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Great Falls couple runs nonprofit helping community members in need

GREAT FALLS, Mont. — For many people, the rising cost of living has taken a significant toll, but one couple has made it their life's work to ease the burden for people in their community. Kim and Dee Chapel run HopeWorx, a nonprofit in Great Falls where they provide

Chico Hot Springs pools to close for renovations this spring

Chico Hot Springs pools to close for renovations this spring

PARADISE VALLEY, Mont. — Chico Hot Springs announced its hot spring pools will be temporarily closed for renovations starting March 30 through May 21. According to a press release, the updates are designed to improve comfort, accessibility and the overall soak experience for guests. The property has been welcoming visitors for

Missouri River Bridge at Craig closing, county meeting April 8

Missouri River Bridge at Craig closing, county meeting April 8

CRAIG, Mont. — Montana Fish, Wildlife and Parks (FWP) is inviting the community to a public meeting to discuss the temporary closure of the Missouri River Bridge at Craig. Lewis and Clark County officials will share details about the bridge closure and address related community concerns during the session. Representatives from

MSU computer paves way for cheaper, stronger spacecraft technology

MSU computer paves way for cheaper, stronger spacecraft technology

BOZEMAN, Mont. — A computer designed at Montana State University landed on the moon last spring as part of ongoing space exploration research. The computer, called RadPC, is designed to withstand high doses of radiation and recover quickly if that radiation causes it to crash. "This computer would be something

Several Montana, Wyoming counties eligible for assistance after damaging storms

Several Montana, Wyoming counties eligible for assistance after damaging storms

HELENA, Mont. - Several Montana counties have been made eligible for assistance after damaging storms that brought hail, high winds and heavy rain. Big Horn, Chouteau and Yellowstone counties are the primary counties marked as primary natural disaster areas by the USDA. Emergency credit is also being extended to the following

Multiple fires ignite across Montana over the weekend

MONTANA — Fire crews across the state responded to three blazes that started over the weekend. Blackfeet Law Enforcement Services fought a fire along U.S. Highway 2. The agency worked with other units to extinguish the flames. A small fire also broke out in the Helena area. Another small fire

Smith Valley firefighters wrap up wildland training ahead of summer fire season

SMITH VALLEY, Nev. — Firefighters in Smith Valley wrapped up their annual wildland refresher training as they prepare for the upcoming summer fire season. The training reviewed fires from last year, both locally and across the country. Crews focused on fire behavior trends, tactics, structure triage, shelter deployment and aviation safety.