Wind Rips Out Trees and Power in Flathead Valley
About two thousand people in the Flathead valley went for periods of time without power on Thursday Dec. 5, mostly due to gusty winds. Continue reading…
View ArticleSquirrles Caused More Montana Power Outages Than Lightning, Ice, Tree Limbs...
According to a report filed by Northwestern Energy, of the thousands of power outages in Montana last year, a substantial amount were caused by woodland creatures. Continue reading…
View ArticleNew Poll: Plurality of Montanans Oppose New EPA Regulations
A new Paragon Insights poll of 668 likely Montana Voters shows a plurality of opposition to proposed new EPA regulations on carbon emissions from power plants. While 39 percent supported the...
View ArticleSome Reporting Power Outage in Lower Miller Creek Area
Some Missoulian's living in the Lower Miller Creek area have called Northwestern Energy reporting a power outage that began just before noon today, January 7. Continue reading…
View ArticleCoal Plant to Shutdown In Billings By April
BILLINGS, Mont. (AP) — PPL Montana is less than three months from closing down the J.E. Corette coal-fired power plant, the worst air polluter in Billings. Continue reading…
View ArticleEstimates Show Up to 18K Without Power Monday Night — NorthWestern Energy...
A category one hurricane wind gust was felt near Missoula International Airport Monday night, reaching gusts of up to 74 mph. Thousands are still without power in Missoula. Continue reading…
View ArticleWeather Video From Lolo
As soon as I saw the storm rolling in, I grabbed my phone to shoot a video. Continue reading…
View ArticleUS Coal Production Falls to Lowest Level in Nearly 30 Years
Preliminary government figures show U.S. coal production has fallen to its lowest level in nearly 30 years as cheaper sources of power and stricter environmental regulations reduce demand. Continue...
View ArticleEach State Has the Power to Open Up or Close Down
There has been much discussion in Washington, D.C. over the procedures to begin reopening the country and who has the power to make that call. Continue reading…
View ArticleMontana Bill Would to Limit Governor's Power During Disasters
House bill 121 would shift power to state lawmakers for dealing with emergencies such as the COVID-19 pandemic. Continue reading…
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