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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...
All Aboard For Monarch Rocks!
The Monarch Rocks! Festival's coming up on Saturday, August 10th, from 10 to 4, during the Summer of '24. There'll be tours through the Great Northern Railway Depot & Drover Car Caboose. Both the depot & the caboose are on the National Register of Historic Places. A special guest speaker's been scheduled at 11, & 1, on "Life in Monarch & Neihart in the 19th Century." But wait! There's more with some good folks & neighbors selling handmade items, & the market's a FREE event with donations welcome. See more at www.mnhg.org, & then it's all aboard to rock "Monarch style," located 45 miles SE of Great Falls.
GFPS officials discuss finances, feasibility of baseball
The Great Falls Public Schools board budget committee met July 24 to discuss the upcoming budget, future financials, and the the feasibility of adding baseball as a high school sport. Brian Patrick, GFPS’ business operations manager, told the committee that the budget for the current fiscal year, which began July...
Power in Missoula back for some, others may have to wait until early next week
Thousands of people in Missoula were still without power Friday afternoon after a powerful storm blasted through the area Wednesday night. NorthWestern Energy at noon Friday said they had more than 160 personnel and 34 line crews working to restore electricity as quickly as possible. The utility warned some outages might not be repaired until early next week.
UM gives update on storm recovery, says power not restored, end of summer term will be impacted
MISSOULA, Mont. - University of Montana provided an update to social media on Thursday, July 25, on their recovery efforts in the wake of the destruction caused by Wednesday night's storm. UM says that crews are continuing to clear debris while waiting for power to be restored and that numerous...
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...
Canadian motorcyclist dies following crash near East Glacier Park mid-July
GLACIER COUNTY, Mont. - A 75-year-old man succumbed to his injuries from a motorcycle crash that occurred on July 14, Montana Highway Patrol announced Friday. A release from MHP states a man from Biggar, Saskatchewan riding a Kawasaki Cruiser failed to negotiate a turn on Highway 49 near mile marker eight, causing him to go off the road to the right.
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...
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,”...
SWAT standoff suspect on Broadwater Avenue in Billings arrested after two-hour negotiation
UPDATE: July 26 at 1:54 p.m. The Billings Police Department released more details into Friday morning's standoff on Broadwater Avenue and 15th Street West. BPD responded to a report of an erratic driver in the area of First and Broadwater at 8:52 a.m. According to BPD's release, officers found the...
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