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Governor proclaims February 21-28 as FFA week in Montana
2+ hour, 22+ min ago (135+ words) It is Future Farmers of America Week, and Greg Gianforte met with Montana FFA state officers at the Capitol Tuesday. The meeting took place during National FFA Week as students from across the state gathered to highlight the impact of…...
Helena students hold walkout protest against ICE
5+ day, 10+ hour ago (160+ words) HELENA " Around two dozen students held a protest Thursday morning outside Helena High School. Students gathered near Montana Avenue holding signs and denouncing U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement. The crowd drew both honks of support and some criticism from passing drivers....
Montana 250th Commission awards nearly $420,000 to organizations
4+ week, 1+ day ago (829+ words) HELENA " Montana is getting an early start on America's 250th birthday. The Montana 250th commission has awarded more than $420,000 in grant funding to 32 organizations across the state, supporting projects that will help tell Montana's story as the nation prepares to mark its…...
Central School participates in the Ruby Bridges Walk to School Day
3+ mon, 1+ week ago (377+ words) HELENA " Across the country on Friday, students and families took literal steps to honor a civil rights icon. Central School participated in the annual walk for Ruby Bridges, recognizing the six-year-old girl who bravely integrated a New Orleans elementary school…...
A Waiting Child: Meet Jasianna
3+ mon, 3+ week ago (283+ words) This month, meet Jasianna "also known as JC, a delightful 9-year-old with a vibrant spirit! Just finishing the third grade, she loves reading and science. JC enjoys building with Legos, playing board games, and solving puzzles, but her true joy…...
High school students 'dig' into future trade careers
4+ mon, 3+ week ago (300+ words) HELENA " Helena area high school students are digging into their future careers in the trades at Digger Days. "Just to learn some trades you have never done before and maybe have an idea of what you want to do after…...
Historic first: Childhood obesity tops underweight globally
5+ mon, 1+ week ago (281+ words) For the first time in history, the number of obese children worldwide has surpassed the number who are underweight, according to a new UNICEF report. The study found that one in 10 children globally are living with obesity, shifting the conversation…...
After delay, federal funds for afterschool and summer programs released
6+ mon, 4+ week ago (724+ words) HELENA " At the start of July, advocates expressed concern after federal grant funding that supports afterschool and summer educational programs was held up. That funding has now been released, but some of the grant recipients still have concerns about what's…...
Montana woman shares family's experience battling hereditary Lynch syndrome
7+ mon, 1+ week ago (657+ words) LOCKWOOD " According to the National Cancer Institute, one out of every 280 Americans is living with a hereditary condition known as Lynch syndrome. One Lockwood family is surviving Lynch syndrome together. Learn more about the importance of preventative screening below: Tammy…...
Foster parents needed in Montana
8+ mon, 1+ week ago (486+ words) HELENA " It's a call foster families answer"a call to take in a child they likely do not know. Answering that call can make a big difference in the lives of children going through a difficult situation, but right now,…...