The Montana Folk Festival has announced the final seven performers that will join the event in Butte on July 12, 13, and 14.Choro Das 3,Hailu Mergia,Reverie
A High Wind Watch has been issued for parts of northern Montana, including the Montana HiLine near the Rocky Mountain Front. Wind speeds could reach 45 mph, with gusts up to 80 mph. Travel disruptions are expected, especially for high-profile vehicles.
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Revival of a southern Amtrak route across Montana and North Dakota got a boost last week when the Biden administration awarded $500,000 to the Big Sky Passenger Rail Authority.
Portions of Montana's are getting pummeled with nasty winds Tuesday. A High Wind Warning is currently in effect for some counties and High Wind Watches are in effect for others. Some areas to the west are also dealing with dangerous avalanche conditions.