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TC Energy abandons plans for Keystone XL Pipeline
The plan to build the Keystone XL pipeline has been terminated. Developer TC Energy Corporation confirmed Wednesday that after a comprehensive review of its options, the pipeline project is history. Keystone XL would have carried oil through pipelines from Canada to Nebraska, including a large section of eastern Montana. The proposed pipeline would have gone through 27 counties, including six in… → Read More
US Marshals Service captures Willie Redd
The Montana Violent Offenders Task Force announced today they have captured Willie Redd. Redd was the subject of a Be On The Lookout request from the US Marshals office. Redd was wanted on a felony warrant for probation violation. The US Marshals office will provide more information on his arrest. → Read More
Montana tops 280 COVID-19 cases
BILLINGS — The State of Montana confirms 281 cases of COVID-19 as of Saturday afternoon. The previously reported state total Saturday morning was 265. The Governor's Coronavirus Task Force updates the state data twice daily at 8:30am and 4pm. Eight new cases were reported in Gallatin County bringing their total to 109 and Toole county, with fewer than 5,000 people, has three more bringing their… → Read More
Montana COVID-19 cases now stands at 147
BILLINGS —The number of COVID -19 cases in Montana jumped to 147 in the latest report by the Department of Health and Human Services. The previous total on Saturday morning was 129. Yellowstone County added 3 new cases and now has 26. Gallatin County continues to see the largest amount of cases in the state jumping to 57 this afternoon. 8 people are currently hospitalized for treatment of the… → Read More
Billings Catholic Schools will begin remote classes Tuesday
BILLINGS — Billings Catholic Schools will follow Governor Bullocks directive to close all public schools for two weeks. BCS President Shaun Harrington released the following information for parents and students: The recent announcement from the Governor’s office has indicated that all schools in Montana will be closed for 2 weeks. We will evaluate any closures beyond two weeks based on incoming… → Read More
Billings Police investigate report of gun in church
BILLINGS,MT —Billings Police responded to the FIrst Church in downtown Billings today following a report of a man in the church with a gun wrapped in a cloth. According to a BPD tweet officers arrived at the scene at 310 North 27th Street and did not locate the man or a weapon. Officers obtained information that there were not threats made by the man. Officers remain in the downtown area for… → Read More
Law enforcement responds to incident at Big Horn County Jail
HARDIN — Law enforcement officers have responded to the Big Horn County Courthouse where reports are several inmates overpowered a jail employee and escaped. The Big Horn County Sheriffs Department told Q2 News that residents in Hardin should lock their doors and stay inside. The Big Horn County Memorial Hospital has been placed on lockdown. The incident happened around midnight Friday. The… → Read More
DEQ optimistic on deal to reopen Spring Creek Mine
Hundreds of miners were told to stay home Thursday after the DEQ and NTECH failed to reach agreement on a state operating permit. → Read More
Spring Creek Mine suspends operations
BILLINGS — The Navajo Transitional Energy Company (NTEC) was expecting to take possession and operate the Spring Creek Mine in southeast Montana on Wednesday, but an impasse with the Montana Department of Environmental Quality over what NTEC claims are issues with sovereign immunity has shut down the mine putting all employees out of work. In a press release the new owners of the mine say they… → Read More
Heavy rain and hail pounds Billings
BILLINGS — Heavy rain and hail hit Billings around 6:30pm Sunday night causing multiple power outages, damage to vehicles and homes, and flooded streets. Several accidents were reported but no serious injuries have been reported by 8:30pm. MontanaFair was filled with fairgoers and people attending the Old Dominion concert. Fair spokesman Ray Massie says there were no injuries. The carnival shut… → Read More
Stage 1 fire restrictions ordered for Yellowstone County
Yellowstone County will be under Stage 1 fire restrictions by the end of the week. → Read More
President Trump departs Washington D.C. for Montana
President Donald Trump is on his way to Montana. → Read More
Major Montana coal company says it's uncertain it will survive
One of the nation's largest coal companies with three mines in Montana reported Monday it’s unsure how long it can survive. → Read More
Where's Montana's fastest growing county?
The Bozeman area continues to set the pace for population growth in the state. → Read More
The annual Winter Carnival commences in Red Lodge
A steady snowfall is putting a blanket on Red Lodge Mountain today as skiers and boarders enjoy the annual Winter Carnival. → Read More
Fire at Laurel refinery sends one to hospital
The fire was reported at 3:20 this afternoon in the hydrogen desulfurization unit. → Read More
Red Lodge Mountain ready to open Friday
Ski season is here! Opening day is Friday Nov. 24. The upper mountain at Red Lodge will be open but will not be groomed. → Read More
Cooney: Special session possible for Montana budget, but time ru
The state of Montana needs to cut more than $200 million out of the state budget within the next month. → Read More
Bob Seger concert at MetraPark postponed
Bob Seger is postponing his remaining 2017 tour dates because of an "urgent medical issue concerning his vertebrae," his team announced today. → Read More
Reminder: Q2 evening broadcast airing 5 p.m. tonight before foot
Our local news broadcast will move up by a half hour tonight to make room for the first Thursday night football broadcast on CBS. Jeanelle Slade, Bob McGuire, and Scott Breen will have your local n... → Read More