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Evacuation warnings lifted for Bible Lane fire near Alberton
UPDATE: July 21 at 9:30 a.m. The Missoula County Sheriff's Office announced around 5:30 p.m. Saturday the evacuation warnings for the Bible Lane fire have been lifted. The warnings had been in place for residents east of the intersection of Petty Creek Road and Bible Lane, including Runyon Drive, Lydia Lane, and Lucinda Lane since Friday evening when the fire ignited.
Montana Wrong Way Driver Victim Seeks Justice And Help
Another crash involving a "wrong way driver" happened again here in Montana. This is not the first, the second, or even the third wrong way driving incident that has occurred this year. Multiple lives have been lost this year due to intoxicated drivers who took it upon themselves to have...
Horse Gulch Fire grows by nearly 300 acres
MISSOULA, Mont. — An infrared flight went up over the fire burning outside Helena. It found 296 acres of growth, to bring the coverage area to 15,098 acres. The flight found growth and intense fire in the northern part of the fire. Firefighters also found flare ups on the southwest side.
Beacon Hill Fire Ignites West Of Missoula
With crews battling the Miller Peak fire southeast of Missoula, two more fires sprouted up east and west of Missoula. The Lolo National Forest Facebook page informed the public early Thursday morning a fire began west of St. Regis. "Lolo Nationa Forest Firefighters are responding to a new fire start...
Billings’ 2024 Big Sky Balloon Rally Seeks Volunteers
The Big Sky Balloon Rally is a summertime favorite in Billings. The 2024 hot air balloon rally is July 25 - 28 at Amend Park in Billings. This four-day event will bless the skies of Billings with around a dozen colorful balloons, launched each morning, typically before 7 AM. Would...
Windy Weather: July 13, 2024 storms impact a wide area
Editors’ note: We are aware that similar storms impacted the Tri-State region from North Dakota to Nebraska and from Montana to Minnesota last weekend, to an extent beyond the scope of one article. We know that many people in our readership are struggling with the effects of extreme weather this year, from drought to wind to flooding to fires. If you have a story you’d like to share, please email us at editorial@tsln-fre.com. We thank you.
Whitefish doctor admits defrauding Medicare and other federal health programs
MISSOULA — A Whitefish physician accused in connection with alleged schemes to defraud government health programs admitted on Wednesday to falsely billing Medicare and other health programs in a telemedicine scheme that resulted in more than $39 million in false billing, the U.S. Attorney’s Office said today. The...
Q2 Billings Area Weather: A hot weekend with isolated PM showers & thunderstorms
A ridge of high pressure brought more heat, sun and smoke to Montana and Wyoming on Friday. This weekend will be similar, with PM showers & thunderstorms bubbling up, more likely Saturday than Sunday.
Billings Outlaws win ArenaBowl championship with victory over Albany Firebirds
EAST RUTHERFORD, N.J. — Isaac Harker threw five touchdown passes — all to Duane Brown — and the Billings Outlaws won ArenaBowl XXXIII on Friday with a 46-41 victory over the Albany Firebirds at the American Dream Meadowlands. Harker and Brown connected on two touchdown passes in...
Montana attorney general didn’t violate campaign finance rules, elections enforcer says
HELENA, Mont. (AP) — Montana’s elections enforcer said he found no evidence that the state’s attorney general violated campaign finance rules by inviting another Republican to run against him so he could raise more money for his reelection campaign. Sheila Hogan, executive director of the Montana Democratic...
Kan. man admits defrauding rancher in hay scam during drought
BILLINGS, Montana — A Kansas man accused of devising a scheme to steal from Montana and Wyoming ranchers who were trying to find hay to feed their livestock during a drought admitted to a fraud charge Thursday, U.S. Attorney Jesse Laslovich said. The defendant, Jory D. Parks, 43, of...
WEATHER ALERT DAY: Dry and hot weather expected through mid-week
WEATHER ALERT DAYS: Significant heat is expected this week. Missoula and surrounding communities will see high temperatures right around 100 degrees through Monday! Remember to practice heat safety by staying hydrated and take breaks in the shade if recreating or working outside. Obey fire restrictions, no open flames or spark, keep vehicles off dry grass, properly dispose of cigarettes, secure your trailer chains, and avoid power equipment that creates a spark.
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