Keeping the Last Best Place is more than a motto according to Jan Savito Chief of the Montana Department of Commerce. During the recent Governor’s Conference on Tourism and Recreation in Billings she was on Voices of Montana and suggested…
FWP Updates Drought Outlook
During a meeting in the state capitol this week the Montana Fish and Wildlife Commission provided an update on the current drought outlook heading into the summer. Fish Wildlife and Parks Fisheries Administrator Eileen Ryce.
Montana Highway Patrol Stepping Up Fentanyl Seizures
As the drug problem keep growing Montana law enforcement has stepped up too. Colonel Steve Lavin the head of the Montana Highway Patrol was on Voices of Montana.
Former Russia Ambassador Speaks On Current Conflict At UM
Former U.S. Ambassador to Russia and Glasgow-born Michael McFaul recently spoke at the University of Montana’s Mansfield Institute to discuss a range of topics including Russia’s invasion of Ukraine. He believes Vladimir Putin underestimated its resistance and is now changing Russia’s plans.
AIANTA Promotes Tribal Tourism In Montana At Governor’s Conference
Tourism is one of Montana’s leading industries. The American Indian Alaska Native Tourism Association’s CEO Sherry Rupert explains how the growing Native American tourism industry benefits Montana, despite being operated by local tribal governments.
New CO2 Pipeline Opens In Bell Creek
A 20-inch Denbury Incorporated Greencore pipeline filled with CO2 spanning 232 miles from Denbury Incorporated’s LaBarge oil Field in Wyoming terminates at its Belle Creek Oil Field in Montana to be used to coax recoverable oil from the ground that other means can’t. Tuesday, Senator Steve Daines was in Baker for its ceremonial opening....
PBR Teams Up With Nonprofit To Educate & Empower Young Women
The nonprofit Grit and Grace Foundation is teaming up with Professional Bullriders to offer young Montana girls a chance to win a national scholarship and a trip to next week’s PBR in Billings. Grit and Grace founder Fanchon Stinger on their mission and how to apply.
TV Show Filmed In Montana Generates $70 Million In Additional Spending
Film industry activity has grown significantly in Montana during recent years and a new study conducted by the University of Montana Bureau of Business and Economic Research reports the hit television series “Yellowstone” brought in more than $70 million in additional spending to the state last year. According to BBER Director Patrick Barkey, ...
Former VP Pence To Speak Billings Next Month
Former Vice President Mike Pence is scheduled to speak at the nonprofit organization Provision International’s annual Mission Banquet next month in Billings. The group primarily ships food to communities all over the world but President Lance Lanning explains they’re not limited to just this type of aid.
Gov. Gianforte Opposes Decision To End Title 42 Order
The Biden administration will end its Title 42 public health order May 23rd used since March 2020 to expel a majority of migrants at the Mexican border. Governor Greg Gianforte disagrees with the decision.