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Activists rally for more affordable, accessible solar projects in Idaho
BOISE, Idaho — Almost 100 activists took to the steps of the Statehouse to call for equitable, affordable and accessible solar power for all Idahoans. The Sierra Club's Idaho chapter hosted the rally Saturday morning. Chapter Director Lisa Young says more solar projects in the Gem State can help combat climate change.
Warm and sunny summer skies this weekend with a brief chance of storms Sunday evening
MONTANA - Today's weather is picture perfect for fun in the summertime fun!. Our radar is perfectly quiet this afternoon with widespread and temperatures rising through the mid-80's in many areas to accompany this glorious sunny day. Lows tonight reach mild temperatures in the 50's and 60's before daytime highs...
Historic Montana Lookout Tower Wrapped in Foil as Fire Approaches
Despite a few cooler days over the last week, several wildfires continue to burn in the Treasure State. According to InciWeb data shared by MTfireinfo.org, there are currently 56 active fires burning across the state (8/9/24), including 6 new ones in the last 24 hours. So far this season there have been a staggering 1,325 fires in Montana.
Multiple Montana Bridges Need Replacing For Sentinel Missile Project
By now, you've probably heard the rumblings about the Sentinel Missile Project and the major upgrade that the system will receive in the coming years. Needless to say, the project will impact many aspects of daily life here in Montana. As part of the project, 11 bridges in the Lewistown...
Montana requests federal disaster aid from July windstorm
(The Center Square) – Gov. Greg Gianforte has requested a disaster declaration from President Joe Biden in response to a July windstorm in Missoula and Powell counties. In his letter to Biden, Gianforte wrote that “long-lasting thunderstorms that produced strong damaging winds” in the area. “When these thunderstorms settled into the Missoula area, they produced gusts of winds of 109 miles per hour on Mt. Sentinel, 81 mph at the...
Severe storms set to hit central Montana tonight, clear skies expected tomorrow
Tonight, be prepared for a developing system of severe thunderstorms moving from Bozeman into central Montana, potentially bringing gusts up to 35 mph. After the storms pass, expect warm and sunny conditions tomorrow with highs in the 80's and 90's. Sunday's weather will be similar with quiet conditions during the day and a slight chance of isolated storms at night.
Montanans (still) concerned about housing costs, property taxes, poll says
“A whopping” 73% of voters say they don’t believe elected leaders are adequately addressing Montana’s housing crisis, according to poll results released Thursday by left-leaning Middle Fork Strategies. “Montanans are tired of being priced out of their communities and feeling like the politicians that they elected to represent them are instead giving breaks to big […]
Top MT Republicans, Speaker Mike Johnson gather in Billings to rally ahead of Montana elections
Top Republican leaders in Montana gathered in Billings today, just a week after former President Donald Trump's stop in Bozeman. U.S. House Speaker Mike Johnson was the key speaker at the event, emphasizing the importance of preserving conservative values.
All-new coach squad to lead LPHS girls volleyball
Trio has competed in volleyball tournaments together, coached three Big Sky youth clinics. It’s 7:26 a.m. and varsity volleyball coaches Ashley Muckway, Steven Reid and Gavin Dean are in the Lone Peak High School gymnasium. The high school girls volleyball team filters into the gym for their first practice of the 2024 fall season, and their first time with all new coaches.
Hoot Owl restrictions lifted on sections of the Big Hole River
State wildlife officials Friday lifted fishing restrictions on a section of the Big Hole River. The stretch of the river from the Maiden Rock Fishing Access Site north of Melrose to the confluence with the North Fork of the Big Hole is now unrestricted and open to fishing any time of the day.
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