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Cascade County bans burning as firefighting resources near exhaustion

Cascade County bans burning as firefighting resources near exhaustion

CASCADE COUNTY, Mont. — Cascade County has prohibited all burning as firefighting resources across Central Montana reach critical levels. Cascade County Disaster & Emergency Services issued a public service announcement stating that multiple active wildfires have heavily utilized local firefighting resources. According to the agency, if local resources become depleted and

Gallatin Gateway firefighters respond to grass fire near I-90

Gallatin Gateway firefighters respond to grass fire near I-90

GALLATIN GATEWAY, Mont. — Firefighters are responding to a grass fire near Interstate 90, according to the Gallatin Gateway Fire Department. Gallatin Gateway Fire Department personnel are assisting Central Valley Fire with the blaze near mile marker 292 on I-90, according to a social media post from the department. The

Southbound I-15 traffic congested north of Helena due to fire

Southbound I-15 traffic congested north of Helena due to fire

UPDATE: March 20, 2026 at 7:06 p.m. According to Lewis and Clark County Emergency Management, I-15 has reopened with traffic being slowly escorted between the Sieben and Gates of the Mountains exits. Officials advised any drivers travelling on I-15 to expect delays as the fire remains

Travelers Rest State Park near Lolo celebrates 25 years with open house

LOLO, Mont. — Travelers Rest State Park is marking 25 years with a celebration next week. An open house is set for Tuesday, March 31 from 4 p.m. to 7 p.m. to celebrate the milestone. A special presentation will begin at 6 p.m. The park is planning 25

WWII veteran honored in Missoula for role in Battle of Iwo Jima

WWII veteran honored in Missoula for role in Battle of Iwo Jima

MISSOULA, Mont. — A moment decades in the making unfolded as Ron "Rondo" Scharfe, a World War II veteran, was honored by the Montana National Guard for his role in the Battle of Iwo Jima. More than 80 years later, his story is still being told and still being

MSU to host free public symposium on artificial intelligence next week

BOZEMAN, Mont.- Montana State University announced it will host a daylong artificial intelligence symposium next Thursday. The event will explore how AI is used in research, the classroom and higher education. The goal is to deepen understanding of the technology's opportunities and challenges. The symposium is free and

Colorado House debates gun control, education and more

(The Center Square) - The Colorado House voted on a flurry of bills to end the week, approving two major gun regulation bills, a bill on education and another one on car licenses. Legislators voted 34 to 28 Friday in favor of HB26-1126, the Requirements for Firearms Dealers bill. The