Matti Olson

Montana

Reporter at KWYB-TV (Butte, MT)

reporting in the big sky state

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Yellowstone Bison Management Plan meeting highlights herd movement concerns

15 hours ago | montanarightnow.com | Matti Olson

YELLOWSTONE NATIONAL PARK – The Interagency Bison Management Plan (IBMP) partners met today to discuss the progress of the bison management plan almost a year after its implementation. The plan, initiated in 2024, aims to manage the growth and transfer of bison herds within Yellowstone National Park. The bison population in and around Yellowstone has stabilized at an estimated 4,300. However, the location of these bison remains a topic of discussion.
Yellowstone Bison Management Plan meeting highlights herd movement concerns

17 hours ago | fairfieldsuntimes.com | Matti Olson

YELLOWSTONE NATIONAL PARK – The Interagency Bison Management Plan (IBMP) partners met today to discuss the progress of the bison management plan almost a year after its implementation. The plan, initiated in 2024, aims to manage the growth and transfer of bison herds within Yellowstone National Park. The bison population in and around Yellowstone has stabilized at an estimated 4,300. However, the location of these bison remains a topic of discussion.
Yellowstone Bison Management Plan meeting highlights herd movement concerns

1 day ago | kulr8.com | Matti Olson

YELLOWSTONE NATIONAL PARK – The Interagency Bison Management Plan (IBMP) partners met today to discuss the progress of the bison management plan almost a year after its implementation. The plan, initiated in 2024, aims to manage the growth and transfer of bison herds within Yellowstone National Park. The bison population in and around Yellowstone has stabilized at an estimated 4,300. However, the location of these bison remains a topic of discussion.
Annual safety checks target Montana commercial vehicles

1 day ago | montanarightnow.com | Matti Olson

HELENA, Mont. – As summer travel picks up in Montana, safety checks for commercial vehicles are underway to keep the roads safe. The Commercial Vehicle Safety Alliance, a nonprofit organization spanning North America, is conducting these checks. The Montana Department of Transportation's Motor Carrier Services operates with 66 CVSA-trained officers across the state.
Annual safety checks target Montana commercial vehicles

2 days ago | kulr8.com | Matti Olson

HELENA, Mont. – As summer travel picks up in Montana, safety checks for commercial vehicles are underway to keep the roads safe. The Commercial Vehicle Safety Alliance, a nonprofit organization spanning North America, is conducting these checks. The Montana Department of Transportation's Motor Carrier Services operates with 66 CVSA-trained officers across the state.
Montana governor works to balance state budget after legislative session ends

5 days ago | montanarightnow.com | Matti Olson

HELENA, Mont. – With the 69th Legislature concluding its session more than a week ago, Montana Governor Greg Gianforte is now tasked with balancing the state budget. This responsibility follows the declaration of Sine Die, marking the session's end. After lawmakers returned home, the focus shifted to the governor's efforts to manage the budget, especially as the state constitution mandates a balanced budget under Article 8, Section 9.
Montana governor works to balance state budget after legislative session ends

6 days ago | kulr8.com | Matti Olson

HELENA, Mont. – With the 69th Legislature concluding its session more than a week ago, Montana Governor Greg Gianforte is now tasked with balancing the state budget. This responsibility follows the declaration of Sine Die, marking the session's end. After lawmakers returned home, the focus shifted to the governor's efforts to manage the budget, especially as the state constitution mandates a balanced budget under Article 8, Section 9.
National hotline supports maternal mental health needs for Montanans

6 days ago | montanarightnow.com | Matti Olson

MONTANA - The Montana Department of Public Health and Human Services is highlighting the resources available to mothers during National Maternal Mental Health Month. The Maternal Mental Health Hotline is available 24 hours a day for those in need. According to DPHHS, one in five women in Montana experience depression during pregnancy, and 13.5% face postpartum depression. Mandi Zanto, Director of the DPHHS Early Childhood and Family Support Division, spoke about the hotline's role.
National hotline supports maternal mental health needs for Montanans

1 week ago | kulr8.com | Matti Olson

Video Player is loading. Current Time 0:00Duration 0:00Remaining Time -0:00Beginning of dialog window. Escape will cancel and close the window. End of dialog window. MONTANA - The Montana Department of Public Health and Human Services is highlighting the resources available to mothers during National Maternal Mental Health Month. The Maternal Mental Health Hotline is available 24 hours a day for those in need.
Helena's legislative session focuses on judicial reform; key bills passed

1 week ago | montanarightnow.com | Matti Olson

HELENA, Mont. – Montana's legislative session saw a focus on reforming the state's judiciary. Governor Greg Gianforte shared his legislative priorities with lawmakers, emphasizing the need for judicial reform. Montana lawmakers introduced 150 judicial-related bills this session. The most attention was given to 27 bills from the Senate Select Committee on Judicial Oversight and Reform. Seven of these committee bills were passed by the legislature.