The Montana Division of Criminal Investigation is investigating an officer-involved critical incident that occurred late Saturday, Aug. 24, in Valley County. At approximately 9:19 p.m., deputies from Valley and McCone County Sheriff’s Offices were responding to a disturbance call occurring at Roundhouse Point Campground. While en route, a McCone County deputy, working under contract with Valley

Voters will get to decide whether they want abortion protected in the Montana Constitution. The Montana Secretary of State’s Office approved and certified Constitutional Initiative 128 on Tuesday, Aug. 20, said Montanans Securing Reproductive Rights in a news release. “We’re excited that CI-128 will be on the ballot in November, and Montana voters will finally have the opportunity

As part of his continued efforts to lower costs for Montanans, U.S. Sen. Jon Tester, D-Mont., has voted for bipartisan legislation that would put more money in the pockets of families and small businesses through housing, research and child tax credits. The Tester-backed Tax Relief for American Families and Workers Act would bolster the Low Income Housing Tax Credit program to lower workforce

Fisheries management of northeast Montana’s ponds and small reservoirs can be a challenge. Habitat limitations, excess nutrient input from multi-use practices, and extreme winter and summer conditions can all negatively impact these biologically and recreationally important fisheries. In addition to these challenges, illegal fish introductions are a pervasive issue that further complicate management.

State and local health officials are reporting the first Montana West Nile virus detections for summer 2024 in mosquitoes across four counties. Six mosquito pools in Blaine, Dawson, Prairie, and Wibaux counties have tested positive for WNV. Detection in mosquitoes is an early indicator that activity is increasing within the state, putting humans at higher risk of illness. Historically, Montana