Upcoming Western Montana events
January 18, 2019
11:03 am
Here’s a look at some of the upcoming events from across western Montana.
Ravalli County
West-central Montana avalanche danger hiked to “high”
January 18, 2019
9:31 am
Avoid traveling on or below wind loaded slopes as “dangerous avalanche conditions exist” in west-central Montana.
UPDATE: Highway 93 crash south of Lolo cleared
January 17, 2019
5:20 pm
A Thursday afternoon crash forced officials to shut down part of US Highway 93 South between Lolo and Florence.
Stevi 8-year-old recovering in hospital after Sunday crash
January 17, 2019
4:58 pm
An 8-year-old Stevensville boy remains in a Spokane hospital after a Sunday car crash on the East Side highway.
Florence man suspect in California shooting spree
January 17, 2019
2:38 pm
A Florence, Montana man has been identified as a suspect in a northern California shooting spree that killed a 93-year-old woman.
Hamilton continues to work on idea of trail along MRL right-of-way
January 16, 2019
5:45 pm
Hamilton Mayor Dominic Farrenkopf says the city is continuing to work on ways to utilize the Montana Rail Link right-of-way as a way to extend the Bitterroot Trail through the city.
Mountain lion reported near Hamilton bus stop
January 16, 2019
7:22 am
Police say a mountain lion was reported in the Stonegate Drive and Pintall Loop area of Hamilton.
State arguing against more time for Florence doctor’s appeal
January 15, 2019
1:10 pm
Chris Christensen was convicted on two counts of negligent homicide and 22 additional felony counts.
A Waiting Child: Tristin
January 14, 2019
10:32 am
This month’s A Waiting Child is 16-year-old Tristin of Hamilton who loves working on old cars and welding.
Ravalli Co. running out of time to acquire land and secure money for airport expansion
January 13, 2019
7:52 pm
Ravalli County leaders have been trying for 30 years to find a way to extend the runways at the Ravalli County Airport.
Mountain lions continue moving around Florence
January 13, 2019
1:30 pm
The Florence Carlton School District is continuing to deal with wildlife issues.
Farmers State Bank offering help during government shutdown
January 13, 2019
10:40 am
Farmers State Bank has announced the availability of Emergency Assistance Consumer Loans designed to help qualifying people affected by the shutdown.
Bison wanders town after briefly escaping pen near Corvallis Elementary School
January 11, 2019
10:29 pm
He is known to the Corvallis community as “Tonto the Buffalo”.
Plans moving forward for new Bitterroot river park
January 11, 2019
5:54 pm
This year, the Land Trust, City of Hamilton and Ravalli County will be working to implement a plan for what promises to be an amazing stretch of public land along the river.
Hamilton Senior Center receiving some much-needed renovations
January 11, 2019
5:42 pm
Thanks to community donations, renovations strive to make the building less hazardous and more accessible.
