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HELENA-The Montana open burning season begins March 1. While burning is allowed year-round, there are different restrictions and requirements throughout the seasons. The Department of Environmental Quality reminds Montanans to comply with air quality rules and use good judgment to prevent wildfires. To burn March 1 through Aug, 31, please follow the below steps: Obtain a permit from your local fire control authority. Check with your local air quality program for restrictions...
Helena, Montana – PureView Health Center, a leading health center serving the Lewis and Clark County area, is pleased to announce Justin Murgel as its new CEO, effective March 20, 2023. Murgel brings years of experience in the healthcare industry and has a proven track record of successful leadership and supporting quality outcomes for patients. He has held several positions at PacificSource, where he was instrumental in driving growth and delivering innovative healthcare s...
BOZEMAN — Montana State University’s Jake Jabs College of Business and Entrepreneurship will host “The Business of The Outdoors,” a panel discussion featuring representatives from Gallatin Valley-based businesses Simms Fishing, Skwala Fishing and Stone Glacier, at 6 p.m. Tuesday, March 7. The event will be held in Jabs Hall, Room 111, on the MSU campus and is free and open to the public. Panelists will discuss the phases of building and operating a business, from startup to mid-growth to established organization. They wi...
This coming February 22nd - 24th, Drum Brothers will be returning to Lincoln, Montana. Sponsored by the Lincoln Council for the Arts, the group will be presenting 2-day school residency in the Lincoln School and they'll be offering a Community Concert and Hand-Drumming Workshop for the general public. Their last visit to the community was in 2018. Point of Interest: Since 2021, Drum Brothers have been featuring the next generation of family performers, Matthew and Tracy's sons...
HELENA – Scammers are continuing their attempts to obtain personal information from unsuspecting Montanans over the phone by claiming to be law enforcement officials, Attorney General Austin Knudsen warned today. The fraudsters are disguising their phone number, so on caller ID, it appears the number is coming from a legitimate local number, which is also referred to as "spoofing." Attorney General Knudsen also reminded Montanans that law enforcement and court officials w...
HELENA – Hunting regulation booklets for deer/elk/antelope, moose/sheep/goat and light goose are now available on Montana Fish, Wildlife & Parks' website at fwp.mt.gov/hunt/regulations. Hard copies of the deer/elk/antelope booklets are also available at FWP offices; hard copies of other regulations will be available soon. Hunters can reference the regulations booklets as they prepare for the new license year, which begins March 1. Hunters will notice that the booklets for d...
The 38th running of Race to the Sky is scheduled to take place on Feb. 10-14, 2023. Pre-race events include a vet check on Friday, Feb. 10, for the 300-mile teams at 2-3 p.m. at Hi Country Snack Foods in Lincoln. That evening from 6-8 p.m. is the meet the mushers pre-race dinner at the Lincoln Community Hall. Donations welcome. There will be a silent auction, opportunity to meet the mushers running this year's Race to the Sky and to enjoy good food. The mushers will receive...
DENVER – Tax season kicked off Jan. 23, and IRS Criminal Investigation reminds U.S. taxpayers to take extra steps to protect their identities and wallets when filing their taxes. "Education and outreach are key to preventing tax fraud," said IRS-CI Chief Jim Lee. "If U.S. taxpayers know what to lookout for, they can avoid falling victim to the latest tax fraud scheme." Forgo fraud this filing season: 1. Choose a tax preparer wisely. Look for a preparer who is available y...
PHOENIX, Ariz. (Jan. 3, 2023) - Montana is the No. 18 growth state in America, according to the U-Haul® Growth Index analyzing customer moves during 2022. People arriving in Montana in one-way U-Haul trucks fell one percent from 2021, but departures dropped nearly four percent. Due to fewer people leaving Montana, it netted a larger percentage of arrivals to climb four spots from its No. 22 growth ranking in 2021. Do-it-yourself movers arriving in Montana accounted for...
FWP Header Three grizzly bears test positive for highly pathogenic avian influenza HELENA – Three juvenile grizzly bears tested positive for highly pathogenic avian influenza (HPAI) virus this fall. The three bears, one near Augusta, one near Dupuyer, and another near Kalispell, were observed to be in poor condition and exhibited disorientation and partial blindness, among other neurological issues. They were euthanized due to their sickness and poor condition. These were t...
BOZEMAN - Montana has the second highest demand for leaders per capita in the country, according to the findings of a report that will be presented in a Montana State University Extension webinar at 11:30 a.m. Wednesday, Jan. 18. The publication, prepared for Montana by rural sociologist Benjamin Winchester of the University of Minnesota Extension, is titled "Montana's Leadership Demand." It reports that one in every 13 adults must hold a leadership position to keep the state'...
Lincoln, MT - The Montana Department of Transportation would like to announce and invite the public to comment on a proposal to widen one mile of Montana Highway 200, north of Rogers Pass. The project begins approximately 24 miles north of Lincoln at mile marker 95.8 and extends north for one mile ending at mile marker 96.8. Proposed work includes widening the shoulders of the roadway along the curves, flattening side slopes, adding shoulder and centerline rumble strips, and...
Helena, MT – Following a joint meeting on January 3, 2023, the County Commissioners of Powell County and Lewis and Clark County announced the appointment of Zach Wirth to represent Montana House District 80. The seat was vacated by Representative Becky Beard following her appointment to Montana Senate District 40. Zach Wirth is a business owner and lives in Lewis and Clark County. Other candidates interviewed by the Joint Commission included Hailey Oestreicher and Nathan N...
Lincoln - The Montana Department of Transportation would like to announce and invite the public to comment on a proposal to improve about 10 miles of Montana Highway 200, around Lincoln. The project begins at the Lewis and Clark County line and extends east through Lincoln, ending before Abe Lincoln Road. Proposed work includes new centerline asphalt, full-width crack seal and seal and cover (chip seal), and new pavement markings. The purpose of the project is to extend the...
Bozeman, Mont. – U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) Rural Development Under Secretary Xochitl Torres Small announced Dec. 5, that USDA is accepting applications for grants to establish and operate Agriculture Innovation Centers (AIC). AICs provide technical and business development assistance to agricultural producers seeking to market or produce value-added products. USDA is making $8 million available under the Agriculture Innovation Center Program. AICs may use the g...
Lewis and Clark County has the following Lincoln board openings: Lincoln Solid Waste District Board Seeking one citizen to serve on the Lincoln Solid Waste District Board who owns residential or commercial property and pays the Lincoln Solid Waste assessment; 3 year terms. Lincoln Parks Board Seeking one citizen to serve on the board. The purpose of the board is to advise the Board of County Commissioners and the City-County Parks Board on issues relating to the use,...
BATON ROUGE, LA-- Sage Kamps of Ovando, Mont., was recently initiated into The Honor Society of Phi Kappa Phi, the nation's oldest and most selective all-discipline collegiate honor society. Kamps was initiated at University of Montana. Kamps is among approximately 25,000 students, faculty, professional staff and alumni to be initiated into Phi Kappa Phi each year. Membership is by invitation only and requires nomination and approval by a chapter. Only the top 10 percent of...
MISSOULA – The University of Montana launched the Grizzly Promise initiative this week to tear down financial barriers and make college more affordable for Montana students. The Grizzly Promise initiative is funded through a combination of scholarships, grants, waivers and other financial aid packaged together specifically for Montana students who attend UM. "With the cost of living quickly rising in our state, we are fully committed to taking aggressive action to ensure e...
There has been a huge growth in the number of people who, in addition to feeding birds, also directly or indirectly feed deer, bear and other animals around their homes and cabins. Feeding of wildlife places wildlife at risk and puts them on a collision course with humans. Help keep wildlife from coming into conflict with people because when that happens, everyone loses. The Reality of Feeding Supplemental feeding encourages wildlife to become dependent on handouts that are...
HELENA – Attorney General Austin Knudsen is warning Montanans of scammers attempting to obtain personal information from unsuspecting individuals over the phone by claiming to be law enforcement officials. The fraudsters are disguising their phone number, so on caller ID it appears the number is coming from a legitimate law enforcement office, which is also referred to as "spoofing." Once on the phone with an individual, the scammer will threaten the victim with outstanding wa...
OZEMAN - Montana State University is recruiting elementary school teachers for a summer program that offers hands-on research experiences and fresh ideas for bringing science, technology, engineering and math, or STEM, into their classrooms. Teachers will also gain skills in developing curriculums that combine STEM with Montana's Indian Education for All mandate. In the National Science Foundation-funded program, called Research Experience for Teachers in Engineering,...
HELENA – Montana's 2022 wolf regulations passed by the Fish and Wildlife Commission in August will go back in effect immediately after a court ruling in a lawsuit against Montana Fish, Wildlife & Parks denied the plaintiff's motion for a preliminary injunction and lifted a temporary restraining order. The lawsuit challenges Montana's wolf management. Two weeks ago the judge in the case issued a temporary restraining order reverting wolf regulations back to the 2020 wolf h...
HELENA, MT – The Montana Department of Transportation and Helena Sand and Gravel have completed the principal construction of the Lincoln Road – Montana to I 15 Project. This project saw the construction of two roundabouts and a substantial redesign of the I 15 Lincoln Road Interchange (Exit 200). "This project was developed to improve the flow and operations of traffic and reduce the potential occurrence and severity of crashes in Helena's north valley," said Camaree Ulj...
HELENA – It is the most wonderful time of the year on the Helena-Lewis and Clark National Forest! This year our Forest Service offices and districts will once again be providing Christmas tree permits. "The Christmas tree permit provides local communities a fun way to create adventures and family traditions on their local forest," said Forest Supervisor Emily Platt. "For safety, we advise folks to ensure they have winter essentials in their car such as chains, a shovel, e...
HELENA – On Tuesday, a District Court in Lewis and Clark County issued a temporary restraining order impacting some of Montana's wolf hunting and trapping regulations. The changes go into effect immediately. The changes outlined in the temporary restraining order are as follows: *Reinstitutes wolf management units (WMU) 110, 313, and 316 as they existed in the 2020 wolf regulations. WMU 110 borders Glacier National Park and WMUs 313 and 316 are north of Yellowstone National P...
