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High-speed chase from Shoshone County enters Montana, one in custody

A high-speed pursuit that began in Shoshone County, Idaho, has crossed into Montana, with law enforcement pursuing a suspect vehicle traveling at speeds over 90 mph. The vehicle reportedly struck several law enforcement patrol vehicles during the chase. Spike strips were deployed, and it appears one tire is flat

First responders, officers in central Montana gain hands-on experience with training exercises

MONTANA — The Butte-Silver Bow Fire Department recently collaborated with GTR Towing in a hands-on training session using GTR's Rotator Tow Truck. During the training, crews learned to rig and lift a vehicle and stabilize another. This allowed firefighters to gain a deeper understanding of the capabilities

Smith Valley fire departments hone leadership skills in weekend class

Smith Valley fire departments hone leadership skills in weekend class

FLATHEAD VALLEY, Mont. – Firefighters from multiple local departments gathered over the weekend to enhance their leadership skills in a special L-280 class hosted by the Smith Valley Fire Department (SVFD). According to SVFD, participants included members from Smith Valley Fire Department, West Valley Fire & Rescue, Marion Fire District,

Montana AG announces settlement with Vanguard over coal market practices

Montana AG announces settlement with Vanguard over coal market practices

HELENA – Montana Attorney General Austin Knudsen announced a significant settlement with The Vanguard Group, Inc. regarding anticompetitive practices in the coal market. In 2024, Knudsen filed a lawsuit against Vanguard, BlackRock and State Street Corporation, accusing them of using their stockholdings to control coal company policies, raising prices of coal

Highway 21 bridge work near Augusta to impact drivers until June 2026

Highway 21 bridge work near Augusta to impact drivers until June 2026

AUGUSTA, Mont. — The Montana Department of Transportation (MDT) announced that a section of Montana Highway 21, from mile markers 0 to 1, will be closed starting March 2 through the end of June 2026. The closure is necessary for bridge replacements at Elk Creek, Elk Creek Overflow and Hogan Slough.

Basin Creek Reservoir wildfire grows to 3 acres near Butte

Basin Creek Reservoir wildfire grows to 3 acres near Butte

BUTTE, Mont. – Firefighters from the Beaverhead-Deerlodge National Forest (BDNF) are battling a wildfire in the Basin Creek Reservoir area, located 11 miles south of Butte and one mile southeast of the Basin Creek Picnic Area. The fire was reported late Saturday afternoon. Initially estimated at one acre, the fire

Protesters in Bozeman speak out against U.S. strikes in Iran

Protesters in Bozeman speak out against U.S. strikes in Iran

BOZEMAN, Mont. – Residents of Bozeman gathered to protest U.S. military actions in Iran on Sunday, voicing concerns over what they label as illegal attacks. The protest took place at the Gallatin County Courthouse, organized by the Students for a Democratic Society of Montana State University. Participants wielded signs, flags