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Montana Pro Rodeo Circuit Finals return to Great Falls for 47th year
9+ hour, 54+ min ago (379+ words) GREAT FALLS, Mont. " The best cowboys and cowgirls in the state are back in Great Falls this week as the Montana Pro Rodeo Circuit Finals return to Montana ExpoPark for the 47th time. WATCH: 47th Montana Circuit Finals Return to Great Falls…...
Sam Petersen delivered under pressure to win NFR bareback average
4+ week, 18+ hour ago (386+ words) LAS VEGAS " Sam Petersen arrived at the National Finals Rodeo as a first-time qualifier. Ten nights later, the Helena native left with one of the sport's most coveted honors. Petersen won the bareback riding average title at the NFR, becoming…...
Montana native Brad Narducci sets soundtrack for rodeo’s biggest stage at NFR
1+ mon, 2+ day ago (689+ words) LAS VEGAS " Inside the Thomas & Mack Center, every second of the Wrangler National Finals Rodeo is choreographed down to the beat. This year, that rhythm is being set by a Montana native. Brad Narducci of Columbia Falls is serving as…...
Ty Erickson’s NFR run rooted in family bond, Montana values
1+ mon, 3+ day ago (695+ words) LAS VEGAS " Under the bright lights of the Thomas & Mack Center, with thousands of fans pressed over the rails and the world's best steer wrestlers charging into the arena, Ty Erickson is right at home. But for the Helena native,…...
NFR Round 8: Helena's Sam Petersen continues to make push in bareback chase
1+ mon, 4+ day ago (491+ words) LAS VEGAS " Helena bareback rider Sam Petersen continues to impress in his first appearance at the Wrangler National Finals Rodeo. Though he trails bareback star Rocker Steiner in the world championship chase, the No. 2-ranked Petersen remains in strong contention…...
NFR Round 5: Helena's Sam Petersen continues strong run; Lisa Lockhart cashes in
1+ mon, 1+ week ago (532+ words) LAS VEGAS " Sam Petersen of Helena is riding like a seasoned veteran in his first appearance at the Wrangler National Finals Rodeo. Barrel racer Lisa Lockhart, meanwhile, showed her expert chops Monday night in her 18th NFR. Petersen, the No. 2-ranked…...
NFR Round 4: Helena duo, Haven Meged, Jesse Brown cash checks Sunday
1+ mon, 1+ week ago (520+ words) LAS VEGAS " Montana's capital city continues to make its mark in Sin City at the 2025 Wrangler National Finals Rodeo. Helena bareback rider Sam Petersen, ranked No. 2 in the world standings, cashed a check for the third consecutive night Sunday at…...
NFR Round 2: Helena's Ty Erickson stays hot, Sam Peterson cashes 1st check
1+ mon, 1+ week ago (499+ words) LAS VEGAS " Ty Erickson continued his hot start Friday at the Wrangler National Finals Rodeo at the Thomas & Mack Center. One night after finishing in a three-way tie for second, third and fourth, the Helena bulldogger grabbed a solo second-place…...
NFR Round 1: Veterans Ty Erickson, Lisa Lockhart lead Montana contingent
1+ mon, 1+ week ago (444+ words) LAS VEGAS " Two of Montana's most experienced National Finals Rodeo contestants again proved their mettle Thursday on pro rodeo's biggest stage. Ty Erickson and Lisa Lockhart, who have qualified for the NFR a combined 28 times, each pocketed more than $20,000 at…...
National Finals Rodeo dates on target as rodeo community works to manage equine virus outbreak
1+ mon, 2+ week ago (490+ words) BILLINGS " A severe equine herpesvirus outbreak has already forced the postponement of multiple events surrounding the National Finals Rodeo, raising concerns throughout the rodeo community just over a week before the sport's premier championship is set to begin in Las…...