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Helena's Petersen, Melstone's Newman headline rodeo standings after 4th of July weekend
Nonstop Local SWX Sports - Washington State
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MONTANA- After 4th of July Weekend, several Montana based rodeo athletes sit at our near qualification standards for the National Finals Rodeo. The top 15 contestants in each event qualify for the NFR in December. Standings as of July 7th on...
Fourth of July celebrations bring fireworks to Montana
KTMF - Montana
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July 4, 2025
MISSOULA, Mont. - Missoula is hosting its annual Fourth of July celebration, featuring the Zoo Town Music Festival at the fairgrounds. The festival will take place tonight and tomorrow, offering a vibrant atmosphere for locals and visitors alike....
Consumers: Montana Gas prices "ok" for now
KPAX - Montana
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July 4, 2025
HELENA — It wasn't long ago that drivers around the country were paying $4 or even $5 for a gallon of regular at the pump. That being said, for now, folks around Montana don't have much to complain about. Right now, a gallon of regular unleaded...
Montana State opens nominations for Outstanding Agricultural Leader award
Yellowstone Times - Montana
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July 2, 2025
Nominations are now open for Montana State University's Outstanding Agricultural Leader award. The College of Agriculture is accepting nominations until September 5, with the award to be presented during Celebrate Agriculture week from November...
Newman teens explore Big Sky adventures on 4-H exchange trip
Manteca Bulletin - California
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July 8, 2025
Two Newman teens recently traded Central Valley sun for the wide-open landscapes of Montana and Wyoming as part of the Stanislaus County Hi 4-H Exchange program. Newman 4-H members Evan Martins and Olivia Casey joined seven other Stanislaus County...
Montana VA shares holiday tips for veterans living with PTSD
NBC Montana
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HELENA, Mont. — The Montana Department of Veteran Affairs is urging the public to be mindful of veterans with PTSD during celebrations this Fourth of July weekend. Sudden loud noises and bright flashes associated with fireworks can be difficult...
Montana, Forest Service, sign forest management agreement
KPVI - Idaho
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Montana Gov. Greg Gianforte, center, gives remarks about a new shared stewardship agreement with the U.S. Forest Service. USFS Chief Tom Shultz, right, and DNRC director Amanda Kaster, left, also gave remarks on Monday. (Courtesy photo) Montana...
Power Struggle
Montana Free Press
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July 8, 2025
Thank you for being a member of Montana Free Press. This quality reporting was made possible due in part to your contribution. Thank you for supporting in-depth journalism in Montana. NorthWestern Energy customers will see some relief, at least...
Montana Supreme Court won’t hear case challenging abortion amendment
KPVI - Idaho
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Signs supporting and opposing CI-128 in front of the Lewis and Clark County Fairgrounds polling location on Nov. 5, 2024. (Photo by Blair Miller, Daily Montanan) Tuesday marked the first day that Montanans can say that abortion — up to the point...
US Supreme Court won’t take up case over Montana abortion consent law
Straight Arrow News
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The U.S. Supreme Court has declined to take up a case over Montana’s abortion law. Under the law, parents would have to give consent for a minor to get an abortion. The law, which was put in place in 2013 but never took effect because the state’s...
Montana State names former Rutgers assistant Hailey Barrett new women's tennis head coach
406 Sports - Montana
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MSU Sports Information and Chronicle Staff Hailey Barrett, who recently completed her third season as an assistant at Rutgers University, has been named Montana State’s next women’s head tennis coach, MSU Director of Athletics Leon Costello...
Montana Tax Alert: Counties With The Highest Property Taxes
94.5 Max Country - Montana
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July 2, 2025
Montana Homeowners: Your Property Value Likely Just Jumped Death and taxes are the only two things in life that are certain, according to Benjamin Franklin. After seeing what your new property tax bill is, you might wish for death, as it'll most...
Montana State Names Hailey Barrett New Women’s Tennis Coach
BVM Sports
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July 2, 2025
Hailey Barrett has been appointed as the new head women's tennis coach at Montana State University, succeeding a role at Rutgers University. MSU's Athletic Director, Leon Costello, praised Barrett's extensive experience, highlighting her work in...
Montana athletics changes course, opts into House settlement as new era begins
KPAX - Montana
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July 2, 2025
BILLINGS — The plan always was for the University of Montana to opt in to the House settlement — the landmark class-action antitrust lawsuit ushering sweeping changes to NCAA Division I athletics. The Grizzlies just didn't intend to take the...
Positively Montana (July 6, 2025)
KXLH 9 Helena - Montana
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July 4, 2025
GREAT FALLS Every week, MTN News presents "Positively Montana" - featuring uplifting stories of good people and good things across Montana. Watch the video below for this week's edition! Positively Montana (July 6, 2025)
Montana: From 75M years ago to today
KBZK Bozeman - Montana
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July 2, 2025
BOZEMAN — The Museum of the Rockies is preparing to highlight a significant gap in Montana's prehistoric history with its upcoming exhibit, "Cretaceous Crossroads." This exhibit aims to connect the dots between notable dinosaur species, such as...
Wildfire damages Montana's largest state park
KRTV - Montana
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July 4, 2025
A wildfire burning in Makoshika State Park has scorched more than 150 acres since it ignited Wednesday night, prompting the closure of a vast majority of Montana’s largest state park. The fire has sent shockwaves through the Glendive community,...
Montana Man Sentenced For The Murder Of His Stepson
94.5 Max Country - Montana
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July 2, 2025
A 40 year old Montana man faces 80 years in prison for murdering his stepson Kristopher Michael Harasymczuk beat his 4 year old stepson then putting him in scalding hot water until he died The Abuse And Death of Jaxsynn Gatlin Happened In 2021 In...
Montana Ag Network: St. Mary Siphon repaired - what's next?
KRTV - Montana
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July 2, 2025
BABB — The reopening of the St. Mary diversion recently was more than a hundred years in the making. “It's big for the Milk River Project to have water back,” said Jennifer Patrick, Project Manager for the Milk River Joint Board of Control. As...
Montana Home Values Surge: Key Changes For Property Owners
KSEN - Montana
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July 2, 2025
Updated property valuations are in the mail to property owners in Montana You can appeal the valuation for 30 days Due to all the changes in Montana law and property values, all property owners are urged to look at the valuation Home Valuations...