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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Columbia Falls School District holds 1st of 3 facility enhancement meetings

1 day ago | nbcmontana.com | Sadie Rison

COLUMBIA FALLS, Mont. — Columbia Falls School District held its first of three meetings to discuss ideas on a future high school enhancement bond. Wednesday night’s meeting revolved around safety and security. Community members expressed key points including efficiency, traffic flow and the need for a safer way to get off the second floor in case of an emergency. Jackola Engineering and Architecture was hired for the process and has worked with the school district in the past.
Bill boosting Montana film tax credit program faces uncertain fate

2 days ago | nbcmontana.com | Josh Margolis

HELENA, Mont. — Tuesday was a whirlwind day at the Capitol for a bill that would boost Montana’s tax incentive program for film productions. Senate Bill 326 narrowly passed the House Tuesday morning on second reading, 52- 48, with numerous Montana filmmakers in attendance in the gallery. It then went to House Appropriations, where the committee delayed taking action until Wednesday morning in order to draft up an amendment that could be agreed upon.
Dog in Coram animal cruelty case has puppies, increasing strain on Flathead shelter

2 days ago | nbcmontana.com | Sadie Rison

Officials say one of the 27 dogs seized recently had puppies, bringing the total number of dogs in this case now to 34. Last week, county officials estimated it would cost roughly $30,000 to care for the dogs, averaging $24-30 per dog each day. To adopt the animals out, the defendant in the case would have to give up the dogs to the county, but officials say so far she has refused to do so.
Columbia Falls High School students participate in Earth Day

2 days ago | nbcmontana.com | Sadie Rison

COLUMBIA FALLS, Mont. — Earth Day is a day dedicated to raising awareness about environmental protection and students at Columbia Falls High School took action to make a difference. Around 65 students from the National Honor Society, student council, and Key Club spent the day on Tuesday picking up trash in surrounding neighborhoods all in effort to keep their community clean.
'Bobby's Law' clears Montana legislature thanks to grassroots effort

2 days ago | nbcmontana.com | Josh Margolis

“Historically in our state, DUI laws, it’s been really hard to reform. So, we were confident and kept our foot on the pedal the whole way through,” State Rep. Braxton Mitchell (R-Columbia Falls), HB 267 sponsor. Mitchell was the neighbor of Bobby Dewbre, who was struck and killed by a drunk driver while celebrating his 21st birthday in Columbia Falls just over two years ago.
Montana House votes down teacher authority bill

2 days ago | nbcmontana.com | Josh Margolis

HELENA, Mont. — A bill that would give teachers increased authority to maintain a positive classroom environment has been killed on the House floor. was voted down, 34-64, on second reading Tuesday morning. The bill would require district trustees to adopt a policy to allow teachers to temporarily exclude someone from the classroom if their behavior is impeding teaching or learning and requiring that the student can only return once a plan is communicated to the teacher.
MSU men's basketball adds D2 transfer Cavin Holden

3 days ago | nbcmontana.com | Ethan Becker

BOZEMAN, Mont. — Montana State University men's basketball added to its 2025-26 roster Monday with Division II Central Washington transfer Cavin Holden, who announced his commitment on his Instagram page. Holden is MSU's third transfer this offseason and second from the Division II ranks. He joins D2 Biola University's Davian Brown and Washington's Christian King from the transfer portal.
Zelenskyy accuses Russia of false Easter truce as attacks continue despite Putin's promise

4 days ago | nbcmontana.com | Hanna Arhirova |Elise Morton

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Legacy Ag program for Kalispell schools sees fate in upcoming levy

5 days ago | nbcmontana.com | Sadie Rison

KALISPELL, Mont. — The Kalispell School District is trying to get a nearly $3 million levy passed in May to keep certain programs running. The District Agricultural Education Program is at risk if voters don’t approve the funding. NBC Montana is working for you by hearing from students past and present, about the importance of the program, and how it will affect the future of the Flathead Valley. “There's not anywhere else like this place,” said Aaron Conners, Ag Center summer employee.
Montana Western displays physicality during spring camp

5 days ago | nbcmontana.com | Josh Margolis

DILLON, Mont. — The two-time defending Frontier Conference champs from Dillon are getting after it at Bulldog Stadium, pushing each other to their limits as they look to establish a dynasty. But for right now, it’s all about growth and improvement. “Improvement in fundamentals, techniques, your knowledge of our base. Offensive, defensive, special teams, schematics. And to go and to compete,” said head coach Ryan Nourse. Another goal of spring ball is establishing the two-deep.