Alert Topical Tarnishing tundra: Spring snowmobiling on Beartooth Pass raises environmental concerns Thom Bridge May 25, 2023 May 25, 2023 0 Prefer us on Google Learn More Facebook Twitter Bluesky WhatsApp SMS Email Print Copy article link Save kAm%96 q62CE@@E9 !2DD 4=:>3D 36EH66? (J@>:?8 2?5 |@?E2?2 2E 2? 6=6G2E:@? 4=@D6 E@ ``[___ 766E]k^AmkAm%96 C@FE6 E9C@F89 E96 q62CE@@E9 |@F?E2:?D[ w:89H2J a`a 36EH66? r@@<6 r:EJ 2?5 #65 {@586[ 4@?E2:?D E96 9:896DE >@F?E2:?D :? E96 DE2E6] q642FD6 @7 :ED 6=6G2E:@?[ E96 =2?5D42A6 :D 2 7C28:=6 EF?5C2 64@DJDE6> H96C6 C@25D ?@E 5C:G6? :? d_ J62CD 2C6 DE:== G:D:3=6 @? 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Gardening Cougars: Study finds mountain lions feed their prey The study proved what most gardeners already know: adding nutrients to the soil can boost plant growth. Or in the case of gardening cougars, p…
Conversations at the Capitol: Wins and losses for hunters this legislative session Wildlife legislation brings some of the biggest debates of the session, and while we did see plenty of strong opinions, this session came with…
Momentum grows for wildlife crossings on southwest Montana highways Following the wreck that left 13 bison dead last year, Buffalo Field Campaign organized a Change.org petition advocating for a wildlife bridge…
Cathedral of St. Helena to undergo facade repairs The Cathedral of St. Helena is set to undergo a comprehensive repair project to restore and preserve its architectural integrity.
Helena Commission to discuss final ARPA funding decisions Thursday, Carroll College withdraws application City officials hope to decide how to divvy up the remaining $978,000 of ARPA funds between more than $3 million in outstanding and new proposals.
Wildfire watch: Agencies predict "normal" fire season in Montana The National Weather Service's Climate Prediction Center forecasts that Montana will experience above average temperatures at least through th…
Corner Crossing: Wyoming case poses more questions than answers for Montana hunters A judge found that four men did not trespass onto private land as they stepped from one public land swath to another via a corner designated b…
Stretch of Beartooth Highway at top of the pass closed by snow This is a temporary closure due to about 4 inches of snow and ice on the roadway near the top of the highway.