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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

Some students returning to Great Falls school after roof blows off

GREAT FALLS, Mont. – Lincoln Elementary in Great Falls faced a significant setback when 70 mile-per-hour wind gusts hit the area on Sunday, damaging a portion of the school's roof. The incident has affected the school schedule, but plans are underway for students to return to class

Measles case confirmed in Blaine County

BLAINE COUNTY, Mont.- According to the Blaine County Health Department, Fort Belknap Tribal Health/ Public Health Nursing (FBTH/PHN) and Fort Belknap IHS (FB IHS), a case of the measles has been confirmed in Blaine County. The individual was exposed while traveling out of state and is currently isolating at

How gas prices have changed in Great Falls in the last week

How gas prices have changed in Great Falls in the last week

How gas prices have changed in Great Falls in the last week CheapInsurance.com compiled statistics on gas prices in Great Falls, MT metro area using data from AAA. Gas prices are current as of March 9. Great Falls by the numbers - Gas current price: $3.14 --- Montana average: $3.

Extreme winds causing power outages in Cascade and Chouteau counties

Extreme winds causing power outages in Cascade and Chouteau counties

CASCADE COUNTY, Mont. — Strong winds have left 1,500 homes and businesses without power in Cascade County and about 1,200 homes and businesses in Choteau County. Great Falls is particularly impacted, with about 1,200 homes experiencing a major outage and additional scattered outages reported throughout the town. Northwestern

High winds fuel brush fires in Gallatin, Choteau Counties

THREE FORKS, Mont. — A vegetation fire is spreading rapidly in the 5700 block of Yellowstone Trail, south of Three Forks. High winds are intensifying the situation. Meanwhile, in Choteau County, multiple agencies are responding to a massive fire in Rock Ridge near Big Sag Road. More than 700 acres have

Teton County wildfire burns 300 acres

Teton County wildfire burns 300 acres

TETON COUNTY, Mont. — According to Montana DNRC, a wildfire has burned 300 acres as of March 8, 2026. The fire was discovered at 11:15 a.m. As of 2:47 p.m., the containment status of the wildfire remains unavailable. The wildfire is being monitored, and updates will be