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• Peaks to Prairie changes course for 2012 Play Video

  April 22, 2012 7:41 PM

  The 34th annual Peaks to Prairie changed because of damage to Riverside Park in Laurel last year.. With the Yellowstone River taking out the boat ramp and much of the bank, the transition from the bikes to the paddle portion of the race shifted to Itch-Kep-Pe Park in Columbus. Bikers... more »

• Stillwater Mining working to fix 27 citations

  January 27, 2012 11:48 PM

  COLUMBUS, MT - Stillwater Mine received 27 citations, after the death of one of its miners last October. The Mine Safety and Health Administration (MSHA) considers 11 of those significant violations. Stillwater spokesman Jon Beaudry says the significant violations are those that could cause injury. Beaudry says the company's safety... more »

• Big Game Season off to slow start in south central Montana

  November 2, 2011 1:08 AM

  BILLINGS - Statistics gathered at Montana Fish, Wildlife and Parks check stations over the weekend show that the big game harvest in south central Montana is running well below the long-term average. Although the overall number of hunters who stopped at check stations during the second full weekend of... more »

• Huntley secures top seed, Absarokee clinches bid

  October 23, 2011 12:34 AM

  BILLINGS - The Southern 4B has 3 teams likely into the Class B playoffs as Huntley Project, Columbus, and Red Lodge all finished with 4-1 conference marks. Saturday night, the Project needed to beat Shepherd by 14 or more points in order to secure the top seed and come... more »

• Recap of prep football Wednesday and a look ahead

  October 20, 2011 12:34 AM

  BILLINGS, MT - The weather has begun to cool down, but the action on the gridiron is just heating up with numerous playoff implications on the line, this week's Gameplan has you covered! CLASS AA GAMES OF THE WEEK WEST (7-1) AT MISSOULA BIG SKY (4-4) FRIDAY -... more »

• West vs Senior highlight Rivalry Week in Montana

  October 5, 2011 1:14 AM

  BILLINGS, MT - Quite arguably the best prep football week of the year is upon us. In what can only be described as "Rivalry Week", eastern Montana ought to buckle up and get ready for some absolute classics on the gridiron. Any matchup between Senior and West is bound... more »

• September's final Football Friday set to be a dandy

  September 27, 2011 11:05 PM

  BILLINGS, MT - The month of September holds one more Football Friday for the state of Montana as there is a big AA showdown to get ready for. Daylis is the place where West will host the undefeated Capital Bruins. Also another big week ahead for the Eastern A as... more »

• Friday Night Lights set to shine bright across Montana

  September 22, 2011 2:01 AM

  BILLINGS, MT - This week we look ahead to the 4th Friday of September on the gridiron with many undefeated teams still remaining, but that won't be the case Saturday morning as a few top matchups pit some unbeatens against one another. The key game to keep an eye... more »

• Stillwater Mining reports record profits

  August 4, 2011 12:38 AM

  COLUMBUS, MT - Stillwater Mining Company reported record profits for the second quarter of this year. Stillwater's net inCome of $42.7-million compares to $14.6-million dollars for the same period in 2010. Stillwater mined more than 142,700 ounces of palladium and platinum this year, compared with more than 112,600 ounces for... more »

• Yellowstone Boat Float postponed until August

  July 7, 2011 5:55 PM

  BILLINGS- The Yellowstone Boat Float has been rescheduled because of dangerous river currents. "Mother Nature messed things up this year, but the float will go on." said Sean McDuffee YBF Organizer. This year the Yellowstone Boat Float scheduled for July 8th through the 10th. Due to flooded camp... more »

• Stillwater Mining, union reach tentative agreement

  June 30, 2011 12:38 AM

  COLUMBUS, MT - Stilwater Mining company has reached a tentative four-year agreement, for about 1,000 workers. Stillwater and the United Steel Workers International Union made the announcement on Wednesday. Union representative Steve Gentry said the contract covers about 1,000 workers at Stillwater's Nye and Columbus mines. Gentry declined to give... more »

• Flooding damages and closes road in Stillwater County

  May 21, 2011 12:17 PM

  COLUMBUS, MT - Flooding has damaged and forced the closure of White Bird Road, seven miles south of Columbus. The Stillwater County Sheriff's Office says White Bird is closed between Davis and McNally Bridge. Water damaged 17 feet of asphalt near Bimbo Road. A Stillwater County road crew is expected... more »

• Stillwater Mining reports record 1st quarter

  May 5, 2011 12:21 AM

  COLUMBUS, MT - Stillwater Mining company says it had a strong first quarter...nearly tripling last years first three months. Stillwater reported $36.2-million dollars in net income, at its annual shareholders meeting on Tuesday. Revenue increased to more than $170-million dollars. The company mined more than 131,000 ounces of Platinum Group... more »

• Championship Saturday dishes out 4 new State titles

  March 13, 2011 1:22 AM

  BILLINGS - The second weekend of State basketball tournaments has come to a close officially putting an end to a very exciting hoops season as 4 different teams will celebrate their titles across the state. In Butte, the West High Lady Bears were triumphant in their championship tilt versus... more »

• Lanes closed on I-90 in Columbus to clear crash

  March 6, 2011 5:27 PM

  COLUMBUS, MT - The passing lanes on Interstate 90 in Columbus are closed while crews clear a truck involved in a crash Sunday morning. Hanser's Wrecker Service is on scene. The Montana Department of Transportation estimates it may 5 pm to to clear the semi. The Montana Highway Patrol says... more »

• Divisional Scores - March 5

  March 6, 2011 1:01 AM

  BILLINGS - Saturday's finals from all the divisionals across the state. BOYS Northern B at Shelby Loser Out Cut Bank 52, Glasgow 29 Malta 64, Rocky Boy 58, OT Third Place Cut Bank 60, Malta 40 Championship Wolf Point 48, Shelby 43 Southern B at Laurel Loser... more »

• Stillwater Mining ouput decreases for palladium and platinum

  January 13, 2011 12:53 AM

  COLUMBUS, MT - Stillwater Mining Company says its production of palladium and platinum decreased last year as compared to the previous year. The company announced today production had decreased about eight and a half percent from 2009 to 2010. Stillwater mined 485,100 ounces in 2010. In 2009, Stillwater mined 529,900... more »

• Stillwater Mining Company acquires property in Canada

  December 17, 2010 12:34 AM

  COLUMBUS, MT - Stillwater Mining Company announced Thursday, it has acquired property in Canada in a $14-million deal with Benton Resources Corporation. Stillwater officials say the comapny will acqure Benton's 18,038 acre Bermuda property near Marathon, Ontario. The deal includes a 50:50 stock split of Stillwater shares. A Stillwater media... more »

• Blowing snow causing poor visibility on Interstate 90

  November 25, 2010 1:10 AM

  The Montana Department of Transportation reports severe driving conditions because of poor visibility on Interstate 90 from Reedpoint to Park City. The Montana Highway Patrol had requested that the highway be closed. However, Department of Transportation snow plows are still on the road. Drivers have reported that traffic is getting... more »

• Stillwater Mining profits increase compared to 3rd quarter of last year

  October 29, 2010 5:32 PM

  COLUMBUS, MT - Stillwater Mining Company announced increased third quarter earnings, compared to the third quarter in 2009. The company said Friday that stronger Platinum Group Metals (PGM) helped drive the increased. Stillwater also says recycling volumes increased. Third quarter net profits are $5.9-million on revenues of $142.9-million. This compares... more »

• Dan's Gameplan highlights Huntley vs Columbus

  October 12, 2010 10:17 PM

  BILLINGS, MT - The prep football season is beginning to wind down as most teams only have two to three games remaining in the regular season which means these final contests begin to carrying more weight. Some games still serve as measuring sticks for squads to observe how ready or... more »

• Fire Season "all but gone"

  September 4, 2010 12:59 AM

  Earlier in the week Montana Governor Brian Schweitzer was in the the Q 2 studio recording a half hour Program called "Face the State" The Governor and I were talking about how much rain South Central Montana has received this year, almost 4 inches ahead of normal. More rain is... more »

• Fire near Columbus 85% contained Play Video

  August 21, 2010 5:18 PM

  COLUMBUS - Fire officials say the Stump Gulch Fire north of Columbus is still estimated at 9,870 acres. Sunday night's rain helped damper the fire, and Monday's cooler temperatures and higher humidity helped keep the fire calm, containment is estimated at 85 percent. Today fire crews are working on... more »

• Search suspended for Columbus Man

  November 25, 2009 10:03 AM

  UPDATE: COLUMBUS, MT - Carbon County authorities have suspended a search for a missing Columbus man, who last seen November 21. Undersheriff Dan McJunkin says as of Sunday morning, the sheriff’s office decided to bring the search to a halt, saying they have seen no signs of 53-year-old David... more »