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Gallatin Volleyball Team Sweeps Great Falls, Maintains Strong Conference Record

Gallatin Volleyball Team Sweeps Great Falls, Maintains Strong Conference Record

Gallatin Volleyball Team Sweeps Great Falls, Maintains Strong Conference Record

Arthur Blank Expands Montana Business Presence with New Public Riverfront Resort

Arthur Blank Expands Montana Business Presence with New Public Riverfront Resort

Arthur Blank Expands Montana Business Presence with New Public Riverfront Resort

Funnel Cloud Spotted Amid Heavy Rain in Montana

Funnel Cloud Spotted Amid Heavy Rain in Montana

Montana and Wyoming experienced an active weather day on the final Saturday of summer, marked by heavy rainfall, cooler-than-average temperatures, and a funnel cloud sighting near Belgrade, Montana. The funnel cloud was observed by Karen Schiller, adding to the unusual weather conditions in the region. Rain and storms persisted throughout the day, impacting various areas. This weather pattern highlights the dynamic conditions typical of the transition from summer to fall in the northern United States. Meteorologist Jason Stiff shared updates on the situation and promised a detailed forecast later in the evening.

Joshua Tree National Park Offers Diverse Desert Experiences and Activities

Joshua Tree National Park Offers Diverse Desert Experiences and Activities

Joshua Tree National Park, situated in southern California, provides a unique blend of desert landscapes and recreational opportunities. The park is accessible from communities like Joshua Tree and Twentynine Palms and encompasses portions of both the Mojave Desert and the Colorado Desert. These two distinct desert regions vary in elevation and vegetation. The higher elevations within the Mojave Desert are characterized by the park's iconic Joshua trees, while the lower Colorado Desert areas feature sparse shrubs and expansive plains. Visitors to the park can engage in a variety of activities, including hiking, shopping in nearby towns, and enjoying live music events. The park also offers guided tours, allowing visitors to explore its natural beauty, famous Joshua Trees, and distinctive rock formations.

Owen Teague Stars in 'Montana Story' Alongside Haley Lu Richardson and Gilbert Owuor

Owen Teague Stars in 'Montana Story' Alongside Haley Lu Richardson and Gilbert Owuor

Owen Teague Stars in 'Montana Story' Alongside Haley Lu Richardson and Gilbert Owuor

Chelsea, Michigan, Offers Diverse Attractions Near Ann Arbor

Chelsea, Michigan, Offers Diverse Attractions Near Ann Arbor

Chelsea, Michigan, Offers Diverse Attractions Near Ann Arbor

Grizzly Bear Euthanized Near Augusta, Montana, Following Livestock Depredation and Hunter Attack

Grizzly Bear Euthanized Near Augusta, Montana, Following Livestock Depredation and Hunter Attack

A grizzly bear was euthanized on Tuesday evening southwest of Augusta, Montana, after being linked to livestock depredation in the area. The bear was found feeding on a cow carcass on state land, approximately three miles from where an archery hunter was attacked on Monday morning near Elk Creek. The hunter sustained significant but non-life-threatening injuries. The U.S. Fish & Wildlife Service, in agreement with the United States Department of Agriculture’s Wildlife Services and Montana Fish, Wildlife & Parks, made the decision to euthanize the adult female grizzly due to the repeated livestock depredations. While it is unknown if this was the same bear involved in the human attack, the hunter's encounter was deemed a surprise defensive incident, and no further action will be taken to locate that specific bear.

Montana State Employees Face Significant Health Insurance Cost Increases Starting 2027

Montana State Employees Face Significant Health Insurance Cost Increases Starting 2027

Montana state employees and retirees, along with their families, totaling approximately 28,000 individuals, are facing substantial increases in health insurance costs beginning in January 2027. The Montana Department of Administration (DOA) announced in late August that deductibles will triple and out-of-pocket maximums will double. Full-time employees' monthly contributions are also set to increase by $60 or $100, depending on family coverage. These changes are a direct result of dwindling funds in the state's healthcare plan, which is primarily funded by state employer and employee contributions. The Montana Federation of Public Employees (MFPE), representing about 6,000 state employees, is actively seeking solutions to prevent these increases before open enrollment starts on October 21.

Heavy Rain and Dry Storms Raise Risks Across the West

Heavy Rain and Dry Storms Raise Risks Across the West

A surge of moisture from Mexico is bringing repeated showers and thunderstorms across the Southwest and Rockies through the weekend, with flash flooding and debris flows possible in flood-prone areas and wildfire burn scars. Arizona, New Mexico, Colorado, Utah, Wyoming and Montana face the greatest concerns. Meanwhile, dry thunderstorms in parts of the Northwest could raise wildfire risk. Mesa, Arizona, already received 3.2 inches of rain in less than six hours.

Montana Historical Society Launches Inaugural Headwaters Book Prize for Nonfiction

Montana Historical Society Launches Inaugural Headwaters Book Prize for Nonfiction

The Montana Historical Society has announced the establishment of the Montana Headwaters Book Prize, a new annual award designed to recognize outstanding nonfiction books focused on Montana history. Submissions are now being accepted for the inaugural prize, which is funded by Larry Len and LeAnne Peterson in partnership with the Historical Society. Up to three awards will be given, honoring first, second, and third place for historical nonfiction works substantially set in Montana during the 20th century or earlier. Eligible books must be first-edition, full-length, English-language nonfiction with an ISBN, published in 2026, and include academic apparatus such as footnotes or endnotes, citations, a bibliography, and an index. Self-published books are welcome, and authors are not required to be Montana residents.

H Emphasizes Fashion Trends and Customer Experience in Sales Advisor Role

H Emphasizes Fashion Trends and Customer Experience in Sales Advisor Role

H Emphasizes Fashion Trends and Customer Experience in Sales Advisor Role

U.S. Senator Jon Tester to Keynote 16th Annual Burdick Dinner in Fargo

U.S. Senator Jon Tester to Keynote 16th Annual Burdick Dinner in Fargo

U.S. Senator Jon Tester of Montana is scheduled to be the keynote speaker at the 16th Annual Burdick Dinner on October 10 in Fargo, North Dakota. The announcement was made by the North Dakota Democratic-NPL Party. Democratic-NPL Chair Adam Goldwyn highlighted Senator Tester's background as a third-generation farmer and former school teacher, emphasizing his understanding of issues relevant to rural America and North Dakota. Former U.S. Senator Heidi Heitkamp, who represented North Dakota from 2013-2019, is also slated to speak at the event. Additionally, the dinner will recognize several individuals for their achievements, including former U.S. Congressman Earl Pomeroy, State Representative Gretchen Dobervich, Katrina Christiansen, and Carter Hass. Pomeroy will receive the Art and Grace Link Lifetime Achievement Award, Dobervich the Hometown Hero Award, Christiansen the Spirit of the NPL award, and Hass will be recognized for his advocacy in youth civic engagement.