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Skier Makes Insane Run in MT and Gets Paid from Go Pro
Some skiers and boarders are always looking ahead to the upcoming winter season, even in the middle of the summer. They are hoping for that "epic powder", as they clutch their new season pass that they got at the very end of last season. Montana still has some summer left, but that doesn't mean we can't look back at an amazing ski run from last season. The forecast for the first "frost dates" will be here before the end of the month. We may also see some extremely cold temps this winter.
Fáilte Montana Irish Festival 2024 is Coming to Missoula Soon
For those who wondering if you missed the 2024 Fáilte Irish festival in Missoula this summer, no need to worry, it's on the way just a bit later this year than it has been in the past. The Friends of Irish Studies in the West are excited for this...
Community members to help Salvation Army stuff backpacks in Bozeman
MISSOULA, Mont. — As the school year gets closer, many families in Gallatin Valley fear they won't be able to afford school supplies for their children. Volunteers will help fill back packs in Bozeman today. Sign ups to volunteer are now closed. The Salvation Army believes every child deserves...
Missoula airport lands $3.4M to complete terminal expansion
(Missoula Current) As Missoula Montana Airport navigates a record summer, it’s also welcoming $3.4 million in additional federal funding to close out one of its major projects. Sen. Jon Tester last week announced the funding in the latest allocation from the Bipartisan Infrastructure Law. The airport received $6 million...
Evacuation warnings lifted for Black Mountain Fire near Lincoln at 87% containment
UPDATE: August 14 at 9:25 a.m. Lewis and Clark County Sheriff Leo Dutton lifted the evacuation warnings that were in place for residences near Lincoln for the Black Mountain Fire on Tuesday evening just before 5 p.m. The fire is 87% contained as of Wednesday morning and has burned 182...
Thomae Lumber changes name to Mead Lumber
Thomae Lumber, an established name in the Billings and Laurel, MT business community since 1982, has announced its official name change and rebranding to Mead Lumber, effective Aug. 15, 2024. This change marks a significant step in unifying Mead Lumber’s identity under one brand while maintaining the high standards of service and quality that customers have come to expect.
Construction underway on GFPD evidence expansion
Construction is underway at the Great Falls Police Department for an expansion to house evidence. In February, City Commissioners awarded a $3,544,750 contract to Wadsworth Builders for the project in a 3-2 vote. GFPD has faced increasing overcrowding in its evidence storage and processing areas over the years. “More burdensome...
Celebrating Indigenous heritage becomes the newest addition to MontanaFair this year
BILLINGS, Mont - To celebrate the Indigenous population of Montana, the Native American Development Corporation and TRIIA partnered with MontanaFair for a day to highlight Indigenous artists and creatives. A non-profit founded in Billings 28 years ago, NADC’s mission is to provide socioeconomic resources to Native families and businesses in...
Bitterroot Women’s Club – more than a century of service
Bitterroot Women’s Club has been making a positive impact for the greater good since the first club in the Valley was established in 1903. By the mid 1900’s, nearly every town in the Valley had a women’s club chartered by the General Federation of Women’s Clubs, a national organization with many notable past accomplishments. They sold enough war bonds during World War II to purchase 431 planes, advocated for seat belts, and supported the Women’s Suffrage Movement. More recent projects include advocating for the Family Leave Act, funding libraries for Native Americans, and raising awareness of human trafficking and domestic violence.
New Ways to Remember Montana’s Mann Gulch Tragedy
As a powerful period of recollection of the Mann Gulch firefighter tragedy concludes, the 75th-anniversary commemoration is also showing new ways for future generations to remember the sacrifice. Last week marked the anniversary of the tragic fire in Central Montana when 13 firefighters were caught in a massive "blow up"...
Changes coming to WIC program
KALISPELL, Mont. — The Special Supplemental Nutrition Program for Women, Infants and Children will see nationwide changes this January. WIC serves low-income individuals who are pregnant, postpartum or breastfeeding, as well as infants and children up to the age of 5 who have a nutritional risk. USDA and WIC...
Ryan Busse’s mission to convert Republican voters
HELENA, Mont. — Standing in the backyard garden of a Helena home in mid-July, Ryan Busse told the crowd of Democratic supporters a story about how he plans to win the Montana governor’s seat, ousting Republican incumbent Greg Gianforte. The 54-year-old Flathead Valley resident, a longtime hunter, recalled...
Billings Businesses Battle for Prize Packages worth $50k on August 15
Live from the ArtHouse Cinema in downtown Billings, this is Shark Tank. Okay, the show name is not true. But it is called the Battle of the Plans Business Pitch Competition. 21 entrepreneurs submitted their concepts for new or improving businesses in the Billings Central District. Two phases in March and July included business training courses from the Big Sky Economic Development, and after these preliminary rounds, the party of 21 has been whittled down to the final 12.
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