Mitch Lagge
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A look at where the new ski lift at Red Lodge Mountain will run
RED LODGE — Skiers and snowboarders still have about 18 days left to shred at Red Lodge Mountain before the end of the season, but once skiing wraps up, mountain staff have a big project on their hands: improving upper Miami Beach. “For us, this is a pretty big deal. The project is going to be about $2.25 million,” said Spencer Weimar, assistant manager of the ski area, on Wednesday. Red Lodge… → Read More
In two teen deaths, Billings parents still frustrated with lack of justice
The Monday stabbing at Brush Meadows Apartments is the fourth violent crime involving a teenager to happen in the Billings Heights in recent months. → Read More
Gianforte honors five MT veterans for their community service
BILLINGS — The room was packed inside the Veterans Navigation Network in Billings on Wednesday as Montana Gov. Greg Gianforte presented five area veterans with commendations for community service performed after getting out of the military. "We didn't pick these individuals. They were nominated by other veterans who recognized them first for service to country and then to community," Gianforte… → Read More
MT and ND oil advocates say more investment needed to increase Bakken oil production
The average cost per gallon of gas across Montana was $3.98 on Wednesday, according to the price-tracking website GasBuddy. That's an increase of more than a dollar from one year back, where they average was $2.39 per gallon. → Read More
Billings Army veteran asks for help finding stolen uniform
"You work to get the things you have and somebody else just thinks that they can help themselves to it and not have any recourse in it at all," Burdette, 41, told MTN News on Saturday. → Read More
Billings woman credits good neighbors for helping stop mail thieves
During the holiday season, mail thieves are generally looking for cash and gift cards, but Mahler said she considers herself lucky. → Read More
Montana school superintendents highlight concerns over Arntzen's leadership
I think we're open to that. We just see a deficiency in the areas that have been listed and we're looking at solutions ourselves of what to do. I think they are challenging all over the place," Upham told MTN News on Wednesday. → Read More
Billings places fine on commercial property owners with too many false police and fire alarms
“I think it’s motivation to maintain your system and make sure that you don’t have things hanging down and setting security alarms off and paying attention to it. Rather than just, hey let's just send the police department and make them check it out," said Mike Spini, Billings fire marshal. → Read More
Voters say no to marijuana dispensaries in Billings
BILLINGS — Billings voters are headed to a prohibition of recreational marijuana dispensaries in the city with 55 percent saying no in unofficial results Tuesday night. According to Yellowstone County election results, 17,107 voted no and 13,817 voted yes. Voters were even more clear on the question of taxing marijuana at 3 percent in Yellowstone County. A measure to tax recreational marijuana… → Read More
Shepherd veteran on a mission to fund memorial for Montana soldiers killed in Iraq and Afghanistan
I started thinking, well there’s no memorial for these Afghanistan and these Iraq veterans. I said to myself right then and there, if I do this table thing and pull the trigger on it, I’ll have the ability to make that happen and that’s what I’m going to do," Rick Baker said. → Read More
Billings community rallies around 1-year-old girl with undiagnosed illness
BILLINGS — One-year-old Imogen Hutchinson was born in March 2020 and has spent about half her life in the hospital, fighting a disease that doctors haven't been able to identify. “Pretty little girls aren’t supposed to be living in the hospital. It’s not fair," said Justin Hutchinson, Imogen's uncle, who lives in Billings. Justin Hutchinson, Imogen's uncle, speaks with MTN News outside the pub… → Read More
Lake Elmo in Billings to empty Sept. 1 to fight invasive clams
The plan is to keep the lake full enough to still provide water for irrigation downstream until October 15. Then the remaining water will be pumped out. → Read More
Three Billings public school staff members suspended for refusing to wear masks
“Obviously a personnel issue, but I’m comfortable disclosing that we have three staff members that have chosen not to mask. So we’ll work through the process with them," Superintendent Greg Upham said. → Read More
More in Billings seeking addiction help as drug overdose deaths skyrocket nationwide
Of the total overdose deaths nationwide in 2020, Montana accounts for 0.17 percent. Montana saw 139 overdose deaths in 2019, compared to 157 overdose deaths in 2020. → Read More
Montana Gov. Greg Gianforte donates first quarter salary to Hardin clinic
"I couldn’t think of a more worthwhile cause than One Health Big Horn to help more people recover from drug addiction and become all they can be," Gianforte said. → Read More
Sculpture unveiled at Billings Clinic to honor nurse staff
“Patients and family members, they kind of show us recognition every day, which is one of the great reasons to be a nurse," Johnny Baker, a certified oncology nurse who has been with Billings Clinic for 10 years. → Read More
New St. Vincent HELP Flight plane provides access to medical care for rural Montana
HELP Flight started with a helicopter and gained a fixed wing aircraft very similar to the new one in 2004. The new plane can carry a heavier load than its predecessor, allowing the medical staff on board to bring along extra equipment for special patients. → Read More
Teen dies in horse-vehicle collision on highway near Busby
A 17-year-old man was killed in a single-vehicle crash on Highway 212 west of Busby Saturday night after his vehicle struck a horse on the roadway, according to Montana Highway Patrol. → Read More
Hanser's Automotive owners call for road safety to honor tow-truck operators killed in I-90 crash
Scott and his brother Spence Hanser have both been working with the company for more than 30 years. While the company grieves the loss of it's colleagues, they want to send a call to the community, asking for safety and attentiveness while on the road. → Read More
Safety tips to prepare your car for winter driving
According to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration, planning and preventative maintenance is key when it comes to winter driving. It's important to have a vehicle in proper condition packed with some essential items to make sure you arrive at your destination safely. → Read More