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One Dead, MHP and Another Driver Injured in Multi-Vehicle Incident Outside of Billings

One Dead, MHP and Another Driver Injured in Multi-Vehicle Incident Outside of Billings

On July 6th, around 12:15 p.m., a Montana Highway Patrol trooper attempted to stop a speeding vehicle on Highway 3, just north of Billings. The driver refused to comply, leading to a pursuit. Tragically, the suspect's vehicle collided head-on with a semi-truck near mile

Montana Firewatch - July 3rd

Montana Firewatch - July 3rd

On July 2nd, Montana experienced extensive lightning, leading to several new fire ignitions across the state. One significant incident is the Buggy Gulch Fire, which is approximately 20 miles south of Dillon and can be seen from I-15. It spans 63 acres, has a containment of 50%, and started

Proposed Federal Budget Cuts Threaten Disability Rights in Montana

Proposed Federal Budget Cuts Threaten Disability Rights in Montana

Disability Rights Montana, the state’s federally mandated Protection and Advocacy system, is sounding the alarm over the devastating impact of the proposed FY 2026 federal budget, which would slash funding for critical disability rights programs in Montana in half or more. Fifty years ago, Congress mandated the creation of

County Commissioner Term Limits

County Commissioner Term Limits

In a move that could reshape county politics and start a statewide revolution in Montana county government. The Dawson County Government Study Commission has approved a measure to place term limits on county commissioners The study commission chairman, Ric Holden, made the motion for the term limits, citing Montanans’ long-

AARP Commits Thousands of Dollars to Strengthen Eight Communities Across Montana

AARP Commits Thousands of Dollars to Strengthen Eight Communities Across Montana

AARP today announced eight organizations throughout Montana will receive 2025 Community Challenge grants. The grants are part of AARP’s $4.2 million commitment to fund 383 quick-action projects aimed at making communities more livable for people of all ages, with a focus on the needs of older adults.

Evacuation Warning Lifted for Rimini Area

Evacuation Warning Lifted for Rimini Area

An evacuation warning issued by the Lewis & Clark County Sheriff’s Office for Rimini Road and all feeder roads south of Bear Gulch Road in response to the Jericho Mountain Fire is lifted effective Saturday, June 28, 2025, at 1:00 P.M. There is still an active fire

Montana Highway Patrol Commissions 17 New Troopers

Montana Highway Patrol Commissions 17 New Troopers

On June 20th, the Montana Highway Patrol (MHP) commissioned 17 new troopers, marking the largest graduating class in the past two decades. During the ceremony held in Helena, Attorney General Knudsen and MHP Colonel Kurt Sager congratulated the recruits as they prepared for their badge pinning. “The new troopers will