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Montana agencies train in crash drill to speed emergency response

Montana agencies train in crash drill to speed emergency response

POWER, Mont. — Agencies from Cascade and Teton Counties joined the Montana Air National Guard in Power for an emergency response exercise built around a simulated C-130 crash in a drop zone area. The drill brought together first responders and law enforcement to practice how they would handle a major

After three months, Gallatin County gets its third commissioner

Gallatin County is getting a third commissioner again after having only two since February. Ryan Finn, a code enforcement officer with the Belgrade Police Department, was announced Tuesday morning as temporary commissioner at a public meeting. Finn has been given 180 days of leave from his current position and will

River experts urge life jackets as more Montanans head to the water

ALBERTON, Mont. — As warmer temperatures bring more people to Montana rivers, local river experts said wearing a life jacket (PFD - Personal Flotation Device) and planning ahead can make a big difference on the water. Tom Barry, owner of Zoo Town Surfers, said this even goes for strong swimmers. “All of

Why do you have to wear a helmet when you’re skateboarding?

Why do you have to wear a helmet when you’re skateboarding?

Curious Kids is a series for children of all ages. If you have a question you’d like an expert to answer, send it to CuriousKidsUS@theconversation.com. Why do you have to wear a helmet when you’re skateboarding? – Artie, age 13, Queens, New York Back when I was

Volatile Weather Damages Our Mental Health

Volatile Weather Damages Our Mental Health

In 2024, I experienced my first Christmas Day without snow in both Bozeman and my hometown of Polson. A year later, I witnessed falling snow in June while digging up dinosaurs. These rapid changes in weather patterns are a sign of climate change — a sign that I dreaded seeing. As

ASMSU calls on administration to address communication issues in graduate student housing

ASMSU calls on administration to address communication issues in graduate student housing

Graduate student Mary Farina learned that her university apartment building, Nelson Story Tower, had asbestos-containing materials (ACM) when a neighbor was asked to vacate her unit for potential disturbance to asbestos during repairs. Farina was worried by MSU’s lack of communication with residents regarding ACM, citing factors such

Montana Has Endured Nearly 400 Hazardous Materials Transport Incidents Over Last 5 Years

Montana Has Endured Nearly 400 Hazardous Materials Transport Incidents Over Last 5 Years

Hazardous materials move through the U.S. economy every day—by truck, rail, air, and water—supporting industries ranging from manufacturing to energy. But when incidents occur during transit, the consequences can be significant, including chemical spills, fires, environmental damage, and supply chain disruptions. Federal data shows that these incidents