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It is an epic cleanup project following Montana’s 500-year floods of 2022 that ripped homes from riverbanks, tore apart roads and bridges, and downed thousands of trees.

RED LODGE, MT- A Red Lodge man accused of possessing a short barrel, privately made AR-15 style semi-automatic rifle, after he was suspected of violating a protective order, admitted to a firearm crime on Tuesday and was sentenced to time in prison. 73-year-old James Faddis Kennedy pleaded guilty to possession...

The Montana Renaissance Festival (MRF) pitched its tent last weekend at the Red Lodge Rodeo grounds to welcome over 1,000 visitors into its arms. The Festival ran over two days. On view were Kings and Queens, gallant knights, fair maidens along with an assortment of wizards, goblins, water sprites, fairies, ogres, and a few unicorns. The event staged a jousting competition and plenty of replenishment from flagons of mead to plates of dragons eggs. MRF was founded in 2012 and is the longest running Renaissance Festival in the region.

MISSOULA, Mont. — A lightning strike may have caused a difficult and fast moving house fire in Red Lodge. Northwestern Energy is still investigating. Emergency officials say the homeowners and two cats made it out safely last Wednesday night. The homeowners noticed their power went out, then they smelled smoke.

The Bridger Golden Age Society (Senior Center) is hosting a special event on Flag Day to honor our Veterans, Wednesday, June 14 from 5 p.m. to 6:30 p.m.Menu: Hamburgers, coleslaw, baked beans, dessert & drink. Cost: $5 a plate (Veterans & children under 5 years old/free) 9) Happy B-Day: Polly...

CODY (WNE) — More than seven years after the Park County Commissioners first approved a special use permit to build a cellphone tower on property owned by Switchback Ranch LLC, a similar project is moving forward on its land in the Clark area. During its May 24 meeting, the...

Carbon County is currently under a FLOOD WATCH through Friday evening--meaning flooding in certain low areas is possible. If your home is in the floodplain, or in a low area prone to flooding, one of the best ways to protect your home is to place sandbags in front of your doors, low level windows and other openings where water may enter your home. IT IS IMPORTANT you place sandbags next to your home, rather than along the street, curb or property line to avoid diverting water-which could damage your downstream neighbor's property. Pay attention to weather forecasts, flood watches and warnings -- and watch this video from Santa Clara Valley Water District to learn more about using plastic sheeting and sandbags to help protect your home, garage, and other structures on your property in case of flood. https://www.youtube.com/watch.

RED LODGE, Mont. - Crews were on scene for more than three hours Wednesday night for a house fire in Red Lodge. Firefighters were called out around 9:20 pm when the homeowners’ power went out and they began to smell smoke. On scene, crews saw smoke coming from the...

Law enforcement used a PIT maneuver, where a police vehicle bumps a suspect vehicle to force it off the road, and the vehicle overturned on the side of the road, McQuillan said.

A coroner's inquest has been set into the deaths last July of two men who were stuck and killed on a highway by a Carbon County sheriff's deputy.

Like we need an excuse to head to RL. It's time to brush up on your best Shakespearian accent and head to Red Lodge this weekend for one of the largest Renaissance festivals in the region, the Montana Renaissance Festival, held June 3rd and 4th at the Red Lodge Fairgrounds.

Joliet High School had five seniors compete in the Bob Cleverley 8 Man All Star game on Saturday, June 3 at the Bob Green Field in Butte. The Joliet contingent played on the Red team against the Blue team. Both sides were made of players from various high schools across Montana. The final score was 56-40 to the Blue team.

A lot of rain is forcast this week. Meteorologist Michael Richmond, of Red Lodge was out hiking and noticed a far away funnel cloud. About a half hour ago, Richmond said, "Real weather coming in now, strong storms, heavy rain. Saw this funnel cloud at 1405 hours to the east, notified NWS Billings. They said it was near the WY border on radar, south of Belfry, not appearing real strong. Lots of lightning already here at home now. We are under a flood watch here, I hope we don't lose anything next few days that has been rebuilt, along Rock Creek, or in our trail systems." He said the funnel had a "weak radar signature, thank goodness." Keep alert out there and tune in to local weather reports.

Red Lodge is looking to officially recognize National Pollinator Week, and to celebrate Red Lodge is trying to open a seed library specific to pollinator-friendly plants. Recently, Noell Evans spoke before the Garden Club to ask if they might donate native pollinator-friendly flower and/or grass seeds for the seed library. But it is open to anyone’s donation.

Carbon County collected quite a few State B champs over the weekend as Joliet’s Cori Coombs, Red Lodge’s Brayli Reimer and the Rams relay team collected gold all round at the Charlie Merrifield Track at Bulldog Memorial Stadium, Butte. Coombs who finished 2nd in the 100m, 200m, was...

Class of 2023: Brookelyn Allen, Neils Arcilla, Brynn Barker, Brent Beaudoin, Elena Black, Sierra Boggio, Alexys Davis, Coral Eder, Matthew Evenson, Audrey Fontaine, Trinity Frank, Wyatt Goffena, Noah Grundy, Cadence Hartwig, Braelyn Hay, Olivia Heimer, Aiden Hill, Ryan Johnson, Jonathan Korell, Cassie Kornele, Allie Kuntz, Ellanor Lake, Nolan Larson, Cullen Lauver, Ryder Martin, Aya Moore, Sophia Moore, Heika Olson, Madelyn Owens, Jase Petersen, Angelina Podkonjak, Brayli Reimer, Aryanna Rodenbeck, Ava Russo, Tylor Snyder, Kaitlin Sowa, Jacob Stewart, Carmine Terraciano, Landen Tomlin, Ryan Turnbull, Oscar Wahl, Alyssa Zoutte.

The Thrift Store will begin our summer hours starting in June. We will be open from Monday thru Saturday from 10 AM to 4 PM, starting June 5th.

“Over the past few years, one of our accomplishments we are most proud of is the growth of the Rocky Mountain Songwriting Contest. Established in 2018, it has grown annually where we now limit the number of entries to 100 songwriters,” said Mike Booth, Executive Director of the Festival.

It will be a hopping Saturday with the 7th annual 5K/10K and Scavenger Hunt in the Columbus area and the Stillwater Run & Ride in the Absarokee area.

On Wednesday, 'Demon Girlz' will be screened at The Roman Theater in Red Lodge. Admission is free, and donations will be accepted to benefit Domestic and Sexual Violence Services of Montana.