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Montana Attorney General pushes back on Gallatin Co. Attorney over ICE policy dispute
1+ hour, 34+ min ago (292+ words) HELENA, Mont. " The dispute between Montana Attorney General Austin Knudsen and Gallatin County Attorney Audrey Cromwell escalated Thursday, as the state's top legal official issued a new statement challenging Cromwell's position on cooperation with U. S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE). The…...
Wildfire near Red Lodge burns sits at 10% containment
58+ min ago (199+ words) RED LODGE, Mont. " Officials announced Wednesday evening the East Side Fire, burning 1, 241 acres, is now at 10% containment. The fire burning near Red Lodge has crews working on gaining more containment. Air crews dropped water on hot spots until the weather…...
Spring storm brings rain and accumulating snow through Friday
10+ hour, 7+ min ago (560+ words) A slow-moving storm system will keep widespread precipitation going through Friday. Heavy, wet snow will begin to impact travel over Homestake, Mac Donald, Bozeman, Lolo, Marias, and Lookout Passes. In the valleys, impacts are a bit less certain. Rain will…...
Illegal immigrant who stole Kristi Noem's purse at DC restaurant gets 3 years
10+ hour, 46+ min ago (508+ words) President Donald Trump participates in a Health Care Affordability event at the White House. WASHINGTON (7 News) " An illegal immigrant who stole Kristi Noem's Gucci handbag at a D. C. restaurant in 2025 has been sentenced to three years in prison. Mario Bustamante Leiva,…...
Natural gas outage affecting southwest Butte
4+ hour, 22+ min ago (160+ words) BUTTE, Mont. " A natural gas outage that began at about 7: 30 a. m. Thursday, April 23, is affecting about 670 North Western Energy customers in southwest Butte, primarily in the area west of Rowe Road. North Western Energy crews are in the area turning off…...
Missoula airport seeks volunteers for emergency operations drill
3+ hour, 46+ min ago (52+ words) NBC Montana Missoula airport seeks volunteers for emergency operations drill by NBC Montana Staff MISSOULA, Mont. " Missoula Montana Airport is seeking volunteers to participate in an upcoming emergency drill. Organizers say the exercise will give participants an opportunity to see…...
Butte commissioners grant extension for proposed data center deal
2+ mon, 1+ week ago (290+ words) President Donald Trump participates in a Health Care Affordability event at the White House. BUTTE, Mont. " An update on a proposed data center that would be built at the Montana Connections Industrial Park in Butte-Silver Bow. In a 9-3 vote last…...
Spring adventures bloom at Lone Pine State Park in Kalispell
7+ hour, 34+ min ago (142+ words) MISSOULA, Mont. " Spring is bringing a full lineup of outdoor activities to Lone Pine State Park, with programs designed for nature lovers of all experience levels. Later in the month, the park will host the Region 1 Beyond BOW (Becoming an…...
Blackfoot Valley prescribed fire training exchange set
1+ day, 6+ hour ago (138+ words) NBC Montana MISSOULA, Mont. " Firefighters and land managers from across the region will gather near Greenough later this month for hands-on training aimed at expanding the use of prescribed fire. The second Blackfoot Valley Prescribed Fire Training Exchange, known as…...
Disabled semi blocks eastbound U. S. 2 near Marias Pass
8+ hour, 12+ min ago (58+ words) NBC Montana Disabled semi blocks eastbound U. S. 2 near Marias Pass by NBC Montana Staff MISSOULA, Mont. " Montana Department of Transportation is reporting a disabled semi blocking the eastbound lanes at mile marker 184 of U. S. 2. The incident is located 10. 25 miles west of Marias…...