Montana’s recent warm weather will be interrupted this weekend with a rush of cold. The National Weather Service is predicting winter weather to return to the Central, North Central, and Southwestern parts of the state, beginning this evening and lasting through Sunday. There will be significant snow accumulation flash freeze conditions along...
MT University System Implements Hiring Freeze
A hiring freeze has been ordered throughout the Montana University System but the Bozeman campus has been granted an exception to hire a new Dean for its College of Letters and Science. Three finalists will be interviewed virtually April 16th. Each will have an online public forum to answer questions.
Great Falls – Plea Agreement Reached in Animal Cruelty Case
George Savoy accused of aggravated animal cruelty for starving his cattle has reached a plea deal with the Cascade County Attorney’s Office in return for a deferred sentence under which he won’t be able to own cattle for six years. Cascade County seized a herd of 230 cattle after dead animals were seen from Mission Road between Cascade and Sim...
Kathleen Williams has Best Quarter in Campaign Fundraising
U.S. House candidate Kathleen Williams raised nearly $486,000 in the first three months of the year. Early figures offered by campaigns Thursday showed that makes the first quarter of 2020 the best three months of her campaign so far. She also announced $1.12 million in cash on hand and $1.6 million raise since Williams announced her candidacy...
Body Found in Missouri River
A body found in the Missouri River south of Great Falls Wednesday is that of Amy Harding-Permann. The 34 year old nurse who died of accidental drowning had been missing since Jan. 26th. About 170 people had volunteered to help search the area previously. The investigation is completed and the case is now considered closed.
Governor’s Directive Impacts Smith River Float Trips
The Smith River is already under a closure due to ice but now float restriction and camping has been suspended altogether through April 24th to comply with current directives from Governor Steve Bullock. For 2020 permit holders who drew floating permits during this period if the permit holder so chooses Fish Wildlife and Parks will honor the s...
Streamflow Forecasts Above Average
State hydrologists are optimistic about Montana’s deep mountain snowpack heading into spring runoff season which usually peaks this time of year at low and mid-elevations. As a whole streamflow forecasts across the state are near to slightly above average for the April 1st through July 31st period.
Driver Charged in Failing to Stop for Bus in Whitefish
Patricia Berliner has been charged with one count of felony criminal endangerment. She was reportedly driving a vehicle that hit 6 year old Jordana Hubble of Whitefish Nov. 12th just as she got off of a school bus on US Highway 93 North near mile marker 137. She is in Nexus Children’s Hospital in Houston and continues her recovery from injur...
What Constitutes as an Essential Business?
States are grappling with what constitutes an essential business. In Montana firearm and ammunition suppliers are deemed essential by Governor Steve Bullock. He says they fall under the category of supplies for essential businesses and operations. Some states have opted to close gun and ammo stores
Montana PBS will Live Stream Special COVID Answering Session Tonight
Montana PBS will live stream the third installment of a broadcast special answering question about coronavirus this evening at 7 o’clock. The program will be available to view on-air and on the Montana PBS Facebook page. Phone operators will be available to take audience questions.