KTVM-TV (Butte, MT)

NBC Montana consists of a network of three television stations located in western Montana, all of which are linked to NBC. The main station is KECI-TV based in Missoula, which operates on virtual and VHF digital channel 13. It is supported by two semi-satellite stations: KCFW-TV (channel 9) in Kalispell and KTVM-TV (channel 6) in Butte. Additionally, Bozeman is served by a Class A translator, KDBZ-CD (channel 42), which broadcasts a direct feed from KTVM. All these stations are owned and managed by the Sinclair Broadcast Group. While the stations generally share the same programming, KCFW and KTVM feature their own commercials and legal IDs, along with some distinct local newscasts.

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Isolated showers, storms and near to above average temperatures expected into the weekend

3 days ago | nbcmontana.com | Mitchel Coombs

Southwest flow returns today and will continue through Saturday. This will promote a daily chance of isolated to scattered showers and thunderstorms. At this time, little to no severe weather is expected, though Thursday’s storms could still produce strong, gusty outflow winds up to 40 mph and small hail. High temperatures in the 70s and 80s with overnight lows in the 40s and 50s are anticipated.
Senate Parliamentarian blocks public land sales from GOP's budget bill

3 days ago | nbcmontana.com | Bowen West

The Senate Parliamentarian stripped an addition to the "One Big, Beautiful Bill" that would sell off public lands. The original plan was to have 255,333,273 million acres of public that could be sold off. Land owned by the U.S. Forest Service and Bureau of Land Management would have been up for grabs as an addition to the GOP mega bill.
High pressure today; southwest flow to produce daily chance of showers and storms

4 days ago | nbcmontana.com | Mitchel Coombs

A weak ridge of high pressure will build in for Tuesday. Patchy valley fog is possible in the morning while a few weak mountain showers are possible across southwest Montana during the afternoon. Most areas will remain dry, however. Temperatures will warm about 5 degrees above normal in the 70s and 80s. Southwest flow returns Wednesday through at least the end of the week. This will promote a daily chance of isolated to scattered showers and thunderstorms.
GOP budget bill could threaten public lands, conservation groups voice opposition

4 days ago | nbcmontana.com | Bowen West

A proposal to sell off millions of acres of public lands is sparking debate on Capitol Hill. The House of Representatives rejected selling public lands in their version of the Big Beautiful Bill, but the version coming out of the U.S. Senate puts public lands back at risk. Sen. Mike Lee suggests the move could raise billions for the federal government, but conservation groups are voicing concern.
Fundraising efforts for youth behavioral health campus gains traction

4 days ago | nbcmontana.com | Michael Santoscoy

BELGRADE, Mont. — Fundraising efforts to open a youth behavioral health campus in Gallatin County are gaining traction. Organizers raised more than $2.5 million toward the goal to purchase, renovate, and provide mental health crisis services to teens and their families through the new “Lighthouse Ranch.”Montana continues to lead the nation in youth suicide rates. In Gallatin County, 14% of teens reported attempting suicide in the past year, and 21% seriously considered it.
Bozeman non-profit completes expansion project to emergency shelter

4 days ago | nbcmontana.com | Michael Santoscoy

BOZEMAN, Mont. — A Bozeman non-profit has completed its expansion project, adding eight new family emergency shelter rooms. Family Promise completed the $850,000 project last week. The state's American Rescue Plan of 2021 (ARPA) funds covered all construction costs. Family Promise continues to see the homeless population grow statewide. Organizers say it’s crucial for Bozeman to have another resource that’s needed to combat family homelessness.
Chilly start to the work week, Frost Advisory; isolated showers, storms continue this week

5 days ago | nbcmontana.com | Mitchel Coombs

FROST ADVISORY is in effect until 9 AM Monday for the Missoula/Bitterroot Valleys. Temperatures as low as 32 will result in frost formation. Frost could harm sensitive outdoor vegetation. Sensitive outdoor plants may be killed if left uncovered. The work week is starting off on a chilly note with temperatures in the 30s and 40s. Areas of patchy frost have developed in some of our higher elevation valleys near the divide and in southwest Montana.
Electric vehicle (EV) tax breaks may hit a dead end under Trump’s ‘Big Beautiful Bill’

6 days ago | nbcmontana.com | Kemberley Washington
NorthWestern Energy's rate case hearing moves to next stage

1 week ago | nbcmontana.com | Michael Santoscoy

HELENA, Mont. — A hearing before the Public Service Commission in Helena over a proposed NorthWestern Energy rate increase is moving to the next stage. After eight days of public comment plus witness testimony and questioning, the hearing is moving to opening briefs. “This proposed rate increase is a necessary step to address the rising cost of maintaining and upgrading our utility systems,” said Michelle Harris, Rocky Mountain Contractors representative.
Governor vetoes free school meals, childcare benefits

1 week ago | nbcmontana.com | Bowen West

Governor Greg Gianforte continues to review any bills that made it to his desk. On Friday, two education bills didn’t make the cut. The governor shot down a bipartisan free school meals bill, which would have used state funds to provide meals for children. House Bill 551 would have set aside $600,000 in the state budget annually for school meals.