HELENA, Mont. – The Helena Youth Corps plans to head out to the Rocky Mountain Ranger district to saw down blown down trees and help open up trails in the coming week. 

Missoula, Mont. — The Missoula Fire Department confirmed Monday that a house fire on Logan Court was caused by fireworks.

HAMILTON, Mont. – The Bitterroot Humane Association (BHA) hosts a Tales for Tails children’s reading event at their animal shelter tomorrow morning from 10:00 a.m to 11:00 a.m.

BIGFORK, Mont. — A section of the Flathead River near Sportsman's Bridge will be temporarily closed to all watercraft while crews install steel girders as part of the Montana Highway 82 bridge project northwest of Bigfork, Montana Fish, Wildlife and…

Today, highs reached the 60s and 70s state-wide. This is the coolest day of the week, with highs to the 90s projected again tomorrow. A Flood Watch is in place through Tuesday night in the Glasgow, Glendive, Sidney areas. Concern for flooding is pro…

BILLINGS, MT- Dr. Michael Eisenhauer an independent candidate running for the House of Representatives in the second congressional district has received the endorsement of Former Senator Jon Tester (D-MT.)

BILLINGS, MT- Dr. Michael Eisenhauer an independent candidate running for the House of Representatives in the second congressional district has received the endorsement of Former Senator Jon Tester (D-MT.)

MISSOULA, Mont. — Missoula fire officials said a house fire on Logan Court started after aerial fireworks malfunctioned near the home.

MISSOULA, Mont. — Traffic slowed near mile marker 89 on Highway 93 South after a crash blocked travel in both directions.

HELENA, Mont. - Fire crews in Helena responded to three wildland fires related to fireworks on July 4.

MONTANA - The risk for isolated strong to severe thunderstorms will be possible, starting this afternoon around 2 p.m. in southwestern Montana, lasting till midnight in southeastern Montana/northeastern Wyoming. Strong wind gusts (up to 65 mph), hai…

KALISPELL, Mont. — Before some people even rose from bed, Glacier Bible Camp families were cleaning up Hungry Horse after Fourth of July festivities, the Hungry Horse Volunteer Fire Department shared on social media.

MISSOULA, Mont. — Fire crews responded to a reported structure fire in the Linda Vista area late last night.

MISSOULA, Mont. — Mountain Line’s new Route 10 in Missoula will begin July 6 and connect Franklin, the Fort and downtown every half-hour from Monday through Saturday.

GREAT FALLS, Mont. — Great Falls Fire Rescue had a busy Fourth of July period responding to 74 calls on July 3 and July 4, including six fire calls all tied directly to fireworks.

Today, Montana saw highs return to the 80s and 90s state-wide. Billings saw some of the hottest conditions today to the mid-90s. Afternoon rain and isolated thunderstorms returned to the southwest this afternoon, before phasing east this evening. No…

MISSOULA, Mont. – The Historical Museum of Fort Missoula held a special 4th at the Fort celebration.  The museum partnered with the Rocky Mountain Museum of Military History to celebrate 250 years of independence. 

DARBY, Mont. -- Fire crews made progress on containing the ignited fire south of Darby on July 3. 

MISSOULA, Mont. – Missoula Parks and Recreation reminded residents that fireworks are not allowed in any Missoula city parks. Officials asked that this Fourth of July be celebrated safely. 

Lolo, Mont. — Travelers’ Rest State Park is using America 250 and the park’s 25th birthday to help families connect with history in a hands-on way.

MONTANA – The statewide initiative, “Two Lights Montana”, aimed to encourage Montanans to a year of learning, civic participation and community service for America’s 250th birthday. 

MISSOULA, Mont. – The Missoula Police Department issued a missing person advisory for a 74-year-old woman who was last seen at 2:20 p.m. on July 3 at her place of residence near St. Thomas Drive in Missoula, MT. 

HELENA, Mont. – Every passenger that boards a flight leaving the Helena Regional Airport on the Fourth of July will receive a printed copy of the Declaration of Independence, Montana Secretary of State Christi Jacobsen announced on Friday.

Great Falls, Mont. — A free concert in downtown Great Falls is set to mark America’s 250th and give people another reason to stay downtown after the annual Fourth of July parade.

We continue to monitor a severe threat across eastern Montana today, with showers and storms forecast east of the Rockies.

YELLOWSTONE, Mont. – In celebration of Independence day weekend, the park will have free entry for U.S. residents. Park officials asked visitors to plan ahead to have an enjoyable time at Yellowstone National Park for Fourth of July.

HELENA, Mont. – A Hill County man has been charged with deliberate homicide in connection with the deadly shooting of William Bernard Hobbins on the Rocky Boy Indian Reservation in 2019, according to Montana Attorney General Austin Knudsen.

Alberton, Mont. — As July approaches and more people head to Montana waterways, river guides in western Montana say summer fun on the water should start with safety.

HELENA, Mont. — Montana Attorney General Austin Knudsen announced that prosecutors charged a Powell County man with sexual assault in a case involving a high school student.

LIVINGSTON, Mont. — The streets of Livingston are filling with visitors as the community kicks off its annual Fourth of July celebration.

Great Falls, Mont. — Malmstrom Air Force Base marked a leadership change as Col. David Wyrick took command of the 341st Missile Wing and Col. Daniel Voorhies retired after 25 years of service.

MISSOULA, Mont. — Three Missoula Municipal Court judges and the court administrator have filed a legal complaint against the City of Missoula, saying the city wrongly withheld a full investigative report tied to complaints about City Attorney Keithi…

HELENA, Mont. – Inspectors at the Anaconda boat check station caught invasive zebra mussels transported on a wake boat on its way to Georgetown Lake. 

Billings, Mont. — Yellowstone Valley Animal Shelter no longer had a contract with the city of Billings, cutting off its role in taking strays from the city's animal control department and providing veterinary care for those animals.

We're still dealing with showers and thunderstorms severe weather on the eastern side of the state. A level 2/5 risk is present through the eastern Montana border, and a 1/5 risk covers the entire eastern region.

MISSOULA, Mont. - For countless generations, the water that flows through Missoula, Montana has been the lifeblood. The Native Americans have traveled up and down these waters for millennia. Countless poets and authors have tried to capture its spir…

MINERAL COUNTY, Mont. – Two Bear Air Rescue (TBAR) recently shared footage of an operation that took place on Monday near St. Regis, following reports of an injured logger who had been struck by a tree.

STILLWATER COUNTY, Mont. – NorthWestern Energy announced plans on Tuesday to release water from the West Rosebud Dam on multiple days during and after the holiday weekend, in an effort to “enhance whitewater boating opportunities” on West Rosebud Cr…

HELENA, Mont. — New Medicaid rules took effect for many Montana residents as the state began requiring community engagement for most Medicaid expansion members ages 19 to 64.

HELENA, Mont. — Rising water and heavy rain affected some rivers across Montana while anglers and charter operators watched conditions closely.

Overnight tonight, we forecast the chance of rain and thunderstorms diminishing. Dry, sunny weather is expected for Thursday morning, with a chance for isolated thundershowers in south-central and southwestern Montana in the afternoon/ evening. Frid…

GREAT FALLS, Mont. – The Great Falls Police Department said it was responding to a four vehicle injury crash in the eastbound lanes of the 1st Avenue/Central Avenue bridge.

LOLO NATIONAL FOREST, Mont. – Lolo National Forest said downed trees from last winter's wind events mean some areas, like Missoula Lake, are not accessible for Fourth of July weekend.

MISSOULA, Mont. – Two members of a Chicago-based drug ring admitted to charges of fraudulently acquiring oxycodone from Montana pharmacies.

Missoula, Mont. — A community group in Missoula said it is working to balance safety and preservation as feral horses continued living in a Garden City neighborhood.

Missoula, Mont. — A community group in Missoula said it is working to balance safety and preservation as feral horses continued living in a Garden City neighborhood.

As we approach the 4th of July weekend, chances for showers and storms will be seen every day leading up to the holiday. Hopefully by the 4th, we will be clear of any rain or thunderstorms and begin our transition into a dry weather pattern. 

BILLINGS, Mont. — A traveling memorial honoring those who served during the Vietnam War has arrived in Billings, giving veterans, families and community members an opportunity to reflect on the sacrifices made by those who served.

MONTANA — A documentary years in the making is showing how skateparks helped bring people together in communities across Montana.

Alberton, Mont. — As July begins and more people head to western Montana rivers, local rafting guides said safety steps on the water matter just as much as the fun.