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Musk closes Missoula, Kalispell Social Security offices
The building leases are to be terminated per the DOGE website. Western Montana will not have a Social Security Office. The five offices left are in Helena, Butte, Great Falls, Bozeman, and Billings. Common sense and an understanding of geography would say spread out the harm in a large state. Nationally 7,000 Social Security workers will be cut. There is absolutely no understanding of the government’s role to help its citizens. Two days ago I called Social Security and opted for a call back which took nearly three hours before I talked to an employee. What will the response time be when western Montana offices and others in the country are closed? Many citizens need help via in-person meetings to apply for retirement as well as disability, survivor, and SSI benefits.
Fairfield Sun Times
Migrant workers crucial for construction, says Montana Building Industry Association
In Bigfork, Montana, U.S. Border Patrol agents recently discovered 17 undocumented immigrants during a work site operation. The Montana Building Industry Association highlights the vital role migrant workers play in the construction sector, where many projects remain delayed due to labor shortages.
montanarightnow.com
Billings man dies after Red Lodge chairlift accident; investigation ongoing
The Carbon County Sheriff's Office has confirmed to NonStop Local that a 37-year-old man from Billings involved in an accident on the Triple Chair at Red Lodge Mountain died earlier today, March 11. The incident occurred yesterday on Monday, March 10. No details have been provided from officials as to...
montanarightnow.com
Bigfork operation uncovers 17 undocumented workers, sparking workforce debate
BIGFORK, Mont. – A recent operation by U.S. Border Patrol agents in Bigfork led to the discovery and custody of 17 undocumented immigrants. This development has implications for the construction industry across the state. Andy Shirtliff, the Executive Director for the Montana Building Industry Association, highlighted the workforce shortage....
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10 Awesome Ideas For The New JOANN Store In Great Falls
While there was some hope that the newly built JOANN located in the Holiday Village Mall in Great Falls would remain open, we found out last month that it would be closing. So that means once again there is an opening for something to move into the mall, but what should go in there?
Newstalk KGVO
Wrong Way Drunk Driver on Highway 93 in Missoula
Missoula, MT (KGVO-AM News) - On March 8, 2025, Missoula Police Department Officers were dispatched to a report of an intoxicated driver, later identified as 56-year-old Jake Covault, at a gas station on N. Orange Street. Covault was originally called into 911 by T.P., who called while she and her spouse, J.P. were traveling southbound on Highway 93.
CBS Colorado
Body of missing Denver nurse found in river in Montana
The body of a Denver nurse was found Sunday afternoon in Montana. It had been more than two weeks since 33-year-old Danit Ehrlich disappeared at a dog park in Missoula. Police believed Ehrlich drowned in the Clark Fork River but were unable to find her body or her dog until a 911 call led them to her. The discovery came just hours after her family held a memorial for her in Florida. "She was a lovely, lovely girl. She really, she touched people," said Ehrlich's father, Simon Ehrlich. There were few things Ehrlich loved more than her dog, Bamba....
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Business Bites: Take 5 oil change construction; Loading Zone demolition; Pizza Ranch update; Strunk selected for business program; new Honey Hippo location; Press Club move; art classes at The Square; leprechaun trap at GF Rec Center; Community Band concerts; Fire Within
Construction is underway at the corner of 13th Street and 10th Avenue South. The city planning office issued a construction permit in late February for a Take 5 oil change business. The construction necessitates the closure of 11th Alley South at the location and the work is scheduled from March...