Last night saw lows to 26 degrees in Missoula where a Frost Advisory was in place. Today, temperatures rose to the 50s in Great Falls, Helena, and Missoula and 40s in Bozeman, Billings, and Butte. Tonight, there is a low chance for precipitation to impact the region, with partial cloud-cover. 

FERGUS COUNTY, Mont. — Fergus County DES reported Crystal Lake Road was temporarily closed from U.S. Highway 87 to Seright Road because of deteriorating road conditions.

Montana is putting $1.2 million toward expanding psychiatric residential treatment for young people with serious emotional needs.

Missoula, Mont. — Missoula police are urging people looking for a place to live to be careful online after several renters were tricked by a fake home listing on Craigslist.

HELENA, Mont. - Several rural and volunteer emergency medical services providers (EMS) in Montana will receive new ambulances this spring, thanks to a grant from the Montana Department of Transportation (MDT) EMS Grant Program. 

MONTANA - Cold temperatures, in the mid 20s and 30s, will lead to areas of frost/freeze this morning, with a Frost Advisory is effect for the Flathead/Mission and Missoula/Bitterroot Valleys until 8am/9am.

MONTANA – The Montana Weed Control Association (MWCA) warned the public on May 14 about “false dandelions,” also known as spotted catsear, which is a plant that people often mistake for a common dandelion that can reportedly cause a neurological condition in horses.

BUTTE, Mont. — Former U.S. Transportation Secretary Pete Buttigieg came to Butte on Sunday for a town hall focused on Initiative 194, also known as the Montana Plan.

Missoula, Mont. — Volunteers head to the Fort Missoula Native Plant Garden most Sundays during the summer to help care for the space and spend time outdoors.

BILLINGS, Mont. — Billings City Council member Kendra Langford Shaw has added author to her resume after releasing her debut novel, "The Pillagers' Guide to Arctic Pianos."

MALTA, Mont. - The Phillips County Sheriff's Office said a deputy sheriff was involved in a two-car crash in Malta on Saturday night. 

MONTANA — Fire activity is picking up across the state as several new fires have been reported and crews continue working on two larger blazes.

Billings, Mont. — Billings Public Library turned into a gathering place for cosplay, comics, crafts and fandom as LibraryCon returned for its fourth year.

KALISPELL, Mont. – Kalispell police began a death investigation after responding to a report of an unresponsive man at the 200 block of 10th Ave. 

GREAT FALLS, Mont. - Get ready for summer with these great things coming up in Great Falls!

Augusta, Mont. — A growing crowd turned out about nine miles northwest of Augusta as the gates opened at the Sun River Wildlife Management Area.

MISSOULA, Mont. – City officials announced on Friday that Higgins Avenue, between Keith Avenue and University Avenue, will be impacted by overnight closures on Monday, May 18, and Wednesday, May 20.

Billings, Mont. — An accessible community garden in Billings was helping people grow food while also giving neighbors a place to connect.

Today winds will continue across northeastern Montana, gusting around 25 - 40 mph and possibly higher. Otherwise, average dry conditions are forecast. Winds will make temperatures much colder, so please plan accordingly if recreating. 

Miles City, Mont. — The Miles City Bucking Horse Sale marked its 75th anniversary this weekend as crowds filled eastern Montana for the long-running event.

GREYCLIFF, Mont. – Officials with the Montana Department of Natural Resources reported a fire on Tuesday afternoon that is currently estimated to be burning 25 acres in Sweet Grass County.

GREYCLIFF, Mont. – Officials with the Montana Department of Natural Resources reported a fire on Tuesday afternoon that is currently estimated to be burning 25 acres in Sweet Grass County.

MISSOULA, Mont. — A new project at Missoula’s Peace Park aimed to give the community a lasting place to remember loved ones and gather together.

Missoula, Mont. — Missoula County said it wanted detailed feedback from residents on issues outside city limits before commissioners vote on items.

BOZEMAN, Mont. — Bozeman police asked the community to watch for 17-year-old Laney Hopper after she was last seen in Bozeman around 1 a.m.

HELENA, Mont. — Montana Attorney General Austin Knudsen asked the Montana Supreme Court on Thursday to reject a petition tied to a dispute over whether Gallatin County can withhold confidential criminal justice information from Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) officials.

GLASGOW, Mont. — Strong winds pushed huge walls of dust through regions across Montana, quickly cutting visibility and turning the sky orange.

FORT HARRISON, Mont. — As dry conditions raised wildfire concerns across Treasure State, the Montana National Guard carried out red card training at Fort Harrison to build up emergency response capacity before fire season.

WASHINGTON — Montana Senator Steve Daines (R-MT) and Washington Senator Maria Cantwell (D-WA) went to Beijing ahead of this trip for conversations regarding pulse crops, potatoes, apples and the Boeing deal, laying the groundwork for this trip ahead of the President Donald Trump's arrival.

MISSOULA COUNTY, Mont. – Missoula County received a complete application from Idaho-based company Krambu to build a data center in Bonner.

VALLEY COUNTY, Mont. - Poor visibility conditions have been reported in Valley County, and the Glasgow Police Department is warning residents not to leave Glasgow heading east until the high winds subside. 

PHILLIPS COUNTY, Mont. - The Phillips County Sheriff's Office issued a travel alert warning drivers of little to no visibility on U.S. Highway 2 through the county due to high winds and blowing dust. 

CLINTON, Mont. — Volunteers with the Clinton Rural Fire District responded to two emergencies at once Tuesday evening when a pregnant woman in labor headed to the Clinton Fire Station while crews also answered a reported lightning-caused wildfire near Rock Creek and Interstate 90.

BILLINGS, Mont. — A Billings family is sharing how small steps have marked big progress for their 5-year-old daughter Madeline Walker as their community works to help cover therapy and travel costs.

High winds will move across Montana today, bringing the risk for fire weather in areas across the state. High winds are already present through central and eastern Montana, with conditions expected to worsen during the day.

MISSOULA, Mont. — The Missoula County Elections Office said ballots have been mailed out to 63,300 active voters who are registered to vote absentee for the federal primary election on Tuesday, June 2.

Helena, Mont. — Helena has started updating its zoning regulations for the first time since 2008 and city leaders began the process with a community open house at Helena College.

MISSOULA, Mont. — A Belgrade man was sentenced to 18 years in prison for trafficking cocaine while armed in Belgrade and Bozeman, Acting U.S. Attorney Tim Racicot said in a release.

STATE — Wolf numbers in Wyoming fell 19% in the state’s largest management area, according to a recent report from Wyoming Game and Fish.

Missoula, Mont. — A new machine at the Montana State Crime Lab could give analysts a better look at fingerprint evidence and help them work through some evidence more efficiently.

Missoula, Mont. — The International Racquetball Tour made its first stop in Missoula, bringing top players to town and drawing attention to the sport locally.

LEWIS AND CLARK COUNTY, Mont. – Officials with the Helena-Lewis and Clark National Forest announced on Wednesday evening that firefighters are currently responding to a wildfire located south of MacDonald Pass and west of Jericho Mountain.

BILLINGS, Mont. — The Special Olympics Montana Summer State Games opened in Billings Thursday bringing together thousands of athletes from across the state.

The Bureau of Land Management (BLM) revoked a 2024 rule requiring it to elevate conservation to an equal status as elements like grazing, recreation, or timber in land-use decisions.

LOLO NATIONAL FOREST, Mont. – The Cabin City Campground area and its facilities in the Lolo National Forest will be closed for the next year due to damage caused by weather last fall. 

SCOBEY, Mont. – A crash involving an overturned semi truck blocked Highway 13 at mile marker 26 in both directions, according to Montana Highway Patrol. 

GRANITE COUNTY, Mont. – The Granite County Sheriff’s Office asked the public for help finding a missing man who was last seen in Clinton. 

MONTANA - Showers and thunderstorms are expected to develop over west/southwest MT this afternoon, before tracking into the plains and valleys later this evening. Localized strong damaging winds and lightning will be the primary threats with today's weather system.

GREAT FALLS, Mont. — A Washington man was sentenced to five years in prison after admitting he took part in fentanyl sales tied to Havre and the Rocky Boy’s Indian Reservation, Acting U.S. Attorney Tim Racicot said in a release.

MONTANA — U.S. Sen. John Cornyn announced legislation that would label US-287 as future Interstate 47, or Trump Interstate, along a route stretching from Port Arthur, Texas, to Choteau, Montana.