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Enjoy free access to the Helena Independent Record for the Fourth of July weekend
4+ hour, 51+ min ago (308+ words) This Independence Day weekend, visitors to the Helena Independent Record will have free access to our journalism. We are pleased to open our work to everyone in the community during a weekend that brings people together to celebrate, reflect and…...
Fireworks? Or a eulogy? | Mary Sheehy Moe
2+ hour, 51+ min ago (666+ words) You know what the historic event was that happened on this day in 1776, but do you know how many people visit the ER with firework-related injuries each 4th? Don't call me Debbie Downer. I prefer Cassandra. Now let's cut to the…...
The legacy of the Declaration of Independence | Rob Natelson
2+ hour, 51+ min ago (541+ words) You know what the historic event was that happened on this day in 1776, but do you know how many people visit the ER with firework-related injuries each 4th? This is the final essay in a series on the Declaration of Independence,…...
Enjoy free access to The Montana Standard for the Fourth of July weekend
4+ hour, 51+ min ago (324+ words) This Independence Day weekend, visitors to The Montana Standard will have free access to our journalism. We are pleased to open our work to everyone in the community during a weekend that brings people together to celebrate, reflect and connect....
Sun Tours had to fight for business in Glacier National Park
3+ hour, 51+ min ago (1155+ words) When it comes to American history, Ed Des Rosier was thinking of a different anniversary this year. Thirty years ago this July, the Blackfeet entrepreneur traveled to a federal appeals court in Seattle to make his case that he had…...
A ride with Sun Tours
3+ hour, 51+ min ago (119+ words) Sun Tours stops along the Going to the Sun Road in Glacier National Park. Sun Tours attendees stop to explore Sun Point in Glacier National Park. A Sun Tours tour group rides along the Going to the Sun Road on…...
Billings neighbors: Obituaries for July 2
6+ hour, 36+ min ago (121+ words) Read through the obituaries published today in Billings Gazette. (19) updates to this series since Updated 1 hr ago Joyce Babcock (Del Camp) January 8, 1937 - May 20 2026 of Custer, MT. Preceded by her husband of 46 years, Don Babcock. Survived by daughters L" Richard E. (Red)…...
Carmen L'pez Mah'a Thompson
11+ hour, 51+ min ago (150+ words) March 6, 1935 - June 21, 2026 Carmen L'pez Mah'a Thompson ("Carmi'a"), 91, passed away peacefully at her home in Billings, Montana, surrounded by loved ones. A woman of deep Roman Catholic faith, Carmen embraced life with courage, resilience, and gratitude. She made treasured friendships wherever…...
Yellowstone Heritage Trail
22+ hour, 27+ min ago (96+ words) Early on the morning of Saturday, June 13, 2026, a small hydrothermal explosion occurred at Biscuit Basin in Yellowstone National Park." The incident occurred near Mud Volcano, just north of Fishing Bridge. The long-widowed wife of Lt. Col. George Armstrong Custer penned…...
Tony O'Donnell's request to intervene
21+ hour, 30+ min ago (144+ words) Billings Gazette Javascript is required to use this website. Related to this story State fines Billings $5, 000 over meth burn at animal shelter following repeated violations Before the September 2025 incident, the crematory had failed to properly operate 17 times before between 2023 to…...