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27 Montanans Reported Missing in July. Have You Seen Them?
Have you seen these recently reported missing Montanans?. Montana has averaged more than one reported missing person per day so far in July 2024. Ages range from teens to seniors. The missing person reports come from all corners of Montana, reported in cities and towns big and small. We apologize...
Take caution when heading into the Beaverhead-Deer Lodge National Forest as Restrictions go into effect
All one needs to do is look outside to see that fire season has come to our region, particularly Southwest Montana where several forest fires are presently burning. The smoke in Southwest Montana has been particularly thick and hot, dry weather has settled in over the past couple of weeks. This increased danger does not mean the end of summer outdoor recreation, but it does mean that you will need to be mindful of conditions and vigilant in preventing wildfires when venturing onto public lands. We sat down with local forester and outdoor recreation enthusiast, Jocelyn Dodge, who offered advice on the steps that need to be taken.
Montanans Voice Anger Over Possible Planned Outages.
Montana is currently in the middle of a heatwave. Folks from all over the state are doing their best to stay cool, especially those without air conditioning. While many folks are rushing out to buy portable ACs, fans, and other devices that might help them take on the heat, recent news from NorthWestern Energy raised more than one eyebrow when the company said they're preparing for the possibility of planned outages.
GOP attorneys general allege Education secretary violated Hatch Act
The GOP attorneys general of Montana and Kansas filed a formal complaint on Thursday against Education Secretary Miguel Cardona, accusing him of violating the Hatch Act with anti-Republican statements. Montana Attorney General Austin Knudsen and Kansas Attorney General Kris Kobach are accusing Cardona of using government resources for political activities and requesting the U.S. Office…
Idaho/Montana: Visit the Gem State and See the Big Sky
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Tester Supports Vets with New Bill
In Red Lodge and Billings, and elsewhere in Montana, Senator Jon Tester barnstormed around the state, and spoke about how he was urging Congress to include Major Richard Star Act in the Defense Bill. He also noted the seriousness of the lack of nursing home care in Montana. Senator Tester...
Ksanka Culture Camp Hosted at Standing Arrow Powwow Grounds
ELMO — The Ksanka Culture Camp, presented by the Kootenai Culture Committee, wrapped up on Wednesday after participants participated in three days and two nights of camping and cultural enrichment at the Standing Arrow Powwow grounds. The camp featured many crafting activities including beading with Nisa Mendoza, cedar basket...
How They Made It: Missoula Teens Trapped Under Power Lines
It's the most frightening video from Wednesday night's severe thunderstorm in Missoula. Two teens trying to drive home when they were trapped under power poles snapping off like match sticks on Lower Miller Creek Road. It's also one of the best lessons from the big storm. Be patient, pray, and...
Cleanup continues; meteorologists break down ‘perfect storm’
(Missoula Current) Chainsaws continued to roar on Friday and some areas remained without power two days after a powerful storm ripped through the Missoula Valley. Meteorologists on Friday described it as a “once-in-a-decade” event – the last being in 2015. Early estimates place the damage in the tens of millions of dollars with cars crushed, houses and infrastructure damaged, and the steep toll that hurricane-force winds took on the city's prized urban forest.
Chainsaws, other equipment in high demand after storm in Missoula
MISSOULA, MONT. — Missoula residents are working to reclaim their homes and yards from the amount of foliage from Wednesday's storm. However, some of the necessary equipment may be a bit harder to come by than usual. Some stores, such as Ace Hardware saw chainsaws and other equipment flying...
Stores report inventory loss in wake of storms in Missoula
MISSOULA, MONT. — The storms in Missoula Wednesday caused power outages across the city. A lot of people had to throw the contents of the refrigerator into the trash as a result. However, consumers aren’t the only ones throwing away food. Several grocery stores across Missoula have found...
Local businesses, volunteers band together on post-storm cleanup
MISSOULA, Mont — Storm damage cleanup continues across Missoula. Homeowners and businesses are recovering after Wednesday’s storm tore through town, tearing down trees, damaging fences, and property. “Looks like a tornado went through it, we lost over 140 trees out here, most of them big, tall, mature pines,”...
Pioneering High School Student’s Resilience Shine After the Storm
The University of Montana hosts a wide variety of pre-college programs and one of them is the UM Summer Exploration Program, but this year it did not go according to plan. The UM Summer Exploration Program gives rising high seniors and recent high school graduates from all over the opportunity to live like a Griz for two weeks. When the 34 students arrived they were met with the heat and the smoke from the Miller Peak Fire. Assistant Director, Becka Simmons, explained that a lot of the activities were outdoors, but they were sure to make sure the students were hydrated and cool.
Firefighters Are Quickly Choking Out Many Fire Starts
Gusty winds and dry thunderstorms the past couple of days are the cause of several new fire starts across the state, and the likely cause of others. Firefighters continue to attack each new fire agressively, using hand crews, heavy equipment, and when possible, air support. Here are the latest updates on many of the new and ongoing wildfires. (Note: Daily reports are no longer being posted for the Horse Gulch Fire near Canyon Ferry Reservoir, or the Deadman, McGhee, Prairie and 4-mile Fires in Rosebud and Big Horn counties, as all are now in mop-up phase.) This information comes from several sources, including DNRC news releases, InciWeb, and posts on U.S. National Forest Facebook pages.
Portions of Blackfoot River closed due to downed power lines
BONNER, Mont. — Montana Fish, Wildlife and Parks announced the upper Blackfoot River from River Junction Fishing Access Site to Russel Gates Memorial Fishing Access Site are closed. The closures are due to safety concerns caused from power lines knocked in the water from Wednesday's severe storm. Montana Fish,...
Existing wildfires maintain containment; Authorities respond to new fires sparked
The Miller Peak fire burning on the Lolo National Forest remains at 25% containment and 2,660 acres. Fire crews are continuing mop-up efforts as of most recent reports, and have been able to maintain the fire’s containment after the major storm that blew through Missoula Wednesday night. Butler Creek:
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