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![Aerial Firefighter Killed Fighting Fire Near Helena, Montana](http://townsquare.media/site/990/files/2024/07/attachment-071124-Horse-Gulch-Fire-Helena-Credit-NBC-Montana-YouTube-screenshot.jpg?w=980&q=75)
Aerial Firefighter Killed Fighting Fire Near Helena, Montana
An aerial firefighter lost her life while fighting the Horse Gulch Fire north of Helena. Her body was recovered Wednesday afternoon, according to NBC Montana.
![Tester Busted Downing Vodka at Bistro Cacao After Biden Remarks](http://townsquare.media/site/990/files/2024/07/attachment-Jon-Tester-at-Bistro-Cacao-Credit-Ka-kow.jpg?w=980&q=75)
Tester Busted Downing Vodka at Bistro Cacao After Biden Remarks
On the rare occasion he is in Montana, he's not facing tough questions from the press. It's photo ops with a Carhart and a tractor. The rest of the time, it's pink drinks and Priuses apparently.
![Don't "Rescue" Our Montana Ranch Dogs, They're Fine](http://townsquare.media/site/990/files/2024/07/attachment-070924-Montana-Ranch-Dogs-1.jpg?w=980&q=75)
Don't "Rescue" Our Montana Ranch Dogs, They're Fine
Several years ago I was camping on a friend's ranch north of Big Timber one summer when we drove past their sheep dog. That thing was one of the most stately looking animals I had ever seen.
![Montana Has a New "Blade Room" Worth Checking Out](http://townsquare.media/site/990/files/2024/07/attachment-070924-The-Blade-Room-Kalispell.jpg?w=980&q=75)
Montana Has a New "Blade Room" Worth Checking Out
Montanans love their guns. We know that. But if you love your guns, you also typically love your blades. Check out this new "Blade Room" here in Montana.
!["Green New Deal Goofball," Tester Lied About Biden Being With It](http://townsquare.media/site/990/files/2024/07/attachment-070824-Biden-and-Tester.jpg?w=980&q=75)
"Green New Deal Goofball," Tester Lied About Biden Being With It
Democrat Senator Jon Tester of Montana must have been in hiding. We didn't hear nor see Tester anywhere for several days after Joe Biden's disastrous debate with Donald Trump. Here's why.
![Dan Bongino in Big Sky Country, Montanans Show Their Love](http://townsquare.media/site/990/files/2024/07/attachment-070724-Dan-Bongino-Montana.jpg?w=980&q=75)
Dan Bongino in Big Sky Country, Montanans Show Their Love
The week prior Bongino interviewed Navy SEAL veteran and GOP Senate candidate Tim Sheehy and mentioned that he was gonna be in Montana. Here's what Bongino posted on July 5th.
![SNL's Pete Davidson Spotted at Antique Shop in Downtown Billings](http://townsquare.media/site/990/files/2024/07/attachment-070824-Pete-Davidson-in-Billings-Credit-YesterYears-Antique-Mall.jpg?w=980&q=75)
SNL's Pete Davidson Spotted at Antique Shop in Downtown Billings
Saturday Night Live comedian and actor Pete Davidson was spotted in downtown Billings, Montana before his show Sunday night. Here's the photos and more.
![Perry Pendley Breaks Down the Big "Chevron" Decision for Montana](http://townsquare.media/site/990/files/2024/07/attachment-070724-Perry-Pendley-on-Chevron.jpg?w=980&q=75)
Perry Pendley Breaks Down the Big "Chevron" Decision for Montana
The Deep State, the unelected bureaucracy, the administrative state, an overreaching federal government- whatever you want to call it- just suffered a massive blow from the US Supreme Court.
![UPOM Op-Ed: What Montanans lose with each APR land acquisition](http://townsquare.media/site/990/files/2024/07/attachment-070224-Chuck-Denowh-APR-Op-Ed.jpg?w=980&q=75)
UPOM Op-Ed: What Montanans lose with each APR land acquisition
"Half of Montana’s state budget comes from income tax collections, and American Prairie Reserve pays zero. In 2022, APR reported earning $63 million in tax-free revenue."
![Billings Renter Ordered to Remove American Flag from Balcony](http://townsquare.media/site/990/files/2024/07/attachment-070124-No-American-Flag-Country-Meadows.jpg?w=980&q=75)
Billings Renter Ordered to Remove American Flag from Balcony
Some flags that could be flown over apartment balconies could be seen as very offensive. But why not at least allow the American flag to be flown?