Document details investigation of discrimination complaints by former Plains officer
A state investigation regarding claims of discrimination and retaliation against a former Plains Police officer were among the documents submitted by local business owner Matthew Jaramillo to the Plains Town Council at its last meeting as he questioned the integrity of the police chief.
El Nino's return could bring dry, warm winter to Western Montana
Above normal temperatures and below average precipitation is projected for Western Montana this winter as a strengthening El Nino climate pattern takes hold for the first time in four years.
Zinke wants water released from Hungry Horse Reservoir to fill Flathead Lake
Flathead Lake’s low water level this summer has drawn the attention of Western Montana Congressman Ryan Zinke, who called the situation an “oncoming crisis.”
Montana hospital systems discuss deal to join forces
Logan Health and Billings Clinic, two of Montana’s largest hospital systems, have opened discussions about uniting as a single health-care organization.
Loge's bill stamps fee on electric vehicles
Legislation that would create an annual registration fee on electric vehicles passed through the state House on Jan. 25.
Flu cases on the rise in Montana
Influenza cases in Montana hit a sharp rise at the start of December, with nearly 1,000 new cases and more than 50 new hospitalizations reported statewide last week.
Crews gain ground on Elmo Fire
More than 600 firefighters converged on the Flathead Reservation over the weekend to help stop the Elmo 2 Fire dead in its tracks.
Montana housing task force sets sights on 'actionable' solutions
Describing Montana’s housing crisis as “complicated,” Gov. Greg Gianforte welcomed his newly formed Housing Task Force to the state capitol Wednesday for its inaugural meeting.
GOP contenders debate in Whitefish, sans Zinke
Four Republican candidates for Montana’s new western U.S. House seat debated in Whitefish on Friday, generally finding agreement on a number of points related to the state’s agricultural challenges and preserving the rural Montana lifestyle.
Forecasters predict record heat for Western Montana
Meanwhile, places like Lincoln, Sanders and Mineral counties could see 106, while North Central Idaho locations could climb to 113.