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June 17, 2022

Nature's forces on display in Yellowstone flood

Yellowstone National Park suffered a frightening flood this week as warm rains combined with a rapidly melting snowpack to overwhelm waterways.

June 17, 2022

Montana Gov. Gianforte vacationed in Italy as severe flooding struck Yellowstone

Montana Republican Gov. Greg Gianforte was vacationing in Italy when he declared a 'state of disaster' this week over the sever floods that struck Yellowstone.

June 16, 2022

Yellowstone flood: photos show damage as surrounding communities assess economic impact

After historic flooding from Yellowstone River began receding, surrounding communities were bracing for economic impact at the height of tourist season.

June 16, 2022

Yellowstone River receding; Billings flood warning canceled

Water levels in Yellowstone National Park's Yellowstone River have receded after surging to historic levels. Streets and bridges were washed away in the event.

June 15, 2022

Montana National Guard launches rescue missions for people stranded by 'significant' flooding

Montana National Guard members airlifted a dozen stranded people to safety in separate rescue efforts after raging floodwaters swamped homes and washed out roadways.

June 15, 2022

Parts of Yellowstone could remain closed for 'substantial length' after flooding

Yellowstone National Park said historic flooding would shutter northern parts of the park for a "substantial length," and that infrastructure had been damaged.

June 14, 2022

Yellowstone major flooding leads to bridge being swept away, roads washed out

Yellowstone National Park in Montana had serious flooding on Monday. The flooding led to bridges being swept away and roads being washed out, forcing evacuations.

June 10, 2022

Montana election results: Ryan Zinke wins Republican primary in race for new House seat

Former Secretary of the Interior Ryan Zinke is the Republican nominee in the race for western Montana's new House seat.

June 10, 2022

Montana AG calls out China as fentanyl deaths 'skyrocket' since Biden took office

Montana Attorney General Austin Knudsen says he has specific intelligence Mexican drug cartels are targeting his state and highlights China's role in producing fentanyl.

June 7, 2022

Opioid crisis: Montana officials report 'alarming number' of recent fatal overdoses likely linked to fentanyl

Montana health officials reported at least eight fatal fentanyl overdoses in a recent 10-day period as the state attempts to crack down on the dangerous opioid.