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American Prairie announces acquisition of 12K more acres of land
American Prairie continues to expand its land holdings in north-central Montana, announcing last week it now holds more than 475,000 acres of land after acquiring another 12,534 acres in Phillips County on two parcels of land. The conservation organization said the two pieces of land were priority acquisitions so it can continue to preserve prairie […] The post American Prairie announces acquisition of 12K more acres of land appeared first on Daily Montanan.
MT’s Top Predator Revealed: The Livestock Killer You Never Expected
BUTTE, MT - If you had to guess what the number one livestock predatory killer is in Montana, what would you guess?. Given that there are plenty of options to choose from, it might be a harder question to answer than one may think. The wolf is a fun, scary, and cute option to choose. The mountain lion also appears to be a good choice on paper, but they also have been known to have negligible effects on sheep and cattle populations. What about grizzly bears? Do they even kill livestock? No, no, I got it: coyotes. It's gotta be the coyote, right?
Montana signs tri-state agreement to manage Yellowstone griz
(Missoula Current) With Montana’s approval of a tri-state agreement, the Greater Yellowstone population of grizzly bears could be one step closer to delisting. On Thursday, the Fish and Wildlife Commission voted unanimously to approve a tri-state memorandum of agreement on how Yellowstone grizzlies would be managed if the subpopulation is delisted.
Montana Is One of the Most Dangerous Places to Drive on the 4th of July
With the 4th of July right around the corner, travel experts are already predicting that this year will break records for how many people will be traveling. That means a lot of people will be on Montana's roads. We know that data supports troubling realities about driving in Montana. In...
Power outages reported in multiple neighborhoods across Montana Thursday morning
MISSOULA, Mont. — A number of power outages are reported this morning across Montana. NorthWestern Energy's outage map shows an outage in Deerlodge of 400-1,000 customers. A cluster of outages in the 1-50 customer range are reported around Hall. An outage of 1-50 customers is reported near Three Forks.
The 2025 Legislature: Expect more. Pay less.
For a moment, let’s set aside the irony that the supermajority of Republicans in the Montana Legislature just had a bill struck down as unconstitutional because it couldn’t define “sex.” Imagine that: The same party that gawked from behind an upper-story window at a drag show at the Capitol, and warned of boys who wanted […] The post The 2025 Legislature: Expect more. Pay less. appeared first on Daily Montanan.
Will Montana Break It’s Highest Temperature Record This Year?
The beginning of the month started with snow storms and rain. Now, we are seeing temperatures in the high 70's and 80's. It feels more like what summer should be. As we are blasting our air conditioners in our homes, apartments, and vehicles, we should keep in mind that this summer has been no comparison to the hottest day on record.
Knudsen warns of jury duty scam
The Office of Consumer Protection (OCP) at the Montana Department of Justice has received reports of fraudulent activities where scammers impersonate law enforcement officers. These scammers contact unsuspecting Montanans, claiming there is an arrest warrant due to missed jury duty, and then coerce victims into transferring thousands of dollars. The...
Kevin Costner Quits Filming in Montana: ‘I Won’t Be Returning’
The Bitterroot Valley and Missoula have been hosts to a major television production this past few years. Season 5 of the hit television drama, "Yellowstone" was exclusively filmed here in our own backyard. In seasons 1-3, the show had been mostly filmed in Utah, and occasional scenes took place on Chief Joseph Ranch in Darby, MT. But, for seasons 4 and 5, the entire production moved to Montana.
Urgent Recall: 25 Amazon Items Sold in Montana Pose Safety Risk
Just this morning I was faced with a dilemma. I noticed that one of my favorite seasonings was nearly gone. I panicked slightly and thought to myself, "I will have to stop at Walmart after work. But, when do I ever make time to run errands like that?" Then it dawned on me that I could order it on Amazon and save the trip to Wally World. GENIUS!
Federal judge in Montana quizzes lawyers on coyote trapping and grizzly bears
A federal lawsuit over whether wolf and coyote traps should be limited because they also ensnare endangered grizzlies will go to trial, possibly the first week of December. At a hearing Wednesday in U.S. District Court in Missoula, Judge Donald Molloy said he would not grant either party summary judgment. He directed the lawyers to […] The post Federal judge in Montana quizzes lawyers on coyote trapping and grizzly bears appeared first on Daily Montanan.
It’s Official: MT Wages Unable To Match Skyrocketing Costs
BUTTE, MT - Do you feel like you're able to keep up with your housing costs in relation to how much your household makes?. If you answered "no," you aren't alone. It turns out that—after a recent report was published by Harvard—many in the U.S. are very worried about their financial future and wonder how they're supposed to afford purchasing a home, let alone keep up with the cost of living expenses. The report takes into account national home prices, which are—spoiler!—surging unprecedentedly, while also taking a peek at stagnate wages and rental struggles.
There is a way for Montana residential property taxes to go down
The upcoming property tax year could be a little easier on homeowners and renters than last year. The operative word in that sentence is could. Here’s why this year could be easier, not a slam-dunk “will be easier.” Three policy-generated numbers mathematically merge in a complex equation to determine what you pay in property taxes: 1) the state’s […] The post There is a way for Montana residential property taxes to go down appeared first on Daily Montanan.
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