What this Southern storyteller learned about listening from Montana

The Unique Language of Montana Every place has its own unspoken language. It’s not just accents or specific words; it’s about the underlying rules that shape how people perceive their surroundings. My upbringing in the South taught me that sarcasm is nearly sacred and that no good story should lack a bit of flair. Montana, […]
Poll Results: Kurt Alme Holds a 19-Point Lead in Montana Senate Race

Republican Kurt Alme Leads in Montana Senate Race Poll In a recent survey by Quantus Insights, Republican Kurt Alme is receiving 43.6 percent support among likely voters in Montana, placing him ahead of independent candidate Seth Bodnar and Democrat Alani Bankhead in the U.S. Senate race. The poll, conducted between September 14-15 with 625 participants, […]
Montana woman sprays bear repellent to protect her three dogs from a wild moose

A dramatic situation unfolded in Montana recently when a dog owner had to fend off a moose attack to protect her pets. After letting her dogs outside, Shelly Thorburn found herself face-to-face with a large moose and its calf on her porch. The intense encounter took place on August 27 and was recorded on her […]
12-year-old girl recognized as a ‘hero’ during the tragedy of her step-uncle’s Montana killing spree

Tragic Mass Shooting in Montana: A Young Girl’s Heroic Attempt to Save Family A 12-year-old girl is being celebrated as a hero following a tragic shooting that claimed the lives of eight family members, including four children, during a dinner gathering in Montana. The incident occurred near Billings, where a man opened fire on his […]
Grieving father from Montana family tragedy shares his thoughts after 8 killed in shooting

A father from Montana, Adam Ghekiere, described his desperate attempts to reach out to his children after discovering that emergency responders were at his family’s home. His two children, Charlotte, age 12, and Landon, age 15, were among several family members tragically killed in a shooting incident that occurred before the house was set on […]
Think about the lilies — and an old fir tree from Montana

Reflections Under the Old Douglas Fir In Montana, there’s a remarkable stand of Douglas fir trees. Foresters estimate that one of them, the largest, boasts over 600 years of growth. This tree, situated along the banks of a stream, benefits from protection against fierce winds thanks to the surrounding hills. The river flows gently, tracing […]
Local Anthem ‘Sounds Like America’ by Hit Songwriters Billy Montana and David Tolliver Reflects Her Spirit for the 250th

Celebrating America’s 250th Anniversary Through Music Commemorating America’s 250th anniversary wouldn’t be complete without acknowledging the vital role of art, culture, and storytelling. As part of a special initiative, we reached out to some of Nashville’s gifted songwriters and artists, requesting them to create original songs that resonate with their feelings about America. The acoustic […]
Cole Hauser, a star of ‘Dutton Ranch,’ reveals his family’s connections to Montana span almost 140 years.

Cole Hauser’s Montana Connection Beyond “Yellowstone” Cole Hauser shared that his connection to Montana goes further than just his role in the “Yellowstone” series. While the show has indeed attracted numerous viewers to the state, his family has roots there that date back almost 140 years. “Montana, my family has lived there since 1886, so […]
Taxi driver ‘grateful to be safe’ after Knicks fans vandalized his cab as rapper French Montana offers assistance

Taxi Driver Attacked During Knicks Celebration A taxi driver, whose cab was wrecked during a chaotic Knicks celebration last week, expressed he feels “lucky to be alive” after being pulled from his vehicle by rioters. Noureddine Bitat, 59, revealed he has no plans to return to driving after being ambushed outside Madison Square Garden on […]
Soccer journalist Giusy Meloni shares holiday insights beyond the World Cup, featuring vintage Penny Lane and Montana.

Screencaps on a Sunny Sunday Morning It’s a bright Sunday morning, and Italian sports reporter Giusy Meloni is on the scene. She might not be in the U.S. for the World Cup, but she’s still covering events that matter. Honestly, I’ve mentioned this before, but I really don’t enjoy watching soccer’s gameplay. The World Cup? […]