Bozeman School District taking steps to address achievement gaps

In response to falling math and reading scores, Bozeman School District officials say they’re working on a plan of action to address achievement gaps. The National Assessment of Educational Progress (NAEP), also known as the National Report Card scores were released Monday and show lower 4th and 8th grade math and reading scores compared to … Read more

President and CEO of Bozeman Health will step down

BOZEMAN — John Hill, President and CEO of Bozeman Health will step down from his leadership position by the end of the month. In an announcement, Wednesday [Oct, 26] Hill stated he and the board have come to a mutual agreement to end his tenure as CEO of Bozeman Health. Hill was hired for the … Read more

Hundreds gathered for JMG annual LEAD Montana Conference in Helena

HELENA – The Montana Department of Labor & Industry hosted the Jobs for Montana’s Graduates (JMG) annual LEAD Montana Conference in Helena. The annual conference provides an opportunity for students to meet with public and private business leaders and expand leadership skills they need for college and career readiness. The conference was held Tuesday at … Read more

Voters will decide on marijuana stores in Great Falls

Voters will decide on marijuana stores in Great Falls. The Great Falls City Commission passed Resolution 10471, in August, which will ask Great Falls voters the question of whether or not to allow or prohibit all types of commercial marijuana businesses from operating within the City. The question will be on the General Election ballot … Read more

Montana Fish, Wildlife, and Parks investigating several human-bear encounters

Bear specialists and game wardens with Montana Fish, Wildlife, and Parks have responded to several incidents in recent weeks involving grizzly bears in southwestern Montana. No people were injured in these conflicts. However, one grizzly bear was euthanized, and several others were relocated. These bear-human encounters are being investigated by the U.S. Fish & Wildlife … Read more

Woman shot in Glacier County last week has died

A woman who was shot in Glacier County last week has died. Blackfeet Law Enforcement Services (BLES) in Browning said in a news release that the shooting happened on October 17 within the exterior boundaries of the Blackfeet Reservation and the victim was airlifted to Benefis Health System in Great Falls, where she succombed to … Read more

Man who reportedly opened fire at lodge south of Butte arrested

JACKSON – A man who reportedly opened fire at the Jackson Hot Springs Lodge, just south of Butte early Saturday morning has been arrested. According to a press release, nearly a dozen law enforcement agencies, including Montana Highway Patrol, responded to the Lodge and say the man began shooting after an alcohol-fueled fight. He was … Read more

Stop and go chase with Missoula police results in DWI arrest

Missoula, MT – A reckless driver is now facing multiple charges after a stop and go chase with Missoula police Friday [October 21]. A Missoula officer responded to reports of a vehicle speeding on Broadway heading in the opposite direction, nearly hitting a vehicle head-on, and when the deputy attempted to stop the driver, the … Read more

Cascade County voters wondering where their mail ballots are

If you’re wondering why you haven’t received your ballot in the mail for Election Day, you’re not the only one. Election Day is on Tuesday, November 8, and there are still some people who haven’t received mail and absentee ballots. The Cascade County Clerk & Recorder says most people that haven’t gotten a mail ballot … Read more