Rita Lou Borsheim
February 2, 1932 - March 18, 2026
Rita Lou Borsheim passed away on March 18, 2026. Condolences may be expressed at the Smith Funeral Chapels Billings website.
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Virtual fencing technology gains support from Montana ranchers and officials
DEER LODGE, Mont. — Ranchers, environmental groups and Governor Greg Gianforte gathered outside of Deer Lodge on National Ag Day to discuss virtual fencing technology that is changing how cattle are managed in Montana.
Virtual fencing acts sort of like an invisible fence for dogs would, where cows wear a collar
Montana Historical Society seeks nominations for history teacher award
HELENA, Mont. — The Montana Historical Society is now accepting nominations for the 37th Montana Statehood Centennial Bell Award.
This year, the nominee must be a grade 7-12 teacher who has done an excellent job teaching Montana history during the 2025-2026 school year.
Nominators are asked to provide their
Missoula moves forward with major housing redevelopment plan
MISSOULA, Mont. — The city of Missoula is moving forward with a major redevelopment plan on city-owned land aimed at expanding housing options.
NonStop Local's Kendall Hudson was at the site near the MRL Triangle, where city leaders say the area is set to be transformed into a
Montana FWP shares bear spray tutorial as bears emerge from hibernation
MONTANA — Spring has arrived, bringing with it the return of bears from their winter hibernation.
Montana Fish, Wildlife and Parks (FWP) shared a tutorial on how to use bear spray via Facebook on Tuesday.
FWP Wildlife Stewardship Outreach Specialist Danielle Oyler explained how the spray works.
"The way it
Report shows roughly 1 of every 14 Montanans relies on SNAP benefits for food
MONTANA — About 81,000 Montanans relied on the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) in 2024, according to data from the Center on Budget and Policy Priorities.
This number accounts for about 7% of the state's population. That comes out to about one out of every 14 Montanans.
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FEMA says funding debate didn't affect response to Hawaii
Islands deal with $1 billion in damages; meanwhile, record-breaking heat continues in Southwest