Montana
Solutions and stories in Big Sky Country.
Improvised tables were taking a toll on volunteers with the Libby Food Pantry. A small solution is helping them continue to serve the community.
It takes the Libby Volunteer Fire Department three to four hours to clean a single set of contaminated gear. A simple solution is helping firefighters stay protected and prepared.
By Ilana Newman, The Daily Yonder
An army of coaches and volunteers maintains Libby's baseball and softball fields. Now they're getting a little help.
Libby's terrain can pose challenges for emergency responders, but volunteers with David Thompson Search and Rescue are keeping locals and visitors safe with a new tool.
- Local Champion:
- Community Action Partnership of Northwest Montana
- Date funded:
- March 19, 2025
- Grant Amount:
- $30,000
- Local Champion:
- Libby K-12 Schools
- Date funded:
- March 10, 2025
- Grant Amount:
- $12,143
- Local Champion:
- Libby Parks District
- Date funded:
- March 6, 2025
- Grant Amount:
- $10,000
Story
Every minute counts on a farm or ranch. These innovations are helping agricultural producers across the Mountain West get some of that time back.
Story
Sheep ranches across the West are finding both financial and agricultural value in what was previously considered worthless wool.
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