Central Montana Times

City of Missoula, Billings School District #2 given over $150,000 to help train local officers

By Charmaine Little | Sep 25, 2020

The City of Missoula and Billings School District #2 has been awarded more than $150,000 via the Community Oriented Policing Services (COPS) School Violence Prevention Program (SVPP) in the Department of Justice, Sen. Steve Daines said, according to his website.

Montana gets $6 million in federal funding to expand career and technical education

By Charmaine Little | Jun 21, 2020

The plan to expand career and technical education (CTE) in Montana has been given the green light from the federal government, according to Montana.gov.

Local companies, people recognized for COVID-19 assistance

By Charmaine Little | May 7, 2020

The Chamber of Commerce took to the Independent Record to highlight several local businesses, organizations, and individuals who are helping out the community amid the spread of COVID-19.

Montana leads nation as No. 1 in outdoor recreation economy

By Charmaine Little | Oct 16, 2019

When it comes to the outdoor recreation economy, Montana is at the top of the list.