What: 6 new fires Location: Bitterroot National Forest Summary: Firefighters are working this afternoon on 6 new fires caused by lightning from thunderstorms that went through the Bitterroot Valley early […]
Governor directs up to $20 million to support Montana University System testing strategy
Governor Steve Bullock today announced that he will direct up to $20 million in funding to the Montana University System (MUS) to support its fall semester COVID-19 strategy for testing […]
Governor to allow counties choice to conduct mail ballot election
All counties required to offer in person voting, take precautions to protect the right to vote while keeping Montanans safe Governor Steve Bullock today issued a directive to ensure all […]
Montana COVID-19 testing results 8-6-20 – 173 new cases
Total COVID Cases in Montana 4602 Total number of tests completed since last report 2691 Total Number of Tests 185815 County Gender Age Range Date Reported Beaverhead M 20-29 […]
MSU to offer free online course on water quality basics
MSU News Service Montana State University Academic Technology and Outreach and the Montana Water Center will offer a free online course highlighting key issues and topics on water quality. “Water Quality Basics,” which is […]
Hamilton HS fall sports meeting for parents and players
On Tuesday, August 11th there will be a very important meeting for all athletes planning on participating in a fall activity along with their parents. These meetings will be at […]
Ravalli County COVID-19 update 8-5-20 – two new cases
Ravalli County Public Health August 5, 2020 As of 4 p.m., Ravalli County Public Health has received two new cases of COVID-19. Ravalli County currently has 12 active cases of […]
Montana reports Salmonella cases linked to onions
State and local public health agencies in Montana are investigating 52 reports of confirmed and suspected Salmonella Newport illnesses linked to onions from Thomson International, Inc. Illnesses began as far back […]
Montana COVID-19 testing results 8-5-20 – 115 new cases
Total COVID Cases in Montana 4429 Total number of tests completed since last report 1888 Total Number of Tests 183124 County Gender Age Range Date Reported Beaverhead M 40-49 […]
Ravalli County COVID-19 update 8-4-20 – no new cases
Ravalli County Public Health August 4, 2020 As of 4 p.m. today, Ravalli County Public Health has received no new cases of COVID-19. Ravalli County currently has 10 active cases […]
JAMA Pediatrics publishes MSU psychologists’ study analyzing teenage behavior during pandemic
By Carol Schmidt, MSU News Service A study by two Montana State University psychology professors published in a Journal of the American Medical Association publication found that teenagers’ attachment to […]
Governor, Lt. Governor urge U.S. Census Bureau to uphold commitment to a complete count following COVID-19 disruptions
Letter asks U.S. Census Bureau to “stick with its extended deadline of October 31” for the 2020 Census Governor Steve Bullock and Lt. Governor Mike Cooney today sent a letter […]
Virtual open casting call for ‘Yellowstone’ TV series
CASTING MONTANA LOCAL TALENT AS PAID EXTRAS IN THE HIT TELEVISION SERIES “YELLOWSTONE” Season 4 CREATED BY TAYLOR SHERIDAN STARRING KEVIN COSTNER , WES BENTLEY, KELLY REILLY LUKE GRIMES, COLE […]
New Stevensville military memorial being installed
As many readers have probably noticed, the Tribute Wall previously located at Veterans Park adjacent to the former Main Street Association building was removed some time ago and has not […]
Jo Mae Drake
Ronan, MT – Jo Mae Drake, loving, vivacious, creative, kind and selfless, wife, mother, grandmother and friend, has won her 20-year battle with Dementia and now celebrates her new and […]
Carole Irene Clark Preston
Carole Irene Clark Preston, 78, of Stevensville, passed away on July 30, 2020 in Missoula. Carole was born to Thomas and Irene Clark of Missoula on November 14, 1941. The […]
Marian Rebecca Donaldson
Marian Rebecca (Walker) Donaldson, 73, of Sylva, passed away on July 17th, 2020 with her husband and son by her side, after a two year battle with cancer. A native […]
Tester secures nearly $1 million to help seniors with Alzheimer’s in Missoula & Ravalli Counties remain independent
Senator announces $996,415 in grant funding for Missoula Aging Service’s Alzheimer’s Disease Program Initiative U.S. Senator Jon Tester today announced that Missoula Aging Services (MAS) will receive $996,415 in Department […]
Montana COVID-19 testing results 8-4-20 – 82 new cases
Total COVID Cases in Montana 4314 Total number of tests completed since last report 1728 Total Number of Tests 181236 County Gender Age Range Date Reported Beaverhead M 60-69 […]
Preliminary construction begins on Stevensville Safety Improvements Project
Crews surveying utilities on Highway 269 On August 13, the Montana Department of Transportation (MDT) will begin the first stage of construction on the Eastside Highway, Highway 269, for the […]