Public Safety
Two Wildfires Ignite Near South Fork Fish Creek Community in Ninemile Ranger District
Firefighters on the Lolo National Forest are responding to two new wildfires burning in heavy timber near the South Fork...
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Government
Montana Lawmakers Headed to Chicago for National Legislative Summit
State lawmakers and legislative staff from Montana are among the attendees expected at the 2026 National Conference of State Legislatures Legislative Summit, set for July 27 through 29 in Chicago. The annual gathering brings together legislators from all 50 states and U.S. territories to share policy research and hear from national speakers on issues ranging from budget and taxation to public safety and infrastructure.
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Montana Supreme Court Sets Briefing Deadline in State v. Walbridge Corrections Case
The Montana Supreme Court has ordered the Montana Department of Corrections to file an amicus brief in State v. J. Walbridge, case number DA 25-0268, ...
Public Safety
Heat Advisory in Effect Through Sunday Evening; NWS Warns of Lethal Car Temperatures
The National Weather Service office in Great Falls issued a Heat Advisory for portions of central, north central, and southwest Montana beginning Frid...
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Community
Free Family Fitness Event Coming to Helena on August 8 with Kids' Fun Run, ExplorationWorks Access
Helena families have a free morning of outdoor activity coming up on Saturday, August 8, with a community health and wel...
Business
Bias Brewing Registers as New LLC, Applies for Taproom License in Kalispell
A new brewery is taking shape in downtown Kalispell, where Bias Brewing LLC has registered as a Montana limited liabilit...
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