Good morning, Kalispell.

Shrimp farmer Jim Vaughan revived his Mission Valley Shrimp business in Charlo after a three-year regulatory fight; Gov. Gianforte signed Senate Bill 161 on May 1, granting his operation farm status.

Vaughan installed new equipment + now aims to surpass previous production levels.

Local entrepreneur Schafer Bungay of Montana Fragrance Co. received strong orders after winning UM's Startup Challenge and a reorder of 700 bottles; he now plans to expand to more stores in Montana and nearby markets and will soon partner with a manufacturer to boost production.

Flathead High School student Mikayla King represented Montana at American Legion Auxiliary Girls Nation in Washington, D.C. from July 18 — 25, where she joined peers in mock Senate sessions to debate bills and build civic leadership.

The Skillet Fire has expanded to 3,227 acres at 8% containment, easing evacuations in Good Creek and Alder Creek while closures persist in National Forest areas, and 569 firefighters work after a July 29 lightning start — weather will influence its progress.

PRCA Rodeo Montana

7:30-10:30 p.m. — Flathead County Fairgrounds — Tickets starting at $89 — Experience the thrill of professional rodeo action in Kalispell.