Wishing everyone a good day! Here are some things to know for today:
WEATHER: Sun and clouds. Isolated dry thunderstorms with gusty winds and quick downpours. Daytime highs in the mid to upper 90s in central Montana and upper 90s and low 100s in eastern Montana. A Heat Advisory in effect through 9 p.m. and a Red Flag Warning in effect from 2 p.m. this afternoon through 4 a.m. Thursday due to the threat of dry thunderstorms coupled with gusty winds and low humidity.
TRENDING TODAY:
Police: man died of self-inflicted gunshot wound at Helena park. Click here.
Great Falls library director plans to resign later this year. Click here.
Travel series highlights some Great Falls gems. Click here.
Cattle scare away grizzly bear on Montana ranch (video). Click here.
DRIVE THE BUS
Big Sky Bus Lines is inviting people to drive a school bus on Saturday July 12, from 9am- 3pm. We want to allow them to experience what it is like to put any fears of driving a large vehicle to rest. For them to feel comfortable and know they can drive a bus and hopefully will want to drive during the school year. Location for the event is Big Sky Bus Lines at 2920 15th St NE in Black Eagle. For more information, call 406-454-1283.
GREAT FALLS BIKE RODEO
Uptown Optimist Club will host a bike rodeo on Saturday, July 12, from 9 am to 2 pm at the Montana ExpoPark. Bike and helmet giveaways, on-site bike repairs, safety demonstrations and competitions. Email uptownoptimistpresident@gmail.com for more information.
HOBSON FUN DAY
The town of Hobson will host its annual Fun Day on Saturday, July 12. Breakfast 7-10 am at Hobson Fire dept; Fun run/walk 7:00 am; Soap Box Derby 10:00 am; Challenge race; Parade noon; Cornhole tourney 2 pm; Games 3 legged races, sack races, and tug of war; Street dance with the SIGHTLINER’S 8-12 pm ( bring a chair); Craft and food vendors; Dunking; Face painting, dunking booth, petting zoo. Classic cars and antique tractors 50/50 sales. For more information, click here, or call Faith at 406-423-5403, or Martie at 406-423-5575.
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