“911 for 911”: Montana Truck Works keeps fire departments rolling

After retiring from the Kalispell Fire Department over a decade ago, KC Cox continues to serve not just the Flathead Valley’s fire departments, but fire crews across the West.  Cox owns Montana Truck Works LLC, an Evergreen-based company specializing in …

Hot dog! Montana Devil Dawgs serves up American staples

Stationed behind Montana Devil Dawg’s food cart on a rainy Tuesday afternoon, Jeremy Maynard of Evergreen knew what his customer’s order was going to be.   “Now you want the Semper Fi Dog with the jalapeno cheddar dog ... no bun,” he asked.   “That’s right …

Beloved Viking food booth is back at the Montana State Fair

Back by popular demand, the legendary Sons of Norway food booth has returned to the Montana State Fair this year, ending its absence after being forced to sit out the 2024 fair due to new fire-safety regulations. “It was heartbreaking,” explained Shannon …

Montana experiences more evening thunderstorms this weekend

MONTANA - Saturday's weather brought a mix of partly sunny skies and storms across the region. Winds were recorded to 47 mph in Butte as isolated thunderstorms moved into the southwest, increasing wind and precipitation activity. Temperatures climbed …

Saturday thunderstorms spark wildfires across Western Montana

WESTERN MONTANA — All the way from Sula to Whitefish, wildfire activity lit up Saturday afternoon —brought on by strong thunderstorms and lightning. Throughout the night, severe thunderstorms were expected across the Bitterroot and Missoula valleys. The …

Lightning storms start multiple fires across Montana

This afternoon's strong thunder and lightning storms resulted in over six new fire starts. Officials say the fires are mostly in the southern end of the Darby-Sula and West Fork Ranger Districts. The fires are currently five acres or less. Firefighters …

Montana DNRC and Crazy Mountain Ranch reach consent decree regarding water

PARK COUNTY — The Montana Department of Natural Resources and Conservation and the Crazy Mountain Ranch reached a consent decree Friday, which was approved by the Park County court. The consent decree negates the need for a hearing that was scheduled for …

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Montana communities to receive $46.5 million in federal PILT funding

Counties in Montana will receive $46.5 million in federal payments this year to cover a lack of property tax revenue coming from federal lands. The payments are part of more than $644.8 million that will be distributed to 1,900 state and local governments …

Positively Montana (July 27, 2025)

Every week, MTN News presents "Positively Montana" - featuring uplifting stories of good people and good things across Montana. Watch the video below for this week's edition! Positively Montana (July 27, 2025)