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Governor Bullock made the trek to Rossiter Elementary School in the Helena Valley this afternoon. Most of the school's campus is under water. While Bullock declared the area to be in a state of emergency, some parents in the area are calm. The Bourquin family says community support has helped them stay optimistic. When they got the call on Sunday that her youngest daughter's elementary school was flooding, the entire the Bourquin family rushed over to help, but they weren't alone. ... More>>
The Missoula County Sheriff's Office has issued a mandatory evacuation ORDER for dozens of homes in the Orchard Homes area as flood levels become dangerous.
The Cascade County unofficial preliminary election results are in. For Great Falls, the park district has passed with 7,157 for and 5,944 against. For the elementary general fund there were 6,759 for and 8,372 against. For the high school general fund, it was a close one, with 181 for and 198 against. For the School District Trustee (3 year term) Teresa Schreiner- 5092 Judy Tankink- 4452 Laura Wight- 3360 For School District Trustee (2 year term) Babara Going- 4690 Jac...
It's that time of the year again when those pesky insects pesky insects which can bite and sting and just generally annoy you are starting their return. The City-County health department has some tips for you in preventing unwanted insect bites. To best protect yourself from mosquitoes, flies, ticks, and other unwanted insects, you should avoid heavily wooded or tall grass areas. Always walk in the middle of paths and trails avoiding vegetation if possible, and always wear insect r...
The Missoula County Office of Emergency Management and United Way of Missoula County have established a fund to help residents impacted by flooding.
William Arocha Jr has been sentenced to the max allowed by the Tribal court after he was found guilty of assault c and negligent endangerment.
With all of the flooding across Montana, and the Missouri River flowing at a high level, some residents are wondering if it will flood in Great Falls. According to the National Weather Service, the river is running much higher than normal this time of year. "That is mostly the result of the Bureau of Reclamation," said Senior Service Hydrologist Arin Peters. He says they are releasing more water out of Canyon Ferry Dam due to the snow melt. Peters says that the Miss... More>>
In tonight's Community Spotlight, Becky Rate and Aden Wilson stop by the KFBB studios to discuss the upcoming Dandelion Foundation 1 Mile and 5K Color Run! The run serves as a fundraiser for Child Abuse Prevention. Events will take place on Saturday, May 12th starting at noon at the West Bank Pavilion in Great Falls, located at 200 3rd Ave. NW. For more information or to register in advance, visit the Dandelion Foundation's website.
This past winter the Hi-Line was slammed with harsh weather and it seemed the end was nowhere in sight. Now that spring is here they are getting some signs of relief. Compared to some parts of the state that are seeing major flooding the Hi-line is not. Jimi Champ, who lives near the Cut Bank area in Seville Flats told us that conditions have been " pretty green and beautiful." Champ said other that some of the rivers are looking a little swollen but no property are i... More>>
It's election night here in Great Falls and the result could have a direct impact on Great Falls Public Schools. One of the things voters are deciding on, is whether or not to approve a levy for teachers. This would help fund operational costs of teaching Great Falls youth. Without this levy, GFPS says they might have to eliminate programs. The total amount they are looking to get approved is $1.3 million, at a cost of less than $20 per year in property taxes for the av... More>>
The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers spent the day Tuesday checking on levies and dams around Missoula to make sure they'll hold as rivers and streams continue to rise around Western Montana.
HELENA - In order to get teachers in Helena a raise, taxpayers are going to have to pony up a few more bucks a month in property taxes. Today voters are deciding whether or not to do just that, along with creating a new school district in East Helena. If both the first measure is approved, it could make Helena teachers some of the highest paid educators in the state. The ballot measure is broken down into 2 parts, one for elementary and one for high school. For the... More>>
The flooding in Helena Valley by Ten Mile Creek continues as residents are urged to take the necessary precautions to protect their property from the rising waters.
Iran's state-run news agency is quoting an anonymous official saying President Hassan Rouhani (hah-SAHN' roh-HAH'-nee) will give a televised address after President Donald Trump announces his intention to pull America out of the Iran nuclear deal.
With active shooter situations and school safety still a hot topic mental health is one of the areas politicians are looking at strengthening. Emma Kerr-Carpenter, community education coordinator for Billings non-profit, "Youth Dynamics" says, the more resources we have in the community the better it is for everybody and the less likely these violent situations in school are likely to happen. Kerr-Carpenter, says "Youth Dynamics" will help a family however they n... More>>
A popular entrepreneur program seen in many cities nationwide is now making it's way to Montana. "Youth Entrepreneurs" has brought their program to a rural state and the first time they will bring it to an entire state. All teachers of the six selected schools across Montana will train in June to incorporate this new entrepreneurial program into their classes. Liz Marchi, a leader in bringing "Youth Entrepreneurs" to Montana says Montana is fourth in the... More>>
Explosive device as it was found (courtesy Ravalli County)DARBY - The Ravalli County Sheriff's Office evacuated a motel in Darby after discovering a homemade explosive device in one of the rooms.
We're following major flooding across parts of our state with flood warnings and advisories in effect. Those living in the Helena Campground and RV Park near Ten Mile Creek have been battling the floods all day and night.
In order to keep residents informed, Missoula County has established a flood information hotline.
Perhaps no one has such a love or knowledge of the stone as the father and son duo behind the Gem Gallery in downtown Bozeman and the new owners of the Vortex Mine in Yogo Gulch. Yogo sapphires are exclusively found in the Yogo Gulch of the Little Belt Mountains in Judith Basin County.
Ticket stations are closing in both Shelby and Havre at the beginning of June. And the reason? Technology. 90% of the tickets bought through Amtrak are purchased either online or over the phone. Last year Havre and Shelby each had over 10,000 passengers; and with 9 out of 10 passengers purchasing their ticket online, the decision, although a sad one, makes sense. "They informed us that nine out of ten of the ticketing was either done by email or by telephone an... More>>
Benefis hospital is seeing some new changes as they finish up phase one of their new level 2 trauma center. The total cost of this project is $12.5 million dollars, $2.5 million of which has been donated through donors of the Benefis Foundation. With complete new trauma centers, helicopter pad, and state of the art equipment, this new facility is a huge asset not only to Great Falls but neighboring communities as well. In fact, it’s the only one of its kind in this... More>>
In tonight's Community Spotlight, Shary Fiske from the Salvation Army stops by the KFBB studio to discuss the upcoming annual Spring Sale. Most proceeds from the sale go into supporting youth programs throughout the community. This year's sale will take place on Friday, May 11th and Saturday, May 12th. Admission on Friday will be $10 from 10:00-1:00, $2 from 1:00-4:00, and free from 4:00-6:00. Admission on Saturday is free and items are half off. For more information, vi...
Amtrak has announced it will close its ticket counters in Shelby and Havre in an effort to save money.
On May 4th, Helena Police Department Officers were dispatched to the 1200 block of Euclid for a report of an attempted robbery around 5:17 pm.
Bolt D'Oro FacebookDespite holding an initial lead during the Kentucky Derby, Bolt D'Oro lost steam halfway through the race and finished 12th. His owners say he was checked for any heart or lung issues.
A spring thunderstorm knocked out power to thousands Sunday night. As of 8 p.m. Northwestern Energy was reporting at least eleven separate power outages in and around Missoula. Two of those were affecting at least 400 customers each. The storm rolled through quickly packing strong winds and heavy rain. It knocked down trees and caused drivers to pull over because they couldn't see the road. The rain added insult to injury, making already flooded rivers swell ...
Google “Shelby Carousel” and a "permanently closed" alert pops up. But that couldn’t be any further from the truth. "It's a long story, but I'll try to be brief." But it's a story with a simple message: if it's broken, you fix it. "Well it was in bad shape. It was greasy and dirty. And so I worked on it all winter and all summer," says Shelby Carousel founder Harry Benjamin. After purchasing the carousel in 2016 and finding the perf...
This week KFBB is featuring Rolo as our Pet of the Week. He's available for adoption right now at the Maclean Animal Adoption Center (MAAC) in Great Falls. Rolo is a 2 year old cat, who is pretty laid back, a little shy at first but easily warms up, and definitely a talker. “He does like to sing and he's got a very good voice and he will belt it out for all the world to hear. Once he gets used to you and gets comfortable with his situation he is a wonderful cat,” said To... More>>
In a press conference Sunday at the Missoula County Emergency Operations Center, emergency responders laid out their ongoing plans to deal with severe flooding throughout Missoula County. Speakers stressed the importance of avoid floodwaters to prevent the spread of disease; if you are exposed to floodwaters, emergency personnel ask that you wash the exposed area immediately. In addition, multiple first responders spoke to the risk of undercurrents, and how dangerous and strong thos...
President Donald Trump's former national security adviser Michael Flynn has canceled a campaign appearance in Montana for Republican U.S. Senate candidate Troy Downing.
On Saturday, there were two fatal crashes on Montana highways, the first was near Crow Agency. According to Montana Highway Patrol Trooper Rhodes, around 4 p.m. on Saturday, three females were involved in a one-vehicle rollover.
Down central avenue was packed Saturday with cars and people out for Montana's largest free car show ! The event is in its 19th year. Nine blocks of Central Avenue from park drive up to 9th street were filled with car enthusiasts and families. Not only were they cars to check out from early model Ts but also trucks, motorcycles, and camper trailers. Plus games, food and drinks. If you missed you might get the chance to see them crusin the drag.
The Lewis and Clark Interpretive Center marked 20 years since they opened their doors. The celebration was free to the public and a number of interactive presentations. For example, how people cooked in the 1880s and dance Demonstrations by the Little Shell Chippewa dancers. Even Fish Wildlife and Parks were on hand providing families with an in-depth look at the fish of the Missouri. But that wasn't all! They had hot dogs, ice creams, and drink...
Despite high hopes from everyone in the Treasure State, Bolt, the horse from Montana, finished in 11th place in this years Kentucky Derby.
It's through Mr. Brian Crosby video productions class that students produce daily newscast to let fellow classmates know whats happening right now in Rustler country. The discovery grant programs awarded the class with almost 3,000 dollars to get much-needed equipment to help students get closer to there dreams. Crosby said, "The discovery grant has been a lifesaver for us. Technology is expensive they are high school kids and they beat them up we are kinds of at the end of a cy... More>>
Just when you thought Great Falls couldn't get more electric turns out it can. Great Falls advances to the second round as one of America's best main streets. America Main Streets puts on the contest every year and get this if the city wins. That means $25,000 in the bank. Kelly Pierce from the Downtown Great Falls Association said that those funds could be invested right back into our community. Kelly Pierce said that the money could go into the pedlet programs and the associa... More>>
In tonight’s Community Spotlight, we welcome Maj. Mark King from the Salvation Army to the KFBB Studios. He stopped by to explain how they’ve been able to be a member of the Great Falls community for over 100 years, as well as what’s happening right now, what’s planned for the future and how you can help. Here’s the interview:
Search and Rescue crews are working to locate a person witnesses say walked into the Missouri River. Right now efforts are being focused near the Black Eagle Dam. Very little information has been released right now, but KFBB can confirm the search is still underway.
Six students at Great Falls MSU are the very first to graduate from one of the university's newest programs. The new computer programing program is the first 2 year school of its kind in Great Falls. According to the department chair for computer technology, Steve Robinette, the demand for computer programming and developers has been on the rise for some time. Part of the curriculum for students is working with local businesses here in Great Falls to get hands-on experience. Robinett... More>>
A new option will soon be available for those looking to invest in the Electric City. It will give investors a chance to help improve and revitalize downtown Great Falls. Thanks to the 2017 tax cut and jobs act a new economic development program was created, establishing what is known as opportunity zones. The program allows private investors from all over the county to put money back into places like the Electric City. It can be an investment in businesses, it can be into real... More>>
BIGFORK - The Woods Bay Grill is being given away for a song - or an essay contest, rather. The Flathead Lake establishment is up for sale, and will be given to anyone who enters an essay contest and pays the entry fee $150.
Intense flooding continues, still leaving Montana in a state of emergency. While those waters leave many homes in danger, they also can leave your health at risk.
The upper Missouri River Heritage Area Planning Corporation held a community meeting today about getting a national heritage area brought to central Montana. There are 49 other heritage areas in the United States, and none in Montana, and this group is trying to bring one to home. Dozens came to the Missouri room of the civic center today for the 3rd installment of community conversations; the first was in Helena, then Fort Benton, and finally here in Great Falls. But what is a her...
Missoula Animal ControlMissoula Animal Control rescued three dogs from a flooded property Thursday.
Around 7 pm on Thursday, Montana Highway Patrol responded to a two-vehicle accident. Scanner traffic indicated a semi truck and a pickup truck had collided on Smelter Ave NE and Old Havre Highway next to the Mountain View Co-Op. No injuries have been reported.
The University of Providence is officially celebrating a $25 Million investment. The school is now expanding and marking the day with a groundbreaking ceremony. Mayor Bob Kelly, the board of trustees, and officials from the University of Providence Saint Joseph Health Care were just some of the witnesses to the historic ground breaking. President Tony Aretz said they are excited to provide new and better resources, like a new classroom, lecture hall, and collab... More>>
In tonight's Community Spotlight, Patty Reardon and Scott Lettre stop by the KFBB studios to discuss the upcoming annual Mixer for Confero Sports Foundation. The mixer will take place on Wednesday, May 9th from 5:30pm-8:00pm. Tickets are $25/person, or 10 tickets for $200. For more information, head to Confero's website.
New developments for the Cascade County Zoning Board of Adjustments. The deadline to apply for the board is now extended to June 4th. This vacant seat has been at the center of controversy. It's the zoning board that will decide the eventual fate of the Madison Food Park. Also sometimes referred to as the slaughterhouse. Originally a string of restrictions were included for applicants. For example, anyone who lived within a seven mile radius of the slaughterhouse couldn'... More>>
The workshop is designed to educate consumers and insurance agents about contractor and insurance fraud following hail storms.
For years, seven men have met at St. Paul's Lutheran Church on Monday nights to make quilts. The group started on a dare, but in the years since, it's become an important way for friends to spend time together while doing good deeds for their community.
Bozeman middle schools have decided to go against the traditional A through F grading system.
Mr. Greg UphamMr. Greg Upham, Assistant Superintendent of Helena Public Schools has agreed to serve as the next Superintendent of Billings Public Schools.
BILLINGS- Questions are being raised about why three Billings Police Department officers haven't been fired, after it was revealed the officers had sex during duty and on city property. Two of officers were on patrol at the time, another was off duty. "You can't just say I am mad at you, you're fired like you see on TV, that cannot happen," said Chief Rich St. John. However things are now complicated with what St. John can release and what he can't due t...
BILLINGS, Mont. (AP) - The Stillwater County sheriff's office is looking for a 45-year-old Illinois man who is considered missing under suspicious circumstances after his vehicle was found in the south-central Montana town of Reed Point. Sgt. Randy Smith says Paul Batson's Dodge Charger was found Sunday evening. Officers want to talk with anyone who may have had contact with Batson, who is described as being 6 feet, 2 inches (188 centimeters) tall with brown ...
A piece of history might be on the horizon of change, it has been over 90 years since the creation of Montana's last county. And to date there are 56. But soon a new county could be added to the Treasure State.
Gallatin County Sheriffs found the body of missing doctor, Patrick J. Fitzpatrick, Saturday.
Ashley Loring HeavyRunner has been missing for one year. Her family, still wants answers and prays for her safe return. Unfortunately, many Native American families can share similar stories.
A Great Falls man is charged with one count of attempted incest, a felony, and one count of indecent exposure involving a minor, also a felony. Court documents state both children were legally adopted by the man. An employee with the Department of Family services spoke with the man who said the 12-year-old boy asked how to masturbate. The man showed the boy videos online and then proceeded to demonstrate by masturbating in front of the boy until ejaculation. During an intervie...
Great Falls Public Schools Foundation held their 6th annual excellence in education ceremony today. The ceremony which was sponsored by BNSF Railway, honors distinguished students in the Great Falls Public School system. Students who were selected then nominated 2 teachers from elementary, middle, or high school who influenced them in their education. For most, they say it’s because of these teachers they know where they want to go in life. Like one student who does peer tu... More>>
In tonight's Community Spotlight, UP Rodeo coaches Dick Lyman and Sylvan La Cross stop by the KFBB studios to discuss the last college rodeo of the regular season before June finals in Casper, the Big Sky Regional Finals. In addition to the rodeo, UP will be hosting a "meet and greet" for the athletes at North 40 on Saturday, May 5th from 11-2pm. For more information or a schedule of events, visit UP's website.
The Great Falls Public School district is asking for $1.4 million dollars from taxpayers. In less than a week, voters head to the ballot booth, casting their votes for the operational levy. Marianne Pence explained to KFBB why she supports the 2018 operational levy. Pence said from her understanding it will only cost tax payers a few extra dollars a year. We found that homes valued at $100,000 will pay a little more $13.00 a year and homes valued at $200,000 has to pay more than $26.
In addition to dealing with high waters damaging their homes and properties, Missoula County residents impacted by flooding also need to be concerned about the safety of their water.
In tonight's Community Spotlight, Bo Sparks from Ducks Unlimited Fort Benton stops by the KFBB studios to discuss the upcoming fundraiser on May 5th at the Fort Benton VFW Post. Sparks says the DU Chapter in Fort Benton began about nine years ago, but fizzled out pretty quickly. This fundraiser is in an effort to kick-start the program once again, and will feature a fried chicken dinner, refreshments, silent auction, raffle and more. For more information and to purchase ...
According to the Park County Sheriff's Office, two visitors got stuck in deep snow on the Beartooth Highway while attempting to get to the Northeast Gate of Yellowstone National Park.
According to Northwestern Energy's twitter account, https://twitter.com/NWEinfo/status/991727598496571396, approximately 2,900 customers are without power in Helena. Right now, there is no word on a cause.
William Arocha Jr has been sentenced to the max allowed by the Tribal court after he was found guilty of assault c and negligent endangerment.
William Arocha Jr has been sentenced to the max allowed by the Tribal court after he was found guilty of assault c and negligent endangerment.
The Cascade County unofficial preliminary election results are in. For Great Falls, the park district has passed with 7,157 for and 5,944 against. For the elementary general fund there were 6,759 for and 8,372 against. For the high school general fund, it was a close one, with 181 for and 198 against. For the School District Trustee (3 year term) Teresa Schreiner- 5092 Judy Tankink- 4452 Laura Wight- 3360 For School District Trustee (2 year term) Babara Going- 4690 Jac...
The Cascade County unofficial preliminary election results are in. For Great Falls, the park district has passed with 7,157 for and 5,944 against. For the elementary general fund there were 6,759 for and 8,372 against. For the high school general fund, it was a close one, with 181 for and 198 against. For the School District Trustee (3 year term) Teresa Schreiner- 5092 Judy Tankink- 4452 Laura Wight- 3360 For School District Trustee (2 year term) Babara Going- 4690 Jac...
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