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Broken $6K Promise Costs Montana FM Its FCC License
A promise to pay within a week turned into another broken deadline, and now a Montana FM has lost its license entirely. The FCC has revoked KBOQ in Lima, MT, after owner Southwest Montana Media failed to settle more than $6,700 in delinquent regulatory fees. That $6,754.80 debt spans fiscal...
The Associated Press
Silver Bow Mining Intersects 994.2 g/t AgEq Over 4.0 m, including 1,586.1 g/t AgEq Over 2.3 m, from the Rainbow Block in Butte, Montana
BUTTE, Mont.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Sep 1, 2026-- Silver Bow Mining Corp. (NYSE American: SBMT) ( “Silver Bow Mining” or the “Company” ) is pleased to announce assay results from drill holes SBM26-03 and SBM26-04 from its ongoing 25,000-foot diamond drilling program at the Rainbow Block Project in Butte, Montana. This press release features multimedia. View the full release here: https://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20260901984142/en/ Highlights SBM26-03 – Badger Vein: 4.0 m grading 994.2 g/t silver equivalent (“AgEq”) (309.0 g/t Ag, 1.85 g/t Au, 9.98% Zn, 5.75% Pb). including 2.3 m grading 1,586.1 g/t AgEq (455.0 g/t Ag, 2.76 g/t Au, 17.13% Zn, 9.71% Pb). SBM26-04 – Jessie Vein: 2.0 m grading 693.1 g/t AgEq (61.6 g/t Ag, 0.17 g/t Au, 13.77% Zn, 4.83% Pb). SBM26-04 – State Vein: 1.6 m grading 502.0 g/t AgEq (103.8 g/t Ag, 0.31 g/t Au, 8.19% Zn, 2.96% Pb). Three surface drill rigs are operating at the Rainbow Block with approximately 13,500 feet of the previously announced 25,000-foot Phase I diamond drill program now complete. The results from SBM26-03 and SBM26-04 follow the Company’s June 22, 2026 drill results and provide additional evidence of high-grade polymetallic mineralization within the Badger Vein. The Badger Vein intercept from SBM26-03 is located approximately 125
NBCMontana
Montana Tech launches new nuclear energy programs
MISSOULA, Mont. — Montana Technological University is launching two new programs designed to prepare students for careers in the growing nuclear energy industry. The undergraduate certificate in Nuclear Energy and Master of Science in Nuclear Energy were approved by the Montana Board of Regents in March 2026. The programs are designed to complement Montana Tech’s existing engineering and STEM programs while helping build the workforce needed to meet future energy demands.
westernagnetwork.com
New Owners Take the Reins at Headwaters Livestock Auction
A new ownership team is bringing fresh energy and a renewed focus on producers to Headwaters Livestock Auction in Three Forks, Montana. Cassidy Brunner, Daryn Cederberg and Jon Kamps have acquired Headwaters Livestock Auction from the estate of the late Brandon Blackstock, with plans to grow cattle numbers, attract more buyers and provide Montana ranchers with a strong, trusted option for marketing their livestock.
montanarightnow.com
ATF director tours Helena firearms manufacturer with Montana AG
Helena, Mont. — The head of the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives stopped in Montana’s capital city as part of a visit focused on learning more about the state’s firearms industry. ATF Director Robert Cekada reached out to Attorney General Austin Knudsen and asked him...
KTVH
NorthWestern Energy customers question sudden spike in summer power bills
chilichili.net
Chick-fil-A to Open Four New Restaurants Across Montana by 2027, Bringing Over 400 Job Opportunities
BUTTE, Mont. (JUNE 4, 2026) – Chick-fil-A® is furthering its investment in Montana with four new locally owned and operated restaurants in Bozeman, Butte, Great Falls and Helena set to open by 2027. These restaurants will create over 400 jobs across Montana, and the first, Chick-fil-A Butte, will begin serving Guests on Thursday, June 11.
Yahoo!
Montana residents press regulators as Helena-area water woes and energy case drag on
Residents in a Helena-area subdivision are still facing water shortages despite a settlement with the private utility owner, leading to ongoing frustrations and concerns about the water supply system. Two utility disputes drew frustration in Montana this week: residents said a Helena-area subdivision is still dealing with water shortages despite...