Bone dry conditions, powerful winds and multiple new wildfire starts kept ground and air firefighting resources busy in recent days. Evacuation orders are in effect northwest of Polson due to the Nirada Fire.

Montana wildfire update for July 31, 2023

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A federal district court judge Friday put a temporary block on a new state law banning drag performances where minors could be present.

Judge temporarily blocks Montana's drag performance ban

Montana’s Department of Environmental Quality (DEQ) is recommending construction resumes on a project updating the wastewater treatment facility at the Montana State Hospital. The state issued a stop work order earlier this month, after learning that 3 million gallons of partially treated wastewater had leaked into Warm Springs Creek.

Montana State Hospital construction set to resume after wastewater leak

Montana’s Republican Sen. Steve Daines said he’s confident in Senate Minority Leader Mitch McConnell’s leadership following his health scare Wednesday.

Daines says he’s confident in McConnell's ability to lead after a health scare

The U.S. Forest Service has determined that wildfire risk around Butte’s main water treatment facility is serious enough to warrant emergency action. Agency crews will begin mitigation work immediately.

Forest Service to remove dead trees around Butte water plant to avoid fire risk

Montana tribes are closer to gaining more authority in a state program designed to preserve Indigenous languages.

Tribes will have a larger voice in the state Indian Language Preservation program

Fire officials announced Wednesday that Stage 1 fire restrictions will be implemented across most of northwest Montana this weekend. The move comes in advance of anticipated above-normal temperatures and deepening drought conditions.

Restrictions on fires and fishing are going into effect in northwest Montana

The first rivers in Montana have been closed to fishing due to hot dry weather.

Rivers close to fishing amid hot, dry weather

A district court judge heard arguments Wednesday in Helena over a lawsuit challenging recently passed legislation banning drag performances.

Judge hears arguments over a lawsuit challenging anti-drag law

Three million gallons of partially treated wastewater has leaked into Warm Springs Creek. The spill happened during upgrades to the water treatment plant at the Montana State Hospital.

Three million gallons of wastewater has leaked into Warm Springs Creek

State health officials announced Monday that they detected West Nile Virus in mosquitoes from Blaine County.

Officials detect the West Nile virus in Blaine County mosquitos

Glacier National Park officials killed a collared female grizzly bear July 20 after determining it became conditioned to eat human food.

Grizzly bear kills woman near West Yellowstone; Food-conditioned bear killed in Glacier

The Colt Fire 15 miles northwest of Seeley Lake has grown to nearly 3,000 acres. The lightning-caused fire nearly doubled in size over the past two days and has prompted evacuation orders and warnings for some area residents.

Evacuation orders remain in place as Colt Fire grows

The Montana Democratic Party convened over the weekend to elect new officers. Those who won say they’re focused on turning around the party’s losing streak.

The Montana Democratic Party convenes to elect new officers

Montana Fish Wildlife and Parks biologists say historically low water levels and hot temperatures may severely impact cold-water fish in the region.

Heat and historically low water levels bring fishing restrictions to western Montana

Grizzly bears are expanding their range into parts of Montana where they have not roamed for years, if not centuries. Montana wildlife managers and lawmakers are preparing for state-level grizzly bear management in the possibility of a federal delisting.

Grizzly populations grow; Ranchers celebrate new management rules 

A state commission will spend the next year working to overhaul Montana’s behavioral health and disability services system.

Commission aims to overhaul Montana’s behavioral health and disability system

Please expand your coverage of the WHOLE state!!!

Should be called Western Montana Radio news

It’s great to have a podcast for Montana.

Great for Montana

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