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Veterans Day National Committee Selects Regional Sites for 2025

Veterans Day National Committee Selects Regional Sites for 2025

The Veterans Day National Committee (VDNC) hosts the annual National Veterans Day Ceremony on November 11 at Arlington National Cemetery. The ceremony commences at 11:00 a.m. ET with a Presidential Wreath Laying at the Tomb of the Unknown Soldier...

Owner:  American Government
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Montana's Crime Rate: What Happened To The Last Best Place?

Montana's Crime Rate: What Happened To The Last Best Place?

For many, living in Montana is a bucket-list item, a dream come true if you will. I mean, the idea of living someplace beautiful, surrounded by mountains, streams, trees, and no one living next to you, is a pretty good definition of Heaven in my...

Owner:  Townsquare Media
Montana Weather Alert: Freezing Drizzle and Fog Create Dangerous Tuesday Commute

Montana Weather Alert: Freezing Drizzle and Fog Create Dangerous Tuesday Commute

BILLINGS, Mont. — Commuters across southern and central Montana faced a dangerous start to Tuesday as freezing drizzle and dense fog created slick roads and near-zero visibility along major routes, according to the National Weather Service in...

Owner:  Ralph Shealy
5 Hidden And Unusual Places In Montana You Need To Visit

5 Hidden And Unusual Places In Montana You Need To Visit

We all know Montana has some jaw dropping scenery to check out, great eats, and fun things to check out around town. But beyond all the normal tourist stuff, we do have some quirky side things worth checking out. Here are five unique activities to...

Owner:  Townsquare Media
This State Was Just Named the Best in the U.S. for Hiking—And It’s Home to Two National Parks
Is Killing a Praying Mantis Illegal in Montana?

Is Killing a Praying Mantis Illegal in Montana?

Some myths travel farther than any official law ever could and somehow, one of the strongest ones seems to have made it all the way to Montana, untouched by time or geography: You mess with a praying mantis, you’re going to jail. Nobody remembers...

Owner:  Townsquare Media
Montana Ranks In Top 5 For Best Hiking States

Montana Ranks In Top 5 For Best Hiking States

Fall is by far my favorite time of year, especially in Montana. The East Coast may get all the attention for its fall colors, but I'll stand firm that nothing beats our side of the map. The jagged Rockies, painted with fire-red aspens and...

Owner:  Townsquare Media
Montana New Resident Warning Video

Montana New Resident Warning Video

A video of a Montana resident complaining about a Fall snowstorm is going viral. The video includes an important warning for people thinking about moving to the state. Life can Montana can be rough, especially when the weather starts to charge and...

Owner:  Townsquare Media
Montana's Best Colleges Doesn't Include This Major University

Montana's Best Colleges Doesn't Include This Major University

For many, some of the best days of their lives are spent in college. Think about it, what a great time. You're figuring out who you are, you're learning new things, meeting new people, and you have a built-in excuse for poor decisions (I was in...

Owner:  Townsquare Media
Hidden Gems: Montana’s Last Working River Ferries

Hidden Gems: Montana’s Last Working River Ferries

Montana might be known for its wide-open roads, but if you really want to experience travel the old-fashioned way, skip the highways and find yourself a river ferry. That’s right, Montana still has three of them quietly doing their thing along the...

Owner:  Townsquare Media
Irish eyes: New Montana push focuses on Ireland

Irish eyes: New Montana push focuses on Ireland

Staff report A new effort to bolster economic development, cultural and trade ties between Montana and Ireland is afoot. Montana-Ireland Trade Commission held its first meeting in August and another one last month. “The MITC, which is...

Owner:  Cowles Family
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