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Rabid bat marks first rabies case of 2026 confirmed in Flathead County

Rabid bat marks first rabies case of 2026 confirmed in Flathead County

FLATHEAD COUNTY, Mont. – A bat found inside a house in Flathead County tested positive for rabies, marking the first positive case of rabies recorded by the county in 2026. The Flathead County Health Department used its announcement about the case to remind residents about rabies prevention and bat exposure. “With

What corner crossing means in Montana as access debate grows

Missoula, MT — Montana lawmakers held a meeting on corner crossing and opened public comment as questions continued over what counts as trespassing between public and private land. Corner crossing happens when someone tries to move from one section of public land to another at a point where four land sections

Great Falls schools lift shelter-in-place after police catch person

Great Falls schools lift shelter-in-place after police catch person

Great Falls, Mont. — A shelter-in-place at CMR High, Riverview Elementary and Valley View Elementary ended after officers caught a person following a short chase on foot. The update came in a Facebook post from the Great Falls Police Department, which reported that officers took the person into custody

Gallatin Valley SWAT involved in Bozeman arrest after multi-hour standoff

Gallatin Valley SWAT involved in Bozeman arrest after multi-hour standoff

BOZEMAN, Mont. – Gallatin Valley SWAT forcibly entered a Bozeman residence after a standoff with a man charged with assaulting a woman. The Bozeman Police Department (BPD) said its officers responded to a reported weapons disturbance to the 2700 block of Turbulence Ln at 7:23 p.m. on Monday. They

Bozeman police ask residents to avoid Tschache Lane area

Bozeman police ask residents to avoid Tschache Lane area

BOZEMAN, Mont. — The Bozeman Police Department reported a heavy law enforcement presence near Tschache Lane and N. 27th Ave while officers worked an ongoing situation. Police asked residents to avoid the area.

Habitat for Humanity of Gallatin Valley project aims to add affordable homes for working families

Habitat for Humanity of Gallatin Valley project aims to add affordable homes for working families

BELGRADE, Mont. — Habitat for Humanity of Gallatin Valley is planning to begin work in June on two lower-cost homes at the West Post development in Belgrade as housing prices remained high across the Gallatin Valley. The project focuses on single-family homes for working families who are trying to

Montana PSC weighs NorthWestern merger as critics push back

MONTANA — Montana utility regulators heard arguments over whether NorthWestern Energy should be allowed to merge with South Dakota-based Black Hills Electric. The proposed deal would expand the utility across eight states. That possibility drew concern from people including Caitlin Piserchia of the Montana Sierra Club. She said the commission