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Court rules in favor of the Helena-Lewis and Clark National Forest's 2021 Land Management Plan

HELENA, Mont. – Nov. 17, 2023 – Montana District Court Judge Donald W. Molloy ruled in favor of the Helena-Lewis and Clark National Forest on a legal challenge brought forward... — Updated 11/29/2023

 
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Attorney General Knudsen offers tips to avoid cyber scams this holiday season

HELENA – As Montanans prepare for Black Friday and Cyber Monday shopping, Attorney General Austin Knudsen is issuing a reminder to be aware of common scams, which tend to... — Updated 11/29/2023

 
 By Eric Dietrich    News 

Montana Supreme Court says counties wrong on 95-mill tax issue

The Montana Supreme Court Wednesday ruled against Montana county governments in a dispute over the Montana Department of Revenue's authority to order the full collection of the... — Updated 11/29/2023

 

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

 
 By Diana Setterberg    News

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

 
 By Justin Franz    News

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

 
 By Roger Dey    News

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

 
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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

 
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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

 
 By Eric Dietrich    News

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

 
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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

 
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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

 
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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

 
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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

 
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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

 
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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

 
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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

 
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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

 
 By Bowman Leigh    News

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

 
 By Roger Dey    News

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

 
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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

 
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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

 
 By Amanda Eggert    News

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

 
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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

 

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