Gov. Greg Gianforte on Friday issued a disaster declaration in Missoula and Mineral counties, freeing up state funding to help meet immediate and rising needs.
Missoula County on Thursday cautioned residents to avoid waterways, including creeks and rivers, until further notice after reports that powerlines had fallen and may be electrifying the water.
Primus opened with the distinctive slap bass technique of Claypool and the Garcia-like notes from LaLonde's guitar in 'Groundhog Day,' setting the tone for the rest of the evening of classic Primus.
The United States Geological Survey on Tuesday confirmed that a small hydrothermal explosion occurred in the Biscuit Basin thermal area of Yellowstone National Park.
Thunderstorms passed through southwestern Montana on Monday evening, producing lightning strikes and increasing concern that new wildfires would join those surrounding Missoula.