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Again? NorthWestern Energy Seeks Approval For New Rate Hike
Remember this year when your power bills went through the roof?. In October 2023 the Public Service Commission approved a rate hit for RESIDENTIAL customers at 28 percent. That means if your bill WAS $91.27 it will now be $116.78. That's over $20 a month from the average Montana household. That can add up really fast in extra money for the utility. Example: There are over 400,000 households in Montana. That adds up to over 8 MILLION dollars a month MORE revenue for NorthWestern Energy.
Free summer meals available to children across Montana
BUTTE, Mont. — Non-profit leaders, local officials and volunteers gathered in Butte on Thursday to shine a light on a program providing free meals to kids. The Summer Food Service Program is continuing to provide free meals to kids 18 and under across Montana on weekdays through August 9, thanks to the Montana Food Bank Network and No Kid Hungry.
For being the state’s top lawyer, Knudsen seems awfully confused about Montana law
For all of Austin Knudsen’s certainty that Montana’s judiciary is chocked full of liberal, activist judges, he seems a lot less certain about the law itself. That is not exactly a reassuring look for the state’s attorney general. Or for a Republican who is part of the party that claims it’s the defender of law […]
Missoula Gyro Restaurant Up For Sale
The Missoula restaurant landscape seems to be constantly changing. New restaurants open, some close, and some restaurants combine forces under one roof. There is an opportunity for the right person to own a Missoula restaurant that has been around for decades. Acropolis Gyros at 117 South Ave. West, has announced that they are for sale. They shared the announcement via their Facebook page.
Engines, helicopter respond to wildfire east of Plains
MISSOULA, Mont. — Firefighters responded Thursday afternoon to a new fire in the Henry Creek area east of Plains. The fire was estimated to be 1 acre as of 1:30 p.m. Three fire engines and a helicopter responded. Full release:. The Montana DNRC Plains Unit is currently initiating operations...
Q2 Billings Area Weather: Sun, smoke and scattered PM thunderstorms on Saturday
We had a pleasant cooling of our highs to more seasonable levels on Saturday in Montana and Wyoming. We can expect more smoke and haze Saturday along with seasonable highs and scattered thunderstorms.
Good Old Days beats the heat
For more than 40 years, Good Old Days has delivered a rousing community celebration to St. Ignatius on the third weekend in July. This year’s extravaganza was no exception.“Overall, I would say this was one the best Good Old Days we’ve had, and one of the better attended as well, despite the heat,” said Darren Orr of the St. Ignatius Chamber of Commerce.Organizers tried to offset the high temperatures with water slides, two misting tents and a cooling/medical tent, staffed by Nurse Ellen Kaphammer of Tribal Health.The celebration kicked off Friday evening with a barbecue and dance in the Good...
Despite heat, powwow attracts crowd
Though the weather has been broiling, the Standing Arrow Powwow in Elmo last weekend went on as planned from July 18-21. The first grand entry was at 7 p.m. on Friday night. Mike Kenmille carried the eagle staff, and the Veteran’s Warrior Society posted the colors. A $20,000 drum contest brought drum groups to the powwow, and $50,000 was the payout in contest dancing.A new stick-game pavilion was home to the $10,000 stick game tournament. Also planned was co-ed softball and a fun run. The Elmo community served four meals to their powwow guests.Mike Sanchez, from Washington, was the master...
Idaho ends Boulder-Arrowhead/Big Sky softball's World Series dream in region title game
SAN BERNARDINO, Calif. — Eagle, Idaho blanked Billings' Boulder-Arrowhead/Big Sky majors softball team by a 10-0 margin in four innings Friday in the winner-take-all title game of the Little League Softball Northwest Region Tournament, ending the Montana state champion's hopes of going on to the Little League Softball World Series next month.
New $7-10 million proposal for Daylis Stadium fixes is 'doable,' superintendent says
BILLINGS — Billings Public Schools superintendent Dr. Erwin Garcia believes that an estimated $7-10 million proposal to give Daylis Stadium some much-needed renovations in time for the 2025-26 school year is "doable," he said in an interview with The Billings Gazette and 406 MT Sports on Thursday morning. The...
PaddleHeads postpone Thursday's game, announce schedule changes for the rest of this week
MISSOULA, Mont. - Thursday night's Missoula PaddleHeads game against the Billings Mustangs has been postponed due to a lack of electricity in the ballpark. This is a result of Wednesday night's severe storm in Missoula which has left much of the community without power. The game scheduled for Friday night,...
Utah man arrested in Bozeman after high-speed chase
A Utah man wanted in connection to an alleged attempted homicide was apprehended in Bozeman on Tuesday following a high-speed chase. Kevin D. Wilde, 63, appeared in Justice Court on Wednesday and was accused of fleeing and eluding and criminal endangerment. According to an affidavit of probable cause, Wilde had...
200+ Lightning Strikes Reported in Western Montana Following Storm
As Western Montana cleans up after the epic severe thunderstorm that saw winds reportedly over 100 mph. With traffic lights down, power needing to be restored, there was also another aspect to the storm that may cause more problems, and that is the lightning. It may be a day or...
Sneak Peek: MT Outdoor Podcast Discovers NW MT Chain of Lakes with Brian Stephens
Get ready for an adventure like no other! This week on the Montana Outdoor Podcast, host Downrigger Dale chats with FWP Fisheries Biologist Brian Stephens about a stunning chain of lakes in Northwest Montana. These lakes cover around 3,000 acres and stretch over 20 miles along Highway 2, between Kalispell and Libby. From McGregor Lake to Horseshoe Lake, these waters are teeming with a variety of fish, including Kokanee Salmon, several Trout species, Large and Smallmouth Bass, Northern Pike, Perch, Pumpkinseeds, and the rare Tiger Muskie! Brian shares fascinating insights into each lake, especially the unique role of Tiger Muskies in Horseshoe Lake. Discover why these lakes are a must-visit for any fishing enthusiast this Saturday morning at 6:00am when this episode drops, but, in the meantime, check out our exclusive sneak peek of this incredibly awesome and informative podcast:
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