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Gov. Little appoints Brandon Shippy to Idaho State Senate to fill Abby Lee’s seat
The Idaho State Capitol building in Boise on March 20, 2021. (Otto Kitsinger for Idaho Capital Sun) Brandon Shippy, the Republican frontrunner for a southwestern Idaho State Senate seat, will fill the seat ahead of November’s election. Idaho Gov. Brad Little on Thursday announced he appointed Shippy to serve...
Four Measures of How Safe Montana Is Compared to Other States
Recently we learned that Montana is one of the most dangerous places to be during the 4th of July because that holiday is one where many people travel, and Montana is known for having may fatal car accidents during that holiday weekend and fatal accidents of different kinds. But Montanans...
A New Scam Is Hitting Montana, And It’s Surprising
Keep your money in your pocket and avoid this new scam hitting Montana. There have been scams in Montana dealing with fake warrants, fundraisers, and tax penalties, but scammers have been getting creative over the years. New Scams Hitting Montana. Some new scams hitting Montana have been over social media...
Gov. Gianforte: Montana National Guard is Ready to Fight Fires If Needed
The 2024 wildfire season is well underway on Montana, and there have already been76 fires reported, according to Gov. Greg Gianforte, who spoke on our Missoula sister station KGVO recently. He told listeners that the state was prepared for this fire season. In addition to money set aside by the state legislature for firefighting costs, and firefighters have been doing a great job attacking and containing more than six dozen wild fires so far.
Booksellers hope to capture tourist traffic with Bookstore Trail
Montana is known for big skies, breweries and … bookstores? At least, that’s what a coalition of independent bookstores across the state are hoping - as they launch the second summer of Montana’s Bookstore Trail. Print is a bookshop tucked just west of Highway 93 on Main...
Tribal nations, Urban Indian Health Organizations, to receive $6.5M for behavioral health support
Tribal nations and Urban Indian Health Organizations will receive $6.5 million in one-time grants for behavioral health services in Native American communities, the Governor’s Office announced Wednesday. The Behavioral Health System for Future Generations Commission recommended the investment, the latest allocation of $300 million in funding to support behavioral health and developmental disabilities systems in […] The post Tribal nations, Urban Indian Health Organizations, to receive $6.5M for behavioral health support appeared first on Daily Montanan.
An Insider’s Look of Uptown Butte’s Massive Improvement Project
BUTTE, MT - Do you think Uptown Butte is in need of some improvements?. No matter where you lie on the issue, there's no doubt from the majority of Butte's citizens that Uptown Butte is due for an improvement project. Though the largest historic districts in America boasts what seems like hundreds of impressively older buildings and businesses, the Uptown area has seen—especially in more recent years—trends of crime, bankruptcies, and neglect. Of course, these consequential elements are natural to a larger and historic city, but that doesn't mean we can't do anything about it.
Butte men face multiple felony charges for alleged roles in school break-in
BUTTE, Mont. — Two 20-year-old Butte men are facing multiple felony charges for their alleged roles in a Butte elementary school break-in back in late May. Bryson Michael Lundquist and Cormic Sletten are charged with felony counts of burglary and criminal mischief as well as misdemeanor theft. Lundquist entered...
Horse Gulch Fire 32% contained; Miller Peak Fire draws more responders
The Horse Gulch fire is burning around 2 miles north of Canyon Ferry Reservoir. The fire reached 14,250 acres as of Thursday afternoon and has been 32% contained according to most recent data. Fire crews have been able to successfully maintain containment lines. Winds in the area are expected to...
Montana Chamber Music Festival coming to Big Sky July 23
The Arts Council’s “Bravo! Big Sky” series is bringing the annual performance of the Montana Chamber Music Summer Music Festival to Big Sky on Tuesday, July 23, at 7 p.m. in the Sapphire Room at the Wilson Hotel. Tickets are $35 per person and can be purchased in advance at bigskyarts.org.
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