U.S. Army Corps Of Engineers

A woman and man walk through brush next to a wide river.

Plans Forming For Little Shell To Manage Hell Creek State Park

Kaitlyn Nicholas

The State of Montana has taken the first step in a process to transfer operational management of a state park to the Little Shell Tribe of Chippewa Indians.

A comment box from the U.S. State Department for thoughts on an recently updated environmental draft for the Keystone XL pipeline on October 29, 2019.

Energy

Keystone XL Water Crossing Certification On Hold Pending Appeal

Kayla Desroches

A vital water crossing certification for the Keystone XL crude oil pipeline is in limbo after environmental groups challenged Montana’s recent issuance of a water quality certification. The state’s decision and an appeal comes during a transition in state and federal administrations.

A large warehouse holds stacks of plywood.

Health

Montana National Guard Building Mobile Alternative Care Facility

Kayla Desroches

The Montana National Guard on Monday started building a mobile medical facility for non-COVID-19 patients in case regional medical centers see a surge in…

A 2008 photo of construction on part of the the Keystone Pipeline.

Environment & Science

Court To Hear Appeal Over Federal Pipeline Permitting Decision

Kayla Desroches

A federal judge in Montana will hear an appeal from U.S. attorneys on his decision to block a federal pipeline permitting program.Great Falls Federal…

A train ships pieces of pipeline materials.

Environment & Science

New Lawsuit Challenges Keystone XL Permits

A coalition of conservation groups on Monday sued to stop construction of the Keystone XL Pipeline.Northern Plains Resource Council, the Sierra Club and…