Southwest Montana News

15 Montana communities awarded $511,000 in federal grants

By Elle Johnson | Jan 10, 2021

Fifteen Montana communities are being awarded a $511,000 federal grant to share through the Community Development Block Grant Program, according to the Montana Department of Commerce.

From Big Sky Times

Montana residents face charges over concert that allegedly violated COVID-19 restrictions

By Elle Johnson | 4 years ago

After an outdoor concert was held on private property in Helena Valley in early October, Lewis & Clark County Public Health (LCPH) has asked the county attorney's office to become involved in presenting COVID-19 restriction violations, with the concert hosts potentially facing criminal charges.

Nonpoint source pollution taking applications: MDEQ

By Elle Johnson | Aug 25, 2020

Applications for nonpoint source pollution reduction projects funding are now open with the Montana Department of Environmental Quality (DEQ).

Gallatin County gyms reopen with required guidelines

By Elle Johnson | Jun 29, 2020

Several Gallatin County businesses, including gyms, reopened on May 15, but are working to adhere by Phase 1 guidelines, Healthy Gallatin reported.

Butte-Silver Bow to see COVID-19 impacts soon

By Elle Johnson | Jun 29, 2020

After summer hires have been cut and other savings have been made in Butte-Silver Bow County, budget officials are expecting to see the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic to the budget fairly soon, according to the Montana Standard.

Montana residents cope with layoffs and furloughs

By Elle Johnson | May 8, 2020

Thousands of Montanans have been laid off due to the financial crisis caused by COVID-19, and many are struggling with the impact it's had on their lives.

Butte, Montana outdoor recreation businesses suffer

By Elle Johnson | May 6, 2020

In western Montana, outdoor recreation is a large economic diver, but with the COVID-19 pandemic, many outdoor recreation businesses in Butte are suffering.

Conflicts with federal relief halts loan distributions in Butte

By Elle Johnson | Apr 23, 2020

Butte businesses were hoping to receive loans to help with the financial crisis COVID-19 has brought, but local businesses have run into conflicts with the federal relief from county funds.