"It's one thing to say that we support unborn children and support mothers, but we aren't just pro-birth, we're pro-life," Montana Catholic Conference Executive Director Matthew Brower says.
A preliminary damage report released over the weekend shows that out of the 437 structures assessed in Park County, only 81 were undamaged in this month's historic flood.
The Montana Department of Transportation will begin repairs on the Beartooth Highway early next week following last weekend’s severe flood. Though the Beartooth Pass on the Montana side of the border wasn't damaged, it will require some cleanup prior to opening.
The city said Wednesday evening the plant is operating “at a level that can meet the community’s essential needs,” but urged residents to continue to save water.
Carbon County emergency personnel on Tuesday briefed Montana’s lieutenant governor and members of the Montana National Guard on flooding in south-central Montana.
With more rain expected early this week, residents in Livingston have been distributing hundreds of sandbags to flood-prone areas along the Yellowstone River.
Severe storms across Montana over the weekend and into Monday forced some residents to evacuate and prompted a rare closure of all entrances to Yellowstone National Park.
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.
Sierra Cistone/Montana Public Radio"It's one thing to say that we support unborn children and support mothers, but we aren't just pro-birth, we're pro-life," Montana Catholic Conference Executive Director Matthew Brower says.
Crews are working to restore travel routes in the city of Red Lodge and surrounding areas.
