Corin Cates-Carney

Jul 24, 2024 | mtpr.org | Corin Cates-Carney

Power to thousands of homes was knocked out Wednesday night as a severe thunderstorm swept through western Montana. The National Weather Service in Missoula reported wind gusts of 80 miles an hour. Shortly after 9pm the agency urged people to take shelter immediately if outdoors. [9:05 pm MDT] 80 mph winds at KMSO airport currently.

Jul 22, 2024 | mtpr.org | Corin Cates-Carney

The Missoula County Sheriff has ordered an evacuation in the Butler Creek area due to a nearby wildfire. House numbers within the evacuation zone can be determined here: https://mcgis.maps.arcgis.com/apps/instant/basic/index.html?appid=2dced151479a4a5f8f9b695b0929d72eThe evacuation order is for residents with street access off Buffalo Speedway, including Kit Lane, Karamu Lane, Patinella Court and Brown Tine Drive.

Jul 13, 2024 | mtpr.org | Corin Cates-Carney

Montana political figures released statements Saturday after a shooting at former President Donald Trump's rally in Butler, PA., on Saturday. According to the Secret Service,one rally attendee is dead and the suspected shooter is dead. Trump said on Truth Socialthat he was "shot with a bullet that pierced the upper part of my right ear." Republic Sen. Steve Daines posted: Please join me in praying for President @realDonaldTrump and everyone else at the rally in Pennsylvania.

Apr 12, 2024 | mtpr.org | Corin Cates-Carney

Republican U.S. Senate hopeful Tim Sheehy faces scrutiny over a mysterious bullet wound and his company’s finances. New polling illustrates just how close and competitive that Senate race is. And at least one candidate in the crowded Eastern District House race turns his back on Trump. Campaign Beat is MTPR's weekly political analysis program.

Apr 5, 2024 | mtpr.org | Corin Cates-Carney

The Montana Supreme Court has cleared the way for proponents of a abortion rights ballot initiative to begin collecting signatures. Montana Secretary of State Christi Jacobsen gave backers the go-ahead to collect signatures in compliance with the court order while also responding to a subpoena for the initiative from state lawmakers. Republican legislators plan to discuss the proposal and vote on whether they support or oppose it. The result of that vote could appear on the ballot if it advances.