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NorthWestern Energy electric rates higher than regional peers
Montana's utility regulation commission has come under criticism recently for an agreement that lets the state's largest power company, NorthWestern Energy, implement a 28 percent... — Updated 11/15/2023
Montana State study aims to help threatened whitebark pine
BOZEMAN – A Montana State University research team has published a study that may contribute to management and restoration strategies for whitebark pine, a species that is experie... — Updated 10/25/2023
Testing confirms wastewater system leaking near Holland Lake
The U.S. Forest Service has shut down its wastewater treatment plant near Holland Lake and begun remediation efforts after testing confirmed that there was a leak in the system. The... — Updated 10/25/2023
Prescribed Burns
Prescribed burns near Lincoln, including about 70 acres at Baldy Pasture and roughy 100 acres near Ethel Gulch, sent up plumes of smoke over the weekend. The smoke could be seen... — Updated 10/10/2023
Proposed resurfacing for MT 200 near Potomac
POTOMAC, Mont. - The Montana Department of Transportation would like to announce and invite the public to comment on a proposal to resurface about four miles of Montana Highway... — Updated 10/10/2023
Montana Highway 200 mastic patching near Potomac
POTOMAC and GREENOUGH, Mont.- The Montana Department of Transportation will complete mastic patching on Montana Highway 200, scheduled to begin on Thursday, October 12. Work is... — Updated 10/9/2023
Montana counties, governor spar over property tax that funds schools
Months of finger-pointing between state-level Republicans and local government leaders over who to blame for rising property taxes escalated last week as the lobbying organization... — Updated 9/20/2023
DPHHS: Stay Steady on Your Feet
National Falls Prevention Week takes place September 18-22, and serves as an ideal opportunity for Montanans to consider what factors increase their risk of falling and what actions they can take to mitigate those risks.... — Updated 9/19/2023
Erosion Repair West Of Lincoln
LINCOLN, Mont. - The Montana Department of Transportation (MDT) would like to announce and invite the public to comment on a proposal to repair erosion that has occurred on the Blackfoot Riverbank next to Montana Highway 200 (MT... — Updated 9/19/2023
Lewis and Clark County Releases Five-Year Report to the Community
Helena, MT – Lewis and Clark County's Criminal Justice Coordinating Council releases their Five-Year Report to the Community; a summary of work led by the CJCC and implemented... — Updated 9/11/2023
West Nile Virus on the Rise in Montana
State and local health officials are reporting increased West Nile virus (WNV) activity in several counties across the state this week, including the first three human cases for 202... — Updated 8/22/2023
Closures issued in response to Sidney Fire as closures lifted for Rogers Pass Fire
HEART BUTTE, Mont., Aug. 8, 2023 - The Sidney Fire is estimated to be just under 50 acres and is burning approximately 21 miles southwest of Browning in Pondera County. The Rocky... — Updated 8/9/2023
Closures issued in response to Rogers Pass Fire
LINCOLN, Mont., August 4, 2023 - The Rogers Pass Fire, burning just southeast of Lincoln, Montana, is estimated to be 46 acres. The fire was first reported late in the afternoon on... — Updated 8/4/2023
State Agencies Highlight Wildfire Preparation and Air Quality Awareness
HELENA-Warmer months mean wildfires can occur throughout the state and nation. Wildfire smoke from both in-state and out-of-state wildfires periodically impact Montana's air quality... — Updated 7/27/2023
West Nile Virus Detected in Montana
State and local health officials are reporting the first West Nile Virus (WNV) detection of the year in mosquitoes sampled from Blaine County. No humans or horses have tested... — Updated 7/27/2023
Montana's 2023 wildfire season begins with Colt and Bowles Creek fires
As a heat wave brought temperatures as high as 102 degrees to parts of western Montana over the weekend, the state's summer fire season kicked off with two lightning-caused... — Updated 7/27/2023
County boards in Lincoln in need of members
Lewis and Clark County has the following Lincoln board opening: Lincoln Solid Waste District Board Citizens who serve on the Lincoln Solid Waste District Board need to own... — Updated 6/30/2023
County proposing increase to Lincoln, Lambkin RID maintenance assessments
Lewis and Clark County Special Districts Program coordinator Jessica Makus proposed an increase to the maintenance assessments for the Lincoln and Lambkins Rural Improvement... — Updated 6/28/2023
Send Montana Fish, Wildlife & Parks your best fishing photo and art
HELENA – Going fishing soon? Don't forget your camera. Montana Fish, Wildlife & Parks wants to feature your fun on the next fishing regulations booklet. Winners will see... — Updated 6/20/2023
Montana Highway 200 Resurfacing in Bonner area
MILLTOWN, Mont. - The Montana Department of Transportation, along with construction partner Knife River Inc., will resurface a portion of Montana Highway 200. The project area... — Updated 6/8/2023
BLM rule proposes to put conservation on 'equal footing' with other uses
Through June 20, the Bureau of Land Management is accepting comments on a public land proposal that the agency put conservation priorities - e.g., ecological health and the... — Updated 5/30/2023
Bill defining 'sex' as binary becomes law
Gov. Greg Gianforte's office announced Saturday that the Republican governor has signed into law Senate Bill 458, legislation that inserts binary, reproduction-based definitions... — Updated 5/30/2023
Rural-focused gathering for policymakers, funders and partners planned for June 13 in Townsend
BOZEMAN - Rural-focused policymakers, funders and partners are invited to participate in a Reimagining Rural gathering on Tuesday, June 13, in Townsend. Reimagining Rural is a... — Updated 5/30/2023
Governor nixes pay bump for Montana legislators
Gov. Greg Gianforte has vetoed a bill raising the wages paid Montana legislators, arguing the proposed increase - from about $16 to $24 an hour starting in 2025 on top of... — Updated 5/16/2023
Chickenpox Cases on the Rise in Youth
Department of Public Health and Human Services officials are reporting a recent increase in the number of cases of chickenpox reported in school-aged children. And, at least half... — Updated 5/16/2023