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Great Falls adds downtown officer for summer safety push

Great Falls adds downtown officer for summer safety push

Great Falls, Mont. — Great Falls police launches a summer safety effort downtown by adding a dedicated officer for the first time in about five years. People in Great Falls can expect to see more officers across the city, with extra attention downtown. That includes officers in marked and unmarked vehicles.

Town Pump announces $750K in grants for Montana volunteer fire departments, applications open

The Town Pump Charitable Foundation recently announced it would be providing $750,000 in grants to volunteer fire departments across the state to help cover costs of training, equipment, tools, technology, clothing and other necessary items. Grant applications are available now at Town Pump's website through July 17

Breaking: Child killed in North Rouse Street bicycle-vehicle crash

Trigger warning: This story contains details about the death of a child in a bicycle crash that some readers may find distressing. A child on a bicycle was hit and killed by a car Wednesday between 11 a.m. and noon, according to the Bozeman Police Department. As of 11:

Mount Helena trails reopen after wildfire prompts closure

Mount Helena trails reopen after wildfire prompts closure

Helena, Mont. — The Mount Helena trail system reopened after a fast-moving wildfire temporarily closed the area. Conditions have calmed down and people are back out on the trails. However, the scene looked much different the afternoon before, when the area closed and firefighters worked to contain a small wildfire.

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

1 person injured, 2 pets killed in Bozeman house fire

1 person injured, 2 pets killed in Bozeman house fire

BOZEMAN, Mont. - One person was injured and transported to the hospital after a house fire on South Tracy Avenue that also left two pets dead, according to Bozeman Fire. Firefighters arrived on scene at around 1:25 p.m. on Tuesday. "Crews quickly accessed the second floor of the

Central Valley Fire District is EMS Service of the Year

Central Valley Fire District is EMS Service of the Year

The Montana Department of Public Health and Human Services (DPHHS) honored the Central Valley Fire District (CVFD) with the EMS Service of the Year award at a recent ceremony in Helena. CVFD received the award last week at the State Capitol in part based on a May 2025 incident in