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Treasury Targets UAE Bank Over Iran Ties

The Trump administration is moving to cut a United Arab Emirates bank off from the U.S. financial system, escalating its campaign to isolate Iran by targeting foreign institutions accused of… Read More

August 30, 2026

AG Knudsen Lands $127 Million Meta Settlement for Montana

Montana could receive more than $127 million from a sweeping multistate settlement with Meta Platforms over allegations that the company designed Facebook and Instagram to encourage compulsive use among children… Read More

August 30, 2026

Guard Program Links Global Partnership to DOW Priorities

Senior leaders and security cooperation personnel from across the War Department gathered for the 2026 National Guard Bureau State Partnership Program conference in Atlanta, Aug. 13. The goal of the… Read More

August 29, 2026

Brown Permanently Revokes License of Bail Bondsman Accused of Exploiting Clients

Montana’s state auditor has permanently revoked the insurance producer license of a Kalispell bail bondsman accused of exploiting people under his supervision, including allegedly demanding sexual favors in exchange for… Read More

August 29, 2026

President Trump Establishes a Commission to Design the Space Academy

Executive order creates NASA-led panel to draft plans for a new federal academy training astronauts, engineers and space-industry leaders President Trump on Friday signed an executive order creating a presidential… Read More

August 29, 2026

Navy Advances MH-60 Modernization

In a critical step to ensure long-term fleet readiness and secure dominance in the maritime domain, the Navy’s MH-60 Sea Hawk helicopter service life modernization program recently announced the industry… Read More

August 29, 2026

Armstrong Appoints Tony Hillig as North Dakota Parks and Recreation Director

Gov. Kelly Armstrong appointed Tony Hillig, recreation division chief for the North Dakota Parks and Recreation Department, as the agency’s new director, effective immediately. Hillig has served as chief of… Read More

August 29, 2026

Cascade County Investigates Signature-Gathering Fraud Tied to Bodnar, Eisenhauer Campaigns

Prosecutors probe firm hired by independent U.S. Senate and House candidates, though neither campaign is suspected of wrongdoing GREAT FALLS, Mont. — Prosecutors in Cascade County are investigating potential signature-gathering… Read More

August 29, 2026

Stocks Slip Friday to Close Out Volatile Week

U.S. stocks ended the week on a softer note Friday, with the major indexes retreating from recent records even as broader market gauges pointed to a resilient run for equities… Read More

August 28, 2026

Warsh Marks 100 Days as Fed Chairman With Break From Forward Guidance

In first Jackson Hole address as chairman, Fed chief cites AI’s growing economic influence while calling elevated inflation the central bank’s unfinished business JACKSON HOLE, Wyo. — The Federal Reserve’s… Read More

August 28, 2026

VIOLENT CRIME FELL 9.3% IN 2025

White House credits enforcement push; declines extend a downward trend that began in 2023 Violent crime in the U.S. fell 9.3% in 2025 and murder declined 18.1%, according to FBI… Read More

August 28, 2026

Trump Unveils New Space Transportation Policy

President Trump signed a National Security Presidential Memorandum Thursday establishing a new National Space Transportation Policy aimed at dramatically expanding the number of rockets launching and spacecraft landing on American… Read More

August 28, 2026

Poll: Majority of voters concerned with rise of socialism, communism

(The Center Square) – A slew of candidates running as democratic socialists appears to be raising alarms with a majority of American voters, according to a new poll. The Center… Read More

August 28, 2026

Trump signs executive order renaming Lake Ontario to Lake America

(The Center Square) – President Donald Trump signed an executive order Thursday afternoon changing the name of Lake Ontario to Lake America. The change, which the president said takes effect… Read More

August 28, 2026

ICE officer in Minnesota-Texas extradition fight is freed from jail

Christian Castro was released a day after a federal judge rejected Minnesota’s bid to keep him jailed while Gov. Greg Abbott decides whether to sign extradition papers. BROWNSVILLE — The… Read More

August 28, 2026

Knudsen-Led AG Group Targets 13 States in Election Push

The Republican Attorneys General Association is highlighting a new Michigan advertisement from its affiliated Safer Michigan Fund as part of a nearly $7 million political spending campaign across 13 states… Read More

August 28, 2026

Knudsen, OCP Warn Montanans About Spoof Website Scams

Attorney General Austin Knudsen and the Montana Department of Justice’s Office of Consumer Protection are warning Montanans about fraudsters creating spoof websites that look nearly identical to legitimate businesses in… Read More

August 28, 2026

STARCOM activates 320th Recruiting Squadron

Space Training and Readiness Command activated the U.S. Space Force’s 320th Recruiting Squadron during a ceremony Aug. 14 at the Parr Club. Space Delta 1 commander Col. Krista N. St. Romain… Read More

August 27, 2026

Kolb Named SVP of Risk and Compliance at Minneapolis Fed

The Federal Reserve Bank of Minneapolis Board of Directors has appointed Cara Kolb as senior vice president of Risk and Compliance, the bank announced. In her new role, Kolb will… Read More

August 27, 2026

Teton Auto Group Expands Into Montana With Bozeman Dealership Acquisition

Idaho Falls-based Teton Auto Group has acquired Audi of Bozeman and Volkswagen of Bozeman, marking the family-owned auto retailer’s first expansion into Montana and adding the Audi luxury brand to… Read More

August 27, 2026

MINNEAPOLIS FED PAPER MODELS THE GAINS FROM OPENING GLOBAL CAPITAL MARKETS

Removing the barriers that keep capital inside national borders would raise welfare in the typical country by about 5.5% of labor income — and would concentrate economic activity among the… Read More

August 26, 2026

U.S. Targets Network Moving Millions to Hizballah

The U.S. Department of the Treasury’s Office of Foreign Assets Control imposed sanctions Thursday on 10 individuals tied to a network that moves hundreds of millions of dollars in cash… Read More

August 26, 2026

TIKTOK TO PAY $400 MILLION TO SETTLE CHILDREN’S PRIVACY SUIT

Second tranche of $100 million is contingent on a court vacating a consent decree against predecessor Musical.ly TikTok and its parent ByteDance agreed to pay $400 million to resolve Justice… Read More

August 26, 2026

Montana’s Unemployment Rate Falls to 3.2%

Montana’s unemployment rate fell to 3.2% in July, Gov. Greg Gianforte announced, continuing the state’s record stretch of low unemployment and remaining nearly a full percentage point below the national… Read More

August 26, 2026

Federal Court Backs Trump’s Authority Over California Pipeline

A federal court upheld the Trump administration’s authority under the Defense Production Act to oversee operation of the Santa Ynez Pipeline on the California coast, rejecting California’s efforts to block… Read More

August 25, 2026

Labrador Appeals Ruling Blocking Idaho’s Abortion Law

Idaho Attorney General Raúl Labrador filed a notice of appeal with the Ninth Circuit Court of Appeals and an emergency motion seeking a stay of a federal district court ruling… Read More

August 25, 2026

Gianforte Honors Central Montana Veterans on 56 County Tour

Gov. Greg Gianforte recognized twelve Montana veterans with the 2025 Montana Governor’s Veteran Commendation during ceremonies held in Cascade, Fergus and Musselshell counties as part of his sixth annual 56… Read More

August 25, 2026

Texas to receive at least $7.5 billion from stalled border reimbursement fund, Cornyn says

WASHINGTON — Texas is set to receive $7.5 billion from a federal fund to reimburse states for border costs incurred when Joe Biden was president, Sen. John Cornyn told The… Read More

August 25, 2026

Poll: 41% of conservative voters favor VP Vance in 2028 presidential primary

Vice President JD Vance remains the clear favorite in a prospective 2028 Republican presidential primary, with 41% of Republicans and right-leaning Independents saying they would vote for him in The… Read More

August 25, 2026

NVIDIA HEADS INTO EARNINGS

Nvidia has beaten Wall Street’s earnings estimate in each of the past six quarters, by an average of roughly 5.6%. Its shares have declined the following session all six times…. Read More

August 25, 2026

Jackley Commends Fifth Circuit Dismissal of Tren de Aragua Deportation Challenge

South Dakota Attorney General Marty Jackley commended the Fifth Circuit Court of Appeals after it dismissed a legal challenge brought by suspected members of the Venezuelan gang Tren de Aragua… Read More

August 24, 2026

Zinke Receives Rocky Mountain Elk Foundation Excellence in Advocacy Award

Western Montana Congressman Ryan Zinke received the Excellence in Advocacy Award from the Rocky Mountain Elk Foundation at a ceremony at the organization’s Missoula headquarters, recognizing his work on public… Read More

August 24, 2026

Montana National Guard Soldier Awarded Soldier’s Medal for Heroic Rescue

U.S. Army Sgt. Adam M. Lee received the Soldier’s Medal during a ceremony at the Belgrade Armory Aug. 16 for heroic actions that saved the lives of two critically injured… Read More

August 24, 2026

GRIFFIN SAYS CITADEL HAS UNWOUND MOST OF SITUATIONAL AWARENESS BOOK

Firm’s flagship multistrategy fund rose 5.9% in July, among its best months since 2022 Citadel has unwound more than 80% of the risk tied to the portfolio it acquired from… Read More

August 24, 2026

CENTCOM Launches First Multinational Attack Drone Task Force

WASHINGTON — U.S. Central Command is establishing its first multinational attack-drone task force, expanding the military’s use of relatively low-cost unmanned weapons as the Pentagon works more closely with regional… Read More

August 23, 2026

Bitcoin and Gold Surge After a Bruising Start to August

Bitcoin and gold both staged dramatic reversals this week after weeks of lackluster performance, with the cryptocurrency posting gains of nearly 24% and the precious metal climbing past $4,600 an… Read More

August 22, 2026

Sheehy Parachutes Into Yellowstone International Airshow

Sen. Tim Sheehy made a fitting entrance at the Yellowstone International Airshow in Billings on Friday, parachuting onto the grounds at Billings Logan International Airport while carrying a Montana state… Read More

August 22, 2026

Governor Gordon Appoints Jeremy Kisling to Wyoming’s Fourth Judicial District Circuit Court

CHEYENNE, Wyo. — Gov. Mark Gordon has appointed Jeremy Kent Kisling to serve as a circuit court judge in Wyoming’s Fourth Judicial District, filling a vacancy on the bench serving… Read More

August 22, 2026

North Dakota Joins $15.5M Settlement With Mortgage Servicer Over Force-Placed Insurance

The North Dakota Department of Financial Institutions joined financial regulators from 48 agencies across 47 states in reaching a $15.5 million settlement with NewRez LLC, one of the nation’s largest… Read More

August 21, 2026

DEQ Awards $10.34M to Improve Electricity Resilience in Rural Montana

The Montana Department of Environmental Quality awarded $10.34 million to 10 grid resilience projects across the state to strengthen electric infrastructure and improve reliability for rural Montana communities, in partnership… Read More

August 21, 2026

Montana Ranks Second in Nation for Hourly Wage Growth

HELENA, Mont. — Montana recorded the second-highest growth in average hourly wages in the country last year, adding to signs of continued strength in the state’s labor market and economy…. Read More

August 20, 2026

Trump Imposes Tariffs Up to 100% on Imported Drones, Citing National Security

President Trump signed a proclamation Wednesday imposing tariffs of up to 100% on imported drones and their components, using national security authority to reshape a market currently dominated by foreign… Read More

August 20, 2026

Tax Shelter Promoter Pleads Guilty in Scheme That Cost IRS $43 Million

WASHINGTON — A Texas tax-shelter promoter pleaded guilty to conspiring to defraud the Internal Revenue Service through a nationwide scheme that prosecutors say concealed roughly $156 million in income and… Read More

August 19, 2026

UM-Providence Partnership Targets Improving Healthcare for Rural Kids

Missoula pediatrician Laurie Carter is piloting a program with University of Montana researchers as part of RESOLVE, a new strategic healthcare partnership between UM and Providence Health. The new program,… Read More

August 19, 2026

Lawsuit trial starts against Facebook, Instagram over youths

A consumer protection trial against Meta, the parent company of Facebook and Instagram, started Tuesday in Oakland. A bipartisan coalition of attorneys general including California’s Rob Bonta made opening statements… Read More

August 19, 2026

Teacher unions dedicate money to political activism, lobbying

National teacher unions contribute at least 10% of their annual budget to lobbying and political activism, which includes calling for the impeachment of Republican President Donald Trump in the 2026 American Federation… Read More

August 19, 2026

Trade Union Breaks From Democrats, Back Flint

Montana’s Carpenters Union Local 82 endorsed Republican congressional candidate Aaron Flint during a construction site tour at the new Bretz RV warehouse in Butte, with members of the Ironworkers Union… Read More

August 19, 2026

UM Announces Summer 2026 Candidates for Graduation

Close to 500 University of Montana students are degree candidates after this year’s summer semester. The students listed in the links below are UM degree candidates or have been awarded… Read More

August 18, 2026

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  • NVIDIA HEADS INTO EARNINGS

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