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Yellowstone boaters warned to clean gear before May 23 launch

Yellowstone boaters warned to clean gear before May 23 launch

MAMMOTH HOT SPRINGS, Wyo. — Yellowstone National Park (YNP) reminds boaters and anglers to clean, drain and dry their boats, trailers and gear before entering park waters as the 2026 boating season starts May 23 and runs through Oct. 31. Park officials said in a release that Yellowstone faced a growing

Holmes fire west of Montana City controlled, evacuation notice cleared

Holmes fire west of Montana City controlled, evacuation notice cleared

UPDATED: April 7 at 5:40 p.m. The Jefferson County Montana Sheriff's Office said the Holmes Fire was under control and cleared the incident notice for people living near Skihi Road. The agency said evacuations would not be necessary. The Jefferson County Montana Sheriff's Office

Flathead outage hits more than 600 members near Highway 2

Flathead outage hits more than 600 members near Highway 2

KALISPELL, Mont. — Flathead Electric Cooperative said a large outage affected more than 600 members across its service territory. In a Facebook post, the cooperative said nearly 400 of those outages were reported along the U.S. Highway 2 corridor between West Glacier and Essex. It said crews were being dispatched

2-month pipeline construction in Great Falls along 5th Street prompts detours

2-month pipeline construction in Great Falls along 5th Street prompts detours

GREAT FALLS, Mont. – NorthWestern Energy announced it begin two-month project to replace a natural gas pipeline along 5th Street from 2nd Avenue North to 2nd Avenue South in Great Falls. During construction, traffic will be detoured away from the work area using posted signs and barricades, NorthWestern Energy said

City of Helena provides new report on controversial resolution

City of Helena provides new report on controversial resolution

HELENA, Mont. - The city of Helena has released a new report about a controversial resolution during Monday night’s commission meeting. “Tasha Jones submitted to Attorney General Knudsen on Wednesday April 1 the letter and draft resolution that were in your materials and posted publicly with this update. The letter

Jefferson City Fire Department warns after two vehicle incidents

Jefferson City Fire Department warns after two vehicle incidents

JEFFERSON CITY, Mont. — The Jefferson City Volunteer Fire Department posted on Facebook that crews responded to two separate vehicle-related calls within a 24-hour period and are reminding the public to check vehicle chargers and call 911 after a crash if they are able to do so safely. The

1 person severely injured in Lewiston house fire

1 person severely injured in Lewiston house fire

LEWISTON, Mont. - One person was seriously injured in a house fire on Sunday in the early morning hours. Crews were dispatched to the house on Elm Street, where the single occupant was trapped, at around 1:29 a.m. Lewiston Fire Rescue said in a social media post that the