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BILLINGS HIGH SCHOOLS TO CRACKDOWN ON PHONE USE IN CLASS NEXT YEAR

The new rule comes after years of teachers and administrators struggling to rein
in student phone usage during class, which they believe has contributed to
declining academic performance. 




WOMEN AND LGBTQ+ MONTANANS CELEBRATE REPRESENTATION ON AND OFF STAGE AT RED ANTS
PANTS MUSIC FESTIVAL

“It should be normal to see people like you on stage,” festival founder Sarah
Calhoun said. “That’s part of the world we’re trying to build.”




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FISH AND WILDLIFE SERVICE MIGHT DELIST GRIZZLY BEARS BY 2025

Endangered Species Act protection for grizzlies could end or be revised by
January under a new FWS plan in response to demands by Montana, Idaho and
Wyoming leaders.




MONTANA DELEGATION, CANDIDATES REACT TO BIDEN'S COURT REFORM PLAN

A spokesperson for Sen. Jon Tester said “he will be reviewing this proposal and
any other to bring transparency to the Supreme Court.”




FIRE IGNITES NORTHWEST OF BROADVIEW, ONE OF 8 DISCOVERED ACROSS MONTANA ON
MONDAY

As of Tuesday, 56 active fires were burning in Montana with more than 99,300
acres, or roughly 155 square miles, charred so far this year. 




BILLINGS MAN FOUND DEAD IN THE HEIGHTS HAD BEEN MISSING FOR A MONTH

The 38-year-old father of one had been reported missing prior to first
responders finding his body in a waterway near Lake Elmo.




CRASHES ON MONTANA'S ROADS KILL SIX PEOPLE IN A WEEK

Those killed this past week in crashes across Montana included residents of
Busby, Glasgow and Helena. 




BILLINGS PUBLIC SCHOOLS BOOSTS SUPERINTENDENT'S PAY TO $217,095

The district started tying increases for the superintendent's pay to raises for
teachers in the early 2000s. “It was an attempt to bring solidarity to the
negotiations table.” 


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PHOTOS FROM THE RED ANTS PANTS MUSIC FESTIVAL IN WHITE SULPHUR SPRINGS

Thousands of music fans gathered on a cattle ranch just outside White Sulfur
Springs, Montana July 25-28, 2024, for the annual Red Ants Pants Music
Festival. 




FIRE WEST OF BILLINGS ALONG YELLOWSTONE RIVER GROWS TO 650 ACRES

The Diamond fire was listed as only 10% contained. It’s burning north of the
Yellowstone River and is visible from Interstate 90.




PHOTO: DEER IN DOWNTOWN BILLINGS

Deer make their way down 2nd Avenue North in downtown Billings Sunday morning.




360-DEGREE CAMERA RIDES SHOTGUN ON LEWIS & CLARK NATIONAL HISTORIC TRAIL

The Yellowstone River from Livingston to its confluence with the Missouri River
is just one of several rivers and trails Terrain360 is mapping along the Lewis &
Clark Trail.




INSIDE THE SECRET SERVICE FACILITY ONCE LED BY KIMBERLY CHEATLE, CHANGES ARE
LIKELY COMING

Secret Service agents go through grueling training to prepare for the worst.
The assassination attempt on Donald Trump will almost certainly prompt changes.




PHOTOS: AIR TANKERS BATTLE THE DIAMOND FIRE NEAR GREYCLIFF SATURDAY EVENING

Firefighters on the ground and air tankers battle the Diamond Fire near
Greycliff Saturday evening. An initial report showed the fire at 400 acres. 




AIRCRAFT WITH 7 PEOPLE ABOARD CRASHES IN NORTHERN WYOMING

At about 1 p.m., Campbell County, Wyoming, Sheriff's office deputies and other
emergency workers responded to a report of an airplane crash north of Gillette.




'ERRATIC DRIVER' ON BROADWATER SPARKS 2-HOUR STANDOFF FRIDAY MORNING

Russell Passons, 42, from Billings, was arrested on suspicion of eluding a peace
officer, obstructing, resisting arrest, criminal endangerment, possession of
dangerous drugs and DUI.




YEE-HAW HEE-HAW NOW FREE FOR ALL

The country and comedy festival is waiving its entry fee after anonymous
sponsors asked to make the party free to celebrate music returning to Montana
Avenue. 




SECRETARY OF STATE AGREES TO COUNT BALLOT ISSUE SIGNATURES

The issues include an effort to add the explicit right to access a pre-viability
abortion to the state’s Constitution, as well as two issues that would change
how primary elections work. 




UPDATE: BILLINGS POLICE TAKE SUSPECT INTO CUSTODY FOLLOWING BROADWATER STANDOFF

The incident involves a person in a vehicle, who is "refusing to respond or
comply to commands," said BPD Lt. Matt Lennick in a statement on social media
Friday.




HAVE YOU HEARD?: THE HOT DOG DAYS OF SUMMER ARE HERE

I’ve gathered together some of the best hot dogs in Billings, from the most
affordable to the most gourmet and everything in between. 




THE JAKE FIVE: HEY YOU GUYS (CHECK OUT THESE EVENTS)

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know where to look.




BILLINGS ARTIST JESSE VINT IS GIVING WOOD 'A DIGNIFIED SECOND LIFE'

Vint, who has lived all over and is back in Montana after he first visited when
his actor father filmed "Little Big Man" in 1969, makes art out of wood. 




STRAIGHT-LINE WINDS HAMMER MISSOULA VALLEY

Law enforcement officials said no one died of storm-related mishaps Wednesday
night, although the potential was huge. 




NEW $7-10 MILLION PROPOSAL FOR DAYLIS STADIUM FIXES IS 'DOABLE,' SUPERINTENDENT
SAYS

Garcia said that the main difference between the $62 million project and new one
is that the focus will be on repairs rather than a complete overhaul.




MONTANA RESCUE MISSION TO SHOW OFF NEW SHELTER IN BILLINGS

The nonprofit is offering the public a tour of the campus at 2822 Minnesota
Avenue followed by lunch on Thursday from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m.




BODY OF HIKER MISSING IN EAST ROSEBUD DRAINAGE FOUND, RECOVERED

His body, which was completely submerged under the fast moving water, was
located by ground search crews on Tuesday.




BEARTOOTH GROUP INVESTORS FAVOR A GRIZZLY BEAR MARKET

The Bozeman-based Beartooth Group sold the last of three private inholdings
earlier this month to the U.S. Forest Service in the vicinity of the West Fork
of the Madison River. 


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GARDINER'S GARBAGE GRIZZLY: FOOD-CONDITIONED BEAR KILLED OUTSIDE YELLOWSTONE

MONTANA UNTAMED: Repeated attempts to trap the 15-year-old bear were
unsuccessful. The bear was shot while in the Yellowstone River, near the North
Entrance to Yellowstone National Park.




THUNDERSTORM RIPS THROUGH MISSOULA, BITTERROOT VALLEYS, WINDS REACH 109

The National Weather Service's Missoula office at the airport reported gusts
reaching 109 at the top of Mount Sentinel. 





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This week's episode features some thoughts on MSU fall camp and an interview
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While volleyball is Elenbaas' favorite, he's broadcast over 1,000 contests and
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