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2+ hour, 50+ min ago (224+ words) FARGO " Power has been restored for much of the region, but blizzard-like conditions kept utility crews busy Thursday, Dec. 18. Power outages spiked around midday on Thursday for Cass County Electric and Otter Tail Power as strong wind gusts reached their peaks. But it could have been worse. Most of Thursday's outages were caused by downed tree branches hitting power lines. Xcel Energy saw sizable outages in Grand Forks earlier in the day. The whipping wind that hit the region also created risks for crews working atop utility poles. "So when those linemen go out there, they evaluate the conditions. We want to get the power back on as soon as possible, but No. 1 is to get it on as safely as possible. We don't want to put our linemen at any risk, either," Brousseau said. Officials encouraged residents to be…...

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12+ hour, 23+ min ago (256+ words) MISSOULA " Flathead Electric Cooperative continues making steady progress restoring power following hurricane-force winds that caused widespread damage across northwest Montana from Libby to Essex, south through the Swan Valley and Rollins, and north to Whitefish. As of approximately 3 p.m. Thursday, power has been restored to more than 20,000 members. Approximately 10,000 members remain without service, and for some, another night without power is very likely. Due to the extensive damage, this is expected to be a multi-day restoration event. An emergency shelter is open in Libby at the Memorial Center for those in need. In Flathead County, the Office of Emergency Services and the Red Cross are prepared to open a shelter at the Fairgrounds upon request. Members may call 406-758-2111 to request assistance. Members may notice nearby homes with power while their service remains out. This can occur if neighbors have generators or…...

15+ hour, 25+ min ago (1489+ words) A Montana State Trooper drives through a flooded section of Highway 2 near Libby on Dec. 11, 2025. Less than a week after an unprecedented atmospheric river brought catastrophic floodwaters to northwest Montana, continued extreme weather including high winds on Wednesday have slowed some recovery efforts and knocked out power to residents." "Libby, I mean, they've got, boy, you know, every single issue that weather could throw at them," Trent Parker, a meteorologist with the National Weather Service told the Daily Montanan on Thursday." Flooding in Lincoln County last week compromised at least nine bridges, leading to 40-mile detours for some residents of Libby and Troy and increasing the risk of rock and landslides throughout the northwest." Gov. Greg Gianforte issued an executive order declaring a flooding disaster in northwestern Montana, allowing general fund money to be spent on disaster relief efforts." Nick…...

18+ hour, 7+ min ago (321+ words) A Wind Advisory will go into effect at 12 PM Thursday, lasting through 12 AM Friday for a majority of SE Minnesota and all of North Iowa due to these powerful winds. With the arctic air plowing ... Wind Advisory until FRI 12:00 AM CST Winter Weather Advisory from THU 11:22 AM CST until THU 9:00 PM CST STORM ALERT WEATHER 3 FORECAST: Temperatures are rapidly falling as an arctic cold front continues to swing through SE Minnesota and North Iowa this afternoon. Northwesterly winds are sustained around 20 to 30 MPH. Wind gusts are up to 45 MPH at times. Wind chills are settling into the single digits. These winds will continue to strengthen through the rest of the day. A Wind Advisory is in effect through 12 AM Friday for a majority of SE Minnesota and all of North Iowa due to these powerful winds. With the arctic air…...

19+ hour ago (146+ words) HELENA " On Thursday, Governor Greg Gianforte issued an executive order declaring a disaster following Wednesday's destructive wind storm. Ginaforte noted several counties and towns in the state experienced severe, damaging, and record-setting wind events. Several communities saw devastating wind gusts, reaching over 90 miles per hour. The state capital topped out at 91 miles per hour, as officially reported. Bynum in Teton County saw their top gust break 104 miles per hour. (WATCH: Devastating winds rip through Montana) The windstorm has damaged power lines, trees, vehicles, homes, businesses, and other properties around the state. The full extent of the damage was still being calculated on Thursday, with Thousands in the state still without power. The governor's executive order authorizes the use of necessary state government services and funds to meet the needs arising from this event. The full order can be found here....

20+ hour, 7+ min ago (1487+ words) (Dec. 18, 2025) The state office of the Inspector General released a scathing report Thursday calling out the Steamship Authority and its leadership for wasting millions in public funds and years of time on a website redesign project that was meant to come online in 2022. "The Steamship Authority has nothing to show after pouring millions of dollars into an effort that was doomed from the start," Inspector General Jeffrey S. Shapiro said. The Steamship is still reviewing the report and is "unable to comment on specifics until that review is complete," a spokesperson for the Authority said Thursday. Nantucket's representative to the boat-line's board of governors could not be immediately reached for comment." State leaders condemned the Authority's actions after the report was released. "This report is a gut punch for every island resident, worker, and business owner who depends on the Steamship…...

20+ hour, 17+ min ago (237+ words) Christmas storms lead to water quality concerns in Libby and tens of thousands without power in Northwest Montana. High winds slammed Northwest Montana this week, knocking out power to tens of thousands of residents from Libby to the Flathead Valley and forcing emergency responses across the region." On this episode of News Now, we break down how damaging wind gusts " topping 67 mph in Kalispell and nearly 100 mph in the Swan Range " led to widespread outages, downed trees, road closures, and emergency shelter operations as utility crews worked through the night to restore service." The episode also takes a closer look at the ongoing boil advisory in Libby, now entering its second week after catastrophic flooding compromised the city's drinking water system." We explain what caused the advisory, why state officials are testing for heavy metals, what residents should know about…...

21+ hour, 45+ min ago (52+ words) KECI-NBC MT Today: Thousands without power, storm damage recovery, Griz versus Cats playoff - e6e9e8b0-45d2-4273-9b2f-5ef389c6f83c.png ... NBC MT Today: Thousands without power, storm damage recovery, Griz versus Cats playoff by NBC Montana Staff MISSOULA, Mont. " NBC MT Today: Thousands without power, storm damage recovery, Griz versus Cats playoff...

22+ hour, 7+ min ago (240+ words) Some Northwest Montana residents may spend another night in the dark as Flathead Electric Cooperative crews continue restoring power following Wednesday's severe windstorm. Roughly 10,000 co-op customers remained without electricity late Thursday afternoon after hurricane-force winds blasted the region. At the peak, about 30,000 homes were affected by outages that stretched from Libby to Essex, south through the Swan Valley and Rollins, and north to Whitefish. All available co-op employees were working to restore power Thursday, with crews on rotating shifts, but because of the extent of damage to the power system, complete restoration was expected to take multiple days. An emergency shelter was opened in Libby at the Memorial Center, and in Flathead County the Office of Emergency Services and the Red Cross were prepared to open a shelter at the fairgrounds. Another round of strong wind was expected to hit…...