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Q2 AOW: Lynne Erickson boasts astounding Big Sky State Games medal tally
BILLINGS — Billings Senior jumps coach Lynne Erickson, who recently celebrated a birthday, doesn’t need any motivation to compete in the Big Sky State Games. “I just think it's fun. It's just so much fun to be at the track and talk to the same people that are there every year. I just think it's fun," Erickson told MTN Sports. "I don't do anything hard. I just do short stuff. Nothing that I'm going to die. I don't do more than one lap around the track."
Family nutritional health program opens in Belgrade to service Belgrade, Three Forks, Clarkston, Manhattan
A nutritional support program has opened in Belgrade to serve families in Belgrade, Three Forks, Clarkston and Manhattan, according to a July 16 press release from the Gallatin City-County Health Department. The Gallatin Women, Infants and Children program run by the health department supports low-income families with food access and nutritional needs. The new location in the Heck/Quaw building at 91 W Southview Ave., Entrance 8, allows for more ease in appointments and broader support with a location closer to families in need.
Browning’s Tahj Wells maintains bull riding lead at rodeo finals; Townsend’s Ella Begger 10th in pole bending
ROCK SPRINGS, Wyo. — As the first go-round of the National High School Finals Rodeo was poised to end Wednesday morning, two Montanans are in the top 10 in their events — including Browning bull rider Tahj Wells, who remains first with his 82 early Tuesday at the Sweetwater Events Complex. Wells has a half-point lead on John Crimber of Sunset, Texas, and is up a single point on third-place Macoy Attebury of Springville, California. Also near the top from Montana are Townsend's Ella Begger, who is 10th overall in pole bending, and Corvallis' Cash Trexler, 15th in tie-down roping....
Report shows Treasure Valley eviction filings nearly doubled in 2023
BOISE, Idaho — A new report from the Treasure Valley nonprofit Jesse Tree shows more Idahoans are being served with eviction notices. However, the nonprofit said the number of eviction filings ending in final judgment decreased because of community support. Jesse Tree puts the annual report together using Idaho...
Annoying State Law is Forcing Californians to Shop in Idaho
After a long day at work, a weekend out with friends, a camping trip or just a solid workout--what is the one thing that we can all (hopefully) agree is the absolute best feeling?. A nice shower. Odds are, it has been a while since you really THOUGHT about said...
New NW, Idaho, Wheat, Barley Alert Issued-Bacterial Related
The Pacific Northwest Pest Alert Network has issued some new warnings about threats to wheat and barley. "Yellow rust (stripe rust), Bacterial leaf streak / black chaff, FHB, frost damage in wheat, barley. All Crops All Locations:. The network says the early season in Idaho was cooler than usual and...
Idaho inmate gets life sentence for escaping state custody at Boise hospital
BOISE, Idaho (AP) — An Idaho inmate was sentenced Friday to life in prison for escaping state custody at a Boise hospital after the corrections officers guarding him were violently attacked. Skylar Meade pleaded guilty to the escape and to sentencing enhancement for being a persistent violator and for...
Packed house at water town hall meeting as VanderSloot calls for action and Bedke responds
IDAHO FALLS – We need some heroes. That was Frank VanderSloot’s message to a packed crowd during a town hall Wednesday night. Melaleuca’s Executive Chairman was the introductory speaker at a town hall meeting in the company’s event center about Idaho’s ongoing ground and surface water dispute. It was an informational meeting designed to provide background and context for the discussion, as well as give people a chance to ask questions and address concerns.
Most school districts plan to take facilities money in lump sum
Most Idaho school districts want their new facilities money all at once. House Bill 521, passed into law this year, will deliver $1 billion to schools for facilities upgrades, and districts have the option to take their share in a lump sum or in annualized installments over the next decade.
Idaho’s Coolest Rodeo is in Nampa [photos]
It is July in the Gem State, which means summer vacations, triple-digit temperatures, and rodeos. Whether you're a native of the West or new to our area, rodeos are everywhere within the Mountain West. In a world of digital this and TikTok, it's inspiring to see so many young and old Idahoans championing the Western lifestyle.
Use This Useful Trick to Assess Hazardous Air in Montana
BUTTE, MT - An unfortunate outcome of the wildfire season here in Montana is the awful and dangerous air quality that ultimately pollutes the air. We see it every year: devastating wildfires that spread over thousands of miles of our beautiful, serene state. And, because of it, smokey, dangerous air that fills the entire blue summer sky, making it even hotter outside and even leading to more wildfires. We've all seen how different the air can be day after day, with some being thicker than others and vice versa.
Staying safe outdoors during peak wildfire season
July and August mark the height of wildfire season for Eastern Idaho, according to the western fire chiefs association. With that in mind, the Red Cross of Idaho and East Oregon is encouraging families to take steps now to keep themselves safe.
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