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Glacier Bancorp Secures Final Regulatory Approvals for Acquisition of Bank of Idaho

Glacier Bancorp, Inc. (NYSE: GBCI) announced Friday that it has received all necessary regulatory approvals for its planned acquisition of Bank of Idaho Holding Co. (OTCQX: BOID), clearing a major… Read More

April 12, 2025

Apple Airlifts 600 Tons of iPhones to U.S. Ahead of Potential Tariffs

In a dramatic move to get ahead of looming U.S. tariffs, Apple has airlifted approximately 600 tons of iPhones—equivalent to around 1.5 million devices—from India to the United States, according… Read More

April 12, 2025

President Trump and Governor Gianforte Push for American Energy Dominance at White House

In a powerful show of support for American energy, Governor Greg Gianforte joined President Donald J. Trump at the White House on Thursday to celebrate the signing of executive orders… Read More

April 12, 2025

Bridger Aerospace Secures Wildfire Detection Contract with State of Montana

Bridger Aerospace Group Holdings, Inc. (NASDAQ: BAER) announced Friday it has been awarded an exclusive-use contract by the State of Montana to provide wildfire detection and mapping services using a… Read More

April 12, 2025

Judge Dan Wilson Announces Supreme Court Bid

Flathead County District Court Judge Dan Wilson, who narrowly lost his 2024 bid for a seat on the Montana Supreme Court, announced Wednesday that he will run again—this time for… Read More

April 9, 2025

Billionaire seeks $100 million from Reno for new stadium

(The Center Square) – Billionaire Alex Meruelo is looking to use nearly $100 million in Reno city redevelopment funding for a new multi-use stadium at the University of Nevada, Reno…. Read More

April 8, 2025

CA fails audit of federal programs, 66% of COVID unemployment benefits in question

(The Center Square) – California did not materially comply with the requirements for seven of the 22 federal programs the state auditor examined, including “pervasive” noncompliance in its unemployment benefits… Read More

April 7, 2025

Supreme Court allows Trump administration to cancel millions in DEI grants

(The Center Square) – The U.S. Supreme Court on Friday ruled the Trump administration can cut $65 million awarded to schools for diversity, equity and inclusion programs. The 5-4 decision… Read More

April 6, 2025

U.S. adds 228,000 jobs in March, surpassing expectations

The Center Square) – The U.S. added 228,000 jobs in March, the U.S. Department of Labor reported Friday, nearly double what was forecast. Employment gains occurred in the health care,… Read More

April 6, 2025

North Dakota Breaks Ground on Heart River Correctional Center for Women

Governor Kelly Armstrong and Lieutenant Governor Michelle Strinden participated in the groundbreaking ceremony for the new Heart River Correctional Center (HRCC) in Mandan, marking a historic milestone in North Dakota’s… Read More

April 5, 2025

Former DSS Employee Found Guilty of Stealing $1.8 Million from Child Protection Services

South Dakota Attorney General Marty Jackley announced that Lonna Carroll, a former employee of the state Department of Social Services (DSS), was found guilty on Thursday of stealing an estimated… Read More

April 5, 2025

WYDOT Customer Satisfaction Survey Shows 70% Satisfaction

The Wyoming Department of Transportation (WYDOT) has released the results of its biennial Customer Satisfaction Survey, showing that approximately 70 percent of respondents are satisfied with the department’s services. The… Read More

April 5, 2025

Glacier Bancorp Announces First Quarter Earnings Release

Glacier Bancorp, Inc. (NYSE: GBCI) will release its first-quarter financial results after the market closes on April 24, 2025. A conference call to discuss the results will take place at… Read More

April 5, 2025

Los Angeles County Reaches  $ Billion Settlement Sexual Abuse Claims

Los Angeles County has reached a record-setting $4 billion tentative settlement to resolve more than 6,800 sexual abuse claims, marking the largest financial settlement in the county’s history. Announced Friday,… Read More

April 5, 2025

Montana State hosts national research symposium on artificial intelligence

Scholars from across the U.S. recently joined Montana State University faculty, students, staff and members of the public for a two-day symposium focusing on “The Future of Research in the… Read More

April 5, 2025

Kalispell Man Sentenced to 50 Years for Beating Death of Homeless Man

A 20-year-old Kalispell man has been sentenced to 50 years at the Montana State Prison, with 10 years suspended, for the brutal killing of a homeless man in 2023, Montana… Read More

April 5, 2025

Governor Gianforte, Billings Law Enforcement Highlight $150M Public Safety Investment

Governor Greg Gianforte joined law enforcement leaders in Billings to emphasize the importance of major new investments in Montana’s public safety infrastructure, including a proposed $150 million in one-time funding… Read More

April 5, 2025

Two Montana State University students win prestigious Goldwater scholarships

nna Erickson, a junior from Dalton, Minnesota, majoring in psychology and cell biology and neuroscience, and Derek Jollie, a junior from Butte majoring in mathematical sciences and physics, are Montana… Read More

April 5, 2025

Governor Gianforte Defends Parental Rights, Urges U.S. Supreme Court to Overturn Ruling

In a strong stand for parental rights and the rule of law, Montana Governor Greg Gianforte filed an amicus brief with the U.S. Supreme Court, urging the justices to overturn… Read More

April 5, 2025

Senate Republicans Advance Plan to Extend Trump-Era Tax Cuts, Cut Spending

In a narrow 51–48 vote early Saturday morning, Senate Republicans approved a budget resolution that paves the way for extending former President Donald Trump’s 2017 tax cuts and significantly reducing… Read More

April 5, 2025

Nissan Reportedly Weighs Moving Some Japan-Based Production to U.S. Amid Rising Tariffs

Nissan Motor Co. is considering shifting a portion of its Japan-based production for U.S.-bound vehicles to the United States, amid escalating global trade tensions fueled by President Donald Trump’s renewed… Read More

April 5, 2025

Montana’s Bathroom Bill Halted by Democrat-Appointed Judge

A Missoula judge appointed by former Democratic Governor Steve Bullock has temporarily blocked a newly enacted law that protects women’s bathrooms and locker rooms from being accessed by biological males…. Read More

April 5, 2025

Knudsen Urges Trump Administration to Close Drug Trafficking Loophole

Montana Attorney General Austin Knudsen has joined a coalition of 25 state attorneys general in calling on the Trump Administration to take action against a little-known import program that they… Read More

April 5, 2025

Gov. Armstrong Appoints Zachary Greenberg as Permanent Labor Commissioner

Governor Kelly Armstrong has announced the appointment of Zachary Greenberg as North Dakota’s permanent Labor Commissioner. Greenberg had been serving as interim commissioner since January and has been recognized for… Read More

April 5, 2025

Wyoming Launches Application for Education Service Providers under ESA Program

The Wyoming Department of Education (WDE) has officially opened the application process for Education Service Providers (ESPs) for the state’s newly established Education Savings Account (ESA) program. The application portal… Read More

April 5, 2025

Montana Senate Issues Lifetime Ban to Former Senate President Jason Ellsworth

Former Montana Senate President Jason Ellsworth has been banned for life from the Senate floor following a bipartisan vote to censure the Hamilton Republican over a serious ethics violation tied… Read More

April 5, 2025

Montana Ranked Best State for Startups

Montana has officially been named the best state in the nation for launching a new business, according to a new report highlighted by Governor Greg Gianforte on Friday. Topping the… Read More

April 5, 2025

State Department to assume control of USAID programs after Trump court win

(The Center Square) – The Department of State will assume many of the responsibilities and oversight of programs previously performed by the U.S. Agency of International Development, effectively shuttering the… Read More

April 2, 2025

Live Nation battles anti-competitive allegations on multiple levels

The Center Square) – Live Nation Entertainment, the events giant that operates Ticketmaster, is fighting to hold on to practices that states and the federal government allege are anti-competitive and… Read More

April 1, 2025

Air Force options plentiful for basing of new F-47 fighter

(The Center Square) – Boeing earned a contract to build the U.S. Air Force’s top air dominance fighter, the F-47 and the service has plenty of options to base operational squadrons… Read More

March 31, 2025

Elon Musk’s xAI Acquires X in $33 Billion Deal, Marking a New Era for AI and Social Media Integration

In a groundbreaking move that fuses artificial intelligence with social media, Elon Musk’s xAI has acquired X, the platform formerly known as Twitter, in an all-stock deal valued at $33… Read More

March 29, 2025

FDIC Announces Banks Can Engage in Crypto Activities Without Prior Approval

In a significant move for the cryptocurrency and banking sectors, the Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation (FDIC) announced on Friday that U.S. banks can engage in certain cryptocurrency-related activities without seeking… Read More

March 29, 2025

Wyoming Department of Health Announces Key Leadership Changes

The Wyoming Department of Health (WDH) has announced several important updates to its leadership team, aimed at strengthening the department’s ongoing initiatives and operations across the state. Franz Fuchs, who… Read More

March 29, 2025

Governor Gianforte Signs Bills Protecting Montana Women and Girls

Governor Greg Gianforte reaffirmed his commitment to safeguarding the privacy, safety, and fairness of Montana women and girls by signing two key pieces of legislation aimed at protecting women’s spaces… Read More

March 29, 2025

Montana’s Unemployment Rate Holds Steady at 2.8% for February, Continuing Historic Low

Governor Greg Gianforte announced that Montana’s unemployment rate remained at 2.8% in February, marking the 44th consecutive month of unemployment at or below 3.4%—a historic low. The strong labor market… Read More

March 29, 2025

Belgrade High School wins culinary and business competitions

Belgrade High School was victorious in the Montana ProStart Invitational held March 20 at Montana State University, securing the school’s spot in the national competition in May. ProStart, a two-year… Read More

March 29, 2025

Montana State among the top three military-friendly schools in the nation

For the fifth consecutive year, Montana State University’s efforts to support student veterans have been recognized with a designation as a top-10 military-friendly school in a nationwide survey through the… Read More

March 29, 2025

UM Paramedicine Program Earns National Accreditation

When someone calls 911 for a medical emergency in Missoula, there is a good chance the paramedics responding are graduates of the University of Montana’s Paramedicine Program. For the past… Read More

March 29, 2025

Attorney General Knudsen Brings Major Human Trafficking Conference to Montana

Montana Attorney General Austin Knudsen is taking a strong stand against human trafficking, bringing a major regional training conference to Bozeman this April to equip law enforcement and frontline professionals… Read More

March 29, 2025

Bozeman Ranked No. 1 College Town in America for Second Consecutive Year

For the second year in a row, Bozeman, home to Montana State University, has been ranked the No. 1 college town in America by RentCafe.com, reaffirming its reputation as one… Read More

March 29, 2025

OpenAI Faces Deadline to Complete For-Profit Transition to Secure Full $40 Billion Funding

OpenAI, the groundbreaking artificial intelligence company, must complete its transition into a for-profit entity by the end of 2025 in order to secure the full $40 billion in funding it… Read More

March 29, 2025

Montana State nursing college, partners bring cancer care to rural Montana

Years of effort by Montana State University’s nursing college and its partners have helped increase access to cancer care in rural Montana. A breakthrough grant from the Merck Foundation has… Read More

March 29, 2025

Bridger Aerospace and Positive Aviation Forge Strategic Partnership to Develop Water-Scooping Aircraft

Bridger Aerospace Group Holdings, Inc. (NASDAQ: BAER, BAERW), one of the largest aerial firefighting companies in the United States, has announced a groundbreaking partnership with Positive Aviation, Inc. (PA), a… Read More

March 29, 2025

Wells Fargo Drops Net-Zero Goals Amid Attorney General Investigation

Wells Fargo has officially abandoned its commitment to achieving net-zero emissions by 2050, prompting Montana Attorney General Austin Knudsen to close his investigation into the bank’s Environmental, Social, and Governance… Read More

March 29, 2025

Glacier Bancorp Declares Quarterly Dividend

Glacier Bancorp, Inc. (NYSE: GBCI) announced today that its Board of Directors declared a quarterly dividend of $0.33 per share at a meeting held on March 26, 2025. This marks… Read More

March 29, 2025

Governor Gianforte, AFP Champion Historic Tax Cuts at Capitol Rally

Governor Greg Gianforte, joined by Americans for Prosperity (AFP), rallied at the Montana State Capitol Friday to push for historic tax cuts aimed at providing significant relief to Montanans. The… Read More

March 29, 2025

DOJ Sues Federal Employee Union, Citing National Security Concerns

The U.S. Department of Justice (DOJ) has filed a lawsuit against affiliates of the American Federation of Government Employees (AFGE), seeking to end collective bargaining agreements (CBAs) that it claims… Read More

March 29, 2025

CoreWeave’s Nasdaq Debut Falls Flat, Valued at $23 Billion Despite Tepid Response

CoreWeave, an AI infrastructure firm backed by tech giant Nvidia, made its Nasdaq debut on Friday with a less-than-enthusiastic response from investors. The company’s shares closed flat after opening nearly… Read More

March 29, 2025

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