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Montana GOP, Busse file campaign finance complaints
The Montana GOP said the Democratic candidate for governor is illegally spending money on his wife’s communications company — but Democrat Ryan Busse, challenging the Republican incumbent, alleges Gov. Greg Gianforte improperly funneled $1 million to his campaign manager’s companies. Both candidates deny the allegations in the respective complaints filed this month with the Commissioner […] The post Montana GOP, Busse file campaign finance complaints appeared first on Daily Montanan.
Rocky Mountain College golf coach Nathan Bailey eyeing 4th State Am title after heartbreaking 2023
BILLINGS — Rocky Mountain College golf coach Nathan Bailey is no stranger to playing in big tournaments. Bailey is a three-time winner of the Montana Men’s State Am, winning three consecutive years from 2010-12, and also won the Mid-Am back in 2020. That Mid-Am was at Laurel Golf...
Montana Griz, Gonzaga Bulldogs to play exhibition game in Columbia Falls
This August, Columbia Falls High School will host an NCAA Division I collegiate soccer match at Flip Darling Memorial Field in what is expected to be one of the most exciting and well-attended sporting events in the Flathead Valley. The University of Montana Grizzlies and the Gonzaga University Bulldogs will...
Public records lawsuit set for oral argument with Montana Supreme Court
The Montana Supreme Court will hear oral arguments on a lawsuit over whether Gov. Greg Gianforte can claim “executive privilege” to withhold from the public internal records his office uses to track legislation. Oral arguments are scheduled for Friday, Sept. 13, in the lawsuit filed in Lewis and Clark County District Court. An introduction to […] The post Public records lawsuit set for oral argument with Montana Supreme Court appeared first on Daily Montanan.
Several ballot initiatives fall short on signature gathering
This story is adapted from the MT Lowdown, a weekly newsletter digest containing original reporting and analysis published every Friday. The individual backers behind four initiatives that have been gathering signatures in an effort to qualify for the fall ballot said this week that they haven’t been able to gather the tens of thousands of required voter signatures.
Communities across Montana to light up Fourth of July fireworks
MONTANA - Communities across Montana are gearing up for fireworks displays to light up the night skies on the Fourth of July. The Celebrate Freedom event will be happening at MetraPark in Billings July 4 starting at 6 p.m. Live music performance from local band Day Old Donuts will begin...
Montana reacts to Supreme Court allowing cities to ban encampments in public space
Friday morning, in a 6 to 3 decision, the Supreme Court voted to allow cities to enforce bans on encampments in public places which includes parks, sidewalks and under freeways. Shortly after, Montana’s Attorney General, Austin Knudsen, sent out the following statement:. “This is a huge win for cities...
Montana’s OG homegrown rockfest announces ’24 slate
The Treasure State’s rowdiest, guitar-heavy weekend is upon us with the summer return of Rockin’ the Rivers. Event promoters are thrilled to offer live music fans a hard-driving escape later this summer. The festival is set to return to The Bridge near Three Forks, celebrating more than two decades with its 2024 event. Performances will be held Thursday through Saturday, August 8th–10th.
Stunning Montana Home from Hit MTV Show Now for Sale
During the height of the pandemic, when everyone was still spending most of their time working from home, a camera crew filmed a hit MTV reality show in our own backyard. They did a fantastic job of keeping it under wraps. I only discovered it was being filmed when my future mother-in-law mentioned something about a shirtless guy running around her neighborhood with a camera crew.
Missoula Marathon attracting tourism to Garden City
MISSOULA, Mt. — The Missoula Marathon isn't actually happening until Sunday. For its 6000 participants coming in from all 50 states and five different countries, they've had the chance to partake in two separate 5k's and see what life in western Montana is all about. Before the Missoula Marathon...
UM researchers admit falsifying records in federal investigation
MISSOULA, Mont. — According to the U.S. Attorney's Office, District of Montana, a University of Montana researcher admitted to falsifying documents in a federal investigation. Braxton Alan Norwood pleaded guilty to falsification of records in a federal investigation. He faces a maximum of 20 years in prison, a $250,000...
Urban camping ordinance passes in Missoula
Inflation, taxes and the economy: The big three issues that voters have on their mind this election season. That was according to a poll we conducted with Survey USA at the start of this election cycle. The economy right now is one that many people say they're continuing to struggle...
Billings native Christina Aragon runs personal-best 1,500 to qualify for final at U.S. Olympic Trials
EUGENE, Ore. — Christina Aragon will run Sunday for a berth at the 2024 Paris Olympics. The Billings Senior grad ran a personal-best time of 4:05.36 in the semifinals of the women's 1,500-meter run Friday at the U.S. Olympic Team Track and Field Trials at Hayward Field to place seventh in her heat. Aragon, who now runs for Nike/Bowerman Track Club, grabbed the 12th and final qualifying spot for Sunday's final based on her time.
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