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State hospital shuffles top leadership, again
Roughly six months before its goal of applying for federal certification of the Montana State Hospital, the state health department is again juggling turnover in key leadership positions at the state’s only public adult psychiatric facility. The Warm Springs facility, a cornerstone of the state’s overall mental health system,...
Lawsuit filed after Montana’s secretary of state changed signature rules for citizen initiatives
HELENA, Mont. (AP) — Two organizations that gathered voter signatures to qualify proposed constitutional amendments for the Montana ballot have filed a lawsuit alleging that the secretary of state changed the rules about whose signatures may be accepted after the signatures were gathered and while county election officials were verifying them.
3 fires reported in Custer Gallatin National Forest
BOZEMAN, Mont. — The Custer Gallatin National Forest announced there are three fires in the area of Cabin Creek off of Highway 287. All three fires the Boat Mountain Fire, the Boat Mountain 2 Fire and the Beaver Creek Fire are currently under an acre. The fires are burning...
Results, paintings from second Paint Under the Big Sky art festival
This story was updated on 7/12 to add comments from Maggie Shane. In June, artists from near and far took paint, brush and canvas into the Gallatin Canyon to paint landscapes “en plein air.”. For the second annual Paint Under the Big Sky art festival, painters captured views between...
Helena community bands together to offer resources for those affected by wildfire
The community of Helena is truly rallying together to support one another, whether that's with food or a place to store livestock and horses. Now, one man created a Facebook group specifically to provide resources to people.
Missoula Asks for Help to Save Drought Stressed Boulevard Trees
Missoula, MT (KGVO-AM News) - This hot stretch with temperatures into the 90’s and even the low 100’s is not just tough on people and animals; it’s deadly to Missoula’s boulevard trees, and the city is asking residents for help. I spoke to Marie DuCharme, City...
Popular BBQ Food Truck Opening Restaurant in Laurel
Over the last few years, Laurel, MT has slowly gotten a few more restaurants. Relatively recent additions include The Cracked Egg, Your Pie, Carlton Depot, Chen's Express, Wendy's, and Jimmy Johns. Now, Laurel will soon have a sit-down BBQ restaurant. Burnin' The Bone Smokehouse is opening soon on Main Street...
Billlings Public Schools close Daylis Stadium west concrete stands over safety concerns
BILLINGS, Mont. - Billings Public Schools (BPS) have announced they have closed the west concrete stands at Daylis Stadium until further notice, due to concerns raised about the weathered concrete around the seating potentially causing slips and falls. The aluminum stands on both sides of the field will remain open,...
Butte's Hallmark store to close August 3
BUTTE, Mont. — A long-running local shop in Butte for those seeking gifts of all kinds will be shutting down in just a few weeks. Higgin’s Hallmark Shop owner Terry Richardson confirmed to NBC Montana that his shop, located in the Butte Plaza Mall, will be closing on Aug. 3.
The Best Bozeman Events This Weekend For Really Easy Fun
The season of 'insane amounts of things to do' in the Bozeman area is underway. Fun events of all kinds are happening every day this summer. Markets, classes, concerts - whatever you're interested in, you'll find an event around Bozeman to match. Thursday, July 11 - Music on Main in...
Flathead Co. Planning Board approves controversial subdivision despite public concerns
KALISPELL, Mont. — The Flathead County Planning Board saw a large crowd during Wednesday's meeting on a controversial subdivision proposal in Somers, Montana. The subdivision was originally proposed originally in March with hopes to build 180 single-family homes and 72 condo units. The condos and homes would have been...
Griz Football Reveal Kickoff Times, Including A Prime Time Black Out
Kickoff times are rolling in for the upcoming Griz Football season. The four non-conference games', three of which are at Washington-Grizzly Stadium, start times are set in stone beginning with a night game on August 31. The University of Montana socials confirmed the start dates of their three home games.
Ashland residents under water advisory after failure of chlorine regulators
ASHLAND, Mont. - Ashland Water and Sewer issued an advisory to residents to stop drinking tap water in the area on Wednesday night. The group discovered elevated chlorine levels in the water supply lines, caused by an electrical failure in the system's chlorine regulators, according to the Facebook post by the Rosebud County Sheriff's Office, published at 9:31 p.m. on Wednesday, July 10, 2024.
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