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New fence across Dearborn River sparks outcry; FWP works with landowner on fix

The river that spawned the legal battles to create Montana's robust stream access law was back in the spotlight this month, but this time around, it got resolved fairly quickly. A recently constructed fence across the Dearborn, a popular river on Montana's scenic Rocky Mountain Front,

Colorado man, 47, dies in single-vehicle rollover in Big Sky

BIG SKY — A 47-year old Colorado man was killed Sunday when the Toyota truck he was driving drifted off Montana Highway 64 and rolled three times, the Montana Highway Patrol reported Tuesday. The driver, from Westminster, Colorado, a northern suburb of Denver, was westbound on MT 64 at about

Prescribed burn near Missoula may affect traffic, smoke

Prescribed burn near Missoula may affect traffic, smoke

MISSOULA, Mont. — Montana Forest Consultants announced a prescribed burn was tentatively set to begin Monday, April 20, 2026, near Big Flat Road and Saddleback Lane in the Missoula area. The firm said the burn depended on favorable conditions. It also said people across the greater Missoula area could see smoke.

As public lands face strains, Bozeman rallies for Earth Day

As Earth Day returns, communities are reflecting on the responsibility of protecting the lands, water, and wildlife that define their way of life, even as public lands face growing pressures from increased visitation and limited staffing. “Everybody is celebrating what makes these areas so special — the wildlife, our lands, and

Yellowstone County warns of laser incidents involving aircrafts

Yellowstone County warns of laser incidents involving aircrafts

YELLOWSTONE COUNTY, Wash. — The Yellowstone County Sheriff's Office safety watch reported the agency has received multiple reports of lasers being pointed at aircrafts in the Yellowstone County area. According to the office via Facebook, at least one recent incident caused an eye injury to medical personnel onboard. Pointing

Military children to be honored at Montana State Capitol event April 20

Military children to be honored at Montana State Capitol event April 20

HELENA, Mont. — The State of Montana will host the Military Child Proclamation Event at the Capitol Rotunda in Helena on April 20. The event recognizes Montana’s military children during the Month of the Military Child. The program is scheduled from 1 to 2 p.m. and attendees are asked

Davis Gulch Fire near Big Timber expected to smoke for days

Davis Gulch Fire near Big Timber expected to smoke for days

BIG TIMBER, Mont. — A wildfire is burning about 20 miles south of Big Timber, according to an update by Custer Gallatin National Forest (CGNF). Forest officials said the Davis Gulch Fire is smoldering with light smoke on a ridge top in the Derby burn scar, about 1.5 miles southwest