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MDT seeks public comment on Highway 93 near Whitefish
1+ hour, 51+ min ago (130+ words) WHITEFISH, Mont. " The Montana Department of Transportation is seeking public comment on a proposal that will resurface roughly six miles of US Highway 93, south of Whitefish. The project will start about a half mile north of the City of Kalispell…...
Duffy says truck driver who couldn't read road signs drove wrong way on highway for miles
5+ day, 8+ hour ago (241+ words) WASHINGTON (TNND) " Transportation Secretary Sean Duffy said Wednesday evening that a truck driver had been put out of service after driving on the wrong side of the road for miles. In a video attached to Duffy's tweet, there is a…...
TSA says PreCheck will remain in operation despite earlier DHS plan to suspend lanes
1+ week, 2+ day ago (280+ words) (TNND) " On Sunday the Transportation Security Administration (TSA) announced that its PreCheck program will remain operation despite an earlier announcement from the U.S. Department of Homeland Security (DHS) that the airport security service would be suspended during the partial government shutdown....
Missoula residents invited to review Russell Street corridor plans
1+ week, 6+ day ago (134+ words) The Montana Department of Transportation is inviting Missoula residents to weigh in on the next phase of improvements to the Russell Street corridor.Design plan ... Missoula residents invited to review Russell Street corridor plans MISSOULA, Mont. " The Montana Department of…...
North Fork Interlocal Agreement meeting highlights road condition, staffing, roadless rule
2+ week, 5+ day ago (414+ words) President Trump delivers remarks to Fort Bragg Military Families. KALISPELL, Mont. " North Fork residents and local agencies gathered Wednesday for the 2026 Winter North Fork Interlocal Agreement meeting, where agencies shared updates and addressed community concerns about federal policy changes, Forest…...
Whitefish launches rail corridor survey, looks for feedback
3+ week, 8+ hour ago (177+ words) WHITEFISH, Mont. " The city of Whitefish has launched a rail corridor study focused on four rail crossings within city limits. The study will look at ways to improve public safety, mobility, connectivity, and access along the rail corridor, while also…...
MHP ramps up traffic enforcement for Whitefish Winter Carnival
3+ week, 4+ day ago (95+ words) WHITEFISH, Mont. " The Montana Highway Patrol Strategic Enforcement Traffic Team (SETT) is increasing its presence during the Whitefish Winter Carnival to ensure safety on the roads. Troopers will conduct high-visibility enforcement with extra patrols on main corridors, maintaining a zero-tolerance…...
Missoula Schools' in-house bus program saves thousands in 1st year
1+ mon, 6+ day ago (309+ words) MISSOULA, Mont. " Missoula County Public Schools" newly launched in-house transportation program is already paying off, saving more than $781,000 in its first year of operation, district officials told the school board Tuesday night. During the Jan. 27 board meeting, Director of Operations…...
Montana travelers without REAL ID can pay $45 TSA fee starting Feb. 1
1+ mon, 6+ day ago (289+ words) MISSOULA, Mont. " Travelers flying out of Montana airports without a REAL ID will soon have another option to get through airport security. Beginning Feb. 1, the Transportation Security Administration ... Montana travelers without REAL ID can pay $45 TSA fee starting Feb. 1 by…...
Columbia Falls land use plan survey shows community needs
1+ mon, 1+ week ago (182+ words) COLUMBIA FALLS, Mont. " Columbia Falls city leaders and planners are taking a closer look at how residents want their community to grow and change. During a joint City Council and Planning Commission workshop Monday night, consultants presented results from a…...