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Montana Lottery Warns of Scams: Avoid Playing These Numbers
There is something about having a lottery ticket in your pocket that brings you hope. You find yourself thinking about how your life would change if your numbers would just come in. Daydreaming about what the first thing you would buy with your winnings. Trying to decide how many bathrooms in your mansion will have gold-plated toilets. (Okay, maybe that is just me.)
Montana Creates Emergency ‘Drive-Thru’ Blood Pickup Service for Rural Ambulances
This story was originally published by KFF Health News. Crystal Hiwalker wonders if her heart and lungs would have kept working if the ambulance crew had been able to give her a transfusion as the blood drained from her body during a stormy, 100-mile ride. Because of the 2019 snowstorm,...
Viking deep-fried meatball will not appear at Montana State Fair this year
GREAT FALLS, Mont. - The Sons of Norway Lodsen Lodge in Great Falls announced Monday their famous Viking booth at the Montana State Fair will not be in operation this summer due to new safety regulations for deep fryers. The Viking booth is a staple of Montana fair season, known...
Montana Veterans Needed for Fascinating UM Brain Injury Research
Some very interesting research is being done at The University of Montana when it comes to traumatic brain injury (TBI). The research will be particularly helpful for veterans, but in reality will assist anyone impacted by TBI. Several years ago I attended a veterans conference in Billings featuring the Neural...
Kalispell couple facing 30 years in federal prison
MISSOULA, Mont. — A Kalispell couple facing fraudulent charges appeared in a federal courtroom in Missoula on Tuesday. Mistie Lynn Knapton and Travis Ray Knapton are facing up to 30 years in federal prison. One count of conspiracy to defraud the United States. One count of social security fraud.
Billings Renter Ordered to Remove American Flag from Balcony
Look, I get it. These establishments want their apartment complexes to look nice, and they don't want all of their tenants to be caught in the middle of political disputes and bickering. Some flags that could be flown over apartment balconies could be seen as very offensive. But why not at least allow the American flag to be flown?
Spotty showers and storms, summer heat begins to build this weekend
Partly to mostly sunny today with highs in the 60s and 70s. Showers and thunderstorms will remain in the forecast today. Any storm that develops will be capable of gusty outflow winds and lightning. Montana's largest fireworks show to light up Butte's skies tonight. Sunset is 9:24PM, with the show...
Reminder: Billings Rims Closed for 4th of July
Oh, the 4th of July in Montana! Fireworks, barbecues, and the great outdoors—what’s not to love? However, if you are new to Billings, here's something you should know. The Rims and certain parks along the Rims will be closed for the 4th. As you plan your festivities, remember...
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