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News from Montana Technological University When Taylor McKinley-Whitcomb of Victor was trying to choose a college, she thoroughly explored her options. “I applied to every college in Montana,” McKinley-Whitcomb said. “My mom and I started touring campuses. When I toured Montana Tech, I felt like I was at home, and I never toured another campus. I was set on Tech.” McKinley-Whitcomb then set out to fund her education. “I applied for every scholarship I possibly could,” she said. McKinley-Whitcomb was selected for the inaugural cohort of Montana Technological University’s Lance Scholars Program. The program annually provides 50 in-sta...
News from Chad Newman POLSON - Coach Emma Knoll, Interim Head Coach for the Hilbert College Hawks Women’s Ice Hockey Team (NCAA D-III), is happy to announce the signing of Summer Newman. The Polson High School Senior will major in Biology and roster as a goalie with The Hawks for the 2025-20...
News from Serve Montana, GOCS HELENA — This past Giving Tuesday the Governor’s Office of Community Service (GOCS) raised funds to support the Threshold of Life memorial. The memorial will serve as a lasting tribute to those who have given the gift of life through organ donation and a symbol ...
Officials in Lake County have billed the state of Montana nearly $1 million this year to help cover the cost of law enforcement on the Flathead Indian Reservation, something local officials say is the state’s responsibility under a decades-old arrangement. So far, the state has not squared up its gr...
News from the office of Governor Gianforte HELENA — Governor Greg Gianforte recently announced the appointment of Christy Clark as Director of the Montana Department of Fish, Wildlife, and Parks (FWP). “Christy Clark is a strong leader with the skills needed to lead the agency taske...
News from CSKT FLATHEAD RESERVATION — Debris burning is closed for the winter months of December, January, and February. When the temperature drops and cold air blankets the ground, any warm air is forced to pass over it. In this way, the cold air can form a kind of cap. Smoke isn’t as free ...
News from Polson Scholarship & Education Foundation POLSON — Any student who is currently enrolled as a senior at Polson High School or as a previous PHS graduate are eligible for these scholarships; provided by Polson Scholarship and Education Foundation (PSEF). Fifteen different $1,000 schol...
HELENA - Before lighting the State Capitol Christmas Tree, Governor Greg Gianforte and First Lady Susan Gianforte today donated toys to the Helena-area Marine Corps Toys for Tots, and encouraged Montanans to donate a new, unwrapped toy to a Toys for Tots campaign in their community. “Thanks to the w...
News from Governor’s Office of Community Service HELENA - The Governor’s Office of Community Service, Reach Higher Montana, and Montana Campus Network for Civic Engagement are pleased to announce that applications are now being accepted for the 2025 Youth Serve Montana Scholarship. This year...
