This Week’s Trending Montana Stories: August 9, 2013

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

• A massive line of thunderstorms ripped through eastern Idaho and west-central Montana Friday night, producing lightning strikes and sustained high winds that snapped trees and knocked out power to thousands in the area for several hours. Read more

• Liam Hemsworth, best known for his acting roles in The Hunger Games and Expendables 2  has joined the cast of the crime thriller, Cut Bank, a film who's setting is based in the no-too-far away Montana town of the same name. Read more

• Come join the party for the seventh week of Music on Main as Ten Foot Tall and 80 Proof takes the stage at 7pm tonight. Before you know it this glorious Bozeman summer will be over. Only one more week of Music on Main after this week!  Read more

• I can remember the first time I went to the fair pretty clearly. I was 5, painfully shy and stuck on a swinging bridge in the middle of an obstacle course during a windstorm. Somehow, that day only made me love the fair more. It was probably because I got to watch my mom battle her way to the top to collect me, her screaming child, unwilling to let a carnival employee help me to the ground.  Read more

• Going to the State Fair this season? Remember, it's not just a place to mow down on the Vikings and Elephant Ears, or to see amazing performances by Jars of Clay and nationwide bull-riders. According to research, the fair is also a place to KILL YOURSELF.  Read more

• It's a phenomenon Missoula Police Chief doesn't understand, that is why reports of sexual assaults have soared since the city signed an agreement with the U.S. Department of Justice, who took the city to task on the subject in an investigation that lasted nearly a year.  Read more

• When I heard that Beats Antique was bringing their "3D Mapping" lighting, I said "that's awesome!!" But, it was one of those "I totally have no idea what that means" moments. I figured that it had some sort of 3D action, but come to find out  Read more

• Returning for its second year...It's our favorite contest! Moms and Dads, get your entries in for the 2nd annual Crying Babies of Missoula photo contest! Read more

• Cure for the Common has been absolutely setting Montana ablaze with their grind.  Between playing shows everywhere, they found time to record their sophomore album, Laser Baretta.  You can party with the guys and get your own copy tonight August 8th, 2013 at the Eagles Ballroom. Cover is only $5 and Cold Snacks are $1.50.  Also, don't miss Cure for the Common at the 2013 Spruce Moose Festival at Big Sky Resort August 30th and 31st.  Read more

• The Gold Pan complex continues to burn in the Frank Church, River of No Return Wilderness just over the Montana border in Idaho. Firefighters are utilizing a seldom-used method to help fight the fire.  Read more

• The Western Montana fair is a great place for kids, but sheriff's deputies are asking parents to make sure children are old enough, and responsible enough to be dropped off without parental supervision. Read more