Public Safety
Flood Watch Covers North-Central Montana Through Sunday
A Flood Watch issued by the National Weather Service office in Great Falls covers a broad swath of north-central Montana...
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Government
Federal Judge Blocks BLM Order That Would Have Removed American Prairie Bison from Grazing Allotments
A federal judge has ruled that American Prairie can keep its bison on three federal grazing allotments while a lawsuit over the animals' presence works its way through the courts — a significant early win for the conservation nonprofit in a fight that has divided ranchers and conservationists across north-central Montana.
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Helena City Commission Holds Administrative Meeting Tuesday
The Helena City Commission is scheduled to hold an administrative meeting Tuesday, September 9, beginning at 5 p.m. An agenda and packet are available...
Government
Downing Bill Would Strip HUD Funding from Sanctuary Cities, Casting a Shadow Over Several Montana Communities
U.S. Rep. Troy Downing is pushing legislation that would deny Department of Housing and Urban Development funding to so-called sanctuary cities — a mo...
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Public Safety
Rockslide Closes Portions of Sun Canyon Road; Delays Expected Through the Week
Drivers heading into the Sun Canyon area should plan for significant delays this week after a rockslide deposited boulde...
Community
Three Juvenile Grizzlies Repeatedly Moving Through Lincoln; Residents and FWP on Alert
Three juvenile grizzly bears have made themselves a recurring presence in and around Lincoln in recent weeks, showing up...
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