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• Hamilton taking comment on cell phone ban Play Video

  May 15, 2012 12:35 PM

  HAMILTON- Hamilton leaders are pressing ahead with a proposed ban on using cell phones while driving. The Hamilton City Council has discussed a cell phone ban before, first looking at a possible ban a couple of years ago without taking action. Last winter the council's Committee of the... more »

• Ravalli County moves forward with dust control program Play Video

  May 7, 2012 2:40 PM

  HAMILTON- Ravalli County officials are pressing forward with plans to apply chemicals to control dust on county and private roads this year saying that plans to get some of that product by rail won't delay the start of the annual program. Ravalli County commissioners are once more implementing their... more »

• Baby sign language classes come to Hamilton hospital Play Video

  April 18, 2012 10:21 AM

  HAMILTON- Parents are always looking for ways to help their children get a good start in life and some have turned to baby sign language. Marcus Daly Memorial Hospital in Hamilton is among those teaching baby sign language. "I think it's really important because of the bond that... more »

• Jury finds Hamilton man guilty of beating his mother

  April 12, 2012 9:40 PM

  HAMILTON- A jury has found a Hamilton man guilty of beating his mother and for spitting on a Ravalli County Sheriff's Office deputy during the arrest. The jury convicted Jeremy Ward of aggravated assault and assault with bodily fluid, but they found him not guilty of attempted aggravated assault... more »

• Plea entered in Hamilton cannabis store case

  April 12, 2012 6:03 PM

  HAMILTON- A man has pleaded guilty to a felony drug charge for opening a Hamilton medical marijuana dispensary, without being licensed by the state, as a favor to former University of Montana quarterback Jason Washington. Bradley Bjorklund admitted to criminal possession of dangerous drugs in Ravalli County District Court... more »

• Jury to decide if Hamilton man is guilty of beating mother Play Video

  April 12, 2012 5:11 PM

  HAMILTON- A Hamilton woman testified at her son's aggravated assault trial saying she loves her son and she knows he'll never hit her again. Jeremy Ward faces several charges including aggravated assault and attempted assault on a peace officer in connection with the incident. Ward's mother testified for the... more »

• Trial underway for man accused of beating mother Play Video

  April 10, 2012 8:28 PM

  HAMILTON- A trial is underway in Hamilton for a man who is accused of severely beating his mother at a birthday party last September. Jeremy Ward faces several charges including aggravated assault and attempted assault on a peace officer. Prosecutors said Ward and his mother were at a friend's... more »

• Scott Hamilton speaks at Missoula event Play Video

  March 28, 2012 11:18 PM

  MISSOULA- Olympic Figure Skating Gold Medalist Scott Hamilton is in Missoula to share his cancer survival story at the Fourth Annual Voices of Hope Wednesday evening at the Hilton Garden Inn. Hamilton has survived two medical battles over the last fifteen years. He was treated for testicular cancer in 1997... more »

• Hamilton prescription drug drop box a big success

  March 26, 2012 2:40 PM

  HAMILTON- Hamilton Police say that new drop box set up to get old prescription drugs off the street is turning out to be very popular, collecting more than 100 pounds of drugs in less than a month. The drug "drop box" was placed right outside the main entrance to... more »

• State basketball means big business for hosting towns Play Video

  March 9, 2012 10:39 PM

  HAMILTON- State high school basketball tournament action means big excitement across Montana, but they also means big business for the communities that host. The girls State B tournament is taking place at Hamilton High School with eight different schools, from as close as Missoula to as far away as... more »

• Hamilton man admits to defrauding investors of millions Play Video

  March 7, 2012 7:20 PM

  MISSOULA- A Hamilton man has admitted to bilking investors out of nearly $2 million, pleading guilty to multiple charges of conspiracy and fraud in U.S. District Court. Dan Two Feathers is one of three men charged by a federal grand jury with running the complicated "Ponzi" scheme in 2008.... more »

• Hamilton businesses named U.S. Chamber award winner

  March 7, 2012 5:03 PM

  WASHINGTON DC - A Hamilton business is one of 75 nationwide honored with a "Blue Ribbon Small Business Award." The U.S. Chamber of Commerce recognized Lakeland Feed and Supply for its ability to thrive and excel during difficult economic times. "The recipients of this year's Blue Ribbon Award excelled... more »

• Hamilton man killed in snowmobile accident Play Video

  March 5, 2012 1:52 PM

  HAMILTON- Authorities say a 73-year old Hamilton man was killed when his snowmobile rolled while he was sledding with a friend not far from Skalkaho Pass. The Bitterroot National Forest says the accident happened Sunday afternoon in the Upper Rye Creek area near Rooster Comb, a popular destination for... more »

• Hamilton grass fire quickly extinguished Play Video

  March 5, 2012 1:43 PM

  HAMILTON- Hamilton fire crews make short work of a wind-driven grass fire Monday morning that threatened a single story home. The fire was reported shortly before 11 a.m. at a home on Ricketts Road and the fire appears to have started in the field on the south side of... more »

• Hamilton hospital gets top ranking in Montana Play Video

  March 2, 2012 8:01 PM

  HAMILTON- Marcus Daly Memorial Hospital in Hamilton was recently named number one in Montana when it comes to Home Health Agencies. The ranking was based on a wide range of categories, from preventing falls, to relieving pain, to follow-up care and in the end, Marcus Daly topped the list of... more »

• Gubernatorial candidates set to debate in Ravalli County

  February 3, 2012 6:46 PM

  HAMILTON- Half-a-dozen men running for Montana governor are confirmed to appear at a candidates' forum in Hamilton later this month. It's one of the first times we will have seen multiple candidates in the contest to be Montana's next governor all in the same location at the same time.... more »

• Knife threat on Hamilton school bus investigated

  January 11, 2012 10:46 PM

  HAMILTON- A food fight on a Hamilton school bus Wednesday morning apparently ended up much more than that, because Hamilton Police officers say that's when a high school student pulled a knife on two young girls. The mother of an 11-year-old girl says her daughter and her 12-year-old friend... more »

• New veteran monument being built in Hamilton Play Video

  November 13, 2011 7:40 PM

  HAMILTON- A new monument is coming to the Bitterroot Valley in hopes of commemorating those who died and survived fighting for our country. Stones at the front of the monument represent each of the five military branches and soon names will appear on the granite stones next to the... more »

• Ravalli commissioner wants county to trim back to 3-member board Play Video

  October 25, 2011 12:39 PM

  HAMILTON- Ravalli County Commissioner Matt Kanenwisher thinks its time for the county to explore the idea of returning back to a three-member board of commissioners. Ravalli County expanded to a five-member board in 2006, becoming one of the only counties in Montana to have such a large county commission.... more »

• Nurses ratify contract with Marcus Daly Hospital

  October 11, 2011 6:29 PM

  HAMILTON- Nurses at Marcus Daly Hospital in Hamilton reached a tentative contract agreement with hospital administration. The fifty registered nurses call it a win-win for the hospital, themselves, and the patients they serve. "It's a new day at Marcus Daly Hospital. One in which the hospital and the nurses... more »

• Two Hamilton pastors charged in investment fraud

  September 28, 2011 6:11 PM

  HAMILTON- A pair of Hamilton pastors are facing six felony charges in relation to an investment fraud. Harris Himes and James "Jeb" Bryant's charges include theft and fraudulent practices. Prosecutors say in December on 2007 a victim received notice he would inherit a large sum of money. He discussed this... more »

• Ravalli County breast cancer fundraiser planned

  September 20, 2011 11:18 AM

  HAMILTON The second annual Oktoberfest at the Bitterroot Brewery is going pink on Sunday, September 25th to help raise money to fight breast cancer. The Bitterroot Community Band will perform traditional German Music, there'll be German Food and patrons can celebrate each pint, knowing that a 50 cent donation... more »

• Saddle Complex fires holding steady

  September 19, 2011 3:21 PM

  HAMILTON- The Saddle Complex fire is holding at a little over 32,300 acres as it continues to burn in southern Ravalli County and neighboring Lemhi County Idaho. Left over moisture from the storm on Thursday night and high relative humidity has been helping to keep the fire smoldering and... more »

• 41 Complex fire cost nears $5 million

  September 19, 2011 10:55 AM

  HAMILTON- The 41 Complex fire has cost nearly $5 million to fight and has burned nearly 11,500 acres in the Sapphire Mountains just east of Hamilton. The blaze has seen little recent growth and the Northern Rockies Incident Management Team will turn over management of the 41 Fire Complex... more »

• Saddle Complex fire holds steady

  September 16, 2011 1:03 PM

  HAMILTON- The Saddle Complex fire is holding at just over 32,300 acres as it burns away in the southern Bitterroot Valley and adjacent Lemhi County Idaho. Fire officials say they were helped on Thursday when the predicted strong gusty winds did not materialize. Clouds, cooler temperatures, light winds... more »

• Smoke keeps aircraft grounded on Sapphire fires

  September 16, 2011 12:02 AM

  HAMILTON- A strong atmospheric inversion with heavy smoke keep helicopters grounded on the Up Top Fire in the Sapphire Mountains Thursday. But Bitterroot National Forest says crews continued to get work on the done to try and limit the spread of the fire onto private property. The Up Top... more »

• Ravalli Co. Commissioners approve final budget Play Video

  September 15, 2011 6:50 PM

  HAMILTON- The Ravalli County Commission approved the $31,405,816final county budget Thursday morning. The commissioners had to find a way to make cuts in every county department and some of the people who lost their jobs include two employees in Justice Court and nine in the juvenile detention facility. In... more »

• Crews brace for winds at 41 Complex fire

  September 15, 2011 3:19 PM

  HAMILTON- Fire officials are gearing up for a change in the weather on Thursday that could bring wind gusts of up to 25 mph at the site of the 41 Complex fire burning near Hamilton. The blazes have burned a total of 11,480 acres and it's cost $3.4 million... more »

• 41 Complex fires at over 11,000 acres

  September 14, 2011 1:29 PM

  HAMILTON- The 41 Complex fires have grown to over 11,000 acres and officials say the price tag to fight the blazes burning in the Sapphire Mountains is now at over $3 million. There are over 365 people along with 14 engines and three helicopters currently fighting the lightning-sparked blaze... more »

• Winds help ease Missoula air quality

  September 14, 2011 12:05 PM

  MISSOULA- The winds that have pushed across Western Montana have helped to make it a bit easier to breathe. Health officials report that the air quality in Missoula and Frenchtown was listed as "Good" Monday morning while the Lolo area and other communities south of Missoula is also seeing... more »

• Ravalli County proposed budget cuts draw concern Play Video

  September 14, 2011 11:30 AM

  HAMILTON- Concerned citizens gathered in Hamilton on Tuesday to let their elected officials know about their concerns over this year's budget, but county commissioners say they had no choice but to make the tough decisions. Among the concerns raised was the elimination of 22 jobs because of a decrease... more »

• 41 Complex fire grows to nearly 9,200 acres Play Video

  September 13, 2011 3:12 PM

  HAMILTON- The 41 Complex fire burning in the Sapphire Mountains outside of Hamilton is still growing and has now burned near 9,200 acres. The largest of the blazes is the Up Top fire which has blown across over 7,500 acres with fire officials reporting it has grown northeast toward... more »

• Saddle Complex fires burning over 31,000 acres

  September 13, 2011 1:13 PM

  HAMILTON- The Saddle Complex fires burning in the southern Bitterroot Valley and adjacent Lemhi County Idaho have now consumed nearly 31,400 acres. Fire officials say that smoke cleared sooner on Monday than anticipated, which meant there was some more active burning in the areas of the fire that are... more »

• Smoky haze still covering Western Montana

  September 13, 2011 12:11 PM

  MISSOULA- A smoky haze is once again visible throughout the Missoula Valley and health officials report that air quality in Missoula and Frenchtown is generally "Moderate". Air quality in Lolo and areas south of Missoula in the Bitterroot Valley may have local areas that are "Unhealthy for Sensitive Groups"... more »

• 41 Complex fires burning 8,400 acres

  September 12, 2011 4:17 PM

  HAMILTON- The 41 Complex fires are now burning nearly 8,400 acres in the Sapphire Mountains east of Hamilton as windy weather continues to hit the area. Fire officials report that west winds have given the fires momentum to move toward the east, as evidenced by the acres gained on... more »

• Smoky skies persist over Western Montana

  September 12, 2011 12:32 PM

  MISSOULA- The air quality in the Missoula and Bitterroot valleys is pretty much staying the same, and that's not good news. A smoky haze is visible throughout the area with air quality in Missoula and Frenchtown being ranked as "Moderate" on Monday morning. The air quality in Lolo... more »

• Burnouts continue on 41 Complex Fire

  September 12, 2011 8:02 AM

  HAMILTON- Firefighters aren't giving an inch in their battle against the 41 Complex fire, using every tool at their disposal to keep the blaze from spreading further through the Sapphire Mountains. The blaze, which started when several lightning-caused fires combined last week, has now burned nearly 8,200 acres combined.... more »

• Saddle Complex fires grow to over 30,000 acres

  September 9, 2011 2:31 PM

  HAMILTON- The hot and dry weather is continuing to fuel the Saddle Complex fires in the southern Bitterroot Valley with officials reporting that over 30,000 acres have now burned. Tod McKay with the Bitterroot National Forest reports that the blaze did not make any big runs on Thursday and... more »

• 41 Complex fires keep growing near Hamilton

  September 9, 2011 1:24 PM

  HAMILTON- The 41 Complex fires burning in the Sapphire Mountains near Hamilton have now grown to over 7,000 acres burned and the largest of the blazes, the Up Top fire, has scorched over 5,600 acres and is still 0% contained. The fires continue to pour smoke into the Bitterroot... more »

• Weather keeping 41 Complex Fire from spreading faster Play Video

  September 8, 2011 8:18 PM

  HAMILTON- The 41 Complex Fire burning in the Bitterroot National Forest grew to more than 6,000 acres. The smoke will continue to linger in the Bitterroot Valley because of the temperature inversions and while the inversions may not be helping the air quality, but they are keeping the fire... more »

• Ravalli County air quality is unhealthy for all Play Video

  September 8, 2011 8:11 PM

  HAMILTON- The Ravalli County Environmental Health Department says Bitterroot Valley's air is unhealthy and everyone should avoid prolonged exertion. The 41 Complex fires along with Saddle Complex fires burning in the southern Bitterroot Valley have been sending smoke across the valley with inversion trapping much of that smoke. ... more »