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Montana Facing Record Winter Storm For April

It may be spring but Montana still has a major winter storm making its way through the southwest region of the state. Todd Chambers with the National Weather Service in Billings on what Montanans should expect in the coming days.

Billings Resident Representing Montana On Nationwide Talent Show

The new NBC television show “American Song Contest” has 56 contestants representing their state territory or district. Montanan is being represented by Billings native Jonah Prill who is advancing to the semi-finals. He told our Billings affiliate’s Scott Fredricks what it was like at the beginning.

State Hospital Loses Federal Funding

In a letter Friday, the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services said the Montana State Hospital will lose its federal reimbursement funding Tuesday after repeated failures to meet standard health and safety conditions. The letter to the Montana Department of Public Health and Human Services noted payments may continue for 30 calendar days f...

State Senator Looks Back At Constitution’s Impact On Conservation

This year marks the 50th anniversary of the Montana Constitution, part of which recognizes the right to a clean and healthful environment. Montana lawmakers focused on conservation say the provision is an important foundation for protecting land water and air. State Senator Pat Flowers of Belgrade says this part of the constitution gets to Mo...

Avalanche Update 4-08-22

For an early getaway today for the weekend, Ian Hoyer has an avalanche update from the Gallatin National Forest Avalanche Center.

Skateboarding Mogul Tony Hawk Speaks To Billings Businesses

Professional skateboarder and entrepreneur Tony Hawk visited Billings Thursday to share business insights with local business leaders at the Billings Chamber’s Annual Breakfast. He said it takes a similar mentality both to succeed as a world champion skateboarder and as a businessman.

Former Gov. Racicot Endorses Independent Candidate Buchanan

This week, Independent U.S. Congressional Candidate Gary Buchanan announced on Twitter he has received the endorsement of former Montana Republican Governor Marc Racicot and his Democratic opponent in the 1992 Gubernatorial race former State House member Dorothy Bradley. Buchanan said he’s running to bridge a widening political divide which Ra...