Granite County remains under fire warning
The National Weather Service (NWS) has Granite County under a Red Flag Warning for a third straight day to temperatures and wind. The warning lasts from 2 p.m. to 9 p.m. Thunderstorm activity in the area, combined with windy conditions, could lead to potential lightning strikes that could start a fire, said the NWS Tuesday morning.. If you see such a strike, make sure that it is a blaze before calling 9-1-1. Have exact coordinates, location information or a description of th
Red Flag Warning continues in Granite County
The National Weather Service (NWS) has Granite County under a Red Flag Warning until 9 p.m. for the second straight day. Thunderstorm activity in the area, combined with windy conditions, could lead to potential lightning strikes that could start a fire, said the NWS Tuesday morning.. If you see such a strike, make sure that it is a blaze before calling 9-1-1. Have exact coordinates, location information or a description of the area where the fire is along with common landmar
FWP offers Wolf Trapping Certification course in Bozeman
Bozeman, MT — Montana Fish, Wildlife & Parks is hosting a Wolf Trapping Certification course at its regional headquarters in Bozeman on Aug. 17. The class will be held from 8:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. on Saturday, Aug. 17, at 1400 S. 19th Ave. Preregistration is required for the course. In addition to license and permit requirements, a person must attend and complete a wolf trapping certification class before setting any trap for a wolf in Montana. Completion of either the Idaho
Faded hunting and fishing licenses can be replaced for free at FWP offices
Hunters and anglers with licenses that are displaying faded text making them difficult to read can have those licenses replaced at no cost at their regional Fish, Wildlife & Parks office. Another option is to go to fwp.mt.gov, login to MyFWP and request a digital version of your license to print at home or download to a smart phone. Digital licenses are good for everything but a carcass tag. Replacement at an FWP office for faded licenses do not count against the numbe
Commissioners approve water flow, funding for county TV
PHILIPSBURGH – The Granite County Commissioners were in session Tuesday, handling a variety of topics that help keep the county moving forward. Perhaps the largest decision reached in the session was to approve $19,000 of funding for the free television program that is broadcast throughout Granite County. The money would see $15,000 go to Drummond for upgrades and repairs while the other $4,000 goes to Philipsburg. The antennae, which are located to provide a signal on a line
Granite County under Red Flag Warning
The National Weather Service has Granite County under a Red Flag Warning until 9 p.m. Monday night. Thunderstorm activity in the area, combined with windy conditions, could lead to potential lightning strikes that could start a fire. If you see such a strike, make sure that it is a blaze before calling 9-1-1. Have exact coordinates, location information or a description of the area where the fire is along with common landmarks to help the initial attack teams get to the fire
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