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Las Vegas man accused of threatening to kill federal judges, state employees
LAS VEGAS (KLAS) — A local man is facing 22 federal counts for allegedly threatening to assault and murder federal officials in Washington, D.C., New York, New Jersey, and Montana. Between Nov. 30, 2023, and July 7, 2024, Spencer Christjencody Gear, 32, is accused of making threatening phone calls...
Wildfire held to 8 acres east of Hubbard Dam
Officials say crews were able to stop the growth of a fire 1 1/2 miles east of Hubbard Dam after it burned 8 acres Tuesday. Resources include Marion Fire, a DNRC helicopter, four engines and three fire bosses with air attack and a dozer. There are currently no structures at...
Extreme heat leads to unique point in the Montana fly fishing season
MISSOULA, Mont. - Summer is a jam-packed period for Headhunters Fly Shop out of Craig, Montana. However, fly fishing across the Treasure State reaches a unique point towards the end of July as extreme conditions stay in the region. For Headhunters, the heat means early starts to the days. Getting...
Dry cold front on the move
Daytime highs will be in the mid to upper 90s and triple digits on Wednesday, with our next dry cold front set to arrive Wednesday evening into Thursday producing gusty winds and the potential for heightened fire danger. There is now a red flag warning for Okanogan county in central Washington, the NE mountains of Oregon and parts western Montana for Wednesday for critical fire danger due to wind gust to 25-25 mph, low RH and hot temperatures. Winds remain breezy into Thursday with a fire weather watch for Spokane, Palouse and LC valley for elevated fire danger.
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 secures $50 million grant for forestry- and agriculture-related climate initiatives
Montana is set to receive a nearly $50 million federal grant to reduce greenhouse gas emissions associated with the agriculture and forestry industries. The Climate Pollution Reduction Grant that Montana secured is part of a sweeping U.S. Environmental Protection Agency-administered program that on Monday pledged $4.3 billion toward “community-driven solutions to the climate crisis.” EPA approved funding for 25 applications that the agency said will “reduce air pollution, advance environmental justice and accelerate America’s clean energy transition.”
Nebraska AG Hilgers joins opposition to reclassifying weed as less-dangerous drug
LINCOLN — Nebraska Attorney General Mike Hilgers sent a letter this week from 11 red states arguing that the Biden administration should not reclassify marijuana from a Schedule I drug to the lesser classification of Schedule III. The attorneys general from Alabama, Arkansas, Indiana, Iowa, Kansas, Louisiana, Mississippi, Montana, South Carolina and South Dakota joined […] The post Nebraska AG Hilgers joins opposition to reclassifying weed as less-dangerous drug appeared first on Nebraska Examiner.
Facing closure, The Ivy nursing home sues state health department
The Ivy at Great Falls, the state’s largest nursing home that faces closure due to a long record of quality issues, is suing the Montana Department of Public Health and Human Services. The federal Centers for Medicare and Medicaid (CMS) initiated the pending closure of The Ivy in June....
Northern lights may be visible this week over several states from New York to Idaho
The northern lights may be visible in the U.S. this week over several northern states. The displays are expected late Tuesday and into the predawn hours Wednesday, with another possible chance Wednesday evening. The eruption on the sun that's responsible for the aurora forecast was much weaker than the ones...
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...
Washington State utility Puget Sound Energy announces major contract with Montana wind farm
A Washington utility announced Tuesday that it is accelerating its investment in Montana wind energy as Washington state climate laws require it to replace coal power. The company, Puget Sound Energy has agreed to buy power from the Haymaker Wind Farm, a 315-megawatt wind project under development near Two Dot.
Montana’s Largest Fires Near Containment; Smaller Fires Force Evacuations, Warnings.
BUTLER CREEK FIRE (NW of Missoula) The Butler Creek Fire was first report Monday, July 22, 2024, at about 1:30am. The fire is burning west of Butler Creek Rd in grass and heavy timber, 7 miles northwest of downtown Missoula. It is north of I-90, and east of Hwy 93. So far, it has burned 307 acres, and is 15% contained. Its cause is being investigated.
Montana Air Quality Takes Another Hit From New Fires
A combination of fresh fire starts, and smoke pouring into the Northern Rockies from other states, is pushing air quality to some of the worst levels we've seen so far this summer. While a change in the weather later this week, expected as high pressure shifts east, could bring winds...
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?
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