Edward O'Brien

Montana’s cool, wet spring has improved the state’s drought conditions. The state is expected to release a snapshot of drought conditions Thursday.

The Biden administration made good on a promised, but long-delayed pay raise for federal firefighters on Tuesday. The first of those temporary payments should be delivered next month.

A bill expanding benefits to millions of military veterans exposed to toxins is now one step away from President Joe Biden’s desk.

All Livingston HealthCare patients and staff are safe after rising flood waters Monday prompted the evacuation of the hospital.

Federal and state land managers in Montana are not yet fully staffed with their usual number of seasonal firefighters. During its hiring process, the U.S. Forest Service has faced the same workforce shortage pressures affecting the private sector.

Potential for significant wildland fire is anticipated to be normal this June, according to the latest forecast from the National Interagency Fire Center. However, that could change later this summer, especially in areas east of the Continental Divide.

State troopers starting this weekend will increase their presence on Montana roads and highways, cracking down on unsafe drivers. Excessive speed and impaired driving are among the most common factors leading to fatal crashes.

Congressional bargainers are celebrating a deal they say could pave the way for the passage of legislation that would help millions of veterans exposed to toxins from burn pits during their time in the military. The deal could help roughly two-thirds of Montana veterans.

Supreme Court campaigns are non-partisan, but this year’s races are taking place amid an unusually charged political atmosphere. Meet the candidates running for Montana's open Supreme Court seats.

Gas prices are anticipated to be the most expensive on record for the upcoming Memorial Day weekend. While more Americans are planning road trips compared to last year, a recent survey shows they're still hesitant to lock in summer plans.