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Montana State researcher studies nano-scale materials that mimic enzymes to convert CO2 into chemical building blocks
Montana State University researcher James Crawford recently published a collaborative paper with the National Renewable Energy Laboratory that marks a step forward in their quest for what he calls a “holy grail” of chemistry: converting the greenhouse gas carbon dioxide into chemical building blocks which could be used to create myriad other materials.
Barto takes his final bow Beartooth Rally
For 24 years soft-spoken Ben Barto has ridden his motorbike to the Beartooth Rally in Red Lodge, enjoying the sights and sounds of this unique ode to these sleek and impressive machines. You may have even gone up to him and asked about his remarkable bike, you may have posed...
Arena Football League finishes season in a shopping mall
The Arena Football League season has ended. Not with the remaining teams folding. With a championship game. Played in a mall. It’s fitting, we suppose, that a couple of relics from the ‘80s and ‘90s would find a way to come together. Regardless, it was jarring to see images of an arena football game being played in a place other than an arena.
Missoula Police Defuse Dramatic Knife Altercation at Gas Station
Missoula, MT (KGVO-AM News) - On July 16, 2024, Missoula Police Department Officers responded to a gas station in the 1500 block of Toole Ave. Officers were informed that a 911 caller had reported that a male had pulled a knife on another person. The 911 caller further reported that the two individuals began fighting again and that one had a stick.
The Billings Flying Service helps protect communities across the globe
BILLINGS, Mont. --For 35 years Billings Flying Service has been flying and maintaining helicopters for use in aerial firefighting and heavy lift services. They started in the ag world but have grown to become a solutions provider for the aviation industry. Owner, Al Blain said since 1997 they've maintained and...
Rory Feek Marries His Daughter’s Teacher, Surprises Her With Special ‘I Do’ Song at Wedding
Congratulations are in order for Rory Feek, who married his 10-year-old daughter Indiana’s teacher, Rebecca — who is also a longtime family friend — in a romantic ceremony on July 14.Katy Perry Previews New Song 'Lifetimes' Ahead of '143' Album Release: Listen The country star opened up about the ceremony on his blog, noting that the duo tied the knot under a “timber-frame pavilion here in Greycliff, Montana,” adding that his daughter played a major role in getting the two married. “We knew marriage was a possibility,” Feek shared in his post, “it wasn’t something that either of us felt like we...
Robbery Suspect Attacks Missoula Grocery Store Employee
Missoula, MT (KGVO-AM News) - On July 13, 2024, Missoula Police Department officers were dispatched to a local grocery store for a possible robbery. The 911 caller was an employee of the store and stated a male had “got physical” during a shoplifting. When officers arrived on the scene, the suspect had left the area. An officer met with two employees and obtained brief statements from them.
Women in Sports: Montana State Women's Head Basketball Coach Tricia Binford
BOZEMAN- I sat down with Tricia Binford to talk about the growth of the WNBA, her experience as a professional, and what she is doing to grow the game in the Gallatin Valley. BOZEMAN- I sat down with Tricia Binford to talk about the growth of the WNBA, her experience as a professional, and what she is doing to grow the game in the Gallatin Valley.
City of Great Falls Animal Shelter combats high capacity rates and lowers adoption fees in 'Empty the Shelters' event
GREAT FALLS, Mont. - The City of Great Falls Animal Shelter is partnering with the BISSELL Pet Foundation as they hold another "Empty the Shelters" event. Laramie Smovir, operations manager for the City of Great Falls Animal Shelter says they have been participating for about five years now and it's a win-win-win... for the animals, the city, and the community.
Missoula mayor returns from Bloomberg Initiative with new inspiration
MISSOULA, Mont. — Mayor Andrea Davis returned to Missoula after attending a course on leadership in New York City. She was among 39 mayors selected to attend the Bloomberg Harvard City Leadership Initiative. Other participants include mayors from Kenya, Germany and Argentina as well as more than 25 local government officials from cities across the U.S.
New Housing Development Underway Near ZooMontana
A new housing project is underway on Billings' West End. Perhaps you've noticed the heavy equipment moving dirt for infrastructure at the south end of Shiloh Drive, near ZooMontana. I stopped to grab a couple of quick pictures last week, pondering what the development might be. "It's probably another shopping...
Yellowstone Valley Farmers Market returns Saturday to celebrate 39 years of markets
BILLINGS, Mont. - It is time for the 39th annual Yellowstone Valley Farmers Market which kicks off tomorrow, Saturday, July 20. This farmers market will be this Saturday from 8 a.m. to 12 p.m. under Sky Point in downtown Billings at the intersection of North Broadway and 2nd Avenue North.
Flat Track Racing Roars Back to Western Montana Fair!
It is FAIR WEEK in Missoula. Just the smell surrounding the fairgrounds brings back so many fond memories of summertime. The smell of funnel cakes cooking in hot oil. The smell of all the 4H livestock. But, how about the smell of high-octane gasoline and exhaust? That is one smell that always surfaces near the end of the week. Why? The fair's grand finale typically includes either a demolition derby or even the occasional monster truck. Now, the big energy-fueled event is some extreme flat-track motorcycle racing.
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