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Federal funding boosts infrastructure in Western Montana

Federal funding boosts infrastructure in Western Montana

HAMILTON, MT – More than $5.9 million in federal funding is set to enhance infrastructure and public safety in Ravalli, Mineral and Lake Counties. This funding is part of the $35 million secured for fiscal year 2026. In Ronan, $547,500 has been allocated to the Ronan Volunteer Fire Department

House fire still smoldering near Malta Elementary School

House fire still smoldering near Malta Elementary School

MALTA, Mont. - A house fire broke out just north of Malta Elementary School on Wednesday morning around 4:29 a.m., according to the Malta Volunteer Fire Department. The fire department did not specify an exact structure or address, but said that the sidewalk and street along 3rd Avenue toward

Missoula honors first women firefighters during Women's History Month

Missoula honors first women firefighters during Women's History Month

MISSOULA, Mont. – The Missoula Fire Department is celebrating Women's History Month by acknowledging two pioneering women who were among the first female firefighters in the department. Marie Bussard and Carla Gamradt helped pave the way for future generations. Carla Gamradt retired after more than 31 years in the

Violent crime trends in Missoula fluctuate over 9-year period

MISSOULA, Mont. – A review of historical crime trends in Missoula shows fluctuations in violent crime over a nine-year period, according to the Montana Board of Crime Control. The data indicates that in 2021, the number of violent crime victims peaked at more than 670. Following this, a decline was

Eight dead, four missing in Brazil seniors home collapse

Eight dead, four missing in Brazil seniors home collapse

At least eight people died on Thursday when a nursing home collapsed in the southern Brazilian city of Belo Horizonte, as firefighters searched through the rubble for four missing people. Twenty-nine people were in the four-story building, which also housed apartments and a cosmetic clinic, at the time

Butte-Silver Bow sees three fires within first days of March

BUTTE-SILVER BOW, Mont. – The Butte-Silver Bow Fire Department responded to three structure fires within the first four days of March, according to a report. The first fire occurred on March 1 in the 2000 block of Sherman Avenue. Firefighters collaborated to contain the blaze and prevent further damage.

Vehicle found in Jocko River leads to coordinated rescue efforts

Vehicle found in Jocko River leads to coordinated rescue efforts

ARLEE, Mont. — Late on March 2, 2026, a vehicle ended up in the Jocko River, sparking a rapid response from multiple local agencies. At 10:40 p.m., Arlee Fire and Ambulance were called to the scene after someone on the shoreline cried out for help. The individual was safely