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State Plans Mandatory Assessment Tests
The Office of Public Instruction Superintendent Denise Juneau says she plans to make next year's student assessments in math and English mandatory after a technical glitch in April kept 18 percent of the students from completing the test.
Air Quality ‘Hazardous’ in Frenchtown, Missoula, Hamilton
Air quality took a turn for the worst Saturday across most of western Montana.
U.S. Forest Service Orders Evacuations in Parts of Mineral, Missoula Counties
Lightning sparked a fire that ignited Thursday in the Ninemile Ranger District. It’s grown to 2,900 acres since then. The fire is located about 15 miles southwest of Tarkio, west of Missoula.
Sheep Fire Less Active on Friday – Evacuations Remain in Place
The Sheep Fire, part of the Thompson-Divide Complex, blew up on Thursday, prompting the closure of an 8-mile stretch of U.S. Highway 2 and evacuation notices for more than 100 homes and businesses. However, NBC Montana reports clouds and heavy smoke made the Sheep Fire less active on Friday.
Rights Read to Florence Man Accused of Sex Crimes Against Underage Girls
The arraignment of a 19-year-old Florence man accused of sexually assaulting two underage girls at Florence High School more than two years ago has been continued until next week.
Morrell Complex Fire Prompts Trail Closures Near Seeley Lake
A fire complex north of Seeley Lake has prompted the closure of several popular trails.
Evacuation Advisories Issued Near Eustis Fire
UPDATE - (10:45 p.m.) Residents on Old Town Road were given a preliminary evacuation advisory notice from the Broadwater Sheriff's Department due to the significant fire growth to the southeast Saturday, according to fire managers.
Air Quality in Missoula Valley Reported at Unhealthy – Very Unhealthy in the Bitterroot
Air quality in parts of western Montana deteriorated rapidly overnight.
New Fire Complex Burning Near Seeley Lake
Forest Service officials say three fires make up a new fire complex burning in steep, remote, forested terrain northeast of Seeley Lake.
Democratic Senator Jon Tester Says He’ll Support Nuclear Deal with Iran
U.S. Sen. Jon Tester says he will support the nuclear agreement negotiated with Iran.