SWX Now Montana

2 days ago | montanarightnow.com | Taylor Richardson

MISSOULA, Mont. – The Housing, Redevelopment and Community Programs Committee in Missoula has approved a new community strategy to tackle homelessness over the next three years. The plan outlines key initiatives aimed at making homelessness rare, brief and non-recurring. The strategy, developed by the On Our Way Home Leadership Group with input from Missoula community members, focuses on three main priorities.

2 days 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.

2 days ago | montanarightnow.com | Ian Alvano

Hamilton, Mont. – The Hamilton School Board is exploring new options after a $49 million school bond failed to pass in recent elections. The bond aimed to fund a new campus for Hamilton Middle School, but voters did not approve it. Patrick Hanley, chair of the Hamilton School Board, believes the price tag may have been too steep for voters. "We also had the ability to sell this main building, and the pod, which is our auxiliary building...

2 days ago | montanarightnow.com | Tracy Smith

MONTANA - Cooler temperatures and wet weather are set to persist across Montana over the coming days. Daytime highs will range from the upper 40s in the northwest to low 60s in the central and eastern regions. Rain showers will continue from central to southwestern Montana, with mountain snow expected in areas like the Beartooth and Absarokas. By Wednesday evening, central areas will still experience rain, while mountain snow persists in south-central Montana.

3 days ago | montanarightnow.com | Ian Alvano

MISSOULA, Mont. – As the school year comes to a close, Missoula County Public Schools are preparing for changes in their charter schools. This year marked the first operation of two charter schools: TEACH Academy and Connect Academy. TEACH Academy, currently operating out of the Jefferson School building, will move to Franklin Elementary. Barbara Frank, Executive Director of Student Services for MCPS, highlighted the benefits of the new location.