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MDT Announces Coulson Road Closure on January 26th

The Montana Department of Transportation (MDT), in partnership with Wadsworth Brothers Construction, is planning to remove concrete forms from the new overpass bridge over Coulson Road as part of the Billings Bypass project in the coming days. On Sunday, January 26, Coulson Road will be closed to the traveling public

Proposed Resurfacing on US 87 Near Fort Benton

Proposed Resurfacing on US 87 Near Fort Benton

The Montana Department of Transportation (MDT) would like to announce and invite the public to comment on a proposal to resurface about 14 miles of US Highway 87 (US 87), near Fort Benton. The project begins northeast of Carter, ending near the junction with Montana Highway 80 (MT 80) and

Swift Fox Program at First Peoples Buffalo Jump State Park

Swift Fox Program at First Peoples Buffalo Jump State Park

Join First Peoples Buffalo Jump State Park for a family-friendly educational event focused on the history and biology of Montana’s unique swift fox, led by FWP wildlife biologist Brandi Skone. Beginning at 6:30 p.m. on Friday Jan. 17, visitors can enjoy hot cocoa, coffee, and other

AARP Montana Now Accepting 2025 Community Challenge Grant Applications

AARP Montana Now Accepting 2025 Community Challenge Grant Applications

AARP Montana invites local eligible non-profit organizations and governments across the state to apply for the 2025 AARP Community Challenge grant program, now through March 5, 2025, at 3:00 p.m. Mountain Time. AARP Community Challenge grants fund quick-action projects that help communities become more livable by

Thompson Falls Felon Sentenced to More Than Five Years in Prison, Fined $20,000 for Illegal Possession of Firearms, Shortened Rifle

Thompson Falls Felon Sentenced to More Than Five Years in Prison, Fined $20,000 for Illegal Possession of Firearms, Shortened Rifle

A Thompson Falls man with two prior federal felony convictions and other state felonies was sentenced today to five years and 10 months in prison, to be followed by three years of supervised release, for admitting to firearms crimes after law enforcement found numerous guns at his residence, U.S.

NorthWestern Energy Honored with Edison Electric Institute Emergency Response Award for July 2024 Missoula, Montana Windstorm Response

NorthWestern Energy Honored with Edison Electric Institute Emergency Response Award for July 2024 Missoula, Montana Windstorm Response

NorthWestern Energy was announced as an Edison Electric Institute (EEI) Emergency Response Award recipient. Presented to EEI member companies twice a year, the Emergency Response Awards recognize recovery and assistance efforts of electric companies following service disruptions caused by extreme weather or other natural events. The winners were chosen by

Montana Food Bank Network’s BackPack Program 2024

Montana Food Bank Network’s BackPack Program 2024

In 2024, the Montana Food Bank Network (MFBN) distributed 57,524 packs of food to kids. As kids continue to grow, so does their state-wide BackPack Program. Montana Food Bank Network’s BackPack Program has been serving school-aged children all over Montana since 2008. Providing child-friendly, non-