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Groups challenge EPA decision on Montana Renewables wastewater site

Groups challenge EPA decision on Montana Renewables wastewater site

Regional and national environmental groups have joined Pondera County officials in challenging an underground wastewater-disposal permit that benefits the Montana Renewables biorefinery in Great Falls. The groups also renewed calls for a thorough accounting of what exactly is in Montana Renewables’ wastewater — information they said has been requested but

Court won’t move climate lawsuit to eastern Montana

A district court judge ruled against an attempt by the state and Montana Speaker of the House Brandon Ler to move a climate-based lawsuit to a different venue hours away, citing a recently passed law. The controversial youth-led climate lawsuit, Held v. Montana II, was filed in Broadwater

1972’s ConCon transformed Montana’s Legislature | Rich Bechtel

The dysfunction of the Montana Legislature under the old 1889 Constitution was the largest single reason Montanans called for a Constitutional Convention (ConCon) in 1972. It was intentionally written to accomplish as little as possible, which matched perfectly the needs of the wealthy and powerful Copper Kings and Cattle Barons.

Fairfield eases water limits as town looks for lasting supply

Fairfield eases water limits as town looks for lasting supply

FAIRFIELD, Mont. — Water restrictions in Fairfield are easing up as water levels rose in the town’s wells. Mayor Loren Tacke said residents can water every other day while businesses return to normal operations. He also said he appreciates local business partners and the community for working together during the

Pondera County, environmental groups petition EPA over refinery wastewater

Pondera County and several advocacy groups have filed a petition against the Environmental Protection Agency in federal court to stop an energy company from dumping wastewater into a nearby aquifer. Montana Renewables, a Great Falls biofuels company, has an agreement with the owner of the wells to dispose of wastewater

Southwood Park opens in Bozeman near South University District

Community members, Bozeman Mayor Joey Morrison, and local representatives gathered in south Bozeman for June 12’s official opening of the city’s newest park. Southwood Park is located at the intersection of Stucky Road and South 17th Avenue. The 23-acre park features shaded pavilions, a play structure, an

Bozeman summer meal sites open June 15 for kids and teens

BOZEMAN, Mont. — The Human Resource Development (HRDC) council announced free summer meals would return to open community sites across the Gallatin Valley beginning Monday, June 15, for children and teens who lose school meals during summer break. The organization reported meals were available at no cost for anyone 18 and