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Wildfires erupt in West, Canada amid major heat wave
A dangerous heat wave will continue into midweek in much of the West as large wildfires burn out of control in several states, particularly California, Oregon and Washington. Why it matters: The combination of heat and wildfire smoke is bringing a significant threat to public health, and smoke from fires burning in Canada may soon move into the U.S. as well.
Farmer Finishers: Hot, Hot, Hot
When someone tells you to be cool, they're not kidding. In Farmer Finishers this week, a word of caution: anything and everything will start a fire. I responded to one this week at the shooting range north of Billings. Anything could trigger a blaze that we could end up fighting for months. They are starting to get a handle on some of the largest fires in Montana. In the Lewis and Clark Forest, they have one about 25% contained, and the same with the one in Rosebud County. They did open the Tongue Reservoir but are advising it’s smoky, as you can imagine.
Where Is The Smoke Coming From In Montana Now?
Hazy skies have covered Montana for a couple of weeks, but where exactly is the wildfire smoke coming from? We've got the wildfire map of Montana, which shows what areas can expect the most smoke in the air. The 'good' news is that as of July 19th, the Montana wildfire...
Montana Wrong Way Driver Victim Seeks Justice And Help
Another crash involving a "wrong way driver" happened again here in Montana. This is not the first, the second, or even the third wrong way driving incident that has occurred this year. Multiple lives have been lost this year due to intoxicated drivers who took it upon themselves to have...
Week Nine Of Summer Giveaway Fun In Montana!
We are so excited to be teaming up with our friends over at Kenyon Noble and having our annual 100 Days Of Summer event. The most asked question during this event is: "What are the prizes?!" Hold your horses, my friends, I am about to show you. Every week I will let you know what is up for grabs that week and how you can get qualified to win. Hint hint...you will have multiple opportunities to score these prizes.
Montana High School Rodeo Finals Recap: Azzy Lara and Cash Trexler Lead the Pack
Columbia Falls' Azzy Lara and Corvallis' Cash Trexler were among the top performers from Montana as the National High School Finals Rodeo concluded in Wyoming. Lara finished eighth in the average in bareback riding, while Trexler placed ninth in tie-down roping. Other Montanans had mixed results, with some falling short in their events.
Litigating your right to know in Montana
In our prior columns, we’ve written about your fundamental right to know and how it provides all Montanans with an important way to interact with our state and local governments: You have a right to know how your government makes decisions, spends money and conducts its business, and you can get that information by simply […] The post Litigating your right to know in Montana appeared first on Daily Montanan.
Billings' Jerry Pearsall, Stevensville's Cory Bedell capture Senior, Super Senior Amateur golf titles
LAUREL — Sometimes, you've got to do what you've got to do to hone your craft. For Stevensville native Cory Bedell, who said that while at home he's a 30-minute drive from the nearest driving range, that meant installing a simulator in his garage recently to work on his swing anytime year-round.
Teams needed for fall machine-pitch league at Bear Creek Sports Park
HANNIBAL, Mo. — Bear Creek Sports Park is seeking teams for a fall machine-pitch league. The teams are for 8 to 12-year-olds and can be co-ed. Only teams can sign up, and the enrollment deadline is August 4. Jacob Bone, recreation supervisor from Bear Creek Sports Park, said this...
Your Guide to Missoula and Montana Wildfires, Summer 2024
Wildland fire season in Western Montana has seen multiple significant fires start, with at least two close to Missoula. For the latest on fires around Missoula and around the state, we've compiled articles on topics of interest including air quality, evacuations, and updates on specific fires. For up-to-date notifications, subscribe...
Butler Creek Fire ignites near Missoula Monday, burning 220 acres
UPDATE: July 22 at 12:44 p.m. A new fire started west of Butler Creek Road, west of Missoula, around 1:30 a.m. Monday. The Butler Creek Fire is sized at about 220 acres in grass and dense timber and is zero-percent contained. According to a release from the Montana Department of...
Froid's Roger Britton, 88, has been a Big Sky State Games track competitor since 1997
BILLINGS — Roger Britton can’t get enough of the Big Sky State Games. The 88-year-old Froid resident, who has been running in the State Games since 1997 and involved in the event since 1993, was back in the Magic City at Lockwood High School on Sunday, where he won individual gold medals in the 60- and 100-meter dash in the 85-plus age division.
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