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MDT seeking comment on proposed I-15 median, guardrail through Helena

A highway median and guardrail could be built on 30 miles of Interstate 15 surrounding and through Helena if a plan the Montana Department of Transportation proposed March 18 is adopted. “The purpose of the project is to enhance safety by addressing median related crossover crashes on the interstate,” the

Southbound I-15 traffic congested north of Helena due to fire

Southbound I-15 traffic congested north of Helena due to fire

UPDATE: March 20, 2026 at 7:06 p.m. According to Lewis and Clark County Emergency Management, I-15 has reopened with traffic being slowly escorted between the Sieben and Gates of the Mountains exits. Officials advised any drivers travelling on I-15 to expect delays as the fire remains

'Inattentive and distracted driving' led to death of jogging Bozeman nurse

"Inattentive and distracted driving" appears to be the primary cause in the death of a Bozeman nurse who was killed while out for a run on West Oak Street on Feb. 26, the Bozeman Police Department said in a release Thursday announcing its "substantially completed" investigation.

Local company gets contract to repair Bear Canyon Bridge

The Montana Department of Transportation (MDT) awarded its Expedited I-90 Bear Canyon Bridge Repair project to Belgrade-based Battle Ridge Builders. The project is in the eastbound lanes of Interstate 90 at Exit 313, east of Bozeman, and will replace two beams and repair the bridge deck. Work is

Townhome development in the works after Hamilton officials approve annexation, zoning change

The City of Hamilton gave final approval for the annexation of a 3-acre property at the corner of Kurtz Lane and Marcus Street at a March 3 meeting, making way for a proposed townhome development. The Hamilton City Council held public hearings on Feb. 17 and March 3 where

Judge rules Trump cannot halt New York traffic congestion pricing

Judge rules Trump cannot halt New York traffic congestion pricing

A federal judge ruled on Tuesday that US President Donald Trump cannot block New York City from charging motorists to drive in congested parts of Manhattan. The $9 daytime toll for motorists entering areas of Manhattan south of Central Park was introduced in January 2025 after being approved just before

Y2Y presents on conservation initiatives

Y2Y presents on conservation initiatives

Montana has the second-highest rate of wildlife-vehicle collisions in the U.S. according to 2025 State Farm data. Last Wednesday, students in MSU’s general ecology class gathered to hear an expert discuss possible solutions to this problem. On Oct. 1, the Yellowstone to Yukon Conservation Initiative (Y2Y)