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- Mexican National Who Crashed Into Vehicle During 80 MPH Kalispell Chase Pleads Guilty to Fourth Illegal Reentry
- Former Juvenile Probation Officer Gets 24+ Years for 31-Year Pattern of Sexual Abuse Across Montana Reservations
- Transvestite Pleads Guilty to Sexually Abusing 13-Year-Old on Fort Belknap Reservation
- Heart Butte man sentenced to over 20 years for sexually abusing multiple children
- Billings Mayoral Candidate Mike Nelson’s DEI Board Role Surfaces Amid National Backlash
Crow Indian Traditionalist and Irrigation Specialist to be Inducted into Gallery of Outstanding Montanans
Montana Historical Society to Honor Two Influential Figures at March 6 Induction Ceremony in the State Capitol
Senator Daines Leads Push to Expand Public Land Access for Montana Outdoorsmen
Bipartisan Bill Aims to Boost Hunting, Fishing, and Recreation Opportunities Across the State
Avalanche Watch Issued for Flathead County
The National Weather Service has issued an Avalanche Watch for Flathead County, effective from Saturday, February 22 at 7 AM until Sunday, February 23 at 7 AM. This alert has been transmitted at the request of the Idaho Panhandle Avalanche Center in Sandpoint. This Avalanche Watch warns of very dangerous avalanche conditions likely to develop…
Missoula Emergency Managers Encourage Public to Prepare for Potential Flooding This Weekend
Following a flood watch from the National Weather Service, the Missoula County Office of Emergency Management (OEM) reminds residents to sign up for emergency notifications and to take precautions now to protect their property from potential flooding. An atmospheric river is forecast to bring widespread rainfall to the region starting Saturday night through Monday. This…
Winter Weather Advisory for Flathead County
The National Weather Service has issued a Winter Weather Advisory for Flathead County, effective from 11 PM Saturday until 8 AM Sunday. Freezing rain is expected, resulting in total ice accumulations of a glaze to up to one tenth of an inch on ground surfaces. The advisory covers various areas including Highway 2 from Kalispell…
Hydrologic Outlook Issued for Western Montana
The National Weather Service has issued a Hydrologic Outlook for Powell, Deer Lodge, and Silver Bow Counties in Montana, as well as Lemhi County in Idaho, due to a significant warm-up expected this weekend into early next week. Starting Saturday afternoon and continuing through Monday afternoon, high temperatures are anticipated to reach the 40s, with…
Montana Attorney General Signs Immigration Enforcement Agreement with Trump Administration
State troopers and investigative agents gain new authority to arrest illegal aliens, bolstering Montana’s border security.
Flood Watch Issued for Western Montana
The National Weather Service has issued a Flood Watch for several counties in western Montana, including Flathead, Lake, Lincoln, Sanders, Granite, Mineral, Missoula, and Ravalli Counties. This alert is in effect from Saturday afternoon through Monday afternoon, February 24, due to anticipated flooding caused by rain, snowmelt, and possible ice jams. Excessive runoff is expected,…
Montana Secretary, With 19 Peers, Urges Trump to Repeal CTA Amid FinCEN Surveillance Concerns
Beneficial Ownership Information reporting enforcement measures started under the Biden administration fuel fears that weaponized oversight could leave small businesses exposed to future retribution by unfriendly regimes.
Daines Introduces Bill to Protect Montanans from Immoral Death Tax
Legislation Aims to End ‘Destructive’ Estate Tax for Montana Farms, Ranches, and Small Businesses
Winter Weather Advisory for Missoula County
The National Weather Service has issued a Winter Weather Advisory for parts of Missoula County. Snow is expected, with a likelihood of minor impacts from the snowfall at up to 60 percent. Total snow accumulations could reach up to 3 inches. When and Where: The advisory is effective from 1 PM today until 8 AM…
Winter Weather Advisory for Ravalli County
The National Weather Service has issued a Winter Weather Advisory for Ravalli County, effective from 1 PM this afternoon until 8 AM tomorrow. Residents can expect snow with total accumulations of 2 to 4 inches. There is a likelihood of minor impacts from the snow, with a 60 percent chance of conditions affecting normal activities.…
Winter Weather Advisory for Flathead County
The National Weather Service has issued a Winter Weather Advisory for Flathead County, effective from 1 PM today until 8 AM Thursday. Residents can expect snow with total accumulations of up to 3 inches, and the likelihood of minor impacts from snow is estimated at up to 60 percent. Areas affected include: Polebridge, Polson, Highway…
Winter Weather Advisory for Silverbow County
A Winter Weather Advisory has been issued for Silverbow County, forecasting snow that may cause minor impacts. Affected areas include Homestake Pass, MacDonald Pass, Butte, Georgetown Lake, and Highway 12 Garrison to Elliston. Details: What Snow expected with total accumulations up to two inches. Where Homestake Pass, MacDonald Pass, Butte, Georgetown Lake, and Highway 12…
Land Board Meets to Approve Logging Projects in Western Montana
HELENA, Mont. — Montana Secretary of State Christi Jacobsen motioned during the February Land Board meeting to green-light logging operations in Beaverhead, Flathead, and Sanders counties. The motion received unanimous support from her fellow Land Board colleagues. “It’s important for us to manage our forests in Montana responsibly. These projects will reduce fire fuel and…
Winter Weather Advisory for Flathead County
The National Weather Service has issued a Winter Weather Advisory for Flathead County, effective from 1 PM Wednesday until 8 AM Thursday. Residents can expect snow, with a likelihood of minor impacts from snow reaching up to 60 percent. Total snow accumulations could reach up to 3 inches. This advisory covers several areas including Flathead…
New Pregnancy Resource Center Opens in the Bitterroot Valley
Bitterroot Mommy & Me offers free supplies and education to new and expecting mothers, with a grand opening set for March 3 in Corvallis.