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Mineral County wildfire out, Crystal Springs residents can go home

Mineral County wildfire out, Crystal Springs residents can go home

UPDATED: June 16 at 8:10 p.m. The Mineral County Sheriff's Office announced residents can return to their homes. The fire has been contained. MINERAL COUNTY, Mont. — The Mineral County Sheriff's Office is evacuating homes in the Crystal Springs area due to a wildfire. As

Missoula wind safety: What fire officials want residents to do

Missoula, Mont. — Strong winds in Missoula had residents thinking about how to stay safe during dangerous gusts. The conditions came nearly two years after the historic storm that tore through Missoula, and local residents were already familiar with high winds in the area. Isaiah Ruiz reported from Missoula after speaking

Crews knock down wildfire on Mount Helena

Firefighters knocked down a wildfire on Mount Helena Monday afternoon. The fire was burning just below the summit and the smoke plume was visible from town. A spokesperson for the city said as of 5 p.m. crews had it contained and command of the fire was transferred to Montana

The most extreme temperature ever recorded in every US state, based on data

The most extreme temperature ever recorded in every US state, based on data

Most extreme temperatures in the history of every state In January 2026, the World Meteorological Organization confirmed 2025 was among the hottest years on record. Of course, that's not particularly surprising, considering the last 11 years have all made the list of the top 11 warmest years recorded.

Weather photo competition launch features 360-rainbow, UFO-style cloud

Weather photo competition launch features 360-rainbow, UFO-style cloud

By Dean Murray Shots of a circular rainbow, a Texas storm and a UFO-style cloud feature in a call for entries to a top weather photo contest. A range of winning images from last year has been showcased by the Royal Meteorological Society (RMetS) for the prestigious Weather Photographer

Yellowstone sets May visitation record as road decision nears

Yellowstone sets May visitation record as road decision nears

BOZEMAN, Mont. — Yellowstone National Park is entering the summer travel season with record-breaking May visitation and an expected decision soon on a permanent north entrance road. The park said in a press release that May 2026 was its busiest May on record with more than 570,000 visits. That

Montanans urged to review severe weather plans as storms move in

Montanans urged to review severe weather plans as storms move in

MONTANA — Thunderstorms continue moving through parts of Montana as weather experts said it was time to review severe weather plans. In Montana, tornadoes do happen, even if many people more often connect them with places like Kansas and Oklahoma. Meteorologists said preparation matters as severe weather season gets underway across