According to NextEra Energy, its Clearwater Wind project should be finished by the end of this year. The largest wind project in Montana will affect Garfield, Custer and Rosebud counties and include 132 wind turbines and eventually provide 750 megawatts of energy. About 60 are already built and can be seen when driving between Miles City and J...
President Biden Approves Disaster Declaration For Richard Spring Fire
A major disaster declaration for the state of Montana requested by Governor Greg Gianforte as a result of the Richard Spring Fire has been approved by President Joe Biden. It charred more than 170,000 acres on public and private property in Rosebud County and on the Northern Cheyenne Indian Reservation. The federal aid that accompanies the maj...
Colstrip Residents Suing Power Plant
More than 100 current and former residents of Colstrip are suing the power plant and the Rosebud Mine around which the community is built alleging damage from coal dust. The lawsuit filed in Rosebud County alleges that dust from coal piled at Colstrip Power Plant as well as trucks that deliver coal from Rosebud mine poses a health risk and has...
Earthquake Hits Yellowstone County
A 4.1 magnitude earthquake shook northern Yellowstone County Tuesday morning. Northern News Network’s Eric Young has more. https://northernbroadcasting.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/07/7-07_637.mp3
Southeastern Montana Launches New Brand Highlighting Region’s Potential
The Southeastern Montana Development Corporation recently launched a new campaign called “Montana Made Possible” to attract new business, residents and visitors to the city of Colstrip and surrounding region of Rosebud, Treasure, Custer and Powder River counties. Executive Director of the Miles City Chamber of Commerce John Laney explains what...