Caryn Foehringer
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Seeley Lake Elementary teachers prepare for first day of school
It’s been a process, but starting Monday, September 11th, Seeley Lake Elementary will put regular classes back in session. → Read More
UM student firefighters take advantage of extension
The Montana University System extended deadlines for students fighting fires. The University of Montana started classes Aug. 31, but student firefighters didn’t have to be there until Sept. 5. → Read More
Seeley-Swan athletes practice at new home away from home
Seeley-Swan High School football, volleyball and cross-country teams found a new home to practice at -- Mount Jumbo School in Missoula. → Read More
Missoulians take precautions as smoke settles into town
Monday marked one of Missoula’s smokiest days so far. → Read More
Stevensville shelter welcomes evacuees as Lolo Peak Fire grows
The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saints and the American Red Cross teamed up to host evacuees at the church as the Lolo Peak Fire continues to grow. The shelter was added to accommodate the increase in people being evacuated. → Read More
School officials consider options as evacuations remain in Seeley Lake
The majority of Seeley Lake is under an evacuation order or warning. Seeley-Swan High School and Seeley Lake Elementary School both fall under the mandatory evacuation order. → Read More
Officials update residents on Rice Ridge Fire at public meeting in Ovando
Fire officials with the Rice Ridge Fire held their first public meeting in Ovando Tuesday night. They say since they want to keep everyone informed on the vicinity of the fire. → Read More
Russell St. Bridge to close for repairs Tuesday, Wednesday
Montana Department of Transportation officials say this Tuesday and Wednesday the Russell Street Bridge in Missoula will be closed to all traffic for a resurfacing project. → Read More
Franklin, Lowell schools revamped for new school year
Franklin and Lowell Elementary Schools hosted open houses Thursday night to showcase all the renovations that were made in the past year. → Read More
Missoula Co. fire hotline volunteers relay information
Senior Corps program manager Colleen Baldwin is in charge of the Missoula County Fire Information Line. Baldwin says having an additional call center is important in case people aren’t able to access information. → Read More
Experts recommend HEPA filters as smoke looms around Montana
Air quality specialist Sarah Coefield says one way to protect you and your home from looming smoke is to purchase a HEPA filter. Coefield warns if you don’t purchase the correct filter it won’t get the job done. → Read More
Sen. Tester expresses funding issues during Lolo Peak Fire camp visit
U.S. Sen. Jon Tester visited a fire camp in Florence Monday where fire officials said the Lolo Peak Fire is burning through more than $1 million a day. → Read More
Lolo Peak Fire meeting held to update residents
A public meeting was held Sunday night at the Florence Baptist Church to update those affected by the Lolo Peak Fire. → Read More
Lolo residents concerned as fire inches closer to homes
Close to 1,000 people are now evacuated from Lolo to Florence due to the Lolo Peak Fire, but fire officials say the growth of the fire in the last two days was planned. → Read More
DEQ, Forest Service plan to coordinate air quality information
The Department of Environmental Quality and the U.S. Forest Service are coordinating to create a system to easily access air quality information around Montana. → Read More
30 coal cars derail near Noxon
Montana Rail Link officials confirm at approximately 11 p.m. Sunday a train carrying coal derailed near Noxon. The train was on Montana Rail Link’s main line. → Read More
Highway 12 residents evacuate as Lolo Peak Fire approaches
The Lolo Peak Fire is growing by the day causing the concerns of those living in evacuated areas to grow as well. → Read More
Fair-goers in Missoula turn out despite smoky weather
Smoke from fires around western Montana is settling in the Missoula Valley. That smoke isn’t stopping fair-goers at the Western Montana Fair. → Read More
Montana University System grants extension for student firefighters
Classes at the University of Montana begin Thursday, Aug. 31. That will be delayed for student firefighters. UM and the Montana University System will extend deadlines for students fighting fires. → Read More
Superior residents deal with smoke as Sunrise Fire grows
The Sunrise Fire is burning more than 14,591 acres. As the fire grows it’s spreading smoke into the surrounding areas. → Read More