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WEST YELLOWSTONE – Smoke rose from thick stands of lodgepole pine just a few miles away as more than 250 people filed into the Union Pacific Dining Hall on Monday night to hear what will be done about the roaring fire in Yellowstone National Park. Several wildfires have been burning in Yellowstone National Park over the last couple of weeks, and the largest, the Maple Fire, has continued to grow. It has now charred more than 22,400 acres — about 35 square miles — in an area near the Gneiss Creek trail and down toward the Madison River. It is

BOZEMAN, Mont. – The half dozen fires burning in Yellowstone National Park are now called the Tatanka Complex. Fire officials in West Yellowstone held a community meeting Monday night where residents voiced their concerns about the fire. As black smoke continues to rise from the fires, many residents are worried. “Oh, I’m saying my prayers like crazy,” said Duck Creek resident Jim Criner. He was one of more than 200 residents at a community meeting to learn more about the fire. Officials presented maps showing people where the fire perimeter was and the direction it’s heading. Strong winds and dry

This weekend, both Montana senators — Republican Steve Daines and Democrat Jon Tester — are celebrating their birthdays.  Daines on Saturday. Tester on Sunday. The neighboring dates gave the senators the opportunity to wish one another a happy birthday and exchange very Big Sky Country gifts. Tester’s present for Daines was a bottle of safflower oil, processed from the herbaceous plant cultivated on his 1,800-acre family farm. Daines gave Tester Montana elk meat. The avid outdoorsman said the meat is from “a bull I bagged last fall.” Daines turns 54 on Saturday. The Republican was born in 1962 in southern California, but grew up in Bozeman. Tester turns 60 on Sunday. The Democrat was born

Friday was a day of celebration, remembrance and reflection at the 98th Annual Crow Fair, Powwow & Parade, a tradition that started in 1903. Montana Senator Steve Daines was among the honored guests. During the senator’s visit to Israel, he presented a resolution from Crow Nation to Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, and in return, Netanyahu gave Daines the Israeli flag to present to Crow Nation, a show of strength, solidarity and understanding. Crow Tribal Chairman Darrin Old Coyote tells KULR-8 his people have been oppressed for decades and it’s events like the parade that give hope to a tribe that’s been

GREAT FALLS – Montana residents welcomed the latest class to receive United States citizenship as 24 people from more than a dozen countries partook in the Naturalization Ceremony in Great Falls on Thursday morning at the Missouri River Federal Courthouse.  “It has been one of the most exciting days in my life,” said Tamara McCarty, a new U.S. citizen from Jamaica.     U.S. Senator Steve Daines and Great Falls Mayor Bob Kelly, along with representatives for U.S. Senator Jon Tester and U.S. Representative Ryan Zinke, welcomed the newest citizens to the country and the state.     “We are a nation of immigrants,my great-great grandmother homesteaded north of Great

Montana’s Republican Senator Steve Daines is echoed what many Bitterrooters felt Wednesday night: relief and appreciation for the firefighters battling the Roaring Lion fire.  The state’s junior Senator visited fire camp early Wednesday evening.  Daines is the fourth Montana lawmaker to make the trip to the Type-1 camp at Hamilton High School, arriving in time for the evening recap of the crew’s operations. Daines says he is proud of the firefighters who are risking their own lives to help save the lives and property of others. “These are the top fire managers, incident command and control, and these firefighters, these men and women that

Uber users can officially request a ride in Bozeman starting Thursday, more than six months after the company was approved to operate in Montana.  U.S. Sen. Steve Daines is set to be the first Uber passenger in Bozeman on Thursday night after a planned speech at Plonk on Main Street at 6 p.m. State Rep. Daniel Zolnikov, an early proponent of Senate Bill 396 — which paved the way for Uber through a revision of the state’s motor carrier laws — will be Daines’ driver. After the ride, Uber officials will turn on service in the area, allowing drivers and

When tourists — particularly international visitors — come to Indian Country, they’re eager to become immersed in an authentic experience, like being paired with a tribal elder to learn how to weave a beautiful basket. Anna Barrera can show visitors true authenticity — maybe even help arrange the trip of a lifetime — with just a few keystrokes. Barrera and her mentor, Edward Hall, transportation specialist and tourism coordinator for the Bureau of Indian Affairs, were co-presenters during the second day of the annual economic development and procurement conference put on by the Native American Development Corporation.  A travel researcher at George Washington University

HAMILTON – Montana’s Republican Senator Steve Daines is echoed what many Bitterrooters felt Wednesday night: relief and appreciation for the firefighters battling the Roaring Lion fire.  The state’s junior Senator visited fire camp early Wednesday evening.  Daines is the fourth Montana lawmaker to make the trip to the Type-1 camp at Hamilton High School, arriving in time for the evening recap of the crew’s operations. Daines says he is proud of the firefighters who are risking their own lives to help save the lives and property of others. “These are the top fire managers, incident command and control, and these firefighters, these men and