The Ravalli County Sheriff's Office has ordered more evacuations due to the Lolo Peak Fire. Highway 12 closed with a roadblock.

Shots fired in Mill Creek area cause temporary closure of fire operations.

Strangulation charges against Missoula man.

40 percent thunderstorms in western Montana today, with highs in the low 80's.

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