Mountain lions in Madison County
Montana Fish, Wildlife and Parks held a public meeting to discuss mountain lion trends, management and quotas for the 2017 hunting season in region three, which encompasses Madison County. Vanna...
View ArticleMadison County FCCLA, BPA, SkillsUSA, FFA showcase best of the best
Springtime in Madison County is a busy time for many of our youth, as students from across the county are participating in spring sports, concerts and competitions. For many school groups or...
View ArticleHonoring those who care for the land
Madison County conservation districts recognize land stewards. Steve and Jenny Wood Proving public perception wrong with 30 years dedicated to the land What do you get when a farmer from New York...
View ArticleA master plan: Ennis Big Sky Airport plans for future
It is no surprise that use of the Ennis Big Sky Airport is on the rise, and has been in recent years. In fact, the growth rate has been around 30 percent per year for the last few years, according to...
View ArticleEarth Day in Madison County
Earth Day was first celebrated in 1970 after Sen. Gaylord Nelson, Wisconsin, proposed the idea to congress after seeing the effects of an oil spill in southern California. Nelson’s proposed Earth Day...
View ArticleWildlife mortality hotspots, connectivity along U.S. Highway 287
Prior to the Madison County Planning Board meeting on April 24, Renee Callahan from the Center for Large Landscape Conservation gave a presentation about the effects of roads on wildlife. “Roads are...
View ArticleFire claims bamboo fly rod building in Twin Bridges
Early Sunday morning, a fire in Twin Bridges burned down the Winston Rod bamboo building at 105 East Third Avenue. “(The call came in) at 3:30 a.m. and Twin Bridges Fire Department arrived at 3:39...
View ArticleMHC receives $2 million from state to preserve Virginia City, Nevada City
When Governor Steve Bullock signed House Bill 2 into law on May 9, the Montana Heritage Commission, which oversees Virginia City and Nevada City, received $2 million for maintenance and preservation to...
View ArticleOutdoor education for an outdoor world
In typical Montana May fashion, this year’s Bear Creek Days got a little wet. The event, which takes place at the Bear Creek Trailhead south of Ennis, saw two full days before Mother Nature called it a...
View ArticleRVH incorporates ambulance under hospital umbrella
“It’s a national crisis, getting volunteers,” said Del Bieroth, Sheridan resident and president of the Ruby Valley Ambulance. “We’re getting older and we’re getting fewer.” The current Ruby Valley...
View ArticleMontana FWP looks to eradicate aquatic invasive species
“My hope is this conversation sparks a lot more,” said Sam Sheppard. Sheppard, Montana Fish, Wildlife and Parks’ region three supervisor, was in Twin Bridges last week to host a meeting on aquatic...
View ArticleBill Sinclair: giving back through search and rescue
“He has done a great deal of improvements in facilities, equipment and training … his group is the poster child for search and rescue groups in our state,” said Frank Colwell, one of the few people to...
View ArticleJohn Ellingsen honored for commitment to preserving history
“Just like Lincoln said when he gave his Gettysburg address, this here is hollowed ground,” said John Ellingsen, during the Discovery-Ellingsen park dedication on June 9. The Montana Heritage...
View ArticleBrucellosis in Southwest Montana
Montana Fish, Wildlife and Parks held an elk brucellosis working group meeting last week in an effort to review elk management options and the spread of brucellosis, according to a release from FWP....
View ArticleHow knowing basic CPR could save a life
“It gives you the opportunity to keep someone alive,” said Mara Johnson, senior nursing student at Montana State University. Johnson and her classmates were on hand at the Madison Valley Health Fair...
View ArticleTrash talk: Solid waste board hears complaints about Cardwell site
“We’ve got dumpsites all over the county and if we’re going to be in the solid waste business, we better do it right,” said Chris Wagner. Wagner and 16 residents in the Cardwell area were present at...
View ArticleFirework-caused blaze burns 5 acres in Sheridan
Though fire danger was low this Fourth of July, one blaze was ignited near Sheridan as a result of fireworks, according to Dustin Tetrault, Madison County director of emergency management. “On July 4,...
View ArticleFire in progress 4 miles east of Cameron
UPDATED at 4 p.m. July 9 According to Dustin Tetrault, Madison County director of emergency management, the fire is contained, with firefighters on scene mopping up “hot spots.” The fire burned...
View ArticleAirMedCare Network pulls Montana memberships after house legislation passes
Two years ago, the Madison County commissioners purchased a county-wide air ambulance membership through what is now AirMedCare Network. Due to legislation passed in the 2017 session, AirMedCare...
View ArticleAn otter onslaught: Cliff Lake otter attacks visiting triathlete over holiday...
It seemed like a normal training swim for Stew Larsen – taking to the mountain lake known to locals and visitors alike as Cliff Lake. But Larsen finished this swim with more than your typical sore...
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