(KPAX) Two elk sampled recently in the Ruby Mountains were found to be seropositive for brucellosis, indicating they’ve been exposed to the disease. The Ruby Mountains are currently outside but near the boundary of the Montana Department of Livestock’s designated surveillance area , an area where livestock brucellosis testing and traceability requirements exist due to the … [Read more...] about Two elk found exposed to brucellosis in Ruby Mountains

(KPAX) With a return to some heavier mountain snow storms in recent weeks, Western Montana's water supply has rebounded from a dry start this winter. However, forecasters say the next few weeks will determine whether the region finishes the "water year" at above, or below, normal for the water outlook for summer and fall. The most recent report from the Natural Resources … [Read more...] about Coming weeks will determine western Montana’s water supply

(KPAX) Butte has waited 30 years to see the plan to clean up more than a centuries worth of mine waste. “Here it is, this is the document in all of its splendor,” said Butte Superfund Coordinator Jon Sesso. The massive consent decree was revealed during a conference at the Finlen Hotel and will outline the cleanup and remediation work and eventually end Butte’s status as … [Read more...] about Butte releases consent decree on Superfund cleanup