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First Official Prediction for 2013 Fire Season Released, Likely Similar to 2012

Jon King — Fri, 03 May 2013 17:56:17 +0000

The first official fire forecast for 2013 has been released and if the predictions are accurate, the year will likely play out very similarly to 2012.

Explosives Missing From Forest Service Bunker in Montana, ATF Offering $5,000 For Investigative Leads

Jon King — Thu, 02 May 2013 20:42:54 +0000

The Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives (ATF), the National Forest Service, and the Carbon County Sheriff's Department are attempting to find out who stole explosives from a National Forest Service bunker about two miles south of Red Lodge

Max Baucus Officially Announces Plan to Retire, Won't Seek Reelection in 2014

Jon King — Tue, 23 Apr 2013 15:11:04 +0000

Max Baucus officially announces plan to retire.

Hamilton Man Relives His Boston Marathon Experience [AUDIO]

Peter Christian — Thu, 18 Apr 2013 13:21:02 +0000

Monday, April 15 is a day that will live in American history when two bombs exploded near the finish line of the Boston Marathon. Hamilton resident Dean Jordan had just finished the race minutes earlier, and was only a block or two away from the explosions.

Max Baucus Votes Against Manchin-Toomey Gun Legislation Amendment

Jon King — Wed, 17 Apr 2013 22:11:09 +0000

Baucus votes against Manchin-Toomey

[UPDATE] Missoula Marathon Runners Presumed to Be Unharmed After Explosions at the Boston Marathon

Aaron "Tallest DJ" Traylor — Mon, 15 Apr 2013 22:14:17 +0000

Update: 3:45 p.m., April 15 – “As far as we know, none of the Missoula runners have been hurt,” said Tim Brooker, co-owner of Missoula’s The Runners Edge after speaking with Missoula runners who were at the Boston Marathon during today’s explosions. The horrifying explosions have rocked the running world and will likely effect marathons [...]

Ventriloquist Jeff Dunham Brings 'Disorderly Conduct' Tour to the Adams Center in Missoula

Steve Fullerton — Fri, 12 Apr 2013 22:49:33 +0000

With a purple peanut, a cranky Walter, a dead terrorist named Achmed and a jalepeno-on-a-stick, ventriloquist Jeff Dunham will definitely be guilty of “Disorderly Conduct” April 25 at The University of Montana Adams Center in Missoula. Arguably the most popular ventriloquist in the country, Dunham will perform at 7:30 p.m. The Missoula stop on his [...]

Montana Ranks High on Locavore Index, Sixth Best State to Find Locally Grown Food

Jon King — Fri, 12 Apr 2013 21:38:31 +0000

A recently released study puts Montana near the top of the list of States that eat local food.

9 Mile House is Back – Bringing With it the Best Cheeseburger and Fries

Joy Larson — Thu, 04 Apr 2013 22:42:56 +0000

I have a confession to make. For the past month or so I have been indulging in the best cheeseburger and fries I’ve ever had. I am feeling a little bit guilty about not sharing, so I will let you in on my little secret. The best cheeseburger and fries I have ever eaten are from the newly reopened 9 Mile House, which is now known as the 9 Mile Roadhouse. You can still find this out of the way eatery at 28030 Old US Highway 10 West in Huson.

Famous People Born in Montana [VIDEO/PICS]

Aaron "Tallest DJ" Traylor — Wed, 03 Apr 2013 17:45:25 +0000

Sure, you may live in Montana, but don't let the small population of our state allow you to think that your talents will never get noticed! According to the Biography Channel, our fantastic state is home to some of the greatest minds of our generation.

The Montana Legislature is Considering Two Tax Simplification Bills

Jon King — Tue, 02 Apr 2013 03:12:45 +0000

As of April 1, two tax simplification bills are still alive at the Montana legislature and both appear to have strong bipartisan support.

Ted Turner, Montana FWP, and Environmental Groups in Fight Over Bison Ownership

Jon King — Mon, 01 Apr 2013 20:33:39 +0000

A group of Yellowstone Bison, on media mogul Ted Turner's Montana ranch, are now the subject of a legal fight between environmental groups seeking the reintroduction of wild bison and Montana Fish, Wildlife, and Parks.

What's the Big Deal with Steelhead Fishing in Montana?

Joy Larson — Fri, 29 Mar 2013 14:35:34 +0000

As I have mentioned before, my husband is an ex-fly fishing guide. So, whenever I want any information on this subject, I go straight to him. It also helps that he seems to have an unhealthy obsession with fly fishing. We often joke about this, as certain times of the year I find myself a fishing widow. Of course these times coincide with the numerous fly hatches.

Federal Government Unexpectedly Takes Millions in Mineral Payments, Montana to Lose Over $2.5 Million

Jon King — Wed, 27 Mar 2013 19:25:32 +0000

This week, March 24, news broke that the federal government would be keeping nearly $53 million in mineral payments that would normally have gone to Wyoming. It now appears that cuts could be coming to Montana as well.

Alert ID System Now Uses Montana's Sexual and Violent Offender Database

Jon King — Sun, 24 Mar 2013 19:41:53 +0000

The Alert ID system of warning notifications for emergency situations and severe weather has expanded its coverage to included information on sexual predators and violent criminals in Montana.

Supreme Court Overturns Decision on EPA Managment of Logging Roads

Jon King — Thu, 21 Mar 2013 22:07:36 +0000

In a seven to one decision on Wednesday (March 20), the U.S. Supreme Court overturned a 9th Circuit Court of Appeals decision which would have given the EPA the authority to regulate runoff on logging roads.

Ask Opinion on Montana Towns and Schools and Get Fishing Advice Free

Joy Larson — Thu, 21 Mar 2013 18:51:20 +0000

This past weekend I attended a writer’s conference. In one of the classes that I attended, the author spoke about how everything a writer writes is important. I have to say, that I didn’t totally buy that, until today. The past year I have been blogging regularly and had considered it more of something I do for fun and a way for me to be creative, than as a way to reach people. However, today changed my opinion of blogging, and now I have bought the speaker’s words hook, line and sinker.

Montana House Passes Budget With Historically Bipartisan Vote

Jon King — Tue, 19 Mar 2013 17:20:28 +0000

This morning, March 19, the Montana House of Representatives passed House Bill 2, a.k.a the state budget, with a record 100 vote count.

Montana Unemployment Rate Shows Slight Rise in January to 5.7%

Jon King — Mon, 18 Mar 2013 19:53:05 +0000

With a .01% rise in the unemployment rate, Montana is back to a 5.7% unemployment rate, right where things stood in November 2012.

Sending Some Love (and Beef Jerky) Over Seas to Our Troops

KC — Wed, 13 Mar 2013 23:24:14 +0000

Back during the holiday season, I put out the call for help from you to gather items to ship over to our very own Montana National Guard unit in Afghanistan. Lots of you donated everything from tooth brushes to cash. We "passed the hat" a couple more times and, thanks to Nick and Logan from Bubs N Boards, we finally got some goodies heading to JC and the rest of the 495th.