Monday Headlines: Wind damage, Pray homicide, Pryor schools
Mar 09, 2026
Q2 Top Stories and Weather for Monday, March 9Dangerous winds spark wildfires, blow roof off elementary school across the state Winds spark wildfires, damage school roofDangerous winds swept across parts of the state this weeken
d, sparking wind-driven wildfires and causing significant structural damage.Wildfires broke out overnight in Custer and Rosebud counties, with crews responding to at least 3 separate fires.In Great Falls, wind gusts topping 70 miles per hour blew the roof off an elementary school.Read the full storyPark County community mourns as investigators probe death of man found near Yellowstone River Park County death investigated as homicidePRAY - A Park County community is mourning as questions remain in the death of a man found dead last month near Pray along the Yellowstone River.Investigators have identified the victim as Bill Georgeson, 65. Deputies say they were first called to Georgeson's home for a reported disturbance before discovering him dead.Investigators are treating the case as a homicide and say there is no threat to the public.Pryor schools reopen after closing for a week following shooting involving multiple teenagers Pryor schools reopen after teen shooting incidentPRYOR - Pryor schools are back open this morning after closing for a week following a shooting involving multiple teenagers firing at homes in the area.No one was killed in the shooting.Big Horn County Sheriff's deputies and the Bureau of Indian Affairs are still investigating this week.Read previous coverageQ2 Weather Billings Forecast Sunday evening Mar 8, 2026Watch Montana This Morning Q2 Montana This Morning with Hailey Monaco 3-9-26
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