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Medical Genetics Center: Empowering Patients One Test at a Time

Serving 9.5 million beneficiaries, the Medical Genetics Center at Keesler Air Force Base, Mississippi, the only genetics laboratory in the War Department, supports military medical facilities around the globe with… Read More

January 22, 2026

Abbott directs investigation into potential Medicaid fraud in Texas

(The Center Square) – Gov. Greg Abbott has directed state agencies to investigate potential Medicaid fraud In Texas. Abbott on Friday directed the Texas Health and Human Services (HHS) Office… Read More

January 21, 2026

Montana Highway Patrol to Begin Accepting Mobile Driver Licenses

The Montana Highway Patrol announced that troopers will begin accepting Montana Mobile IDs, as well as other states’ mobile driver licenses, during routine traffic stops, offering motorists a secure, convenient… Read More

January 21, 2026

GOP senators introduce bill to increase penalties for assaulting ICE officers

The Center Square) – Republican U.S. senators, led by U.S. Sen. John Cornyn, R-Texas, have introduced the ICE Protection Act to increase penalties for those who assault and injure U.S. Immigration… Read More

January 20, 2026

Education dept. launches 18 Title IX probes as Supreme Court hears cases

(The Center Square) –  The Trump administration has launched a series of investigations into various public schools and state departments of education across the country over Title IX allegations related… Read More

January 20, 2026

Medal of Honor Monday: Army Lt. Col. Harold Fritz

When his platoon was faced with impossible odds during an ambush in Vietnam, Army Lt. Col. Harold Arthur Fritz didn’t hesitate to do everything he could to save his fellow… Read More

January 19, 2026

Commerce Launches Montana Main Street Mural Project to Highlight Community Art

The Montana Department of Commerce announced the launch of a new online mural project showcasing exterior murals located in communities participating in the Montana Main Street Program. The new webpage… Read More

January 19, 2026

Mitsubishi buys Louisiana, Texas shale gas assets for $7.5B

(The Center Square) – The second largest natural gas producer in northwest Louisiana and east Texas has sold its assets to Japanese conglomerate Mitsubishi. Aethon, a Dallas-based company that operates… Read More

January 18, 2026

Tyler Robinson’s defense seeks to disqualify prosecutors

(The Center Square) – Attorneys representing Tyler James Robinson, charged with the murder of conservative leader and Arizona resident Charlie Kirk, are trying to disqualify the team of prosecutors. The… Read More

January 18, 2026

SCOTUS rules on warrantless searches, double convictions and election suits

(The Center Square) – The U.S. Supreme Court decided three cases Wednesday about political candidates’ standing to sue, warrantless searches, and double convictions. The justices marked Jan. 14 as the… Read More

January 18, 2026

Novel idea to stop corporate spending in elections halted

A ballot initiative designed to keep corporations from spending on elections in Montana is a little too ambitious, the state Supreme Court has found. The new proposals included in Ballot… Read More

January 18, 2026

Wyoming pro-life laws struck down by state Supreme Court

Wyoming voters already basically decided they are pro-choice, the state Supreme Court has ruled in a decision that voids subsequent pro-life laws implemented when Roe v. Wade was overturned. The… Read More

January 17, 2026

Montana Historic Preservation Review Board Sets First Meeting of 2026

Montana’s State Historic Preservation Office and State Historic Preservation Review Board will hold their first meeting of 2026 on Jan. 23, with members set to review historic site nominations from… Read More

January 17, 2026

Montana State nursing alum Alicia Crane wins national service award for her health care work in rural Montana

Montana State University alumna Alicia Crane won a 2025 National Area Health Education Center Organization Alumni/Advocate of the Year Award this winter to honor her efforts supporting rural health care… Read More

January 16, 2026

Montana State University Extension to host winter ag series in southeastern Montana Jan. 19-23

Montana State University Extension will host a winter ag series in southeastern Montana from Jan. 19-23. The Southeast Montana MSU Extension Winter Ag Series includes events in Baker, Broadus, Circle,… Read More

January 16, 2026

Commerce Awards Coal Board Grant to Colstrip Hospital District

The Montana Department of Commerce announced that the Colstrip Hospital District has been awarded $120,000 in grant funding to support the implementation of an electronic records management migration aimed at… Read More

January 16, 2026

DEQ Launches Low-Interest Loan Program to Cut Energy Costs for Multifamily Housing

The Montana Department of Environmental Quality has announced a new low-interest loan program aimed at reducing energy costs and improving efficiency in existing multifamily affordable housing across the state. The… Read More

January 16, 2026

Historic $50 Billion Investment Set to Transform Rural Healthcare Across U.S.

The Rural Health Transformation Program, funded through the 2025 Working Families Tax Cuts Act, is set to deliver the largest-ever federal investment in rural healthcare, providing $50 billion over five… Read More

January 16, 2026

Daines Urges Expanded Trade Access for Montana Pulse Crops in India

U.S. Sen. Steve Daines of Montana is calling on President Donald Trump to prioritize improved market access for Montana pulse crop producers in any future trade agreements with India, citing… Read More

January 16, 2026

US Supreme Court Sides With Knudsen 9-0

The U.S. Supreme Court unanimously ruled this week that Anaconda police officers did not violate the Fourth Amendment when they entered a man’s home without a warrant during a suspected… Read More

January 16, 2026

Gianforte Honors Winners of 2025 Youth Hunting Story Contest at Capitol

Gov. Greg Gianforte recognized ten Montana youth during a ceremony at the State Capitol, celebrating the winners of his fourth annual Youth Hunting Story Contest and highlighting the state’s long-standing… Read More

January 16, 2026

Trump Administration Announces Leadership Team for Gaza Peace and Reconstruction Plan

President Donald J. Trump announced key appointments to implement Phase Two of his Comprehensive Plan to End the Gaza Conflict, marking a major step toward stabilization, reconstruction, and long-term governance… Read More

January 16, 2026

Sheehy Secures $12.2 Million for Montana Projects in Senate Funding Bill

Sen. Tim Sheehy announced that Montana projects will receive $12.2 million under a federal funding bill passed by the U.S. Senate and sent to President Donald Trump for signature. The… Read More

January 16, 2026

Montana 250th Commission Awards Nearly $420,000 to 32 Organizations

The Montana 250th Commission has announced nearly $420,000 in grants to 32 organizations across the state to mark America’s 250th anniversary in 2026. The $419,721 in funding will support projects… Read More

January 15, 2026

New UM Grant Expands Journalism and Career Readiness Program for Montana Teens

A new three-year, $475,000 grant from the Arthur M. Blank Family Foundation will expand the University of Montana School of Journalism’s Youth Voices project, bolstering its capacity to teach young… Read More

January 15, 2026

Montana Unemployment Rate Rises to 3.3% in November, Remains Among Nation’s Lowest

Montana’s unemployment rate increased to 3.3 percent in November, continuing a streak of more than four consecutive years with unemployment at or below 3.4 percent, state officials announced. The state’s… Read More

January 15, 2026

DANR Approves $48.9 Million in Loans and Grants

The South Dakota Department of Agriculture and Natural Resources (DANR) announced that the Board of Water and Natural Resources has approved $48.9 million in loans and grants for projects across… Read More

January 14, 2026

Knudsen Names Anne Dormady as New Montana Law Enforcement Academy Administrator

Attorney General Austin Knudsen has appointed Anne Dormady as the new administrator of the Montana Law Enforcement Academy (MLEA), following the retirement of former administrator Joel Wendland. Dormady previously served… Read More

January 14, 2026

New Director for Office of Public Defender

The Montana Department of Administration (DOA) announced a leadership change at the Office of Public Defender (OPD) today, naming Koan Mercer as the agency’s new director. Mercer will replace Brett… Read More

January 13, 2026

Justice McKinnon Pleads Not Guilty to Misdemeanor Reckless Endangerment Charge

Montana Supreme Court Justice Laurie McKinnon is facing a misdemeanor charge of reckless endangerment of emergency personnel stemming from a November traffic stop in Broadwater County, a case that has… Read More

January 13, 2026

Illegally Introduced Yellow Perch Found in Island Park Reservoir

An angler ice fishing for trout on Island Park Reservoir on January 3, 2026, unexpectedly caught a 5-inch Yellow Perch, a species that does not belong in the reservoir. The… Read More

January 12, 2026

MoFi Awarded $85 Million in New Markets Tax Credits

MoFi, a nonprofit community development financial institution serving Western states, has received an $85 million New Markets Tax Credit (NMTC) allocation from the U.S. Department of the Treasury’s Community Development… Read More

January 11, 2026

Jim Riley Launches Republican Campaign for House District 6

Entrepreneur and community leader Jim Riley has announced his candidacy for Montana House District 6, entering the race as the Republican nominee with a platform focused on economic growth, education,… Read More

January 11, 2026

Speaker Johnson: Only Republicans Can Restore American Greatness

House Speaker Johnson spoke yesterday at the kickoff of the House Republican policy summit, delivering a wide-ranging address that touched on the party’s legislative agenda, U.S. military action in Venezuela,… Read More

January 11, 2026

Democratic Field Grows in Challenge to Zinke

A growing field of Democrats is lining up to challenge Republican U.S. Rep. Ryan Zinke in Montana’s western U.S. House district, as the party looks to mount a competitive bid… Read More

January 11, 2026

JP Morgan Lifts NorthWestern Energy Price Target to $61 Amid Black Hills Merger Plans

NorthWestern Energy Group (NASDAQ: NWE) is moving forward with plans to merge with Black Hills Corp., a deal that could reshape the regional utility landscape, while Wall Street analysts weigh… Read More

January 10, 2026

UM Students Named to Fall Semester Dean’s List, President’s 4.0 List

More than 3,000 students at the University of Montana made the fall semester 2025 Dean’s List or President’s 4.0 List. To qualify, students must be undergraduates, earn a semester GPA… Read More

January 10, 2026

Knudsen, Gianforte Urge Montanans to Learn Signs of Human Trafficking During Prevention Month

Attorney General Austin Knudsen and Gov. Greg Gianforte on Tuesday recognized Human Trafficking Prevention Month by encouraging Montanans to learn the warning signs of human trafficking and report suspicious activity… Read More

January 10, 2026

Governor Gianforte Highlights Workforce Training, Apprenticeships in Bozeman

Governor Greg Gianforte joined Johnson Metal Works in Bozeman to celebrate the expansion of apprenticeship opportunities that prepare Montana students for high-demand, well-paying careers. “Apprenticeships open doors for Montanans to… Read More

January 10, 2026

Trump Proposes One-Year Cap on Credit Card Interest Rates at 10%

President Donald Trump on Friday announced a proposal to cap credit card interest rates at 10% for one year, starting January 20. Trump did not provide details on how the… Read More

January 9, 2026

Berkshire Hathaway Completes $9.7 Billion Acquisition of OxyChem

Berkshire Hathaway announced Friday that it has completed its $9.7 billion acquisition of OxyChem from Occidental Petroleum (OXY). OxyChem, a leading chemical manufacturer, will continue to be led by Wade… Read More

January 9, 2026

South Dakota Launches New Apprenticeship Knowledge Series

The South Dakota Department of Labor and Regulation is launching a new monthly webinar series aimed at expanding understanding of Registered Apprenticeship Programs (RAPs) and supporting workforce development across the… Read More

January 9, 2026

Montana DOJ Seeks Applicants for Tow Truck Complaint Resolution Committee

The Montana Department of Justice is seeking applications to fill a vacancy on the Tow Truck Complaint Resolution Committee, representing the Montana Highway Patrol. The committee reviews and resolves complaints… Read More

January 9, 2026

OpenAI and SoftBank Invest $1 Billion in SB Energy to Power AI Data Centers

OpenAI and SoftBank Group Corp. are jointly investing $1 billion in SB Energy, the infrastructure company helping build out the United States’ next generation of artificial intelligence data centers. Under… Read More

January 9, 2026

DEQ Seeks Public Comment on North Plains Connector Project

he Montana Department of Environmental Quality (DEQ) is inviting public input on the Draft Environmental Impact Statement (EIS) for the proposed North Plains Connector Project. The comment period is open… Read More

January 9, 2026

President Directs U.S. Withdrawal from Dozens of International Organizations and Treaties

The White House announced Friday that the United States will begin withdrawing from a broad range of international organizations, conventions, and treaties deemed “contrary to the interests of the United… Read More

January 8, 2026

Stocks End First Week of the Year Mixed

Wall Street finished the first full trading week of 2026 on a mixed note, with major U.S. indexes posting modest losses for the week as investors digested the end of… Read More

January 3, 2026

DEQ encourages radon awareness during January

n recognition of National Radon Action Month, the Montana Department of Environmental Quality (DEQ) is encouraging residents to test their homes for radon by offering discounted radon test kits throughout… Read More

January 3, 2026

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