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Use This Useful Trick to Assess Hazardous Air in Montana
BUTTE, MT - An unfortunate outcome of the wildfire season here in Montana is the awful and dangerous air quality that ultimately pollutes the air. We see it every year: devastating wildfires that spread over thousands of miles of our beautiful, serene state. And, because of it, smokey, dangerous air that fills the entire blue summer sky, making it even hotter outside and even leading to more wildfires. We've all seen how different the air can be day after day, with some being thicker than others and vice versa.
Investigation, fines still in progress one year after 10 railcars plunged into the Yellowstone River
A year after 10 Montana Rail link railcars plummeted into the Yellowstone near Reed Point, sending nearly 412,000 pounds of molten asphalt into the river, federal authorities have yet to release their findings on the cause of the crash. The Federal Railroad Administration told Montana Free Press that the crash,...
Tribal nations, Urban Indian Health Organizations, to receive $6.5M for behavioral health support
Tribal nations and Urban Indian Health Organizations will receive $6.5 million in one-time grants for behavioral health services in Native American communities, the Governor’s Office announced Wednesday. The Behavioral Health System for Future Generations Commission recommended the investment, the latest allocation of $300 million in funding to support behavioral health and developmental disabilities systems in […] The post Tribal nations, Urban Indian Health Organizations, to receive $6.5M for behavioral health support appeared first on Daily Montanan.
Four Measures of How Safe Montana Is Compared to Other States
Recently we learned that Montana is one of the most dangerous places to be during the 4th of July because that holiday is one where many people travel, and Montana is known for having may fatal car accidents during that holiday weekend and fatal accidents of different kinds. But Montanans...
'Juliana will not be forgotten': Idaho-based pilot dies in crash fighting Montana wildfire
A pilot working for an Idaho-based company died in a crash last week while fighting a wildfire in Montana. Juliana Turchetti, 45, was a pilot for Dauntless Air, a company contracting with the Idaho Department of Lands and on loan to the U.S. Forest Service. “The department and the wildland fire community was dealt a heavy blow last Wednesday,” Idaho Department of Lands Director Dustin Miller said Tuesday at a...
Will it Really be This Scorching Hot in Montana?
Missoula, MT (KGVO-AM News) - Although a change may be coming next week, Western Montana's forecast looks like we could be heading for the hottest weekend so far this summer, with most locations seeing triple-digit temperatures. Some of those readings will come close to record temperatures but aren't forecast to...
North Dakota and Montana Come Together: Ceynar Family Benefit Ride Set for September 2
On July 7, the Ceynar family faced a devastating tragedy when a house fire destroyed their home and all their possessions. Dustin and Clay Ceynar sustained severe burns and were urgently flown to Minneapolis for treatment. Thankfully, they are now on the road to recovery. Donations Have Started to Support...
Gianforte: firefighters working tirelessly on Horse Gulch Fire
(The Center Square) – Gov Greg Gianforte has been briefed on the Horse Gulch Fire impacting the community of York. The governor also surveyed the fire areas with Montana’s Department of Natural Resources and Conversation (DNRC) officials. Gianforte said that “firefighters and personnel are working tirelessly to suppress the fire” while establishing and expanding containment lines and helping the U.S. Forest Service protect lives and property. ...
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