BILLINGS – Across Montana, 500,000 absentee ballots have been sent to voters and nearly 20% have been turned back in. The number is slightly higher in Yellowstone County, where 25% of absentee ballots have been returned, according to election officials. The Montana Secretary of State’s website shows statewide, about 760,000 Montanans are registered to vote … Read more
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
HELENA – As winter gets nearer and temperatures drop, those in need of fuel to warm their home are able to utilize a free service. The Warm Hearts, Warm Homes chopped up plenty of wood in preparation for the second annual give away, free to the public. Those hoping to gather some of this free … Read more
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
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. 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
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
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
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
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