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HELENA - As part of the department’s response to declining trout populations in the Jefferson Basin, Montana Fish, Wildlife & Parks today launched a new web portal to collect information from members of the public who see sick or dead fish. The new portal, sickfish.mt.gov, enables Montanans and visitors to our state to report a description of sick or dead fish, including details on the location. Participants are encouraged to upload a photo to assist FWP biologists. Though FWP is interested in t... Full story
In this day of unrest and controversy, maybe we need to all take a step back and help us rethink our times and realize what our country has stood for over the years and who we are in the ups and downs of history. ‘A Little Naked Patriotism’ by Baxter Black might help put things in perspective. Baxter Black carries a powerful message. “With your permission I would like to indulge in a little naked patriotism on this week of celebrating our nation’s independence. The United States of America, during my lifetime has become a nation like none ot...
Please be aware that As of July1, 2023 new policies will be in effect regarding new patrons obtaining a library card and overdue items. The Library will be tightening up the application of their current policies regarding fines of overdue materials and lost items. As of July 1, 2023 New Patrons must submit physical verification of physical address. New Patrons must submit a copy of a driver’s license or government ID with photo. Patrons under 15 must have application signed by a parent or legal guardian and include documentation of p...
WASHINGTON, June 29, 2023 – Today the U.S. Department of Agriculture announced a $188 million investment through President Biden’s Investing in America agenda to conserve some of the most economically and ecologically significant forestlands across the nation. The funding will support 34 projects to conserve more than 245,000 acres of working forests that are critical to rural economies in 22 states and one island territory, as part of the agency’s Forest Legacy program. $100 million of this funding comes from President Biden’s Inflati... Full story
In last week's edition of the Cascade Courier, Wedsworth Memorial Librarian, Nancy Royan, featured the story of Annie Oakley, champion shooter and star of Buffalo Bill's Wild West Show. Dubbed "Little Sure Shot" by her friend, Chief Sitting Bull, he was so impressed by her shooting, her modest appearance, and her self-assured manner. Well this past Wednesday, "Little Sure Shot" walked right into the library's meeting room here in Cascade and told her story, herself! Cheryl Heser of Rosebud...
Dave Shors remembers April 3, 1996, beginning like any other day in the newsroom of Helena’s Independent Record. But not long after the work day began, a bit of news trickled in: agents with the Federal Bureau of Investigation were staking out a cabin near Lincoln. Shors, then an associate editor at the newspaper, sent a reporter and a photographer an hour north to check it out. As the day wore on, a rumor began to spread around town: The feds had the Unabomber in their sights. ...
HELENA – Hunters who will not be able to use their license this season have the opportunity to donate that license. Residents and nonresidents can donate their hunting license to a disabled military veteran or disabled active-duty service member who is working with an organization that uses hunting as part of the rehabilitation process. The license donor program began in 2013, and each year between 40 and 60 hunters donate their license. Reasons vary, but according to Montana Fish, Wildlife & P...
GREAT FALLS – The U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service and Montana Fish Wildlife & Parks game wardens and are seeking information on a grizzly bear cub that was shot and killed along East Lake Road near New Miami Colony west of Conrad, in Pondera County. The bear was first discovered on June 7. Federal wildlife officials investigated the scene with the assistance of FWP game wardens and determined the bear had gunshot wounds and was killed sometime after June 4. No other information is currently a...
FLORENCE, AL (June 19, 2023) – TNT® Fireworks (TNT), the nation’s largest consumer fireworks distributor and best-selling brand, announced the launch of its new 2023 public safety campaign: Stay Legal. Be Safe. Act Responsibly. For many, barbeques and backyard fireworks are a tradition, and when used responsibly and legally, provide safe family fun. To help consumers do so, TNT is providing three easy tips to ensure celebrations are legal, safe and responsible. • Stay Legal: Local laws vary widely, from the type of product that is legal - to t...
If April showers bring May flowers, what do May flowers bring? June bugs Knock, knock, Who’s there? Noah, Noah, who? Noah good joke about June? For our fun stuff – The Superman Comic was published June 1, 1938. PT Barnum’s circus begins its first tour of the U.S. on June 2, 1835. On June 3, 1969 we all watched the last episode of the original Star Trek television series on NBC. ‘Beam me up Scotty’ ‘I’m giving her all she’s got, Captain! She cannae take anymore!’ (and make sure you read that with the right accent.) Robert F. Kennedy was shot...
XCELL kids had lots of fun learning about all kinds of animals during Animal Week, even hung some bird feeders at Atkinson Park....
The Applestem Corn Maize and Pumpkin Patch is getting ready for its Sunflower Days. They recently held a Sunflower Days Photo Contest. Voting was done through Facebook; the picture getting the most "likes" would be declared the winner. Pictured here is the winner with 241 "likes", the prize being 4 tickets to the 2023 Sunflower Days and a $50 gift certificate. The Applestem Corn Maize and Pumpkin Patch in Craig opens in August and provides wholesome fun for the entire family....
Augusta's Rodeo weekend featured live music at the Lazy B on Friday, followed by the Wapiti Run on Saturday morning and the "Love, Music and Rock and Roll" Parade in the afternoon, and culminating Sunday with the Augusta American Legion Rodeo, one of Montana's oldest. In 2005, it was named Montana's Tourism Event of The Year by Governor Brian Schweitzer and the Montana Tourism Advisory Council, according to the Augusta Chamber of Commerce....
The legal fight over the Montana Department of Environmental Quality’s approval of a central Montana copper mine made an appearance in the Montana Supreme Court Wednesday. During an hour-long hearing, justices dove deep into weedy regulatory issues focusing on the safety of storing mine tailings and how the mine is expected to influence water quality in Sheep Creek, a tributary of the Smith River. The Black Butte Mine, which is expected to produce 14.5 million tons of high-grade copper over its 13-year operational life, is the focus of the l...
A few weeks ago, Sam Kaley, the guitarist of Missoula's Night Witch, decided to organize a show for his band. But instead of asking a couple of other acts to join them, he landed on a different idea. "My brain went, let's experiment," Kaley, who is nearing 40 and wears his salt-and-pepper hair in a bun, recalled during a recent interview at Flippers Bar & Casino. He quickly threw together a post on Instagram announcing that he was organizing a DIY festival at Mobash Skatepark. "If you are local... Full story
HELENA - On the final day of a groundbreaking constitutional climate trial that activists hope will establish solid legal precedent and incite systemic change to Montana's standard of approving fossil fuel projects, an 18-year-old plaintiff from Kalispell characterized the end of the lengthy legal proceedings as "just the beginning." "We're hopefully starting a trickle down of other litigation and activism nationally," Lander Busse, who was raised in Kalispell along with his brother, a...
State and local public health officials are reminding Montanans to be aware of the risk for exposure to rabies as summer approaches. The risk for potential encounters between humans and wild animals increases during spring and summer because of the time spent hiking and engaging in other outdoor activities. On June 13, 2023, DPHHS received the first report of a rabid animal this year. A striped skunk in Powder River County tested positive for rabies. In 2022, 13 animals submitted for rabies testing to the Montana Department of Livestock (DOL)... Full story
Monday was Opening Day for swimming at the Atkinson pool! Temperature at 1:00 pm was 61 degrees, with a "feels like" temperature at 57! A steady breeze was blowing, and dark clouds were approaching, but that didn't keep the "die-hards" from braving these elements and enjoying what little heat the sun was providing on an otherwise beautiful day. The lifeguards were there in their sweats (smart), and from the laughter and the back-flips off the diving board, you could tell nothing was going to...
Montana’s Republican-controlled Legislature directed hundreds of millions of dollars from the state’s budget surplus — $899 million in total — toward income and property tax rebates during its 2023 session. With those rebates signed into law by Gov. Greg Gianforte, here’s what taxpayers need to know to make sure they get their refund from the Montana Department of Revenue: HOW MUCH DO I QUALIFY FOR? Lawmakers passed two buckets of rebates, one focused on income taxes and the other on property...
Like the opening scene from the 1954 Marlon Brando movie, "The Wild One", the roar of motorcycles thundering into town Saturday afternoon, interrupted the usual quietness of this small town of Cascade, causing a little excitement, and giving Cascade it's little "Sturgis" moment....
HELENA – Superintendent Arntzen will open automatic enrollment for free and reduced-price school meals on July 1, 2023. Automatic enrollment, or direct certification, will use Medicaid data to determine student eligibility for free and reduced-price school meals. The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) Food and Nutrition Service included Montana as one of 15 new states that will test the impact of Medicaid Direct Certification for the 2023-2024 school year. “Montana is a proud innovator in a program to cut government waste,” said Super...
Great Falls, MT – Cascade County has confirmed its first case of pertussis in 2023. Although only one case has been confirmed, it involved a large number of exposures. There are multiple other suspected pertussis infections that have not been confirmed through laboratory testing. Statewide, 17 pertussis cases have been confirmed in 2023. Pertussis, also known as whooping cough, is a highly contagious respiratory infection that spreads through droplets produced by coughing or sneezing. It is most dangerous in infants, pregnant women, and p...
Hello from Ulm. I'm way behind so hold on for all the news. First of all I want to express my sincere condolances to the family of Bob Loague. Bob has been a staple here in Ulm and also in the car world. Please pray for all of his family and friends who are missing him dearly. There will ba a Celebration of Life (and what a life he lived) on July 16th at the Black Eagle Memorial Park at 2:00. Come hear some stories and tell some stories and celebrate Bob. On a happier note, I also forgot all...
The Department of Public Health and Human Services (DPHHS) will honor Montana centenarians during the 54th annual Governor’s Conference on Aging on October 3, 2023. The annual conference will take place at the Holiday Inn Convention Center in Great Falls. Centenarians will be honored during a noon luncheon. DPHHS is asking Montanans who will turn age 100 as of December 31, 2023, or those who are already over the age of 100 to submit their name and a brief profile. “This is an excellent opportunity to honor Montana centenarians and to celeb...
Annie Oakley (born Phoebe Ann Moses) on August 13, 1860 was an American sharpshooter who starred in Buffalo Bill's Wild West show. Annie came from humble beginnings. At the age of 8 or 9, Annie went to live with Superintendent Edington’s family at the Darke County Infirmary, which housed the elderly, the orphaned, and the mentally ill. In exchange for helping with the children, Annie received an education and learned the skill of sewing from Mrs. Edington, which she would later use to make her own costumes. Her family finances were marginal so...
