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Acidic geyser begins erupting again in Yellowstone National Park after years of silence
5+ hour, 4+ min ago (339+ words) Acidic geyser begins erupting again in Yellowstone National Park after years of silence'KRTV Norris Geyser Basin is known for being the hottest and most dynamic of Yellowstone National Park's thermal areas'and that's saying something! It is home to Steamboat Geyser,…...
Scientists continue monitoring the ground beneath Yellowstone National Park
3+ week, 22+ min ago (442+ words) Yellowstone National Park is a place of wonder and beauty that never ceases to amaze the millions who visit each year - but there's much more to Yellowstone than just the incredible views above ground. Scientists are also interested in what…...
Geology professor talks about Montana earthquakes
1+ mon, 3+ day ago (591+ words) A 4.2 magnitude earthquake struck near Great Falls on Thursday, briefly rattling residents and raising questions about why earthquakes occur in the region. The U.S. Geological Survey confirmed that it registered as a 4.2 quake. The quake happened at 12:41 p.m., and was centered about…...
Remembering the 1935 Helena earthquake
4+ mon, 2+ week ago (217+ words) This month marks 90 years since one of Montana's most destructive recorded seismic events. For months, Helena shook. Hundreds of buildings and homes were destroyed, and four people died as a result. At the time, the Big Shake of 1935 was the…...
New law lets Montanans lease water rights short-term, aiming to ease shortages
4+ mon, 2+ week ago (377+ words) BILLINGS " In Montana, water is as valuable as gold, and a new law aims to make sharing it easier. The law took effect in October and allows short-term leasing of water, letting water holders temporarily share their supply without permanently…...
EPA considers wastewater injection permit for Montana Renewables in Pondera County
5+ mon, 1+ week ago (526+ words) CONRAD " The Environmental Protection Agency hosted a public hearing on whether Montana Renewables can inject wastewater into unused oil wells in Pondera County. "We're interested in these wells as a potential environmentally responsible means of disposal of that non-hazardous wash…...
Teen sustained 'significant thermal burns' in Yellowstone National Park
7+ mon, 5+ day ago (180+ words) GREAT FALLS " Officials at Yellowstone National Park say that a 17-year-old male sustained "significant thermal burns" to his foot and ankle area. It happened in the vicinity of Lone Star Geyser on Monday, July 28, 2025. A news release says the teen…...
Montana Renewables announces plans for on-site water treatment
7+ mon, 1+ week ago (159+ words) GREAT FALLS " Montana Renewables announced on Tuesday plans for an on-site water treatment plant at their Great Falls facility. When Montana Renewables takes crude oil, it needs to be washed. After washing, the clean oil is separated from the dirty…...
Montana Ag Network: St. Mary Siphon repaired - what's next?
8+ mon, 23+ hour ago (599+ words) BABB " The reopening of the St. Mary diversion recently was more than a hundred years in the making. "It's big for the Milk River Project to have water back," said Jennifer Patrick, Project Manager for the Milk River Joint Board…...
Fresno reservoir levels critically low, raising concerns for water supply along Montana’s Hi-Line
8+ mon, 1+ day ago (670+ words) HAVRE " Fresno Reservoir north of Havre, typically a hub for fishing and summer recreation, is nearly dry this year"a troubling development for thousands of residents along Montana's Hi-Line who rely on it for their water supply. In recent weeks,…...