Montana
Forest products to films: Story House Montana takes over former Roseburg Missoula plant
MISSOULA — Almost a year after the closure of Roseburg Forest Products’ Missoula plant, a new venture will now occupy the space.
Utilizing 47 acres, Story House Montana will be a film and television production campus.
“The opportunity is to make anything and everything,” Story House president and CCO James Brown III said.
Studio at Story House, a major movie-making campus, opened Friday.
“We wouldn’t have to tear down these amazing buildings. We could renovate them and convert them into film sound stages,” Brown III shared. “You could shoot anything from a Marvel film to a small independent film, right? We have enough space, we have the crew, we have the talent.”
While 150 workers lost their jobs in Roseburg’s closure, Story House wants to retain and retrain them.
“Film production crew is blue-collar work. It’s electricians, it’s carpenters, it’s builders, it’s painters. I think it just gives an opportunity to learn new skills while also just elevating and fostering skills that they already have,” Brown III said.
The company, which has made another storytelling hub in Sheridan, WY, hopes to create new opportunities in the Garden City.
“When it’s all said and done and we’re up and fully operational, we can make up to 430 jobs,” Brown III said.
Story House says they want to be intentional and work with the community; that includes looking at Missoulian’s needs.
“We are also a real estate-backed company, so we are looking at the housing opportunities and the housing needs. Creating more jobs also creates the need for more housing and we’re well aware of that and really excited to take that on,” Brown III said.
The grand opening offered a first look into a space that will become anything and everything and we’ll keep you updated on the progress.
Montana Fish, Wildlife & Parks is accepting public comment on a proposal to open a new fishing access site on the Yellowstone River. The site, called Sisken Island, is located roughly halfway between the riverbanks, upstream from an existing access point.
The 85-acre site would offer float-in fishing access, a couple of camping sites, and weapons-restricted hunting.
The opportunity arose after a landowner chose to donate the property to the Trust for Public Land, which is now looking to pass it along to FWP.
WATCH: Montana FWP wants to hear from you! Public comment is open through May 21 on a proposed 85-acre fishing access site on the Yellowstone River
Montana FWP seeks public comment on proposed Sisken Island fishing access site on Yellowstone River
“This opportunity came about because there was a landowner looking to donate this property, so they donated it to an organization called the Trust for Public Land. Trust for Public Land is now looking to donate that property again to Fish, Wildlife and Parks to be managed as a fishing access site,” Morgan Jacobsen of the Montana Department of Fish, Wildlife & Parks said.
Jacobsen said the proposal checks many boxes for FWP, citing the site’s habitat and recreational potential.
“Some of the opportunities that it presents include really great habitat, so there’s mature cottonwood forest, there’s meadows, there’s an expansive river bank, and there’s also some side channels that flow through the site that provide good aquatic habitat too, so there’s conservation opportunities for both terrestrial and aquatic wildlife, but there’s also significant opportunities for recreation,” Jacobsen said.
Public comment will be accepted until May 21st. The Fish and Wildlife Commission will make its decision at its June 12th meeting in Helena.
Online: Submit your feedback and track project details on the Montana FWP Public Comment Opportunities page.
- June Meeting: Provide in-person or virtual feedback during the Montana Fish and Wildlife Commission June 12 Meeting, where you can also view the livestream. [1, 2, 4]
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When are the Montana Lottery drawings held?
- Powerball: 8:59 p.m. MT on Monday, Wednesday, and Saturday.
- Mega Millions: 9 p.m. MT on Tuesday and Friday.
- Lucky For Life: 8:38 p.m. MT daily.
- Lotto America: 9 p.m. MT on Monday, Wednesday and Saturday.
- Big Sky Bonus: 7:30 p.m. MT daily.
- Powerball Double Play: 8:59 p.m. MT on Monday, Wednesday, and Saturday.
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