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Morning Update from the Beaverhead-Deerlodge NF. Size: estimated at 230 acres Resources on Site: 4 type 2 hand crews; 5 engines; 2 helicopters available to assist Total Personnel: 116 Numerous firefighting resources are present along the Pioneer Scenic Byway (Mt Hwy 73). Motorists in the area are urged to be aware of the increased traffic, slow down, and yield right-of-way to firefighting apparatus and vehicles. Fire managers are urging people to stay out of the fire area, especially Pettengill Creek, Grouse Creek, Stine Creek, and the Stine Creek Road area, for safety reasons. Crews progressed with structure protection measures, working from the junction of Pettengill Road and along the Pioneer Scenic Byway to the north. Firefighters installed water-handling equipment (pumps, hoses, and sprinklers) around structures in the Pettengill Creek area. Fire behavior has been very active, including group tree torching on all flanks, short runs, and spotting. Fire activity increased yesterday, as afternoon thunderstorm build-up created gusty outflow winds. CLOSURES AND RESTRICTIONS: A Temporary Flight Restriction (TFR) is in place over the fire area. The Forest is in Stage 1 Fire Restrictions. See mtfireinfo.org  for information on fire restrictions. The fire is burning in the upper end of Grouse Creek off the Pioneer Scenic Byway on the Wisdom Ranger District. Fire behavior has been extreme, with torching and short upslope runs in heavy timber. Fire managers are urging people to stay out of the fire area for safety reasons. Fire managers and agency officials are discussing necessary area and trail closures. Ensuring public and firefighter safety and protecting life and property are of the utmost importance. CURRENT STATUS/PLANNED ACTIONS: The fire is moving primarily up the Grouse Creek drainage and sub-drainages. Both flanks or sides of the fire are moving actively, with fire backing downhill towards Pettengill Creek and spotting to the north towards Grouse Creek. Firefighters are assessing structures from the junction of Pettengill Road and along the Pioneer Scenic Byway to the north. They will be scouting for opportunities for firefighting operations, utilizing both natural and manmade control features. Crews will be working to improve and bolster fuel breaks previously constructed during the Alder Creek Fire of 2021. Firefighters will be installing water-handling equipment (pumps, hoses, and sprinklers) around structures in the Pettengill Creek area. WEATHER AND FIRE BEHAVIOR:  The fire is burning mainly in a subalpine fir fuel model, in heavy timber on steep rocky terrain. Available fuels are unseasonably dry and include large amounts of standing dead and down trees. Fire behavior has been very active and extreme, including individual and group tree torching on all flanks and spotting. Dead fuels along the ridges at the highest elevations are consuming completely. If winds align with terrain, in combination with the dry fuels, extreme fire behavior with active movement can be expected. These conditions pose additional hazards to firefighters, limiting access and affecting on-the-ground progress. Weather on Monday trends warmer with increased wind in the afternoon, elevating fire weather concerns. The next change for precipitation will be Tuesday, with chances for showers and thunderstorms throughout the day. High temperature will be in the 80s, with breezy conditions and gusts to 30 mph. Widespread haze will persist.

The Fine Arts Department of the University of Montana Western is pleased to announce the 2024-25 Performing Arts Series, sponsored by the Bank of Commerce. Each exciting performance will take place on the Montana Western Campus starting August 22, 2024. The Bank of Commerce Performing Arts Series provides exceptional, exciting, and thought-provoking theater work to the UMW and Dillon community. It is their mission to provide students and youth with a professional space to express themselves, explore the theater arts, and bring laughter and excitement to their lives. Please join us this year by attending any of the exciting performances. Thank you for your continued support of local theater! 2024-25 BOC Performing Arts Series Schedule: Gutenberg! The Musical!  August 22-31, 2024, Rated PG-13 Missoula Repertory Theatre’s Monster + Farmer: A Frankenstein Tale:  September 30, 2024, Rated G The Witching Time: Shadow Immersive:  November 4 & 5, 2024, Rated PG Shakespeare in the Schools’ A Midsummer Night’s Dream:  December 4, 2024, Rated G Missoula Children’s Theatre’s Snow White and the Seven Dwarfs:  February 1, 2024, Rated G Jasper in Deadland:  April 16 – May 2, 2024, Rated PG-13 UMW Drama Club’s IMPROV NIGHTS:  4th Monday of Every Block, Rated R Season Tickets: Season passes are available for UMW Faculty and Staff and their immediate family members. They can purchase their passes online  or at the box office during the first four shows of the season. Once purchased, a season pass gives the holder admission to every performance in the season. Support UMW Theater: To keep our ticket prices low, theater productions at the University of Montana Western rely on the generous support of our donors for the majority of our operating costs. If you are interested in donating to UMW Theater, visit the  UMW Foundation Donation Page . All donations are tax-deductible, and we thank you for your consideration. Get Involved: Auditions for UMW Drama Club’s Improv Troupe:  August 21 | Small Auditorium | 4:00 PM Auditions for The Witching Time:  September 17-18 | Beier Auditorium | 6:30 PM Auditions for Jasper in Deadland:  November 19-20 | Beier Auditorium | By Appointment | Callbacks on November 21 For more information on all the shows in this year’s series, please visit https://www.umwestern.edu/bank-of-commerce-performing-arts-series/  or contact Assistant Professor of Theatre, Stephen Seder at stephen.seder@umwestern.edu or 406-683-7038.

Lindsey Branch, UMW Sports Information DILLON, Mont. –  Montana Western Head Rodeo Coach  JT Robbins  has announced the signing of 18 student-athletes for the 2024-2025 men's and women's rodeo season.  "We are excited about the incoming talent we have assembled this year across all events. This class gives us a solid opportunity to continue to compete at a high level throughout the region." Robbins said. Teely Bott | Barrel Racing, Team Roping, Breakaway | Rupert, Idaho / Minico HS Bott is an all-around cowgirl who joins the Bulldogs this fall from Rupert, Idaho where she was a 2024 graduate of Minico High School. Bott was a two-time state champion barrel racer and most recently placed fifth in barrel racing at the 2024 Idaho state finals. Bott qualified twice for the national finals rodeo during her high school career. In addition, Bott currently sits in eighth in the overall standings in the Idaho Cowboy Association (ICA) standings and fourth in the barrel racing standings. Bott also competed in basketball for a season and was a member of the national honors society while in high school. She is the daughter of Trevor and Dawn Bott and plans to major in business while at Montana Western. Kyler Erickson | Team Roping, Tie Down Roping | Rigby, Idaho / Rigby HS Erickson is a team and tie down roper who joins the Bulldogs from Rigby, Idaho. He was a 2020 graduate of Rigby High School and enters as a redshirt-sophomore this season. Erickson is the son of Dawn and Terry Erickson and plans to major in business while at Montana Western. Maddie Eskew | Barrel Racing, Breakaway | Gillette, Wyo. / Gillette HS / Gillette CC Eskew is a barrel racer and breakaway roper who joins the Bulldogs from Gillette, Wyo. and as a transfer from Gillette Community College. Eskew was a 2021 graduate of Thunder Basin High School and was the 2021 state pole bending champion. In addition, Eskew was a member of last season's Central Rocky Mountain Region women's team title and was fifth in the region her sophomore season. Eskew is the daughter of Chad and Monica Eskew and plans to continue to pursue her degree in business while at Montana Western. Sydney Fitzpatrick | Barrel Racing | Browning, Mont. / Browning HS Fitzpatrick is a barrel racer who joins the Bulldogs as a 2024 graduate of Browning High School in Browning, Mont. She is a 2024 high school state finals qualifier after competing in numerous rodeos across the state for the past three years. In addition to rodeo, Fitzpatrick has earned honor roll recognition numerous times and competed in cheer in high school. Fitzpatrick is the daughter of Kole Fitzpatrick and Tiffany Bechel and plans to major in business while at Montana Western. Samantha Gerlach | Barrel Racing, Breakaway Roping | Columbus, Mont. / Columbus HS Gerlach is a barrel racer and breakaway roper who joins the Bulldogs from Columbus High School in Columbus, Mont. She is a 2023 high school state rodeo finalist in barrel racing where she was the barrel racing average winner. She also was named barrel racing and breakaway rookie of the year in her region. Gerlach finished fourth in the 2024 state standings and qualified for the national finals rodeo this summer. She is currently in 12th in the Northern Rodeo Association (NRA) standings for barrel racing. Gerlach is the daughter of Ryan and Jamie Gerlach and plans to major in business while at Montana Western. Tatum Hansen | Steer Wrestling, Team Roping | Glasgow, Mont. / Glasgow HS Hansen is a steer wrestler and team roper who joins the Bulldogs from Glasgow, Mont. and is a 2024 graduate of Glasgow High School. Hansen was the 2024 state high school steer wrestling champion and went on to compete at the National High School Finals Rodeo this summer. He is currently in the top 15 in the Montana PRCA standings for steer wrestling. Hansen was also a four-time state hockey champion and competed in football where he was a four-time All-State selection. He is the son of Del and Stephanie Hansen. Dillon Harrell | Team Roping | Choteau, Mont. / Choteau HS Harrell is a team roper who joins the Bulldogs from Choteau, Mont. In 2024, Harrell was a Montana High School State Finalist in team roping. In addition to rodeo, Harrell competed in football, basketball, track and baseball while at Choteau where he was an all-conference selection in track in 2022. Harrell is the son of Joe and Cathy Campbell. Jeremy Kay | Bull Riding, Bareback Riding | Chester, Idaho / St. Anthony HS Kay is a bull and bareback rider who joins the Bulldogs from Chester, Idaho. A 2024 St. Anthony High School graduate, Kay was a district seven bull riding champion in 2023 who also finished inside the top five in the NRA year-end standings. Last year, Kay finished in third at the NRA finals in bull riding. Currently, Kay sits in 13th overall in the overall NRA standings. Kay is the son of Jonathan and Sarah Kay and will join his brother, standout bareback rider Trevor Kay this fall. He plans to major in business while at Montana Western. Grant Kiechler | Steer Wrestling, Team Roping | Eureka, Mont. / Eureka County HS Kiechler is a steer wrestler and team roper who joins the Bulldogs from Eureka County High School in Eureka, Mont. He was a three-time national finals qualifier in steer wrestling and has placed fourth at the finals three times. Kiechler also competed in football while in high school where he was a four-time undefeated league champion and earned all-league honors twice. In addition, he competed in wrestling and numerous FFA contests where he took second in state in ag mechanics and third in both extemporaneous speech and ag mechanics. Kiechler is the son of Tate and Hollis Else and Keith Kiechler and plans to major in secondary education and k-12 education while at Montana Western. Georgia King | Barrel Racing, Goat Tying, Breakaway | Wilder, Idaho / Homedale HS King is an all-around cowgirl who joins the Bulldogs this fall from Wilder, Idaho and is a 2024 graduate of Homedale High School. She was the 2023 Idaho State champion in pole bending and a national qualifier. King is the daughter of Gene and Amanda King and plans to major in business while at Montana Western. Cardell Laughery | Saddle Bronc Riding | Ekalaka, Mont. / Carter County HS / Odessa CC Laughery is a saddle bronc rider who joins the Bulldogs from Ekalaka, Mont. and as a transfer from Odessa Community College. Laughery was a 2023 graduate of Carter County High School who was a two-time state qualifying saddle bronc rider through high school. He is currently in 11th place in the NRA rankings in saddle bronc riding and sitting atop the standings for rookie of the year in the event. He is also in the top 20 in the Montana PRCA standings in saddle bronc riding. Laughery is the son of Carl and Camille Laughery and plans to continue to pursue his degree in business. Paul O'Hair | Saddle Bronc Riding | Livingston, Mont. / Park HS O'Hair, a saddle bronc rider from Livingston, Mont, joins the Bulldogs after graduating this past spring from Park High School. O'Hair finished his career as a national high school finals qualifier in saddle bronc riding. Additionally, O'Hair is currently sitting in third overall in the NRA saddle bronc riding standings. O'Hair is the son of Todd and Melissa O'Hair and plans to major in business while at Montana Western. Cooper Olaveson | Bareback, Saddle Bronc, Team Roping | Rigby, Idaho / Rigby HS Olaveson is an all-around cowboy who will be joining the Bulldogs as a 2024 graduate of Rigby High School in Rigby, Idaho. Olaveson was a two-time district bareback champion and a saddle bronc riding champion and reserve champion. He also qualified for state in team roping twice and finished in the top ten in the state in saddle bronc and bareback riding. At the 2024 finals, Olaveson finished fifth in bareback riding. He is the son of Jeff and Kendra Olaveson and plans to major in Kinesiology. Clay Pendergrass | Team Roping | Roy, Mont. / Roy HS Pendergrass is a team roper who joins the Bulldogs from Roy High School in Roy, Mont. In addition to rodeo, Pendergrass also competed in basketball and football in high school. He is the son of Pat and Jeanine Pendergrass and plans to major in natural horsemanship while at Montana Western. Jade Ramon | Tie Down Roping, Team Roping | Tonasket, Wash. / Tonasket HS Ramon joins the Bulldogs this fall as a 2024 graduate of Tonasket High School in Tonasket, Wash. He was a two-time state champion tie-down roper, two-time reserve state champion in tie down, and was reserve champion in team roping in 2022. Ramon took the top finish in the 2024 tie down roping state finals and finished second in the all-around standings after finishing as state reserve champion in team roping. Ramon also competed in basketball and football in high school where he earned numerous all-league honors while earning honor roll accolades. He is the son of Michael and Stacie Ramon. Jaycie Richey | Goat Tying, Breakaway Roping, Barrel Racing, Team Roping | Tonasket, Wash. / Tonasket HS Richey is a cowgirl who joins the Bulldogs from Tonasket, Wash. She competes in goat tying, breakaway roping, team roping, and barrel racing. Richey is a 2024 graduate of Tonasket High School who is a national qualifier in goat tying and two-time state qualifier in barrel racing and goat tying. Richey was the Washington state champion in goat tying in both 2023 and 2024, finished in the top 15 in the all-around standings, and qualified for the national finals rodeo. In addition, she has won numerous average titles throughout her career. In addition to rodeo, Richey also competed in basketball and track and field where she earned second team all-league honors and was a two-time state qualifier in basketball. She also was a two-time FFA state qualifier in both novice parliamentary procedure and parliamentary procedure. Richey is the daughter of Steve and Sarah Richey and will be competing alongside her sister Brooke Richey who currently competes for the Bulldogs. Richey also plans to major in Kinesiology while at Montana Western. Brooklynn Voigt | Barrel Racing | Idaho Falls, Idaho / Idaho Falls HS Voigt will be joining the Bulldogs this fall as a 2024 graduate from Idaho Falls High School in Idaho Falls, Idaho. She is a barrel racer who plans to major in natural horsemanship with a minor in business while at Montana Western. Voigt is the daughter of Lisa and Gary Voigt. Jacee Winward | Breakaway, Team Roping, Goat Tying | Grace, Idaho / Grace HS Winward, a three-time state qualifier, joins the Bulldogs from Grace, Idaho. She was a two-time state qualifier who won the first round in breakaway at state her sophomore year. She was a state top 15 finisher in breakaway after the 2024 season. She also competed in basketball and soccer in high school where she placed fifth in state her junior season. Winward is the daughter of Doug Winward and Wendy Austin and plans to major in psychology while at Montana Western. Coming off of another successful season in the Big Sky Region, the Bulldogs will get back in action this fall from Sept. 6 through the 7 in Cody, Wyo. at the Trapper Stampede #1 and #2. Following the opening weekend, the Bulldogs will hit the road twice more for the Dawson Community College Rodeo and the MSU-Northern Rodeo before returning home. The Montana Western Rodeo will be on Sept. 27 through the 28 at the Beaverhead County Fairgrounds in Harry Andrus Arena. The Friday night performance will be at 7pm with Saturday's events beginning at 8am. To view more details on the 2024 fall schedule, click here.

125 N. Idaho St. City of Dillon, Montana Thursday August 1st, 2024 at 7:00 P.M. City Council Chambers Planning Board Meeting AGENDA     A.   Call Meeting to Order B.    Review and Approval of Minutes from the July 22nd, 2024 Regular Planning Board Meeting C.    Discussion/Recommendation of the Kent Street Minor Subdivision Staff Review and Finding of Fact D.    Review/Recommend RFPs for Growth Policy E.    Public Comment on Items of Significant Public Interest not on the Agenda and Within the Jurisdiction of the Planning Board. F.    Adjournment      Zoom link is available. Join the meeting with Zoom ID: 770-316-6528, allowing permission for mic and camera (if using a computer go to ( https://zoom.us/j/7703166528 ) and use Passcode 4245. Planning Board Members:       Don Hand, Bill Shafer, Dan Nye, Ed Mooney

Sunday, July 28th first responders were called out to a two-vehicle wreck on Blacktail road just south past the Matador Ranch. The wreck involved a four door pickup truck and another truck that collided. The black Chevy truck ended up in a field alongside the road on its roof with the flatbed of the truck becoming completely detached. Five people were transported to the hospital and a life flight was called. Speed is being considered as one of the factors in the wreck.

Update 07/28 10:13 P.M . From D.V.F.D. PLEASE PLEASE PLEASE be careful & think twice about your activities when it's this dry. DVFD as well as Grasshopper Valley Volunteer Fire Dept & EMS , Montana DNRC Dillon unit, Beaverhead-Deerlodge National Forest Dillon Fire Crew & Beaverhead County Sheriff's Office was able to contain the fire near the Dillon Rifle & Pistol range. 495 acres burned & could have been many more. The fire fighting resources statewide as well as regionally are being spread thin & we were happy to see the air support to enable us to complete our mission without losing any structures. Press Release from DNRC Shortly before 3 pm on July 28, multiple crews and air resources responded to a fire at the rifle range on 10 Mile Road west of Dillon, MT. Firefighters from the Dillon and Grasshopper Volunteer Fire Departments, along with crews from the Montana DNRC and the Beaverhead-Deerlodge National Forest,  were assisted by aerial resources using retardant and water drops. “The forward progress was stopped,” said Incident Commander trainee Tyler Reum. “We will continue to patrol and mop-up into the evening and following days.” Reum estimates the fire burned approximately 494 acres. Extreme heat and drought conditions throughout the state of Montana have increased the risk of wildfires. It only takes one spark to start a fire and professionals are asking the public to take caution when doing activities such as shooting during high fire danger. Sparks can come from a bullet striking a rock or a metal target, as those who responded suspect was the cause of this fire. Many areas have implemented fire restrictions to help reduce the risk of human-caused wildfires. To find out more about these restrictions, and to learn more about protecting your property from a wildfire, please visit MTFireInfo.org .  A grass fire is burning off ten mile road on the North side of the road. The fire is being fought with resources from the DNRC, Dillon Volunteer Fire, Grasshopper Fire, and other agencies. Two helicopters along with two planes are working on the fire as well. The fire was reported at 2:43 P.M. and the acreage has not been updated on it. This is a developing story and we will have more information as it becomes available.

KEY MESSAGES: The fire is burning in the upper end of Grouse Creek off the Pioneer Scenic Byway on the Wisdom Ranger District. Fire behavior has been extreme, with torching and short upslope runs in heavy timber. Fire managers are urging people to stay out of the fire area for safety reasons. Fire managers and agency officials are discussing necessary area and trail closures. Ensuring public and firefighter safety and protecting life and property are of the utmost importance. CURRENT STATUS/PLANNED ACTIONS: The fire is moving primarily up the Grouse Creek drainage and sub-drainages. Both flanks or sides of the fire are moving actively, with fire backing downhill towards Pettengill Creek and spotting to the north towards Grouse Creek. Firefighters are assessing structures from the junction of Pettengill Road and along the Pioneer Scenic Byway to the north. They will be scouting for opportunities for firefighting operations, utilizing both natural and manmade control features. Crews will be working to improve and bolster fuel breaks previously constructed during the Alder Creek Fire of 2021. Firefighters will be installing water-handling equipment (pumps, hoses, and sprinklers) around structures in the Pettengill Creek area. WEATHER AND FIRE BEHAVIOR:  The fire is burning mainly in a subalpine fir fuel model, in heavy timber on steep rocky terrain. Available fuels are unseasonably dry and include large amounts of standing dead and down trees. Fire behavior has been very active and extreme, including individual and group tree torching on all flanks and spotting. Dead fuels along the ridges at the highest elevations are consuming completely. If winds align with terrain, in combination with the dry fuels, extreme fire behavior with active movement can be expected. These conditions pose additional hazards to firefighters, limiting access and affecting on-the-ground progress. Weather on Monday trends warmer with increased wind in the afternoon, elevating fire weather concerns. The next change for precipitation will be Tuesday, with chances for showers and thunderstorms throughout the day. High temperature will be in the 80s, with breezy conditions and gusts to 30 mph. Widespread haze will persist.

Dillon Days officially kicked off Friday night with the Horsepower Roundup and A Night at the Museum Featuring Characters of Dillons Past. Today Dillon Days is in full swing with Cribbage Tournaments, Brewfest, Poker Run & Pool Tournament, Vendors with a little of everything, Cowboy Poetry & Music Rendezvous, and the Duck Race at 2 P.M. If you missed today’s excitement they will have a few more activities for tomorrow see the poster below:

Dillon, MT local Wade Hansen has been on a quest all his life to hike up to the tallest mountains in and around Beaverhead County. After accomplishing these hikes, he started to look at mountains in other states and this year he climbed up Mount Elbert. For any person this is a feat but keep in mind Wade is still young at 74. Mount Elbert is 14,433 feet and is the highest mountain in Colorado. On June 25, 2024, Wade’s goal was to hike uphill for 8 hours. This got him to an elevation of 13,172 feet, that is 2,000 feet higher than Tweedy Mountain, the highest mountain in the Pioneers. Satisfied with his accomplishments Wade then had the task of walking back down the mountain to his start. A little over five hours later Wade was back where it all started and at 74 years old, he knew he still has it.

Successful hunters to be contacted through email HELENA  – Hunters who signed up for the Surplus License List will be randomized and selected today, Wednesday, July 24. The list includes licenses left over from the drawing for Deer B and Elk B licenses. Montana Fish, Wildlife & Parks will contact hunters who are at the top of the list via email with instructions to finalize their purchase within a specified time.  Hunters must finalize the purchase of the license within the timeframe specified in the email, otherwise, the opportunity will be offered to the next hunter on the randomized list. FWP may offer opportunities that have not sold out through the Surplus License List to over-the-counter customers at our internal and external license sale providers. This new process for the sale of surplus licenses began in 2020 in response to issues in years past. The old process was vulnerable to long lag times, confusion and a perception of inequity for those unable to use the first-come, first-served online option starting at 5 a.m. Nonresidents who hold a nonresident native license, youth combo license, or nonresident college student combination license may purchase Deer B and Elk B licenses at half price. New for 2024, nonresident hunters who hold a nonresident combination license may possess a total of two Deer B licenses. Nonresident hunters who do not hold a nonresident combination license may possess a total of one Deer B license.  For more information, contact the FWP licensing office at 406-444-2950 or  fwplic@mt.gov .

Dillon, MT July 23, 2024 — Interagency fire management officials in southwestern Montana are implementing fire restrictions this week. These restrictions apply to the following geographic areas: Madison County, Beaverhead County, Deer Lodge County, Silver Bow County, and Granite County. Fire restrictions affect private lands within the listed counties; state and private forested lands under the jurisdiction of Montana Department of Natural Resources & Conservation (MT DNRC); and lands under the jurisdiction of Bureau of Land Management (BLM), USDA Forest Service (FS), US Fish & Wildlife Service (USFWS), Montana Fish, Wildlife & Parks (FWP), and Bureau of Reclamation (BOR). Various agency lands may be in different levels of restrictions (Stage 1 or Stage 2) and stages may change quickly, given our current conditions. Contact the agency responsible for management of the recreation site or area to verify whether campfires and other activities are allowed and/or if other specific exemptions apply to agency land. It is your responsibility to “know before you go.” Stage 1 fire restrictions: • Anaconda-Deer Lodge, Butte-Silver Bow, Beaverhead, Granite, and Madison Counties. • All Beaverhead-Deerlodge National Forest system lands. • Bureau of Land Management lands within the above-mentioned counties. • Montana Fish, Wildlife and Parks (FWP) fishing access sites, State Parks, and Wildlife Management Areas within the above-mentioned counties. • Montana DNRC state and private forested lands within the above-mentioned counties. • Bureau of Reclamation lands within the above-mentioned counties, including Clark Canyon Reservoir and Barretts Park. Stage 2 fire restrictions: • US Fish & Wildlife Service – Red Rock Lakes National Wildlife Refuge. The restrictions will remain in effect until there is a significant change in fire danger. The purpose of fire restrictions is to reduce the risk of human-caused fires during unusually high fire danger and/or burning conditions. Fire professionals analyze several factors when deciding to enact fire restrictions. These factors include the number of human-caused fires, fire danger ratings, persistent adverse weather conditions, fuel moisture conditions, availability and/or capacity of firefighting resources, and the potential threat to firefighter and public safety. Fire danger across southwestern Montana is EXTREME. Forested lands at all elevations are dry. Firefighting resources in southwest Montana have recently responded to several human-caused starts. The Nation is at a Planning Level 5, with an abundance of fire activity and high demand for firefighting resources. Fire management officials are hopeful that by initiating fire restrictions, there will be fewer person-caused wildland fires.

From Northwestern Energy: Public Safety Power Shutoff Monitoring in effect for much of Montana Due to extreme weather conditions, NorthWestern is monitoring weather forecasts in Montana. At this time, we are closely watching weather forecasts calling for high winds combined with high temperatures and low humidity forecasted for Thursday afternoon, July 25. We have entered the 1.1 Monitoring Stage of our Public Safety Power Shutoff Plan. There are no planned power outages at this time. This is the earliest stage of the plan. If extreme weather conditions threaten our ability to safely operate the electrical grid, we will turn off power to help protect public safety. This is called a Public Safety Power Shutoff, or PSPS. At this time, NorthWestern Energy will closely monitor the weather forecast. If a customer’s power is going to be shut off, we will contact you directly via email and/or phone at the email address or phone number we have on file. We continue to watch the forecasted wind event. If a planned power outage is needed for public safety, it is most likely in wildfire-prone areas outside Butte, Helena, Great Falls or Bozeman. If you would like more information click here

125 N. Idaho St. City of Dillon, Montana FINANCE COMMITTEE MEETING July 25 th , 2024 9:00 A.M. ~ AGENDA ~ 1. Approval of July 2024 Claims 2. Public Comment on Items of Significant Public Interest Not on The Agenda And Within The Jurisdiction of The City 3. Adjournment Committee Members: Russ Schwandt, Chairperson Anneliese Ripley Diane Armstrong

Press release from Yellowstone National Park: (Heads Up!) Biscuit Basin in Yellowstone National Park temporarily closed due to hydrothermal explosion - On Tuesday, July 23, at about 10:19 a.m., a localized hydrothermal explosion occurred near Sapphire Pool in Biscuit Basin, located just north of Old Faithful. - Biscuit Basin, including the parking lot and boardwalks, are temporarily closed for safety reasons. The Grand Loop Road remains open. - No injuries were reported, and the extent of damage is unknown at this time. - Park staff and staff from USGS will monitor conditions and reopen the area once deemed safe. - No other monitoring data show changes in the Yellowstone region. Today’s explosion does not reflect a change in the volcanic system, which remains at normal background levels of activity. - This is an evolving incident, and additional details will be shared as more facts are known. Full video below https://www.facebook.com/share/v/jdYUFu68iuwanNpU/

Candice Turner Featured Author during Dillon Days Local author, Candice Turner will be signing copies of her book, Into the Shadows, a novel, at The Bookstore on Saturday, July 27th from 1:00-3:00 Turner originally came to Dillon in 2006 when her father took a job in law enforcement with the local Bureau of Land Management. She is a 2009 graduate of Beaverhead County High school marrying her high school sweetheart the summer of that same year. Teachers inspired her and told her to follow her passion, with writing being her favorite outlet. A canvas upon which she could paint worlds filled with magic, mystery, and adventure though the bravery in taking the leap to publish came later. Her husband joined the United States Air Force as a Civil Engineer in 2011 and they continued a life filled with travel and inspiration taking them away from the heart of Dillon. While on their journey with the Air force life, Candice and her husband welcomed four sons into their lives and enjoyed experiencing a new culture while being stationed in Okinawa, Japan. In 2021, after returning to the United States, Candice fulfilled a lifelong dream by self-publishing her debut Adult Fantasy Fiction novel called Into the Shadows. This milestone marked the beginning of her literary career, captivating readers with a narrative that blends intricate world-building with compelling characters. Currently, she is engrossed in crafting the sequel, delving deeper into the enchanting universe she first brought to life, while working Full time at the Dillon Family Dental office and all the while enjoying the roller coaster ride of motherhood. Her family moved back to Dillon after her husband's military retirement in the summer of 2023, returning to the hometown they missed dearly and a place they want to raise their children amongst the love and support of family and community. As she continues to explore the boundless realms of fantasy, Candice Turner invites readers on an unforgettable journey, where each turn of the page unveils new wonders and challenges. With her distinctive voice and passion for storytelling, she continues to captivate audiences with narratives that transport them to worlds where anything is possible. Please call 406-683-6807 if you have any questions or would like to reserve a copy of Into The Shadows.

Montana Western Athletics, in collaboration with the UMW Foundation and Alumni Office, is excited to announce the date for the 2024 Bulldog Athletics Hall of Fame Induction Ceremony. This year's event is also part of Montana Western Alumni Weekend. The Bulldog Athletics Hall of Fame Induction Ceremony will take place on Saturday, September 14th, in the Keltz Arena. The evening will begin with a no-host social at 5:30 p.m., followed by an Italian buffet dinner. We are honored to induct the following individuals into the Bulldogs Athletics Hall of Fame: Jim Bob Humphrey – Football, Olie Else – Rodeo, Taylor Nahrgang – Rodeo, Brandon Brown – Basketball, and Chuck Molenda – Meritorious Service. “We are also excited to welcome all of our alumni back to campus for a memorable Alumni Weekend and share the excitement of our new football field with everyone,” said Jolene Robbins, UMW Special Events and Alumni Coordinator. “With so many great changes happening at Montana Western, we are eager for our alumni, community, and friends to be a part of it all.” The festivities begin on Friday, September 13, at 7:00 p.m. with a volleyball game against MSU-Northern. On Saturday, September 14, we have a full day of events planned, starting with tailgating at noon, leading up to the Bulldog Football game against the College of Idaho, with kickoff at 1:00 p.m. at the Bulldog Football Stadium. Tickets for the Hall of Fame dinner can be purchased online at  https://tinyurl.com/UMWHOF24 . You can also call 406-683-7306 to reserve tickets. UMW Athletics, Foundation, and Alumni & Friends wish to thank the community for their unwavering support of our students and Montana Western, and we look forward to celebrating with you this fall! To stay connected with Montana Western Alumni & Friends, call Jolene Robbins at 406-683-7303 or visit our website at  https://umwfoundation.org/alumni-friends/ , where you can join our mailing list, connect on social media, and view upcoming events and announcements.

A cargo trailer headed down I-15 Southbound near MM40 caught fire Sunday July 21. The trailer was loaded with ammunition and fireworks. First responders from Lima Fire, Dillon Volunteer Fire Department, The Beaverhead Ambulance, The DNRC, and Beaverhead County Sheriff responded and worked together to extinguish the fire. The fire was contained to 1 acre and the trailer was a complete loss.