Seems when it comes to money & budgets, jurisdiction, forest management and wildfire response, the Feds and the State have come to loggerheads, pun intended. This latest dust-up involves the Horse Gulch Fire in July and August that burned over 15,000 and had cost an approximate $25 million to extinguish. The dispute is over who should cover how much of this tab.

Songs tell stories and stories inspire songs. Almeda Bradshaw will weave the two together in uplifting musical performances at LaVie Health in downtown Billings. Stories and Songs for Life will be this Sunday, October 13th starting at 2:00 at the brand new LaVie Health building located at 2501 4th Avenue North. These concerts will be on the second Sunday of each month. Jessica Arndt will be Almeda's special guest this Sunday and the two women will share melodies and the experiences that guided them to the music.

Halloween is fast approaching and kids across the Billings area look forward to a weekend of costumes, candy, and fun. From various trunk-or-treat events to Scarity Haunted House and Purgatory, there are plenty of activities for all ages to enjoy this spooky season. An all-ages event. One event, Boo at...

Last week a neighbor asked me for any information on the thirty police cars on our little street in the late night. I admitted to sleeping through all that and she mentioned some road rage incident and the police were combing the neighborhood. Well now I have a news update.

Jelly Roll’s “Beautifully Broken” Tour rolls into Jacksonville, Florida on November 23rd, and we want YOU to be there!. Two tickets to experience Jelly Roll in concert at VyStar Veterans Memorial Coliseum on November 23, 2024. Roundtrip airfare for two to Jacksonville. Two-night hotel stay. $500 spending...

Shepherd Football Coach Josh Casares is ready for his first Battle of the Bridge. The 'Battle of the Bridge' happens on Friday the 11th as the Shepherd Mustangs will host the Huntley Red Devils in one of Yellowstone County’s premier rivalries. First-year head coach Josh Casares isn’t concerned about the showdown, however.

While average Montanans struggle to keep up with inflation, lousy wages, and big property tax increases, the wealthy continue to blow their millions on luxury homes in places like Big Sky and the Yellowstone Club. These extravagant, multi-million dollar homes (many of which remain largely unoccupied for most of the...

Over one hundred faith leaders have signed on to a "Letter to the Church in Montana" to speak out against CI-128, a radical abortion initiative that also fails to mention gender specific language. The Montana Family Foundation is sharing the full letter below. Patrick Webb with the Montana Family Foundation...

A new study of America's safest cities has put one Montana city in the top 20 overall and the top 10 for natural disaster risk. This may come as a surprise because Montana ranks in the top 20 for violent crime according to safehome.org. But what is seemingly a bigger surprise is the city that ranked well for natural disasters had a natural disaster only a few months ago. Also, much of southeastern Montana experienced a 500-year flood only two years ago.

It is celebrated for its spectacular scenery, remote location and excellent fishing. It is indeed one of Montana’s most sought-after outdoor recreation experiences. And while it requires a permit, the state's residents might be getting a better chance of obtaining one than in years past. Montana Fish, Wildlife and...

A Bozeman rape suspect is now behind bars on an immigration hold for US Immigration and Customs Enforcement. This, as Bozeman has seen a surge in crime associated with illegal aliens and Mexican drug cartels are known to be targeting the area. The @ImmigrantCrimes account on X was first to...

Montana is an expensive place to live. From housing to groceries and everything in between, however, there are a few places where you can still get a pretty good deal compared to some of the more expensive towns in the state. While things like work and family dictate what many...

I'm a true crime junkie. Not because I am weird or anything like that, but because it intrigues me how authorities collect evidence, conduct interviews, and put together pieces that the average person would typically miss during a tragic situation. When it comes to true crime podcasts, they're not for...

Skyview traveled up north to Great Falls to take on the CMR Rustlers last Friday night. They lost 9-15 in a game that featured ridiculous winds, blown lights, and 250 total yards. CMR started strong defensively, stopping the returning Camble Bjornstad (Sr) in the endzone for a 1-yard safety. Bjornstad...

I can picture it now: someone in a PepsiCo boardroom during a marketing meeting had the idea, and another person banged the table, shouting:. Okay, maybe that didn't happen, but there’s a change coming to one of America's favorite carbonated beverages (I like to call it the "Juicy Fruit of sodas"). And it’s not about what's in the can, but what’s on the can.

Trying to rob a gun shop the traditional way, at gunpoint, is a good way to wind up in the morgue. Perhaps smarter to use Quickbooks?. Teri Anne Bell of Columbia Falls used her bookkeeping and computer skills to embezzle $159,000 from her employer Falkor SID Inc. in Kalispell. Falkor is a manufacturer and distributor of firearms and accessories. Over three and a half years from May 2018 to December 2021, she documented false transactions in the company's Quickbooks so that they looked legit. She then took the funds to pay down credit card balances, personal expenses, vacations, liquor stores and retail, and to pay collection agencies.

Each week we fall in love when we meet a new adoptable pet from Yellowstone Valley Animal Shelter, and today's Wet Nose Wednesday featured dog is no exception. Thelma wears a big smile on her adorable face, with a personality to match. She's nine months old and the shelter is calling her a Boxer mix. We can see a hint of Boxer in her features, but it's tough to guess what else she's mixed with. Maybe some Labrador Retriever in there somewhere?

Are you brave enough to spend a night at these haunted hotels?. There is a wide range of hotels in Big Sky Country. Locals traveling around Montana or tourists have several types of hotels to book for a quality night of sleep. Montana has everything, whether you want a luxury...

Quick action from firefighters may have saved the tiny town of Chugwater, Wyoming, late Tuesday afternoon. What caused the fire is unkown. Firefighters swooped in from air and land to put it out as quickly as they could. Everything is so dry out there. The first few photos you'll see...

Have you seen the latest TV ad for Progressive? Three staff members in white and aprons assure a mother of the savings when bundling insurance, and Mom mentions the economy. The son asks "What's the economy?" All four adults stammer for an answer. Finally the son says, "I'll just look...