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Principal O’Tremba leaving post at elementary school
The opportunity to become superintendent of schools in Colstrip, Montana, is one that presented itself many times before Scott O’Tremba decided to go for it. O’Tremba, who is currently principal of Lovell Elementary School, will be beginning his new job in Colstrip this summer. “I decided to retire,...
Red Cross support leads to rural community resiliency
Lame Deer, MT- Clear and consistent communication is critical during emergencies to share information and route resources. And in remote areas of eastern Montana like Lame Deer, communication can be a constant struggle. Disaster and Emergency Coordinator for Northern Cheyenne, Angel Lei explains that "with the weather patterns that we...
Local nonprofit, Western Native Voice, working to boost Native American voter participation
LAME DEER, Mont. - We are two weeks out from the primary election -- and politicians across the board are hoping to capitalize on the Native American vote. While Native Americans make up only 6.5% of the population in Montana, their participation in this election could affect the entire nation.
Local nonprofit, Western Native Voice, working to boost Native American voter participation
LAME DEER, Mont. - We are two weeks out from the primary election -- and politicians across the board are hoping to capitalize on the Native American vote. While Native Americans make up only 6.5% of the population in Montana, their participation in this election could affect the entire nation.
Singing the blues about climate change rules
First, let’s begin with a brief history lesson. Back in 1970 when Republicans and Democrats agreed clean air and water were vitally important to the health and well-being of U.S. citizens, President Richard Nixon, a Republican, established the Environmental Protection Agency, tasked with protecting public health from harmful, toxic pollutants. Flash forward 54 years to […] The post Singing the blues about climate change rules appeared first on Daily Montanan.
One teen dead, two teens injured in single-car crash near Lame Deer Saturday, May 4
LAME DEER, Mont. - A single-car crash killed one teenager and injured two other teenagers near the Muddy Creek Road and Highway 212 intersection outside Lame Deer on Saturday, May 4. The Montana Highway Patrol said in the fatal crash report the driver of a pickup truck was unable to...
Canadian fires impacting Montana's northeast air quality
CUSTER COUNTY, Mont. - Parts of east and northeast Montana are seeing ranging air quality between moderate to unhealthy, according to the Environmental Protection Agency's air quality map. The air quality is the worst in areas such as Miles City and Forsyth, highlighted in red on the map. However, according...
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