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UPDATE: No Power Outages Planned As Of Now In Montana
Scorching temperatures, low humidity, and an uptick in the wind have caused extreme fire weather throughout the Treasure State. This fire weather danger prompted Northwestern Energy to enter a 1.1 Monitoring Stage of the Public Safety Power Shutoff (PSPS) Plan earlier this week. The ultimate goal of this policy is...
Again? NorthWestern Energy Seeks Approval For New Rate Hike
Remember this year when your power bills went through the roof?. In October 2023 the Public Service Commission approved a rate hit for RESIDENTIAL customers at 28 percent. That means if your bill WAS $91.27 it will now be $116.78. That's over $20 a month from the average Montana household. That can add up really fast in extra money for the utility. Example: There are over 400,000 households in Montana. That adds up to over 8 MILLION dollars a month MORE revenue for NorthWestern Energy.
Suspect in custody after shots fired at energy crews
MISSOULA, Mont. — Authorities have identified and taken into custody 32-year-old Wesley Dixon, who allegedly fired shots near first responder energy crews around 2 a.m. on Thursday morning. The following was sent out by Missoula County Sheriff's Office:. At approximately 2:17 a.m. this morning, Missoula County Sheriff’s Office Deputies...
Storm damage causes river closures
Portions of Clark Fork and Bitterroot Rivers closed due to power lines in the water in aftermath of Wednesday’s severe storm. Montana Fish, Wildlife & Parks has closed portions of the Bitterroot and Clark Fork Rivers due to safety concerns resulting from power lines that are in the water after Wednesday’s severe storm.
National Chain Bails in Helena, Great Falls Safe for Now
National Chain Bails in Helena, Great Falls Safe for Now. In a kind of good news, bad news kind of way, Big Lots has started to close stores across the United States. That would be part of the bad news. The other part is that one of those stores is located in Helena, Montana.
Two GOP attorneys general say Biden education secretary committed Hatch Act violations
Two Republican state attorneys general are accusing Education Secretary Miguel Cardona of “flagrant” Hatch Act violations over comments made about the Biden administration’s student loan transfer scheme. In a letter to the Hatch Act unit special counsel on Wednesday, Montana Attorney General Austin Knudsen (R) and Kansas Attorney General Kris Kobach (R) said Cardona made […]
Who gives back, and how much?
Montana is poised to become the latest state to increase scrutiny of how its nonprofit hospitals deliver community benefits in exchange for their tax-exempt status. Under proposed rules, the Montana Department of Public Health and Human Services plans to collect data on nonprofit hospitals’ charitable acts, such as discounting prices, providing health education, or conducting free screenings. Montana officials expect to adopt the new rules in August, but state officials have yet to set standards for exactly what constitutes acceptable giving or how much hospitals must do.
THURSDAY: Very Dangerous Fire Weather All Day For Montana
Almost the entire state of Montana is under some sort of heat and fire advisory on Thursday. Excessive heat continues for dozens of counties, and Red Flag Warning persist for huge chunks of Montana. Windy conditions are expected with some thunderstorm activity, increasing the chance of existing fires to grow.
Puget Sound Energy building two massive wind energy projects in Montana
RAPELJE — As Montana citizens and groups pressure the state’s largest public utility, NorthWestern Energy, to add more renewable energy to its portfolio while the company continues pushing a series of natural-gas power plants, a Washington-based utility is building an expansive wind farm that will send power to the Seattle area. Puget Sound Energy is also […] The post Puget Sound Energy building two massive wind energy projects in Montana appeared first on Washington State Standard.
Sneak Peek: MT Outdoor Podcast Discovers NW MT Chain of Lakes with Brian Stephens
Get ready for an adventure like no other! This week on the Montana Outdoor Podcast, host Downrigger Dale chats with FWP Fisheries Biologist Brian Stephens about a stunning chain of lakes in Northwest Montana. These lakes cover around 3,000 acres and stretch over 20 miles along Highway 2, between Kalispell and Libby. From McGregor Lake to Horseshoe Lake, these waters are teeming with a variety of fish, including Kokanee Salmon, several Trout species, Large and Smallmouth Bass, Northern Pike, Perch, Pumpkinseeds, and the rare Tiger Muskie! Brian shares fascinating insights into each lake, especially the unique role of Tiger Muskies in Horseshoe Lake. Discover why these lakes are a must-visit for any fishing enthusiast this Saturday morning at 6:00am when this episode drops, but, in the meantime, check out our exclusive sneak peek of this incredibly awesome and informative podcast:
Verizon-Cellular Plus holds annual backpack giveaway for families in Montana
GREAT FALLS, Mont. - Preparing kids to return to the classrooms can be one of the most expensive times of the year for parents. According to the National Retail Federation, families with children in elementary through high school plan to spend, on average, $875 dollars per household on back to school supplies.
Hurricane Force Winds, Thunderstorms Slam West Central Montana
More than 10,000 customers remain without power this morning, following the Thursday evening storm. Outages are scattered through Missoula, west to Alberton and east to Clinton, as well as the Northern Bitterroot. Missoula Water is asking its customers to conserve water because they're having to use generators to power their...
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