“Fight Crime”: Invest in Kids” recently released a report outlining the benefits of expanded pre-kindergarten education and how it ultimately reduces crime. During a virtual panel put on by the nonprofit organization Lewis and Clark County Sheriff Leo Dutton explained why he supports the federal investment in preschool education proposed in th...
Montana Officials Weigh In On Russian Invasion
Montana’s congressional delegation released statements Thursday condemning Russia’s military invasion of Ukraine. Governor Greg Gianforte also released a statement in support of Ukraine and called for sanctions against Russia. Ukraine gave up its nuclear arsenal in 1994 after receiving guarantees from the United States, the United Kingdom and ...
Gallatin National Forest Offers Tips For Handling Avalanches
This time of year is ripe for potential avalanches but there’s some life-saving equipment to help make sure you are prepared for one. Dave Zinn with the Gallatin National Forest Avalanche Center on what you’ll need.
Nearly 40 Yellowstone Bison To Be Culled
Most of the 37 bison that were migrating outside of Yellowstone National Park have been sent to be slaughtered as officials have begun the annual program to cull them to prevent the spread of brucellosis to cattle in Montana. Officials plan to remove up to 900 of the park’s 5,000 bison this winter through slaughter relocation and hunting...
Electric CO-OP CEO Highlights Potential Of Hydropower During Extreme Weather
Extreme cold spells like the one Montana is currently experiencing can make carbon-free energy generation difficult with options like wind and solar. Montana Electric Cooperatives Association CEO Gary Wiens recently highlighted benefits of hydropower from dams like the lower Snake River during this time of year.
COVID-Protection Funds For Montana Prisons Not Yet Spent
Kaiser Health News reporter Katheryn Houghton reports Montana has yet to spend any of the $2.5 million in federal aid it received last summer to boost COVID detection and mitigation in the state’s prison and jails. That’s because the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention raised concerns about the state’s spending plan causing the st...
State Veterinarian Calls Recent Brucellosis Cases A Coincidence
The Montana Department of Livestock confirmed a case of brucellosis in Gallatin County Tuesday. Despite the disease being potentially problematic, State Veterinarian Marty Zaluski says this one and another one discovered earlier this year are little cause for alarm.
Federal Law Overrules Aerial Wolf Hunting Law In Montana
Montana Fish Wildlife and Parks argued in state District Court recently Montana law does not prohibit aerial hunting of wolves. The federal Airborne Hunting Act of 1972 does prohibit shooting or attempting to shoot or harassing any bird fish or other animal from aircraft except for certain specified reasons. Wednesday FWP spokesperson Greg Lem...
Gallatin National Forest Avalanche Update 2-24-22
State Park Visitation Slightly Lower Across Montana
Montana’s 55 state saw a dip of 1.3% to fewer than 3.4 million visitors in 2021 compared to 2020 in which parks set a record for visitors. The most-visited state park in 2021 was Giant Springs State Park along the Missouri River near Great Falls. Increasing trends in visitation are something managers must grapple with as more use means a great...