handful of other Montanans began their weeklong run Sunday night. Two finished 12th: Townsend breakaway roper Ella Begger in 5.39...
Annual Hoofin' it for Hunger fundraiser run moves to Dillon this fall
DILLON, Mont. - The Depot Park will serve as this year's start and end location for the run that raises funds for the Montana Food Bank Network. The Hoofin' it for Hunger event began in 2011 as part of the national Young Farmer and Rancher Program called Harvest for All and has raised $87,000 for the Montana Food Bank Network, a release from the Montana Farm Bureau Federation states.
Dillon steer wrestler Ryder Gaasch has top Montana performance yet at high school rodeo finals
ROCK SPRINGS, Wyo. — Dillon steer wrestler Ryder Gaasch finished third Monday night in his first go-round at the National High School Finals Rodeo at the Sweetwater Events Complex. Gaasch, the Montana finals state champion, had a time of 7.38 seconds. He trailed only Kace Hollenbach of Middleburg, Pennsylvania (4.77) and Tyler Porter of Tylertown, Mississippi (5.57). It's the top performance yet by a Montanan after three sessions. Gaasch was one of 10 Montanans competing in the evening session Monday. Hysham's Ryatt Fraser came up strong in boys cutting, finishing sixth with a score of 140. Sidney's Wacey Hovde was...
Upcoming Hazmat Training Exercise at the University of Montana Western
Dates: Setup on Wednesday, July 17, with the exercise occurring on Thursday, July 18, 2024. Location: The area between the Bulldog Athletic and Recreation Center (BARC) and the new stadium. The campus Heating Plant will also be utilized during this exercise. Foot traffic is to be expected by military personnel between the Heating Plant and the BARC area throughout the exercise.
Suspect arrested following alleged crime spree in downtown Bozeman
BOZEMAN, Mont. - On the morning of July 14, officers responded to a burglary report at a business near Main Street and 7th Avenue. Security footage confirmed that an unauthorized male gained entry and subsequently stole products from the company. The unknown male left behind red paint on various items throughout the store.
2 flown to hospital, 2 taken by ambulance following four-vehicle crash on US Highway 20
ASHTON — Idaho State Police is investigating a four-vehicle collision that occurred on US 20 at milepost 354 at 2:47 p.m. on Monday. A white 2011 Ford F150, driven by a 64-year-old male from Lucern Valley, California, and grey 2020 Toyota Tundra, driven by a 45-year-old female from Bozeman, Montana, were traveling eastbound on US 20. A grey 2018 Kia Sportage, driven by a 67-year-old female from St. Anthony, and a grey 2007 Toyota Corolla, driven by a 46-year-old female from St. Anthony, were traveling westbound on US 20.
Corvallis' Cash Trexler shines in tie-down roping at National High School Rodeo Finals
ROCK SPRINGS, Wyo. — Corvallis' Cash Trexler carried the Montana flag Monday morning at the National High School Rodeo Finals, finishing fourth in tie-down roping at the Sweetwater Events Complex. Trexler had a time of 10.24, less than a half-second behind first-place Cross Fulford of Moore Haven, Florida. Weston...
Montana State Bobcats add three-star QB River Warren after unique recruiting experience
BOZEMAN — River Warren took a strange, uncertain path to his college football landing spot. Warren, a recently graduated high school quarterback from Oklahoma, expected to play for a Power Five program after his junior season. Various factors derailed that expectation, to the point that he planned to play at a prep school this coming fall.
New Housing Development Underway Near ZooMontana
A new housing project is underway on Billings' West End. Perhaps you've noticed the heavy equipment moving dirt for infrastructure at the south end of Shiloh Drive, near ZooMontana. I stopped to grab a couple of quick pictures last week, pondering what the development might be. "It's probably another shopping...
Super sale on Bridger passes thru month’s end
With a sparse winter that produced limited snowfall for local skiers and snowboarders in the rearview, many are already looking ahead to the bountiful slopes of the 2024-25 season. Bridger Bowl is now offering Season Passes at a discounted rate through July 31st. Enjoy unlimited skiing all season with no...
Popular Coffee Shop Expands To Second Location In Great Falls
Popular Coffee Shop Expanding To Second Location In Great Falls. Many of us can't even imagine getting through a day without a cup of Joe!. The good news is that grabbing that tasty cup of coffee just got even easier, especially for folks living around the Fox Farm area. New...
Kalispell City Council to vote on revoking a local homeless shelter’s permit
The Kalispell City Council is set to vote July 16th on whether to revoke a local homeless shelter’s permit. Residents have complained that the Flathead Warming Center has increased crime and loitering in the adjacent neighborhood. Shelter staff say that’s the result of homelessness increasing throughout the Flathead Valley as housing costs continue to increase.
USPS opens Big Sky post office
This morning, July 15, the United States Postal Service opened its new post office in Big Sky, the community’s first federally operated post office. The post office is located at 110 Meadow Village Dr., around the corner from the now-retired Big Sky Post Office, which operated for decades under contract with USPS—the old location will keep its P.O. box lobby open through Saturday, July 20, to allow P.O. box-holders to pick up remaining mail.
Shepherd Fire Department in need for more volunteer firefighters
SHEPHERD, Mont. - In addition to the large wildfires happening around the state – local fire departments are also seeing an increasing number of calls for service in their area and it’s putting a strain on their staff. With 50 volunteer firefighters responding to 209 calls this year,...
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