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Surprise Fire burning 15 miles northwest of Darby grows to almost 700 acresNBCMontana21 hours ago
Johnson Fire outside of Sula grows to 4,325 acresKPAX2 days ago
Dustup brewing over a roundabout in Ravalli CountyMontana Free Press1 day ago
Missing Lake Co. man's body recovered, suspect in custodyNBCMontana15 hours ago
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Senate GOP campaign chair asks for more resources to win big battlegrounds
LAS VEGAS — Montana Sen. Steve Daines came to Vegas with an ask: The chair of the Senate GOP campaign arm wants more money to turn the chamber red. “We’ve got a great map, the best map in a decade,” Daines told a crowd of hundreds at the Republican Jewish Coalition Summit, an annual gathering of Jewish community leaders, donors, and GOP politicians.
Montana Leads the Nation in Pumpkin Spice Cravings This Fall
The crisp fall mornings and cool evenings have gotten people transforming into "fall mode" faster than the leaves can change color. Something about the brisk cool mornings makes people clamor for anything that reminds them of fall. For most that is the flavor of a pumpkin spice latte. But, it doesn't stop at just lattes. Budweiser has recently released a pumpkin spice-flavored hard seltzer. There is a new pumpkin spice vodka being released this fall, and Kit Kat is releasing a pumpkin spice miniature pie.
Lawmakers considering short-term help for school districts, funding formula fix unlikely during 2025 session
MISSOULA — The financial challenges facing Montana’s 397 school districts — including how the state determines funding for each — are numerous and often complex. As many districts face budget cuts and teacher shortages, lawmakers are crafting potential short-term fixes to consider during the 2025 legislative session, said Rep. David Bedey, the Republican chair of the education interim budget committee. But “the real action” on the state’s funding formula will be during the upcoming decennial study of school funding, he said.
Montana FWP wins final claim in elk management lawsuit
A state district court judge has issued a final order in a dispute over Montana Fish, Wildlife and Parks’ approach to elk management. Tenth Judicial District Court Judge Gregory Todd ruled Friday that FWP and the Fish and Wildlife Commission have considered the concerns of private landowners and managed for a sustainable elk population.
ACLU plans to spend $1.3M in educate Montana voters about state Supreme Court candidates
HELENA, Mont. (AP) — The American Civil Liberties Union plans to spend $1.3 million on campaign advertising to educate Montana voters about where state Supreme Court candidates stand on abortion and other civil rights issues with a measure constitutionally protecting protect abortion access also on the ballot. The expenditure...
Relocation Fails. Another Habituated Montana Bear Euthanized
Bold behavior caused by conditioning to unnatural food sources. It's a common theme that often leads to drastic measures. And in this case, irritating shocks, trapping and relocating just weren't enough. Montana Fish, Wildlife and Parks tells us that an adult male grizzly bear was euthanized recently after a series...
NJ man avoids prison after molesting woman on flight
✈️ Robbinsville man admitted groping woman next to him on plane. ✈️ The woman was too frightened to tell the flight crew what happened. A New Jersey man who admitted to groping a passenger sitting next to him on a flight from Newark to Montana in September was sentenced to probation.
September In Montana Is Now Known As Bear Aware Month
Bear encounters are not a new talking point here in Montana, but there's no doubt they are on the rise!. As grizzly bear populations continue to increase and many towns expand into the foothills, bear interactions are inevitable. Recent Bear Attacks: Jaw-dropping Grizzly Bear Encounter Near Wolf Creek. Staying Bear...
The Montana Fire Report: Aug. 31–Sept. 5
Over the last week, firefighters centered their efforts on a number of large timber fires speckling western Montana’s backcountry. Firefighting personnel continue moving away from the Remington Fire, Montana’s largest wildfire of the season so far, as it approaches total containment across Big Horn, Rosebud and Powder River counties.
Boom — now bust — in public health
Even as federal aid poured into state budgets in response to the COVID-19 pandemic, public health leaders warned of a boom-and-bust funding cycle on the horizon as the emergency ended and federal grants sunsetted. Now, that drought has become reality and state governments are slashing budgets that feed local health departments.
Every NFL Player From Montana (1994-2003)
We continue our series of Montana-born NFL players today. It's the 3rd installment, but you can, and should, read up on the most recent players with the links below. READ MORE: Every NFL Player From Montana (2014-Now) READ MORE: Every NFL Player From Montana (2004-2013) Guys like Troy Andersen, Colt...
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