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Jessica Abell

Painted Rocks Reservoir expected to fill a month early due to warmer weather

Painted Rocks Reservoir is nearing full pool and expected to start spilling water within the next 7-10 days in what “appears to be an early start to the runoff season” according to Larry Schock, civil engineering specialist with the Montana Department of Natural Resources and Conservation. And with warmer

FWP to conduct lottery for upper, West Fork Bitterroot River commercial permits

Montana Fish, Wildlife & Parks will conduct a lottery to fill three available permits for commercial fishing and floating on the upper and West Fork of the Bitterroot River according to a statement released by the agency on Wednesday. The upper and West Fork of the Bitterroot are restricted-use

Emma’s House works to raise awareness about child abuse in the Bitterroot

Emma’s House is partnering with several Bitterroot Valley businesses to raise awareness about child abuse throughout the month of April. “April is National Child Abuse Awareness month and highlights the importance of communities working together to implement effective strategies that support families and prevent child maltreatment,” a statement released

He's 'messing up our country': Rural Montanans protest Trump at 'No Kings' event in Hamilton

Hundreds lined U.S. Highway 93 through downtown Hamilton on Saturday to voice their opposition to President Donald Trump and the actions of his administration during the nationwide "No Kings" protest. Bitterroot Valley community members held signs and flags while waving to passing cars in the deep-red

UPDATED: Highway 93 reopens after jackknifed semi blocks both lanes at Lost Trail Pass

A jackknifed semi caused a complete blockage of U.S. Highway 93 on Lost Trail Pass Wednesday night, according to a statement released by the Ravalli County Sheriff's Office. The trailer stopped traffic going both directions near mile marker 4 in Sula. The road has since been cleared

Bitterroot woman facing vehicular homicide charge after birthday crash kills passenger

A Bitterroot Valley woman is facing up to 30 years in prison after an ATV accident on her birthday killed a passenger riding with her. Mackenzie Dawn Burt, 33, was charged with vehicular homicide while under the influence in Ravalli County Justice Court on Tuesday. According to charging documents, Burt

Historic Darby ranch preserved with conservation easement

One hundred eighty-three acres of prime Darby ranch land was recently protected with a conservation easement, and a chunk of Bitterroot Valley history along with it. The farmhouse that sits on the Lazy KD Ranch just north of Darby is a local landmark, visible from U.S. Highway 93,