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Gallatin Valley Land Trust Conserves 75k Acres Throughout Southwest Montana

Gallatin Valley Land Trust Conserves 75k Acres Throughout Southwest Montana

BOZEMAN, Mont. – The Gallatin Valley Land Trust (GVLT) has achieved a significant milestone in its mission to conserve land in southwest Montana. A total of 75,000 acres across Gallatin, Madison and Park counties has been permanently protected. This conservation success is the result of collaboration among 140 families throughout

Bonner Mill data center proposal sparks community Q&A session

BONNER, Mont. — As plans for a new data center at the Bonner Mill Industrial Park unfold, residents are raising concerns about its potential impact on the community. The industrial park is crucial to the local economy, and the arrival of the data center has prompted many questions. Joyce Morgan, a

Gallatin Gateway Fire District closes burn period due to weather

Gallatin Gateway Fire District closes burn period due to weather

GALLATIN COUNTY, Mont. – The Gallatin Gateway Fire Department announced on Wednesday that the “Open Burn” period within the Gallatin Gateway Fire District has been closed until further notice. Authorities attributed the closure to warm weather and windy conditions anticipated in the coming weeks. This announcement was made following a wildland

Six historic Butte buildings selected for revitalization grant

Six historic Butte buildings selected for revitalization grant

BUTTE, Mont. – Butte, a city renowned for its historic architecture, is set to breathe new life into its century-old buildings. County officials are taking steps to restore these landmarks through a significant grant. Several historic sites in Uptown Butte are poised for restoration. Butte-Silver Bow County secured nearly

Montana airports warn of TSA delays if government shutdown continues

Montana airports warn of TSA delays if government shutdown continues

BOZEMAN, Mont. — Small airports may face closures if the partial government shutdown impacting the Department of Homeland Security continues, according to Adam Stahl, the acting deputy administrator of the TSA. Local airport officials are closely monitoring the situation. Jeff Roach, director of aviation and transit for Billings-Logan International Airport,

Wildfire reported near I-90 in Jefferson County, emergency crews respond

Wildfire reported near I-90 in Jefferson County, emergency crews respond

JEFFERSON COUNTY, Mont. – Emergency crews responded to a wildfire reported north of I-90 near mile marker 263, according to the Jefferson County Sheriff's Office. The Sheriff's Office stated in a Facebook post that more information will be posted as it becomes available.

Montana Department of Corrections selects new deputy director

Montana Department of Corrections selects new deputy director

HELENA, Mont. - The Montana Department of Corrections (DOC) announced on Wednesday that it has selected a new deputy director. Natalia Bowser has been with the department since 2025 as innovation chief, and served as the director of the Montana Board of Crime Control for seven years, according to a press