Author: Staff Writer
Montana Commerce Grants $122K to Support Tribal Tourism
Funding helps three tribal communities improve tourism sites and cultural events
Special Weather Statement for Missoula County
The National Weather Service in Missoula County has issued a Special Weather Statement regarding strong thunderstorms in the area. At 7:54 PM, Doppler radar detected thunderstorms along a line extending from 28 miles southwest of Riverbend to 19 miles south of Tarkio, moving northeast at 45 mph. Hazards include: Impacts: Gusty winds may result in…
Fentanyl Seizures Fall, Drug Arrests and Other Seizures Rise in Montana
State sees drop in fentanyl deaths as drug enforcement ramps up, cartel-linked arrests rise
Gianforte Signs Law Limiting Court Power to Block Legislation
New law bans Montana courts from using weaker legal tests to pause bills passed by the Legislature.
Attorney General Sounds Alarm on Genetic Privacy as 23andMe Seeks Buyer
Attorney General Austin Knudsen underscores the importance of genetic data protection following 23andMe’s financial troubles.
Missoula Opens Applications for $1.1M in Opioid Settlement Grants
Montana communities eligible for opioid recovery funding through National Settlement grants.
Avalanche Watch Issued for Flathead County
The National Weather Service in Flathead County reports an Avalanche Watch has been issued by the Flathead Avalanche Center in Hungry Horse. This watch is effective from 8:00 AM March 25 to 8:00 AM March 26, 2025. Rising temperatures and direct sunlight may create very dangerous avalanche conditions on Wednesday. The affected areas include the…
Governors Gianforte and DeSantis Call for Balanced Budget Amendment to the U.S. Constitution
Stressing fiscal responsibility, the governors push for a constitutional amendment to curb federal spending
Avian Influenza Outbreak Detected in Gallatin County, Montana
First domestic case of the year prompts heightened biosecurity measures
Senator Daines Addresses Fentanyl Crisis in Meeting with Chinese Vice Premier
Daines urges continued high-level talks to curb fentanyl precursor flow from China.
Avalanche Warning Issued for Flathead County
The National Weather Service in Flathead County reports an Avalanche Warning in effect from March 24 at 6 AM to March 25 at 6 AM. The warning has been issued by the Idaho Panhandle Avalanche Center for the Selkirk Mountains and West and East Cabinet Mountains above 4,000 feet. Very dangerous avalanche conditions have developed…
Health Freedom Group Urges ‘No’ Vote on HB 377 Over Concerns About Parental Rights
Advocates say amendment to HB 377 weakens parental access to teen health records
