Friday Headlines: Greycliff fire, China talks, Dust storms
May 15, 2026
Q2 Top Stories and Weather for Friday, May 15Fire reported at Greycliff along Interstate 90 Fire reported at Greycliff along Interstate 90A fast-moving wildfire burned dangerously close to Interstate 90 near Greycliff, growing f
rom nothing to a towering inferno in minutes.The so-called "Grey Fire" prompted crews from across the region to rush to the scene as dramatic video from travelers showed thick smoke billowing over the highway.The fire threatened Greycliff Mill, forcing staff to prepare for a possible closure as first responders worked overnight to battle the blaze.The cause of the fire remains under investigation.Read the full storyTrump and Xi find common ground, but Taiwan and Iran still threaten clashes Trump and Xi find common ground, but Taiwan and Iran still threaten clashesPresident Trump wrapped up a two-day visit to Beijing, where Chinese leader Xi Jinping offered to help end the Iran war and promised to buy more American farm products and oil.Xi also issued a sharp warning about Taiwan, saying there could be "clashes and conflicts" if the self-governing island isn't "handled properly."Trump said he has invited Xi to Washington for a September state visit.Read the full storyPowerful winds sweep Montana, causing dust storms, downed trees and power outages Powerful winds sweep Montana, causing dust storms, downed trees and outagesDust storms reminiscent of the 1930s Dust Bowl slammed northeastern Montana this week, reducing visibility to just 5 feet and forcing highway closures across parts of the state.In some areas, drivers were completely engulfed by dust clouds within minutes.While winds were less severe in Billings, residents still dealt with damage and outages.Read the full storyQ2 WEATHERQ2 Billings Area Weather: Friday will be windy too, but not as windy as Thursday Watch Montana This Morning Q2 Montana This Morning with Don Hudson 5-14-26
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