
Steve Clark with Provo Fire of Utah uses a thermal imaging camera to detect heat in the Taylor Fire burn area while his squad works to disturb an area where organic matter and root systems are holding heat.
Photo by Katherine Sears
Sat, 08/07/2021 - 5:00am
After nearly five days of fighting fire around the clock, local volunteer fire departments have been officially relieved from Taylor Fire duties.
The Montana Department of Natural Resources County...

The most current version of the state drought map shows conditions at the start of July. The hot, dry weather through the month of July did nothing to mitigate the situation.
Photo courtesy of Governor’s Drought and Water Supply Committee
Sat, 08/07/2021 - 5:00am
If you thought July’s weather was unlike a normal Montana summer, the monthly summary from the National Weather Service will bear that out. Across the state and in Central Montana, records for heat...

One Health, an organization of community health centers in Montana, has volunteered to serve as host for the Central Montana Health District. The proposal will be discussed at the upcoming Health District Board meeting Aug. 12.
Photo by Katherine Sears
Sat, 08/07/2021 - 5:00am
At a work session Wednesday evening, board members who had gathered to discuss the future of the Central Montana Health District found themselves with a new proposal to consider from One Health,...

A plane drops fire retardant on the Taylor Fire, burning between Denton and Winifred. The fire was estimated to have burned over 27,000 acres on Tuesday afternoon.
Photo courtesy of Hilger Fire/Laurie Lohrer
Wed, 08/04/2021 - 5:00am
Fire fears heading into the dry summer of 2021 came to life in Fergus County this week when a large fire broke out Sunday afternoon northeast of Denton along Bear Springs Road.
The fire grew to over...

The lights of the merry-go-round shine against the evening darkness after hours at the Central Montana Fair. This year’s fair exceeded attendance goals.
Photo by Matthew Strissel
Wed, 08/04/2021 - 5:00am
The 2021 Central Montana Fair wrapped up Sunday, to glowing reports.
“Attendance far exceeded our expectations and we heard mostly positive comments,” said County Commissioner Sandy Youngbauer....