Governor Steve Bullock has told his state budget director to ask all state agencies to submit plans for another 10 percent budget cut.

Lolo National Forest officials are defending their initial response to the Lolo Peak Fire, which has become one of the most expensive in Montana history.

Plea agreement with three Ravalli County men over starting the Roaring Lion Fire last summer draws criticism from some affected homeowners.

Sunshine, smoke and wind in western Montana today, with a Red Flag warning. High today in the mid 80's.

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