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Montana's largest nursing home prepares to close following patient safety violations
This story was originally published by Montana Free Press at montanafreepress.org. The state’s largest nursing home plans to close its doors weeks after being terminated from the federal Medicare and Medicaid program after “a history of serious quality issues” and violations for deficient patient care. In a...
Pitching improvements have Butte Miners confident heading to district tournament as top seed
BUTTE, Mont. -- The Legion Baseball postseason is rapidly approaching. And with a regular season conference title already in hand, the Butte Miners feel as confident as any, heading into the district tournament in Belgrade as the No. 1 seed. Of course, the Miners are happy with being the Class...
18th annual Butte 100 to test elite mountain bikers
BUTTE, Mont. — The state’s most grueling mountain bike competition is back for its 18th year. A total of 500 competitors are set to take on either the Butte 100, Butte 50 or Sorini 25 competition Saturday morning along the Continental Divide. Competitors from 27 different states and...
Bozeman-based technology company at the center of a massive data breach
A Bozeman-based technology company is at the center of a class-action lawsuit, a Congressional investigation and a massive data breach that could affect more than a half billion customers. Snowflake, Inc., is a cloud-based data hosting company used by some of the biggest and most recognized companies in America and abroad. Those companies, including Ticketmaster, […] The post Bozeman-based technology company at the center of a massive data breach appeared first on Daily Montanan.
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...
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.
Missoula Homeless Woman Lights U.S. Post Office Bushes on Fire
Missoula, MT (KGVO-AM News) - On July 17, 2024, Missoula Police Department Officers were dispatched to the U.S. Post Office located at 1100 Kent Avenue for a report of a fire. Call details described a homeless female lit a bush on fire next to the building and the flames were almost as tall as the flagpole. An officer responded to the Post Office and contacted the complainant who is an employee.
Beacon Hill Fire 100% contained near St. Regis
ST. REGIS, Mont. - A new wildfire has started east of St. Regis Thursday with smoke visible north of I-90 at mile-marker 36. The Lolo National Forest (LNF) reported on social media the Beacon Hill Fire is burning an estimated one-acre. The fire is located on a south aspect slope,...
Great Falls Public School District welcomes new superintendent
GREAT FALLS, Mont. - The Great Falls Public School District (GFPS) has officially welcomed their new superintendent, Heather Hoyer. We had the opportunity to sit down with Hoyer to learn more about her excitement and goals for the district; she says this transition from executive director of student achievement to superintendent with GFPS has been rather seamless due to her deep familiarity with the district.
Out and About: Symphony Under the Stars, Last Chance Stampede and Fair and more
In this week’s edition of Out and About: Stroll through downtown Helena and browse works of art, a musical night with a symphony under the stars, and the Last Chance Stampede and Fair will kick off.
Lolo National Forest pays tribute to fallen firefighter Trenton Johnson of Florence Fire
MISSOULA, Mont. - Lolo National Forest (LNF) is remembering firefighter Trenton Johnson who passed away battling the Florence Fire on July 19, 2017. The following is LNF's social media post in memory of Johnson:. Today, we would like to take a moment to remember and pay tribute to Trenton Johnson...
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