Butte and Southwest Montana|KXLF-TV |KXLF.com

Local News

Monday Headlines: March 16, 2026

MTN News

News

Ellsworth makes case for legislative immunity in official misconduct case

John Riley

Montana State to play in WNIT; bracket to be announced Monday

Montana Sports

Local News

UPDATE: Butte-Silver Bow will host a local primary election this June 2nd

John Emeigh

Montana Politics

Federal judges continue blocking Montana law restricting drag performances

Jonathon Ambarian

Local News

Butte parade favorite Mesquite rehabbing from nail injury

Meagan Thompson

Montana Ag Network

Montana Ag Network: Ranchers blend tradition and science to raise local beef

Andrea Lutz

Crime and Courts

Second bail bondaman accused in Missoula gas station shooting pleads not guilty

MTN News

Weather

Light mountain snow through Tuesday morning

Mike Heard

National News

Local News

Montana's mild winter is waking bears earlier than usual, wildlife officials say

Chet Layman

Local News

Kid-friendly events taking place at Butte's St. Patrick's Day celebrations

Meagan Thompson
Montana Ag Network

Montana Prime Meats brings ranch-to-table beef to Billings customers

Hailey Monaco

Local News

Butte pub to host Irish soda bread contest as part of St. Pat's festivities

John Emeigh

Local News

Large animal rescue team saves horse from Montana creek

Cassidy Powers

Crime and Courts

Reward offered in Bozeman pawn shop firearm theft

Esha Walia

Montana Politics

Zinke highlights federal grants, talks about decision not to seek reelection

Jonathon Ambarian

Montana News

VIDEO: East Helena student punches teacher

MTN News
Weather

Rain, Snow and more wind this weekend

Mike Heard

Montana News

Increase in illegally-taken mountain lions in central Montana

Aneesa Coomer

National News

Live Nation employee mocks customers as 'so stupid' in internal messages

AP via Scripps News Group

Montana Politics

U.S. Rep. Ryan Zinke prepares to say goodbye, weighs in on upcoming primary

MTN News

Local News

Friday Headlines: March 13, 2026

MTN News

Montana News

High winds force widespread road closures, crashes across Montana

Charlie Klepps
Crime and Courts

Arlee grocery store stays open after ATM theft, break-in

Robyn Wayne

Montana Ag Network

How the Middle East conflict might affect Montana ag producers

Madison Collier

Montana Politics

One version of political spending initiative set for signature gathering

Jonathon Ambarian

Local News

Local Belgrade family in need of a living donor kidney

Gabrielle Cleveland

Local News

'This is the worst': Truck drivers describe driving in windy conditions on I-90

Esha Walia

Montana News

Rare Yellowstone geyser erupts again after years of quiet

John Sherer
Iran War

6 US troops killed after military refueling tanker crashes in Iraq

Scripps News Group

Montana News

Dawson County voters to decide on structure height limit amid windmill debate

Q2 News

Montana News

Power outages, road closures, structure damage reported as winter storm moves in

Q2 News

Weather

It's far from over. More severe winter weather for Montana.

Mike Heard

Weather

Semis and campers tipped over by high winds in central Montana

Erik Johnson

Iran War

Iran disrupts shipping routes as Israel, Hezbollah exchange attacks

Jason Bellini
Local News

Thursday Headlines: March 12, 2026

MTN News

Montana News

Boulder Elementary principal's contract causes concerns for parents

Evan Charney

Crime and Courts

Helena man sentenced for human trafficking

John Riley

Montana Politics

Bodnar says independent U.S. Senate campaign aiming for "sensible center"

Jonathon Ambarian

Crime and Courts

MTN Investigates: Human trafficking, organized crime and massage parlors

Marian Davidson

Montana Politics

Highlights from Tuesday's Democratic primary candidate debate in Butte

John Emeigh
Local News

Bozeman man helps Americans flee conflict zones

Meghan Elaine

Local News

Butte School District cancels classes until Monday

MTN NEWS

Weather

Powerful Atmospheric River with heavy mountain snow and extreme wind

Mike Heard

News

Wind damage highlights insurance challenges for Montana homeowners

Quentin Shores

Crime and Courts

Bail bondsman pleads not guilty in gas station shooting death

MTN News

Wildfire Watch

Fire near Billings subdivision alarms residents, highlights urban wildfire risk

Isabel Spartz
Montana News

4 Democrats face off in Butte for Montana's 1st Congressional District

John Emeigh

Local News

Tomato costs triple, forcing restaurants to change their prices

Meagan Thompson

Local News

Wednesday Headlines: March 11, 2026

MTN News

Montana Ag Network: Ranchers blend tradition and science to raise local beef

Second bail bondaman accused in Missoula gas station shooting pleads not guilty

Light mountain snow through Tuesday morning

National News

Authorities track a surge of antisemitic attacks worldwide

Settlement reached between Bank of America and Epstein survivors

Americans urged to evacuate Iraq amid strikes on Iran-backed militias

Montana's mild winter is waking bears earlier than usual, wildlife officials say

Kid-friendly events taking place at Butte's St. Patrick's Day celebrations

Montana Prime Meats brings ranch-to-table beef to Billings customers

Butte pub to host Irish soda bread contest as part of St. Pat's festivities

Large animal rescue team saves horse from Montana creek

Reward offered in Bozeman pawn shop firearm theft

Zinke highlights federal grants, talks about decision not to seek reelection

VIDEO: East Helena student punches teacher

Rain, Snow and more wind this weekend

Increase in illegally-taken mountain lions in central Montana

Live Nation employee mocks customers as 'so stupid' in internal messages

U.S. Rep. Ryan Zinke prepares to say goodbye, weighs in on upcoming primary

Friday Headlines: March 13, 2026

High winds force widespread road closures, crashes across Montana

Arlee grocery store stays open after ATM theft, break-in

How the Middle East conflict might affect Montana ag producers

One version of political spending initiative set for signature gathering

Local Belgrade family in need of a living donor kidney

'This is the worst': Truck drivers describe driving in windy conditions on I-90

Rare Yellowstone geyser erupts again after years of quiet

6 US troops killed after military refueling tanker crashes in Iraq

Dawson County voters to decide on structure height limit amid windmill debate

Power outages, road closures, structure damage reported as winter storm moves in

It's far from over. More severe winter weather for Montana.

Semis and campers tipped over by high winds in central Montana

Iran disrupts shipping routes as Israel, Hezbollah exchange attacks

Thursday Headlines: March 12, 2026

Boulder Elementary principal's contract causes concerns for parents

Helena man sentenced for human trafficking

Bodnar says independent U.S. Senate campaign aiming for "sensible center"

MTN Investigates: Human trafficking, organized crime and massage parlors

Highlights from Tuesday's Democratic primary candidate debate in Butte

Bozeman man helps Americans flee conflict zones

Butte School District cancels classes until Monday

Powerful Atmospheric River with heavy mountain snow and extreme wind

Wind damage highlights insurance challenges for Montana homeowners

Bail bondsman pleads not guilty in gas station shooting death

Fire near Billings subdivision alarms residents, highlights urban wildfire risk

4 Democrats face off in Butte for Montana's 1st Congressional District

Tomato costs triple, forcing restaurants to change their prices

Wednesday Headlines: March 11, 2026

Coverage of your favorite teams from Montana's Sports Leader