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Alder Creek fire is nation’s top priority fire
The Alder Creek Fire, which has consumed more than 5,000 acres in the Beaverhead-Deerlodge National Forest, is the nation’s top fire priority, according to a readout from a briefing between Gov. Greg Gianforte and the Department of Natural Resources and Conservation As of noon Wednesday, there were 19 large fires burning in Montana with the […]
NorthWestern Energy adds contract for 80 megawatts of solar power
NorthWestern Energy has entered a power purchase agreement with Apex Solar LLC. The Public Utility Regulatory Act contract is for 80 megawatts of generation from a solar facility Apex Solar is developing in Beaverhead County near Dillon, Montana. The facility is required to begin delivery of generation in November 2022. When it comes online, NorthWestern […]
As temperatures soar, Montana enacts more fishing restrictions on Montana’s rivers
Several angling restrictions on rivers in southwest, north-central and south-central Montana go into effect Tuesday due to warming temperatures and low flows. The restrictions include what are commonly known as “hoot owl” restrictions, which means fishing is closed from 2 p.m., to midnight each day. Some waters are under full fishing closures, which prohibit fishing […]
Montana DOC announces restructuring and new mission statement
The Montana Department of Corrections announced the department has a new mission statement and it has restructured the agency, according to a Thursday news release. The changes are meant to “better reflect the goals of the agency” in the coming years, the release read. The new mission statement is “Creating a safer Montana through Accountability, […]
DNA confirms euthanized bear responsible for Ovando attack
DNA results received Wednesday confirmed the grizzly bear killed by wildlife officials last Friday was the same bear that fatally attacked a camper in Ovando early on the morning of July 6, according to a news release from Montana Fish, Wildlife and Parks. “The DNA samples from the bear, saliva sample at the scene of […]
Department of Commerce: More than $10M in rent, assistance, paid
Montana Housing announced Thursday that more than $10 million in rent and utility assistance has been paid to support Montanans who have experienced financial hardships due to the COVID-19 pandemic and were at risk of housing instability, according to a news release from the Montana Department of Commerce. The federally funded assistance is provided by […]
Montana, more than 30 other states accuse Google of anti-competitive practices
Montana is among 36 states suing Google over allegations the tech firm is operating a monopoly with its app store and Google Billing. In the Midwest, Minnesota, Missouri, and South Dakota also are involved with the lawsuit, Utah v. Google. The states claim Google paid off competitors and used contracts to create a monopoly for its app store on […]
More fishing restrictions for Montana rivers
Angling restrictions on several additional rivers in southwest Montana go into effect today due to warming temperatures and low flows. The restrictions include what are commonly known as “hoot owl” restrictions, which means fishing is closed from 2 p.m. to midnight each day. Some waters are under full fishing closures, which prohibit fishing at all […]
BLM seeks comments on American Prairie Reserve bison proposal
LEWISTOWN— The Bureau of Land Management invites the public to comment on its draft environmental assessment and finding of no significant impact, often called a “FONSI” for a bison grazing proposal on BLM-administered lands located in Phillips County, Montana. On Sept. 24, 2019, the American Prairie Reserve submitted a proposal (an update to their earlier […]
Yellowstone National Park enacts fire restrictions
Effective immediately, Yellowstone National Park officials have declared the fire danger level “very high.” Stage 1 fire restrictions are in effect until further notice. Those restrictions include: Backcountry and trails Prohibited: Charcoal or wood fire campfires in the backcountry, including those in established fire rings. Prohibited: Smoking in the backcountry and on all trails, except immediately adjacent […]
Yellowstone shares top ten tips for visiting the park this Fourth of July
Leave the fireworks at home. That’s one of the top things to know to recreate responsibly and safely in Yellowstone National Park this Fourth of July, the park said Wednesday in a news release: Most park camping and lodging is reserved and full. No camping or overnight vehicle parking is allowed in pullouts, parking areas, picnic grounds […]
Warm water, low flow causes Montana to restrict some fishing
Angling restriction on several rivers go into effect today due to warming water temperatures and low flows. The restrictions include what are commonly known as “hoot owl” closures, which means fishing is closed from 2 p.m. to midnight, and some full fishing closures. The closures and restrictions will stay in effect until conditions improve. The […]