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Record-Breaking Winds Knock Out Power To Thousands In Montana Powerful winds whipped across the state Wednesday toppling trees, power poles and knocking out electricity to thousands of Montanans. Anyone hiking Wednesday morning on Missoula’s Mount Sentinel, just east of the University of Montana got a lot more fresh air than they bargained for.  According to a still unofficial report from the local National Weather Service office, an incredible 125 mile-per-hour wind gust was measured at the top of the popular hiking spot. According to National Weather Service Great Falls, new January wind...

Hurricane-force wind gusts rip across parts of Montana MTN NEWS and last updated 2021-01-13 20:35:38-05 GREAT FALLS — The powerful winds that rocked most of Montana on Wednesday caused widespread damage - tipping semi trucks, toppling trees, ripping roofs, and more. The National Weather Service in Great Falls said: "This is an extreme wind event even for this area." The NWS said that three locations set new January wind speed records: Great Falls, 76 mph; Helena, 74 mph; Havre, 72 mph. Stronger gusts were recorded in other areas, notably along the eastern slopes of the Rocky Mountain Fro...

Biz Buzz: Orthopedic practice opening larger clinic in Idaho Falls this fall Updated at Share This Biz Buzz is brought to you by Idaho Central Credit Union, the premier credit union in Idaho. Its mission is "Helping members achieve financial success." Construction on the new Summit Orthopaedics office at 3720 Woodking Drive in Idaho Falls. The photo above is from the groundbreaking in October. | Courtesy photo Do you want to know what’s happening in the eastern Idaho business scene? We’ve got you covered. Here is a rundown of this week’s business news across the valley. BIZ BRIEF New ...

The Flathead Electric Cooperative was reporting that over 8,000 members were still in the dark as of 9:30 a.m. on Thursday.

Powerful winds causing havoc across parts of Montana Iszabel Odden and last updated 2021-01-13 20:18:15-05 GREAT FALLS — The powerful winds rocking most of Montana today are causing widespread damage. The National Weather Service in Great Falls said: "If there is any way you can avoid travel for the remainder of the afternoon across north-central and central Montana, please do so. This is an extreme wind event even for this area." The strongest wind gust recorded in Great Falls as of early Wednesday afternoon was 76 miles per hour; stronger gusts have been recorded in other areas, notabl...