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When "Purple," Stone Temple Pilots' sophomore bow came out in 1994, the quartet was coming off the explosive success the band had with its 1992 Brendan O'Brien-produced debut "Core." Fast forward three decades and the current line-up of vocalist Jeff Gutt, brothers Dean and Robert DeLeo and drummer Eric Kretz are hitting the road with fellow '90s peers Live to commemorate the 30thanniversary of "Purple.") (Live will also be celebrating the 30th anniversary of its third album, "Throwing Copper").... Full story
For the second time in 2024, a wrong-way driving incident turned fatal on Interstate 90 in the Three Forks area. The Broadwater County Sheriff's Office and Montana Highway Patrol are currently investigating a fatal two-car collision that happened on July 31 at I-90 Mile Marker 272 near Three Forks. According to Broadwater County Sheriff Nick Rauser, at approximately 7:19 a.m., dispatch received multiple calls about a wrong-way driver. Rauser said one of the first callers saw the driver... Full story
Former U.S. President Donald J. Trump will host a rally later this week in Gallatin County. The 45th President and current Republican nominee for the 2024 election, Trump, will campaign alongside U.S. Senate Candidate Tim Sheehy at an event scheduled for Friday, August 9, at 8 p.m. at Brick Breeden Fieldhouse in Bozeman. "Montana stands with President Donald J. Trump, and I'm proud to stand strong with President Trump in the fight to save America," Sheehy said about the event. "We look forward... Full story
The Broadwater County Sheriff's Office is hiring a Three Forks Resident Deputy for the County's southern end. Sheriff Nick Rauser announced the opening last week and will accept applications until August 23. "The south end Deputy is a huge priority of mine. It was a priority when I ran for Sheriff, and I try my best to hold to my word. Having another deputy down there is huge with the growing population and now the businesses that are going in down there. We need to stay ahead of it to the best... Full story
After finishing as Co-Champions at last week's American Legion Class A State Tournament in Polson, the Gallatin Valley Outlaws baseball team is headed to the regional tournament in Oregon. The Outlaws will open the A Northwest Regional Tournament on Wednesday, August 7, with a matchup at 10 a.m. against the number two seed from Utah. This year's tournament is being played at Bill Gray Legion Stadium at Champion Car Wash Field in Roseburg, OR. Entering last week's State Tournament as the two...
The Jefferson River and more sections of the Big Hole River were closed to fishing on August 3 due to low flows. The full fishing closure will include the entire Jefferson River, as well as the Big Hole River from Dickie Bridge to the confluence with the Jefferson River. Flows in these areas dropped below fishing closure thresholds on Friday. The rest of the Big Hole River upstream of Dickie Bridge is under hoot-owl restrictions, which prohibit fishing each day between 2 p.m. and midnight....
Montana Fish, Wildlife & Parks continues to monitor fish health in the upper Missouri River Basin and has collected several tissue samples from sick fish this summer. Thus far, the sampling efforts have shown no abnormal results. Staff have received seasonal reports of sick or dead fish in the Big Hole, Beaverhead and Ruby rivers this summer. Sick fish were reported in 2023 as well. Compared to the fish population size, angler reports of sick fish have been relatively few. FWP staff have leaned on prompt reports of sick fish from anglers and...
We call Montana "The Last Best Place" for good reason. Millions of visitors come to share in our state's breathtaking landscapes and vibrant communities each year, supporting nearly 50,000 Montana jobs and bringing at least $5 billion to our state annually, according to a study by the University of Montana. This revenue fueled our post-pandemic recovery, providing a lifeline to our hotels, local restaurants, and countless small businesses. I know how crucial these visitors are to our state's eco...
I’m the type of person who can’t entirely function appropriately without a to-do list. The lists come in very handy for work. I usually have a list of things I need to complete for the upcoming edition of the newspaper and a master story list that constantly evolves as the year goes by. I also utilize lists in my personal life. My “personal” list recently needed some updating, with getting in much better shape skyrocketing to the top of the list. Sometimes, it gets a bit out of hand when I start making lists of lists that I need to make. While... Full story
In an effort to cut costs, Broadwater County has changed its video retention and live streaming platforms. Last week, video recordings and live streaming were available to the public on the County’s new YouTube channel. The videos and live streaming are also accessible through the County website. When clicking on a video link, visitors will be redirected to the YouTube Channel. The County is in the process of transferring previously recorded videos to the new channel. Due to storage parameters, approximately one year of videos will be a...
The wolf population in Montana remains healthy, according to the 2023 Montana Fish, Wildlife & Parks Wolf Report. Increased harvest during the 2023 wolf season has not yet resulted in an estimated decline to the statewide total. However, FWP biologists expect to see a moderate decline in wolf numbers next year resulting from the increased harvest in early 2024. "We are committed to following the law to reduce wolf numbers to a sustainable level, which means ensuring Montana has a healthy state...
Governor Greg Gianforte last week announced an investment of up to $1 million to conduct a statewide study to determine the appropriate level of funding needed to help supplement housing costs for low-income Montanans served in the state’s behavioral health system. As recommended by the Behavioral Health System for Future Generations (BHSFG) Commission, the investment represents the next allocation of $300 million in funding secured by the governor last year to reform and improve Montana’s behavioral health (BH) and developmental dis...
Effective Jan. 1, 2026, NorthWestern Energy will acquire, at no cost, Puget Sound Energy’s 370 megawatt share of the Colstrip Plant The acquisition at no cost will allow us to leverage existing infrastructure that is well established, dependable, reliable and consistently available when our customers need energy the most. We are working hard to keep energy costs affordable knowing that many Montanans live on fixed incomes and are managing other life expenses. This 370 megawatt additional share of the Colstrip Plant presents an affordable o...
A passenger railroad project connecting Seattle to Chicago could potentially bypass Helena without the support of Lewis and Clark County, according to county and railroad project officials. The Big Sky Passenger Rail Authority, along with the Federal Railroad Administration, is leading the project to restore the North Coast Hiawatha route and has garnered the support of route-affected counties across southern Montana. Lewis and Clark County is not one of them, despite giving $10,000 to the...
One year ago, the Office of Public Instruction debuted a new system and a revised set of regulations designed to ensure that Montana’s more than 800 public schools meet a state-mandated threshold of educational quality. Now state and local education leaders are taking stock of those accreditation changes and identifying areas for ongoing improvement, a conversation that will continue to shape how Montana holds its K-12 schools accountable to state laws and the students they serve. TK Under the new accreditation rules, OPI reported this month t...
After a nearly 21-year career with Montana Fish, Wildlife and Parks, the agency's lead fisheries expert has resigned. Eileen Ryce, a fisheries biologist with a PhD, said inadequate support from her superiors while she ran a division that touches on two areas of critical interest in Montana - water and wildlife management - led her to resign. In a letter dated Aug. 1, 2024, Ryce briefly referenced what she called "baseless allegations" that purportedly motivated department leaders to put Ryce on... Full story
GCSO Calls for Service Yesterday Printed on August 3, 2024 Time Call # Type of Call Location Result 08/02/24 00:08 CFS24-106299 PATROL CHECK TOWN CENTER AVE and OUSEL FALLS LE - Documented 00:23 CFS24-106304 TRAFFIC STOP LE - Warning 00:23 CFS24-106305 TRAFFIC STOP LE - Warning 00:51 CFS24-106312 PATROL CHECK FRONTAGE RD and N 7TH AVE (0.1 LE - Documented 00:51 CFS24-106313 PATROL CHECK GOOCH HILL RD and GALLAHAD WAY LE - Documented 00:54 CFS24-106316 TRAFFIC STOP LE - Warning 00:58 CFS24-106318 TRAFFIC STOP LE - Warning 01:11 CFS24-106324... Full story
GCSO Calls for Service Yesterday Printed on August 4, 2024 Time Call # Type of Call Location Result 08/03/24 00:03 CFS24-106849 TRAFFIC STOP LE - Warning 00:11 CFS24-106853 TRAFFIC STOP LE - Citation 00:11 CFS24-106854 PATROL CHECK ANDROMEDA CT and MILKY WAY DR LE - Documented 00:13 CFS24-106855 TRAFFIC STOP LE - Citation 00:13 CFS24-106856 PATROL CHECK BIG PINE DR and SNOWY MOUNTAIN LE - Documented 00:18 CFS24-106858 PATROL CHECK TOWN CENTER AVE and OUSEL FALLS LE - Documented 00:20 CFS24-106859 ANIMAL LE - Documented 00:37 CFS24-106868... Full story
MEDIA REPORT Printed on August 5, 2024 CFS Date/Time Street Name Code : Description 07/28/24 01:08 FRONT AND 6TH ST WELFARE : Welfare Check 07/28/24 01:24 HWY 287 SB TSTOP : Traffic Stop 07/28/24 02:12 FRONT AND ELM ST TSTOP : Traffic Stop 07/28/24 02:15 POTOSI PEEK TRAIL SUSP : Suspicious 07/28/24 07:16 24 : 24/7 07/28/24 07:27 ANIMAL : Animal 07/28/24 08:00 LUCKY LILS CASINO PARKING : Parking 07/28/24 08:18 24 : 24/7 07/28/24 08:35 24 : 24/7 07/28/24 09:18 POTOSI PEEK TRAIL FOLLOWUP : Follow up 07/28/24 09:24 FEATHER MEADOW PL ANIMAL :... Full story
GCSO Calls for Service Yesterday Printed on August 5, 2024 Time Call # Type of Call Location Result 08/04/24 00:07 CFS24-107378 TRAFFIC STOP LONE MOUNTAIN TRL and PLANK RD LE - Warning 00:07 CFS24-107379 PARTY EVENING STAR LN and SUMMER RIDGE LE - Documented 00:32 CFS24-107388 PUBLIC ASSIST ASPEN LEAF DR and DRIVEWAY (31.9 LE - Documented 00:51 CFS24-107390 TRAFFIC STOP NORRIS RD and JACKRABBIT LN (103.3 LE - Warning 00:53 CFS24-107391 AGENCY ASSIST GALLATIN RD and ZACHARIAH LN (0.1 LE - Agency Assist 01:45 CFS24-107400 PATROL CHECK W CAMERON...
Bozeman Health urogynecologist, Dr. Alaina Bennett is the first surgeon in the state of Montana to be trained in and perform single-incision sling surgery. Dr. Bennett is double board certified in Obstetrics & Gynecology and in Urogynecology & Reconstructive Pelvic Surgery, and her scientific research has been published in multiple peer-reviewed journals. She is also the first female urogynecologist in the state of Montana. Urogynecology is a specialized field of medicine that focuses on the diagnosis and treatment of pelvic floor disorders in...
Montana Secretary of State Christi Jacobsen and the Montana Elections Team continue to prepare for November's 2024 General Election. This week, state and local election officials joined colleagues nationwide in recognizing National Poll Worker Recruitment Day. On Friday, Secretary Jacobsen launched a new poll worker recruitment tool for Montana counties. "We've heard from county election offices across the state about their need for additional poll workers and election judges. These friends, neighbors, and family members play a crucial role in...
Madison County entered State II fire restrictions earlier today. Montana Fish, Wildlife & Parks follows the counties’ lead in placing fire restrictions on its properties within each county. These restrictions are in place for all fishing access sites (FAS), state parks and wildlife management areas (WMAs) managed by FWP in Madison County. FWP properties in Madison County include: • Wall Creek WMA • Bear Creek WMA • Varney Bridge FAS • Harrison Lake FAS • Meadow Lake FAS • Parrot Castle FAS • Cardwell Bridge FAS • Raynolds' Pass FAS • Silver...
The Montana Department of Commerce announced today that it will close Montana’s waitlist for the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development Housing Choice Voucher Rental Assistance Program on August 15, 2024. HCV is also known as “Section 8.” Commerce was notified in June 2024 that HUD’s allocation for Montana’s HCV Housing Assistance Payments would be reduced due to shortfalls in other states’ programs. Commerce, having responsibly managed Montana’s HCV program, must now spend down its HUD-held reserves and close its waitlist to e...
QR codes skyrocketed in popularity during the touch-free days of the COVID-19 pandemic, and now they're everywhere. From menus to forms and posters, who doesn't like these scannable shortcuts to information and fast, frictionless payments? Now QR codes also serve a much different purpose: as a tool for scammers. In December 2023, the Federal Trade Commission warned of a new form of phishing. Appropriately coined quishing, the scam leverages QR codes to trick people into divulging personal inform...
