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Butte bear shot on Montana Tech campus
BUTTE, Mont. — The adult female bear that had been with her cubs on the west side of Butte and the Montana Tech campus was shot and killed by Montana Fish Wildlife and Parks on Wednesday morning, according to Butte-Silver Bow Sheriff Ed Lester. The sow was put down...
Initial assessment completed on old Hamilton fire hall
The Hamilton City Council had a busy schedule at their regular meeting on Tuesday, August 20. The meeting began with a brief presentation by the Bitterroot Humane Association, which highlighted some of their community outreach programs before asking Mayor Dominic Farrenkopf to proclaim “Dogust” to be the unofficial birthday month of all shelter dogs. Dogust is a widely recognized program developed to raise awareness about sheltered animals, and recognizes that birth dates of sheltered animals are often difficult or impossible to ascertain.
This Very Rare, Deadly Virus Is Now Detected In Montana
During the summer months, you really don't think about getting sick, at least not compared to the winter months. However, thanks to the annoying little mosquitoes that pester us in the summer months, there are chances you could contract a nasty little virus and not even know you're ill. READ...
Montana Labor Day Hack: Turn Hot Dogs into Tasty Burnt Ends
Labor Day Weekend is here and we are firing up the grills all over Montana. The unofficial farewell to summer is usually paired with some BBQ. In fact, according to blackenterprise.com, "214 million Americans (67%) plan to fire up the grill this year, while 115 million Americans (36%) plan to watch a movie at a theater or at home."
Expert shares tips for safely posting back-to-school photos while protecting your child's identity
Montana families are excited about capturing those first-day-of-school moments, but remember to be cautious when sharing photos online. School resource officer Katie Cunningham in Great Falls advises avoiding identifiable information like full names or school details to keep kids safe. She also recommends reviewing privacy settings and educating children on safe online practices to ensure their safety remains a priority.
Montana Ranchers Burned Out: Where’s the Big Talk Now?
Where are our guys? Has anyone heard from Tester or Raines yet on help for the ranchers who have been burned out by the fires? There are 56 huge fires now burning in Montana, Idaho, and Wyoming. Most of ours are related to the fierce lightning that moved through last Wednesday. I saw some of the most gut-wrenching photos this morning of a family's cows that couldn't get out of the way in time. It broke my heart to see this cruelty that Mother Nature delivered to them. I love all my animals, much like most ranchers, and I don't know if I could handle it either. Cows and their calves lying there next to each other where they died an awful death. I wish there was more we could do.
Montana Attorney General Wants Narcan First Aid Kits in Public Spaces
Missoula, MT (KGVO-AM News) - Montana Attorney General Austin Knudsen appeared on Monday’s Talk Back show to continue his emphasis on the fight against fentanyl coming into Montana. Knudsen began by reminding listeners about just how deadly fentanyl can be. “Narcan is a counter agent to fentanyl,” began Knudsen....
Lawmakers eye more prison beds
HELENA — Citing an unprecedented surge in state inmates, Montana lawmakers convening on corrections issues Tuesday committed to addressing a 500-prison-bed shortage during the 2025 Legislature. Construction costs per bed were estimated at $216,000. “We have a situation with our prison population, both male and female, that’s fundamentally out...
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