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Montana wildfires grow near Helena as crews urge people away

MONTANA — Fire activity is picking up across the state as several new fires have been reported and crews continue working on two larger blazes. Three small fires were reported in the past 24 hours near Butte, Missoula and Fort Belknap. At the same time, firefighters continue battling the Jericho Creek

‘Deadliest Catch’: The Crews Battle Typhoon Halong’s Dangerous 25-Foot Swells

Things got intense for the Deadliest Catch crews as Typhoon Halong hit Japan and western Alaska on the Friday, May 15, episode. Johnathan Hillstrand (Time Bandit), Jake Anderson (Cornelia Marie), and Rick Shelford (Aleutian Lady) battled massive 25 to 30-foot waves as the cyclone hit the Bering Sea. “A

Poor visibility conditions in Valley County, multiple car crashes reported

Poor visibility conditions in Valley County, multiple car crashes reported

The National Weather Service has issued a blowing dust advisory for northeastern Montana until 6:00 p.m. on Thursday, May 14. A high wind warning is in effect until midnight. Residents are urged to avoid travel if possible. VALLEY COUNTY, Mont. - Poor visibility conditions have been reported in Valley

Reports of zero visibility on U.S. Highway 2 in Phillips County

Reports of zero visibility on U.S. Highway 2 in Phillips County

The National Weather Service has issued a blowing dust advisory for northeastern Montana until 6:00 p.m. on Thursday, May 14. A high wind warning is in effect until midnight. Residents are urged to avoid travel if possible. PHILLIPS COUNTY, Mont. - The Phillips County Sheriff's Office issued

Bitterroot Front project approved to cut wildfire risk

Bitterroot Front project approved to cut wildfire risk

RAVALLI COUNTY, Mont. — A major wildfire reduction project in the Bitterroot Valley got final approval on May 12, 2026. According to a press release, the Bitterroot Front Project was designed to reduce wildfire risk for communities in the Bitterroot Valley. More than 800,000 acres had burned since 1999 and

The rise of extreme weather and how it’s impacting power outages and fire watch needs

The rise of extreme weather and how it’s impacting power outages and fire watch needs

The rise of extreme weather and how it’s impacting power outages and fire watch needs Record-breaking heat is hitting the Southwest, with temperatures shattering historical benchmarks. As spring intensifies, atmospheric instability drives a volatile spring storm season across the central and southern United States. Extreme weather threatens more

Kootenai National Forest map shows storm-blocked roads and trails

Kootenai National Forest map shows storm-blocked roads and trails

LIBBY, Mont. — The Kootenai National Forest announced a new viewer map showing inaccessible roads and trails across the forest and the progress of road and trail clearing. The update said cleanup efforts continued across the forest on road and trail access. It advised people to use caution while recreating because