Story By: Cody Ross, Northern News Network RDO Equipment Launches Registered Apprenticeship Program for Service Technicians In a significant step toward strengthening Montana’s workforce, RDO Equipment Co. announced in May the launch of a registered apprenticeship pathway for heavy equipment service technicians in partnership with the Montana ...
Tribes Prepare for Historic Gathering at Little Bighorn’s 150th Anniversary
As the 150th anniversary of the Battle of the Little Bighorn approaches, tribes from across the Northern Plains, and the National Park Service, are preparing for a large gathering of nations and visitors. The NPS launches it’s 3-day commemoration beginning June 25, but tribal participants are planning for much more. For members of the No...
Advocates Spotlight Child Abuse Prevention in Montana
By Tom Schultz, Voices of Montana MONTANA – April is Child Abuse Prevention Month, and advocates across Montana are emphasizing both prevention and recovery efforts for children and families impacted by abuse. On Voices of Montana, host Tom Schultz opened a three-part discussion by noting the lasting impact of child abuse and the import...
Operation Lifesaver in Montana: Promoting Rail Safety for All
Written by Cody Ross Northern News Network A Mission to Prevent Collisions and Fatalities Railroad safety is a vital concern across Montana’s expansive landscapes, where open spaces can sometimes lull drivers and pedestrians into a false sense of security. To address this, Operation Lifesaver, a non-profit organization, works tirelessly to edu...
Giving That Lasts: How Local Philanthropy Is Shaping Montana’s Future
The Power of a Small Act of Generosity Sometimes it’s a small moment that changes a life — a word of encouragement, a helping hand, or a neighbor who believes in someone’s potential. That idea was at the heart of a recent Voices of Montana conversation about the Montana Community Foundation and the power of local giving. The statewide nonprofi...
A Frozen Crime Scene: The Predator’s Calling Card
A Frozen Crime Scene: The Predator’s Calling Card Visitors strolling through the Hall of Horns and Teeth at the Museum of the Rockies often pause at a duck-billed dinosaur skull that seems, at first glance, simply impressive in its size. But a closer look reveals a startling secret: a single, broken tooth embedded deep in the fossilized face. ...
NO 3-PEATS IN CLASS A
Rams dethrone Beavers BILLINGS — It was a tough Saturday for teams seeking three-peats at the State A Basketball Tournament in Great Falls. In the boys matchup, two-time defending state champion Dillon ran into a buzzsaw as Billings Central rolled to a 70-48 win over the Beavers. Toby Stewart rode five 3-pointers en route to a game-high 23 poi...
Design a Sticker, Get a Scholarship
HELENA – Calling all Montana high school artists! Reach Higher Montana‘s annual Design-A-Sticker competition is here, offering a chance to win scholarships and boost your artistic resume. Express Yourself, Fund Your Future This isn’t your typical scholarship application. Instead of essays and GPA requirements, this competitio...
Lodge Grass Boys, Baker Girls Win Southern B, Poised for State
BILLINGS — The unbeaten Lodge Grass boys rolled past Three Forks 66-43 in the Southern B divisional title game Saturday at First Interstate Bank Arena at MetraPark. TJ Gros Ventre led the Indians with 20 points and said the team’s trust in each other helped spark the decisive win after a slow start. “Confidence. We came out with confidence. We...
Shortage of Sports Officials Prompts Recruitment Push in Montana
High school sports in Montana — like much of the country — are facing a growing shortage of referees and game officials. The issue has developed over the past decade as longtime officials retire and fewer new recruits enter the profession. Officials say the shortage has become noticeable enough that schools sometimes adjust game schedules just...