HELENA — Montanans are urged to keep a lookout for harmful algal blooms as temperatures warm up in Big Sky Country. Blooms ...

Montana’s largest utility defended their request to raise electric and gas rates Monday, as the state’s utility regulators consider whether to sign off on the proposal.

A wildfire is burning north of the Gates of the Mountains Interstate 15 exit. The smoke plume can be seen from Helena. The Hilger Valley Fire was first reported around 3:15 p.m. and was burning around ...