NEW YORK — Microsoft and Alphabet are scheduled to report quarterly earnings Wednesday, Oct. 28, giving Wall Street a closely watched assessment of artificial intelligence spending, cloud computing demand and… Read More
Recent Featured Posts
Two Major Energy Projects Advance Across Eastern Montana
BILLINGS, Mont. — Two major energy infrastructure projects are advancing across eastern Montana, bringing the prospect of billions of dollars in construction investment, new jobs and payments to rural landowners… Read More
PSC Staff Recommends Approval of NorthWestern Energy, Black Hills Merger
HELENA, Mont. — Staff at the Montana Public Service Commission has recommended approval of the proposed merger between NorthWestern Energy and South Dakota-based Black Hills Corporation, concluding the transaction would… Read More
Wall Street Ends Week Lower as Oil Prices Surge and AI Stocks Retreat
NEW YORK — U.S. stocks finished a volatile week with mixed results as surging oil prices, concerns about the cost of artificial intelligence investments and rising borrowing costs pressured major… Read More
Recent News Posts
Pentagon, Lockheed Martin Reach 10-Year Deal for 850 F-35 Fighter Jets
WASHINGTON — The Pentagon and Lockheed Martin have reached a 10-year framework agreement covering at least 850 F-35 Lightning II fighter jets for the U.S. military, with the defense contractor… Read More
Montana State names Cyndi Johnson as 2026 Outstanding Ag Leader
BOZEMAN — As Montana State University’s annual Celebrate Ag event approaches, the MSU College of Agriculture has named Cyndi Johnson, a wheat farmer from Conrad and president of the Montana… Read More
Federal Reserve Report Shows Rising Family Wealth
WASHINGTON—American families saw modest gains in income and wealth between 2022 and 2025, but a growing share struggled to keep up with debt payments, according to a new Federal Reserve… Read More
IRS Proposes Stricter Eligibility Rules for Health Insurance Tax Credits
WASHINGTON—The U.S. Treasury Department and Internal Revenue Service have proposed new regulations tightening eligibility and verification requirements for federal health insurance subsidies, implementing changes enacted under President Trump’s Working Families… Read More
Recent Politics Posts
Michigan Attorney General Race Tightens as Republicans Target Democratic-Held Seat
LANSING, Mich. — Michigan’s race for attorney general is drawing increased national attention as Republican and Democratic organizations pour resources into a closely contested election to replace term-limited Democratic Attorney… Read More
Rounds Leads Bengs in South Dakota Senate Race
SIOUX FALLS, S.D. — Republican U.S. Sen. Mike Rounds holds an eight-point lead over independent challenger Brian Bengs in a new statewide poll, although the survey reveals significant differences among… Read More
Hageman, Byrd Face Off in Wyoming Senate
CHEYENNE, Wyo. — Republican U.S. Rep. Harriet Hageman and former Democratic state Rep. James Byrd are competing for Wyoming’s open U.S. Senate seat in a contest that national election analysts… Read More
New Ad Featuring Smokejumper Targets Forstag
KALISPELL, Mont. — Republican congressional candidate Aaron Flint has released a new general election advertisement featuring Montana smokejumper and Army Reserve veteran Larry Ashcraft, who criticizes Democratic opponent Sam Forstag’s… Read More
Recent Business Posts
Microsoft, Alphabet Earnings Wednesday to Test Wall Street’s AI Optimism
NEW YORK — Microsoft and Alphabet are scheduled to report quarterly earnings Wednesday, Oct. 28, giving Wall Street a closely watched assessment of artificial intelligence spending, cloud computing demand and… Read More
Coca-Cola Earnings Preview: Wall Street Expects Higher Profits as Investors Watch Consumer Spending
ATLANTA — Coca-Cola is scheduled to report third-quarter earnings Tuesday, Oct. 27, with Wall Street expecting higher revenue and profits as investors assess whether the beverage giant can maintain sales… Read More
Two Major Energy Projects Advance Across Eastern Montana
BILLINGS, Mont. — Two major energy infrastructure projects are advancing across eastern Montana, bringing the prospect of billions of dollars in construction investment, new jobs and payments to rural landowners… Read More
PSC Staff Recommends Approval of NorthWestern Energy, Black Hills Merger
HELENA, Mont. — Staff at the Montana Public Service Commission has recommended approval of the proposed merger between NorthWestern Energy and South Dakota-based Black Hills Corporation, concluding the transaction would… Read More
Welcome to Digital News Updates
Digital News Updates helps our readers cut through the clutter to keep up with the topics and trends that are important to them. Digital News Updates aggregates news and information from hundreds of trusted sources in order to bring our readers only the very best in news, politics and business.