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Hunters must expect to see bears
From Montana Fish, Wildlife and Parks Grizzly bears have the potential to be found anywhere in the western two-thirds of Montana, west of Billings, and their distribution is denser and more widespread than in previous years. Some... — Updated 9/16/2021
By Pine Grove fire in Little Rockies 98 percent contained
The Pine Grove Fire in the Little Rocky Mountains is 98 percent contained and demobilization of resources deployed to fight the fire is under way, an update on the InciWeb Pine Grove Fire page said this morning. The fire, which was... — Updated 8/24/2021
Firefighters continue work on fire in Little Rockies
Firefighters continue today to fight the Pine Grove Fire in the Little Rocky Mountains, gaining some headway with cooler weather and rain in the last week, with an update this morning saying the fire is 58 percent contained, with... — Updated 8/23/2021
Speakers listed for the Missouri Breaks Monument celebration
The 20th Anniversary celebration for the Upper Missouri River Breaks National Monument will take place on Saturday, Aug. 28, from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. at the Missouri Breaks... — Updated 8/23/2021
Rain, cooler weather helping with Pine Grove Fire
Firefighters have gained at least a temporary respite in efforts to contain the Pine Grove Fire in the Little Rocky Mountains, although the incident command warns that could change... — Updated 8/20/2021
State team takes over command at Little Rockies fire
The Pine Grove Fire in the Little Rocky Mountains, which has led to the evacuation of Zortman and the Pine Grove area on Fort Belknap Indian Reservation, is being run as a Type 3 incident with a state fire management team in comman... — Updated 8/19/2021
Blaine County lightning strike fire quickly contained
A fire that started in southwestern Blaine County Tuesday has been contained to 12 acres, said Chinook Volunteer Fire Department Chief Kraig Hansen, who also serves as the Blaine County fire warden. The Black Coulee fire grew from... — Updated 8/11/2021
Stage 1 fire restrictions to start in Hill County
Press release The Hill County Commission issued the following notice about the fire restrictions going into effect in the county Friday. In all of Hill County, in a joint effort between Disaster and Emergency Services, Hill County... — Updated 7/21/2021
Numerous fires hit area in the past week
Last week Hill and its neighboring counties saw a large number of wildfires, most caused by lightning and all of which appear to be fully contained if not extinguished. In a fire call this morning Hill County Commissioner Mark Pete... — Updated 7/13/2021
Upper Missouri River Breaks National Monument to host Family Explorer Day
From U.S. Bureau of Land Management FORT BENTON - People looking for some outdoor family fun are invited to join U.S. Bureau of Land Management park rangers during Family Explorer... — Updated 7/13/2021
BLM Warns of low Missour River water levels
Before people venture out on the Missouri River in their boats, they should be sure to check current water levels. Upper Missouri River flows in Montana are much lower than normal... — Updated 7/12/2021
Firefighters battling blazes in Blaine County
Blaine County saw several of fires crop up Thursday night, most of them in the southern part of the county, the apparent result of a lightning storm. Last night also saw a small... — Updated 7/9/2021
Multiple fires at Missouri River Breaks National Monument
Two wildfires were reported in parts of the Missouri River Breaks National Monument Thursday. Blaine County is listed as the point of origin for the Lone Tree Fire while Fergus... — Updated 6/18/2021
Boats in the Breaks registration deadline approaching
Press release The registration deadline for the 20-mile Boats in the Breaks canoe and kayak race on the Wild and Scenic Missouri River is quickly approaching. The deadline to sign up is June 30. Space is limited, so interested... — Updated 6/15/2021
Pembina settlement finalized for Chippewa Indian tribes, individuals
A settlement in a lawsuit some 150 years in the making was settled Thursday, providing $59 million to individual Native American litigants and tribes including The Chippewa Cree Tribe of Rocky Boy’s Indian Reservation and The... — Updated 6/11/2021
PlayCleanGo® Awareness Week kicks off Saturday
Press release The Hill County Weed and Mosquito District and PlayCleanGo® is kicking off the third annual PlayCleanGo Awareness Week, June 5–12. A week dedicated to highlighting the importance of stopping the spread of invasive... — Updated 6/4/2021
People invited to Boats in the Breaks to celebrate 20 years of the Upper Missouri River Breaks National Monument
Havre Daily News staff Friends of the Missouri Breaks Monument is inviting people to celebrate the 20th anniversary of the Upper Missouri River Breaks National Monument by joining the Boats in the Breaks canoe and kayak race Saturd... — Updated 4/20/2021
Letter to the Editor - PBS film misrepresents wilderness areas
Dear Editor: The rebroadcast of the 2019 film “Wild by Law and Nature,” produced by Montana PBS, deserves comment because the film misrepresents wilderness and the issues involved. A big problem with the film is that there is... — Updated 2/19/2021
House Ag Committee discusses bill restricting bison transfers
The Montana House of Representatives Agriculture Committee held a hearing Tuesday regarding a pair of bills that could slow or halt restoration efforts for bison in Montana. The first, House Bill 318, sponsored by Rep. Kenneth... — Updated 2/17/2021
FWP looking for applicants for Fresno fishery advisory committee
Montana Fish, Wildlife and Parks announced it is looking for applicants to be on an advisory committee for a first-ever official fisheries management plan for Fresno Reservoir west... — Updated 2/9/2021
Obituary - Loretta Park
Loretta Park, 73, passed away due to injuries sustained in an automobile accident Monday, January 18, 2021. Funeral services will be held at 11:00 a.m. Saturday, January 23, 2021,... — Updated 1/22/2021 Full story
Glacier National Park announces entrance fee-free days for 2021
From Glacier National Park WEST GLACIER — Glacier National Park will waive its entrance fee on six days in 2021. The fee-free days are part of the Trump Administration’s unprecedented commitment to increase access, promote... — Updated 1/7/2021
BLM again proposes withdrawing Little Rocky land from mining
The U.S. Bureau of Land Management is proposing continuing a withdrawal of federal land in the Little Rocky Mountains from mining, in an area still recovering from pollution caused by earlier mining. In 1997, Pegasus Mining... — Updated 11/20/2020
Public input sought on proposed Fergus County conservation easement
Press release Montana Fish, Wildlife & Parks is seeking public input on an environmental assessment for a proposed conservation easement on approximately 1,733 acres near Denton. FWP is inviting the public to review and comment on... — Updated 11/5/2020
Tester celebrates passage of Cmdr. John Scott Hannon veterans bill
U.S. Sen. Jon Tester, D-Mont., held a press call Thursday where he provided updates on his efforts in combating COVID-19 in Montana, the second CARES Act package, his recent biparti... — Updated 10/23/2020
