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WASHINGTON — The U.S. economy expanded at a 3.4% annualized rate in the third quarter of 2026, exceeding economists’ expectations as business investment accelerated and consumers continued spending, according to… Read More
McALLEN — Texas officials tasked with managing and conserving state parks were gearing up this month to cede control of more than 1,000 acres of public land that’s treasured for… Read More
A Billings mental health counselor has been sentenced to three years in the Montana Women’s Prison and ordered to repay more than $603,000 after being convicted of submitting fraudulent Medicaid… Read More
CHICAGO — An Indian national living in Illinois has pleaded guilty to participating in a $227 million Medicare fraud scheme that used personal information purchased from a Pakistani company to… Read More
CLOUD, Minn. — Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent joined senior federal law enforcement officials to announce expanded efforts to combat government benefits fraud in Minnesota, including new financial reporting guidance, a… Read More
Former Texas Gov. Rick Perry lost reelection to his seat on the board of directors for the massive planned power and data center company he co-founded called Fermi, according to… Read More
WASHINGTON — The Department of War has disclosed that Congress appropriated $30.9 billion for the Military Intelligence Program in fiscal year 2026, while keeping details of individual intelligence activities and… Read More
Montana Gov. Greg Gianforte and the Montana Department of Labor and Industry announced a $1.5 million grant to develop a statewide digital career platform designed to connect students, job seekers… Read More
Idaho Attorney General Raúl Labrador has joined a multistate effort to prevent sensitive personal information, including private conversations involving children, from being improperly transferred or sold during bankruptcy proceedings involving… Read More
Montana Attorney General Austin Knudsen is leading a coalition of 20 state attorneys general seeking to intervene in two federal lawsuits that could eliminate a widely used permitting process for… Read More
SpaceX has secured commitments for a $40 billion financing arrangement to purchase advanced artificial intelligence chips, but the transaction is drawing attention to borrowing costs and growing investor concerns about… Read More
U.S. District Judge Kathleen S. Lane was formally recognized Friday, Oct. 30, during an investiture ceremony at the James F. Battin United States Courthouse in Billings, marking her appointment to… Read More
Montana Gov. Greg Gianforte and state Rep. Curtis Schomer toured a new workforce housing development in Billings, highlighting progress on 35 homes intended to provide more affordable homeownership opportunities for… Read More
TUCSON, Ariz. — The Pentagon has awarded a $41.1 million grant to the Tucson Unified School District to help construct a new elementary and middle school at Davis-Monthan Air Force… Read More
For me, growing up as a 4-H kid meant summers walking sheep around a makeshift ring in the barn, spending evenings in a brightly-lit meeting room learning about everything from… Read More
NEW YORK — JetBlue Airways is facing mounting financial pressure as a group of major creditors has hired restructuring advisers following a sharp decline in the airline’s stock and bond… Read More
MISSOULA – Quindy Gronley is prepping for a career in pharmacy, not politics. Yet the University of Montana student now has a vote on decisions shaping higher education across the… Read More
WASHINGTON — More than $1.4 billion has been traded on prediction markets tied to the 2026 midterm elections, marking a major expansion of an industry that allows investors to wager… Read More
NEW YORK — American Express reported a 28% increase in third-quarter profit as affluent customers continued spending and higher annual card fees boosted revenue, but the financial services company also… Read More
SEATTLE — Amazon is scheduled to report third-quarter earnings Thursday, Oct. 29, with Wall Street expecting double-digit revenue growth as investors assess the company’s expanding artificial intelligence investments, cloud computing… Read More
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
(BPT) – Key takeaways The vulnerabilities buried inside legacy systems at every large organization are no longer hidden. While Y2K forced organizations to look honestly at decades of accumulated code,… Read More
The NFL is America’s biggest professional football league, but it is also a multibillion-dollar economic ecosystem spanning media rights, franchise valuations, player salaries, stadium investment, advertising, merchandise, sports betting and… Read More
BOISE, Idaho—Two Idaho nonprofit organizations say voting laws enacted in 2023 have made it more difficult for eligible residents to register and cast ballots, while Secretary of State Phil McGrane… Read More
HELENA, Mont.—The Montana Department of Labor and Industry has secured $4.8 million in federal funding to expand workforce training programs led by employers in high-demand industries, including advanced manufacturing, technology… Read More
MISSOULA, Mont.—The University of Montana College of Business ranks among the top 15% of public undergraduate business programs nationwide, according to the 2027 U.S. News & World Report Best Colleges… Read More
(BPT) – Key Takeaways The U.S. aerospace and defense industry needs a skilled workforce, supply chain resilience and continual innovation to remain competitive on the global stage. A new white… Read More
(The Center Square) – Twenty-two financial officers from across the U.S. wrote to the nation’s top rating agencies – Moody’s, Fitch, and S&P – asking them to explain the influence… Read More
(The Center Square) – Inflation ranks among the top three issues for 46% of registered voters, a nine-point climb since March, while the national debt and government spending sit near… Read More
KALISPELL, Mont.—The Flathead Valley Community College Board of Trustees has unanimously approved an employment agreement with Dr. Deborah Kish Stephan, who will become the college’s next president on Jan. 1,… Read More
WASHINGTON—A Mexican national was sentenced to five years in federal prison for his role in an international human smuggling operation that brought hundreds of undocumented immigrants into the United States… Read More
BILLINGS, Mont.—The Billings City Council has approved the sale of Lampman Park to a private developer for $834,000, clearing the way for a proposed residential development that would bring 81… Read More
Troy Aikman, ESPN’s longtime Monday Night Football analyst and Hall of Fame quarterback, says he is preparing to become a free agent after this season, raising questions about his future… Read More
GRAND FORKS, N.D.—The University of North Dakota will host retired Air Force Col. Patrick “Mike” Shortsleeve, a national security and intelligence expert now working in the defense industry, for a… Read More
WASHINGTON—The Trump administration is warning that immigration and spending proposals backed by the Democratic Socialists of America could impose substantial costs on federal taxpayers, citing a new White House economic… Read More
CHICAGO—Cboe Global Markets has named Catherine Grover executive vice president and chief human resources officer, effective Nov. 16, 2026, as the global exchange operator continues to expand its operations and… Read More
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