Costco Is Raising Wages To $30/Hour… Will Montana Reap The Benefits?

Every time I write or talk about Costco I like to remind everybody that I, Ace Sauerwein, have never been to a Costco. via GIPHY     At this point, I like being a contrarian. All I hear about Costco is how it's such a magical place. It has the best …

Avalanche watch issued as incoming storm heightens danger in Montana

MONTANA - An incoming storm is expected to increase the avalanche danger, prompting an Avalanche Watch through Saturday morning in the Flathead area.  The necessary conditions for dangerous avalanches are anticipated to develop within the next 24 hours. …

Montana’s New Grizzly Bear Deterrent? Your Drone!

If you’re a Montanan, you’ve probably had a couple of “Did I just see a grizzly?! ” moments. Perhaps you were out in the woods or at a campsite. Or maybe you just took the garbage out a little too late in the evening. But what if I told you there’s now a …

'Anything we can do:' Montana man helps rescue animals from California wildfires

BILLINGS — As the dust settles from disastrous wildfires that ripped through Southern California earlier this month, one Billings man is devoted to helping those in need however he can. Dave Pauli has already spent 10 days in the blaze, helping both people …

Planning a system that focuses on Montana food 

Central Montana under a winter storm watch from Sunday to Tuesday – up to 7 inches of snow

On Friday at 1:14 p.m. a winter storm watch was issued by the National Weather Service valid from Sunday 5 a.m. until Tuesday 5 a.m. The watch is for Cascade County below 5000ft, Judith Basin County and Judith Gap, Fergus County below 4500ft, Gates of the …

Montana ranks 46th for starting teacher pay. A proposal incentivizes districts to pay more

A highly anticipated plan to boost starting teacher pay in Montana started its official journey through the Montana Legislature on Wednesday. Supporters hope it will help address the state’s dire shortage of educators, especially in small, rural school …

Popular Coffee Chain Removing Menu Items In Montana

News outlets nationwide have reported that the popular coffee chain Starbucks will soon be reducing its menu items. According to recent reports, the coffee giant plans to reduce its food and beverage offerings by roughly a third by the end of this year. It …

Montana Among Top 10 Most Expensive States for Buying a Used Car

Montana is famous for its beautiful scenery and rough terrain, but it is also known for being one of the top 10 most expensive states to buy a used car. In Montana, the average price for a used car is $33,123.70. This shows that people in the state might …

Bill allows reimbursement to Montana landowners who kill threatening wolves

Foundation funds wolf hunts Since its inception as a 501c3 nonprofit in 2012, the Ponderay, Idaho-based Foundation for Wildlife Management (F4WM) has seen its bank account for reimbursing wolf hunters and trappers grow substantially. In 2023 the foundation …