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Billings Rescue on Yellowstone River, Filmed with a Drone
The Secret Service can learn something from Billings Fire Department. A drone can give real-time information to assess a situation. Last Sunday evening the 21st, a man and a woman were on the Yellowstone River when they became stranded under the Dick Johnson Bridge. The woman successfully swam to the...
Liam Clancy's father there in spirit with him as he won State Amateur; Kade McDonough top junior
BILLINGS — Liam Clancy could feel his dad with him on Sunday at the Laurel Golf Club. Clancy, a 25-year-old 2018 Billings Central graduate, outdueled Nathan Bailey in a four-hole playoff for the 107th Montana State Amateur Championship title early Sunday morning. Play had been suspended from Saturday, where...
UPDATE: NorthWestern Energy Could Cut Power to Some Montana Residents
UPDATE - 7/23/24 5:11 PM:. NorthWestern Energy has expanded information on their original social media post as seen below to include: "There are no planned outages at this time. This is the earliest stage of the plan. If extreme weather conditions threaten our ability to safely operate the electrical grid, we will turn off power to help protect public safety."
A Big Thank You To Montana’s Awesome Fearless Firefighters
It's wildfire season in Montana, and we all need to do our part to help the brave men and women that are battling the blazes from the front lines. Firefighters and unsung heroes and risk their lives to keep Montana families safe. Much of Montana's terrain is remote and rugged...
What You Need To Know About Air Quality In Montana
Hazy skies during the summer months are typical here in Montana. Not only do these smoky skies hinder our view, but they also contribute to very poor air quality. The AQI is simply a scale that provides real-time data on air pollution levels. The US Environmental Protection Agency developed this...
Montana’s ‘Fire Fest’ Aims to Better Protect Our Community
BUTTE, MT - Did you know that coming up this weekend is an event that will not only bring you live music from some incredible local and renowned artists, tasty food and drinks, and plenty of space to hang out with family and friends, but will also bring you an opportunity to help the community at large?
FWP solicits public comment on mule deer management
This story is excerpted from the MT Lowdown, a weekly newsletter digest containing original reporting and analysis published every Friday. Montana Fish, Wildlife and Parks is seeking public input as it overhauls mule deer management and works to understand what’s driving down mule deer populations in eastern Montana. In...
Another Extremely Conditioned Montana Grizzly Bear Euthanized
Way too much temptation to indulge in easy pickings, and going so far as to break into homes. It's another unfortunate tale for one of Montana's official state animals. And with increasing frequency over the past several weeks, officials determined there were no other options. Montana Fish, Wildlife and Parks...
Montana State Fair goes on despite air quality concerns
GREAT FALLS, Mont. - In Great Falls recently, many have noticed the air quality and how smoky it is outside which has some asking if this is going to impact the Montana State Fair as they are getting ready to open this weekend.
Mammoth Portion of Montana Now Under Excessive Heat Watch
Montana weather has become dangerous with high temperatures of 100 or more, very low humidity, and windy conditions in portions of the state. Wildfires are burning and smoke has made air quality unhealthy. Many counties in Montana are facing several days of temperatures of up to 105 this week. Excessive...
Governor Gianforte Highlights Workforce Support in Rural Montana
GLASGOW, Mont. – Continuing his 56 County Tour in Valley County, Governor Greg Gianforte recently visited a worksite to recognize a Glasgow business for their participation in the Montana Department of Labor & Industry (DLI) Registered Apprenticeship Program. “Through the Registered Apprenticeship Program, Montanans gain in-demand skills while we...
FBI Issues Jugging Warning: The 2 Minute Video Every Montanan Needs To See
Whenever I hear about "trends," I think about fashion, music, or even dance trends on social media. I never would have thought there would be crime trends, but it turns out there is one picking up enough steam so that the FBI has gotten involved. READ MORE: Danger Zones: Montana’s...
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