This Week’s Trending Montana Stories: July 26, 2013

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

• The man known for taking down the alien in “Predator” and saving John Connor in “Terminator 2,” recently paid a visit to the fire crew fighting the West Mullan fire near Superior. Read more

• Big Sky isn't just for Winter any more. Well it never was, but if you haven't experience summer in Big Sky this is your chance.  These are only 3 of the many many activities available to anyone.  Read more

• The search is on for space rocks in the Montana area. So far about six have recently been found. A professional collector of other-worldy stones is currently on a mission to track down some that may have crash landed in our neck of the woods.  Read more

• Steve Bullock recently signed the HB 603 law, better known as the Anti-Location Electronic Spying Bill. In a nutshell, this new bill is supposed to shield Montanan's from any electronic surveillance, allegedly allowing its citizens to surf the web, text, and email without the fear of being creeped upon.  Read more

• They're in the process of hiring for their new Kalispell store, and NOW Cabela's is announcing the opening of yet ANOTHER Montana outpost - this one in Missoula which should be opening Summer of 2014. Read more

• So I went to Red Lodge to get out of town for a while and explore our beautiful state and found the most amazing thing ever in Red Lodge, Montana.  The Montana Candy Emporium!  Read more

• Montana State University police are investigating a report of sexual assault.  The victim called the police at around 4:30pm Wednesday.  She said that alcohol and marijuana were involved. 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

• We've matched up two of the biggest cities in Montana to go head-to-head in a battle for bragging rights among the state wide skateboarding community. Which town, in your opinion, has the most talented skateboarders in the region? Missoula or Billings?  Read more

• I'm a big fan of PARTS of Billings and the Northern Hotel on North Broadway is one of my FAVORITE parts. I was thrilled to see a press release come down naming the Northern Hotel to the National Registry of Historic Places. Take a look for yourself and stop in the next time you find yourself in Billings.   Read more

• According to the Weather Channel, who recently revealed America's 50 Worst Foods by State, Montana's legendary Buffalo Burger top the list of specialty foods that are actually bad for you. The list features such calorie-heavy, artery clogging favorites from all around the nation including South Dakota fry bread, Oklahoma's chicken fried steak, and no big surprise here, the infamous New York's pastrami sandwich. Read more

• Do cars contently speed through your neighborhood? The City of Bozeman wants to help remind the vehicles on the streets of Bozeman that the speed limits are imposed for a reason. Request a SMART radar for your neighborhood and put an end to the lead foots. Read more

• Sometimes it’s challenging to put a label on people from other states than ours. Well, thanks to this handy map derived from a recent Daily Beast poll, you may no longer have to struggle with stereotyping someone from another state. Read more

• Biking in Missoula is easier than I imagined. I thought for sure I’d have to deal with potholes, narrow roadways where I’d have a challenge sharing the road. Turns out, that is not the case at all. It almost seems as is Missoula roads were built with cyclists in mind! But hey, don’t take my word for it…Read more

• As reported on the girl's father's Facebook page, 16 year-old Alyssa Turner from Billings, MT is missing.  She was last seen walking to work at Sonic, and did not show up for work.  She was last seen wearing a Red Sonic shirt. Read more