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Emergency Management Officials urge Montanans to prep for wind

MISSOULA, Mont. – As Western Montana anticipates wind gusts reaching up to 70 miles per hour, emergency services are urging residents to take precautionary measures. Chief Lonnie Rash of the Missoula City Fire Department emphasized the importance of securing outdoor items. "If you have loose things outside of your house,

Battling Broke: Montana homeowners face tough decisions when downsizing or upgrading

Battling Broke: Montana homeowners face tough decisions when downsizing or upgrading

BOZEMAN, Mont. – Many homeowners in Bozeman are finding themselves in a challenging situation when it comes to upgrading or downsizing their homes due to rising costs. Matt Ryan, a real estate advisor for Bozeman Real Estate Group, discussed the issue of homeowners feeling trapped by what he calls the "

Montana woman struggles to get flight through Doha refunded amid Iran war

BOZEMAN, Mont — The war in Iran has had a significant impact on oil prices but also on travel, causing some people who were scheduled to fly through portions of the Middle East are making the decision not to continue with those plans. Montana woman Brandi Travis was penalized from Qatar

Helena faces legal challenge over sanctuary city policy

Helena faces legal challenge over sanctuary city policy

HELENA, Mont. – The Montana Attorney General has issued a cease-and-desist order to the Helena City Commission regarding a recently adopted sanctuary city policy. The policy, enacted on January 26, 2026, is alleged to violate Montana law MCA § 2-1-601, which prohibits sanctuary jurisdictions. The policy aims to

Eight Years Later, Susie Wood’s Death in Missoula Remains a Mystery

Eight Years Later, Susie Wood’s Death in Missoula Remains a Mystery

MISSOULA, Mont. — This month marks eight years since Susan “Susie” Wood was found unconscious on Coal Mine Road on March 3, 2018, in a case that remains unsolved. According to a Facebook post from the Missoula County Sheriff’s Office, investigators originally thought Susie had been hit by a car.

Missoula fire district sets Montana standard with international accreditation

Missoula fire district sets Montana standard with international accreditation

MISSOULA, Mont. — The Missoula Rural Fire District (MRFD) has proudly joined an elite group by earning Accredited Agency status from the Commission on Fire Accreditation International (CFAI). This recognition makes MRFD only the second fire and EMS agency in Montana, alongside the City of Bozeman Fire Department, to receive this

Man wanted after walking away from Helena Prerelease Center

Man wanted after walking away from Helena Prerelease Center

HELENA, Mont. - A 27-year-old man is wanted by the Montana Department of Corrections after failing to return to the Helena Prerelease Center after leaving for work. According to a press release from Montana DOC, Gordon O'John was due back at the Prerelease Center at midnight on