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KOOK’s first broadcast in 1953 leads to KTVQ and Montana Television Network

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November 10, 2023

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KOOK’s first broadcast in 1953 leads to KTVQ and Montana Television Network

Seventy years ago on Nov. 9 marked the beginning of what would lead to the Montana Television Network.

KTVQ TV, which was first called KOOK TV in Billings, started in 1953.

The first broadcast did not happen in the current MTN building at 3203 3rd Avenue North, but was actually in a building on Sacrifice Cliff.

Some of the former general managers here say through all the changes, television, and more specifically KTVQ, has made a connection with the community since the beginning.

As it happened across the country, the first day of KOOK TV brought the new technology to Billings.

“The first day of television was a very exciting day for people, most of whom had never seen a television picture before,” said Vic Miller, former KTVQ general manager. “And they would watch anything. They’d sit there and watch the test pattern.”

Miller was working for KOOK radio in 1953.

Eight years later, he moved over to KOOK TV, eventually rising to the position of general manager.

He says the station’s owner and founder Joe Sample, who died last year, used the Billings station to start the Montana Television Network and changed the call letters to KTVQ.

“At one time, they considered KCMR,” Miller said. “Too close to Charlie M. Russell in Great Falls.”

Two other former general managers, Monty Wallis and John Hurley, also came to the station on Thursday and talked about the TV beginnings.

“I do remember the station actually going on the air,” Waillis said. ‘I remember the National Anthem that was played every night when they signed off.”

“When this station went on the air in November of ’53, I was living in Minot and my dad had just signed on at KXMC (TV),” Hurley said.

“Television is a unique vehicle,” Wallis said. “It brings sight, sound and emotion. It brings people together.”

Hurley,who led the station after Wallis agrees and in 2013, he wanted to celebrate the 60th anniversary of KTVQ as it went into digital and high definition.

“I thought it was pretty important to celebrate, especially all the people,” Hurley said.

“The overall philosophy of the station to serve the community is still here,” Wallis said. “And that’s really the important thing.”

“People work to somehow get it done and put it on the air right now when it matters,” said Hurley.

“The impact from day one was tremendous,” Miller said. “It changed everybody’s life.”

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Pablo man dies in Christmas Day shooting in Polson

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December 26, 2024

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Pablo man dies in Christmas Day shooting in Polson

POLSON — A 31-year-old Pablo man was shot and killed early Christmas morning after what police are calling a disturbance in Polson.

The Polson Police Department reports that Lake County 911 took several calls for a shooting in the area of 11th Avenue West.

Polson Police, Lake County Sheriff’s deputies, and Flathead Tribal Police officers responded and found 31-year-old Sheldon Fisher had been shot and killed during a disturbance involving several people.

According to Polson Police, arrests were made on Wednesday, including the arrest of the suspected shooter, who has not yet been identified.

Polson Police are investigating the incident, along with the Lake County Coroner and Sheriff’s Office.

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Montana senators receive committee assignments for 119th Congress

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December 26, 2024

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Montana senators receive committee assignments for 119th Congress

Micah Drew

(Daily Montanan) Montana’s soon-to-be senior U.S. Sen. Steve Daines will keep a key leadership position in the Senate Energy and Natural Resources Committee in the upcoming Congress, as well as take a new position on the Foreign Relations Committee.

Incoming Senate Majority Leader John Thune of South Dakota on Friday announced the Senate Republican Conference committee assignments for the upcoming 119^th Congress beginning next year. Daines also will serve on the Finance and Indian Affairs committees.

“It’s an honor to serve Montanans in the U.S. Senate, and I’m looking forward to working with my colleagues on these crucial committees to fight for our Montana way of life,” Daines said in a prepared statement. “President (Donald) Trump received a mandate from the American people, and with these committee assignments I’ll be working to enact the president’s agenda to unleash American energy, cut taxes, open overseas markets for Montana farmers and ranchers, improve America’s relationships abroad, bring down costs for hardworking families, secure the southern border and stem the flow of deadly drugs.”

Daines has also been the ranking member on the Subcommittee on National Parks, which he will chair in the upcoming Republican-controlled Senate.

Sen.-elect Tim Sheehy, a Navy Seal, will serve on the committees on Armed Services, on Commerce, Science and Transportation, and on Veterans’ Affairs.

Sheehy, of Bozeman, won his election to the Senate against incumbent Democrat U.S. Sen. Jon Tester, who had chaired the Veterans’ Affairs committee during the last two sessions of Congress.

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Montana Lottery Powerball, Lucky For Life results for Dec. 25, 2024

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December 26, 2024

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The Montana Lottery offers multiple draw games for those aiming to win big. Here’s a look at Dec. 25, 2024, results for each game:

Winning Powerball numbers from Dec. 25 drawing

15-26-27-30-35, Powerball: 03, Power Play: 3

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Winning Lucky For Life numbers from Dec. 25 drawing

04-10-35-42-45, Lucky Ball: 02

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Winning Lotto America numbers from Dec. 25 drawing

04-05-40-42-52, Star Ball: 10, ASB: 03

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Winning Big Sky Bonus numbers from Dec. 25 drawing

09-18-19-25, Bonus: 15

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Winning Powerball Double Play numbers from Dec. 25 drawing

08-29-30-47-57, Powerball: 01

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Winning Montana Cash numbers from Dec. 25 drawing

01-05-10-39-41

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When are the Montana Lottery drawings held?

Powerball: 8:59 p.m. MT on Monday, Wednesday, and Saturday.
Mega Millions: 9:00 p.m. MT on Tuesday and Friday.
Lucky For Life: 8:38 p.m. MT daily.
Lotto America: 9:00 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.
Montana Cash: 8:00 p.m. MT on Wednesday and Saturday.

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