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News from CSKT FLATHEAD RESERVATION — The Confederated Salish and Kootenai Tribes Division of Fire officials are asking people to be extra careful when burning because windy weather conditions will create an increased risk of wildfire. The warning comes amid several lost debris fires that broke out due to windy conditions in the past couple weeks. Here are some helpful tips to remember when considering agricultural and weed burning: Learn before you burn. When burning, follow these important steps: check the weather and fuel conditions; don’t burn when it’s windy or when vegetation is very dry; check local regulations; in your area, a permit ma...
FLATHEAD RESERVATION – Fire broke out along the Flathead River five miles west of Dixon on Wednesday, April 7, at around 2 p.m. and burned for several days. The Confederated Salish and Kootenai Tribes Division of Fire responded and identified the incident as the Sinkhole Fire. Officials report...
News from the Department of Commerce MONTANA — The Montana Emergency Rental Assistance program is taking applications from Montanans who have lost income and are at risk of housing instability due to the COVID-19 pandemic. “The last year has brought real, serious challenges t...
Marriages Clarke Irvan Layman and Laura Overholtzer Jacob Scott Belnap and Kaylina H. Ursua Samuel Eli Witter and Simona Estera Halip Divorces Douglas R. Helms and Kerry M. Tackitt Codey L. McKee-Asbury and Jenny G. McKee-Asbury (Usher restored) Benjamin L. Ferncz and Julie...
News from the North Lake County Public Library POLSON — Join North Lake County Public Library on Tuesday, April 20, at 7 p.m. via Zoom when Leslie Budewitz will be debut her first suspense novel,“Bitterroot Lake.” Preregister for this event to get the Zoom meeting link. Email: polsoncl...
From MSU News Service MONTANA — In celebration of Earth Week, MontanaPBS has put together a number of free events for educators, parents and families centered on its newest documentary, “Ghost Forests.” The film introduces viewers to the threatened whitebark pine and offers an example ...
Gov. Gianforte tests positive for COVID-19 News from the office of Gov. Gianforte BOZEMAN — After exhibiting mild symptoms on Sunday, April 4, and out of an abundance of caution, Governor Greg Gianforte today was tested for COVID-19 and received a positive result. ...
News from the USDA BOZEMAN — Just when it seemed like the snowpack was on the right track to rebound from the dry December and January, March yielded substantially different weather patterns than the cold, wet conditions experienced during February. Snowpack percentages on March 1 w...
MSU News Service MONTANA — Montana State University Extension, in partnership with AARP Montana, will offer a four-part estate and legacy planning webinar series. Wisdom Wednesdays will begin April 14 and take place monthly from 10 to 11 a.m. online. According to Marsha Goetting, MSU Extension ...
News from DPHHS MONTANA — The Department of Public Health and Human Services confirmed that an adult male from Richland County has been diagnosed with hantavirus infection. The individual acquired the illness while working out of state where there was an occupational exposure to mice. The...
