This Week’s Trending Montana Stories: August 23, 2013

Here's a look at some of the biggest stories trending in Montana.

As Peter Christian was interviewing Fire Information Officer Paula Short on Friday morning, thunder and lightning could be heard in the background. A red flag warning is in effect for the area until 3 p.m. Read more

The full moon on Tuesday this week was the third full moon of four that we are expecting this summer season. Being the third of four in the season, it is classified as a seasonal Blue Moon. However, it was not the second full moon of the month as the more commonly known monthly Blue Moon is defined Read more

It’s time for the Samuel Adams Octoberfest Classic. This is your chance to form a team of four of five of our closest friends, download the entry form from our web site and golf at some of the best mini golf holes Billings’ bars have to offer! For cash prizes no less. Read more

Two performances from artists on polar opposite sides of the music spectrum seem to share a common love for our town. Both Cake and Matisyahu left the stage of the Big Sky Brewery clearly impacted by the surroundings that we tend to take for granted. After performing this month at separate shows and winning the hearts of Missoulians with their music, the well-known performers reached out on their social network of choice to pay us back for supporting their shows. Read more

Three babies made the cut, thanks to your votes. However, only one can win! Time to vote one final time for your favorite crying baby! Read more

The new McDonald's on Main Street in Bozeman finished construction just a week ago, and it is strikingly different from the former Micky D's building in the same location. While it may be a brand new experience when you walk through the doors, the food is still the classic McDonald's taste. And for today only, all sales will be donated to the YMCA! Read more

The 2013 Spruce Moose Festival is coming soon to the venue at 9,000 feet at Big Sky Resort, Friday August 30th and Saturday August 31st. We recently heard of an exciting opportunity to win backstage meet and greet passes with the bands! Read more

An online survey has just revealed which states in the nation are the MOST UNDERRATED....which in it's own way has created an odd reversal in titles, because if you think about it, just by publishing this survey, the following states have now been rated. Read more

Firefighters are keeping a wary on the sky as a red flag warning has been issued by the National Weather Service for the area near where the Lolo Creek Complex has already burned over 9,000 acres since Sunday. Read more

The fires are still unpredictable and growing in the Miner Paradise Complex Fire. Officials are encouraging all Park County residents to sign up for Emergency Notifications with their cell phones. All landlines in the area are automatically signed up for the alerts. Read more

Incase you weren't aware, last night we had a Blue Moon! I found out about 9:30 last night and rushed outside to see it. Wow, it was beautiful! And did you know that this moon was a bit more special than the rest? Why you may ask? Well continue reading to find out why! Read more

It's back to school time for most university students Monday, August 26, but instead of pencils and paper, many prospective Montana students are still lugging around firefighting equipment. Luckily, the Montana University System is working to help alleviate the stress those students might have in trying to make it to class before the bell rings. Read more