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Inmates with intermittent hot water at State Prison
Two boilers at the end of their lifespan failed in the Montana State Prison at the end of March, affecting 170 inmates in a low-security unit at the Deer Lodge facility. Since the failure, it’s taken weeks for the 30-years-old boilers to be replaced. New boilers are expected to arrive this week for installation, Montana Department of Corrections Communications Officer Carolynn Stocker said in an email to the Daily Montanan.
MDT accepting public comment on I-90 striping project
MISSOULA, Mont. — The Montana Department of Transportation is accepting public comment on a proposal to upgrade striping on I-90 between Bonner and Garrison. The 63-mile project involves restriping fog lines and the centerline with 6-inch inlaid striping. The project starts at the Bonner Interchange (Exit 109) and extends east ending at Garrison Interchange (Exit 174).
Residents in Dalton Mountain Road area asked to hold off burning debris
MISSOULA, Mont. — Lincoln Volunteer Fire and Rescue is asking people to hold off burning debris until a new bridge on Dalton Mountain Road is complete, or a lot of moisture falls. With the winds and lack of snow, firefighters say there's a chance a fire could get out...
Crash fully blocking I-90 westbound between Deer Lodge and Drummond
DEER LODGE, Mont. - A detour is in place at the site of a crash fully blocking Interstate-90 westbound between Deer Lodge and Drummond Sunday. Montana Department of Transportation said in its online 511 road report map the crash is located at 0.50 mile east of Junction Montana 88-Exit 175, at mile-marker 177.
Austin Longpine Game Report
Austin Longpine produced his most outstanding game to date while leading Drummond to the win on Friday. Longpine was dynamite, not allowing a single earned run and only one hit while striking out nine over six innings pitched. Longpine and Drummond will head out on the road to square off...
Air Force airman from Deer Lodge to perform national anthem at Bobcat basketball game
BOZEMAN, Mont. - All eyes are on Ohio where the Bobcats are dancing Wednesday evening in the March Madness matchup against the Grambling State Tigers. But if singing is more your thing, one Montanan will be on the court to perform.
Air Force airman from Deer Lodge to perform national anthem at Bobcat basketball game
BOZEMAN, Mont. - All eyes are on Ohio where the Bobcats are dancing Wednesday evening in the March Madness matchup against the Grambling State Tigers. But if singing is more your thing, one Montanan will be on the court to perform.
Deer Lodge man accused of child kidnapping in Missouri
MISSOULA, Mont. — Authorities in Rolla, Missouri say a Deer Lodge man is in custody, with bond set at $500,000, for one felony count of child kidnapping. According to the Phelps County Sheriff's Department, Osias Everson lists Deer Lodge, Montana as his most recent residence, though he originally reported a residence in Bothell, Washington as his home.
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