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Hunter Biden is indicted on 9 tax charges

Hunter Biden faces a heightened legal scrutiny with an indictment on nine tax charges as part of a special counsel investigation into the business dealings of President Joe Biden’s son,… Read More

December 8, 2023

Baucus Institute Faces Scrutiny over Beijing Ties

Representative Mike Gallagher, who chairs the House Select Committee on the Chinese Communist Party, and Congressional Republicans are urging a University of Montana institute linked to former U.S. ambassador Max… Read More

December 7, 2023

Daines calls on Dem fundraiser ActBlue to stop processing donations for Hamas-sympathizing groups

Montana Senator Steve Daines is urging a progressive fundraising powerhouse to cease processing donations for groups sympathetic to Hamas. ActBlue, the primary fundraising platform for Democratic campaigns nationwide, facilitates contributions… Read More

December 6, 2023

New Irish restaurant coming to Uptown Butte

BUTTE, Mont. — Butte is known to have just about anything Irish but there’s one thing that’s been missing, a family-friendly Irish restaurant. That is, until now. Born and raised… Read More

December 4, 2023

Cory Swanson, Broadwater County Attorney announces for Supreme Court

Cory Swanson, the Broadwater County Attorney and Army veteran, officially declared his candidacy for the Montana Supreme Court this week, initiating a competition with former magistrate judge and liberal trial… Read More

December 4, 2023

Top Analyst: Montana U.S. Senate race rated a “toss-up”

With just over a month until Montana’s 2024 election filing period commences, the highly anticipated U.S. Senate race is gradually taking form. The Cook Political Report, a prominent national political… Read More

December 4, 2023

Geese found dead in Laurel test positive for bird flu

BILLINGS – Canada geese that were found dead at Laurel’s South Pond earlier this week have tested positive for highly pathogenic avian influenza (HPAI). Montana Fish, Wildlife & Parks staff… Read More

December 4, 2023

Montana U.S. Senate race a possible “toss-up,” say analysts

HELENA — We’re just over a month away from the official start of Montana’s 2024 election filing period, and the state’s most watched race – for U.S. Senate – is… Read More

December 3, 2023

Las Vegas Raiders Player Cut After DUI Arrest

A lot of people would give anything to play for an NFL team, so it’s always interesting when one of the players loses their position on a team for a… Read More

December 2, 2023

Sibanye-Stillwater Backs Off Expansion Plans

The proprietor of two valuable metal mines located in south-central Montana has decided to halt progress on an expansion initiative, resulting in the dismissal of approximately 100 workers. Representatives of… Read More

December 2, 2023

Attorney General Knudsen files response to legal complaint

This week, Montana Attorney General Austin Knudsen formally responded to a complaint alleging professional misconduct, characterizing it as “highly irregular” and defending his actions in the dispute between the Montana… Read More

December 2, 2023

Sandra Day O’Connor, first woman to serve on Supreme Court, dies at 93

Retired Justice Sandra Day O’Connor, the first woman to sit on the Supreme Court and a pivotal swing voter in major court cases, passed away at the age of 93… Read More

December 1, 2023

Helena Judge dismisses Zephyr’s lawsuit over legislative disciplinary action

HELENA — A judge in Helena has dismissed the lawsuit brought by state Rep. Zooey Zephyr challenging the constitutionality of disciplinary actions taken by legislative Republicans against her during the… Read More

December 1, 2023

Gig workers are hiding in plain sight

Millions of Americans are engaged in informal gig work, a phenomenon not captured in the government’s official employment statistics, as indicated by recent research shedding light on the true extent… Read More

December 1, 2023

Charlie Munger, Warren Buffett’s right-hand man, dies at 99

Renowned billionaire Charlie Munger, the revered investment guru who amassed wealth even prior to becoming Warren Buffett’s indispensable confidant at Berkshire Hathaway, passed away at the age of 99, as… Read More

November 30, 2023

Governor visits Greenough to help cut down state Christmas tree

GREENOUGH — On Monday, November 27, 2023, Governor Greg Gianforte journeyed from Helena to Greenough to partake in the felling of the 2023 State Capitol Christmas tree. The governor ventured… Read More

November 28, 2023

Montana’s Outdoor Recreation Industry Grew 14% in 2022

In a report released last week, the U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis (BEA) confirmed that Montana’s outdoor recreation industry continues to play a significant role in the state’s economy. According… Read More

November 28, 2023

Legislative special session proposed to address property taxes

HELENA — Montana legislators are poised to make a pivotal decision regarding the convening of a special session early next year to address tax-related matters, notably the resolution of a… Read More

November 28, 2023

Hunter Biden offers to testify amid impeachment inquiry into fathe

WASHINGTON — Hunter Biden extended an offer on Tuesday to testify publicly before Congress in response to a subpoena from Republicans delving into various aspects of his business dealings amid… Read More

November 28, 2023

Rove predicts Iowa is ‘do or die’ for DeSantis

Conservative political analyst Karl Rove predicted that the Iowa Caucus will be “do or die” for Gov. Ron DeSantis (R-Fla.), dubbing a victory in the first primary essential for his… Read More

November 26, 2023

Governor Gianforte, State Agencies Criticize Yellowstone National Park’s Bison Management Alternatives

Governor Greg Gianforte and leaders from two state agencies this week criticized Yellowstone National Park’s (YNP) bison management alternatives. Together with Montana Fish, Wildlife and Parks Director Dustin Temple and… Read More

October 13, 2023

Montana U.S. Senate race sees big early fundraising numbers

Montana saw more than $160 million in spending during the 2020 U.S. Senate race, and with more than a year to go until the 2024 Senate election, it appears the state… Read More

October 13, 2023

Kalispell Public Schools to Consider In-District Charter Schools

The Kalispell Public Schools (KPS) Board of Trustees will consider applications for one or more charter schools to be opened within the district at its Oct. 24 meeting. If approved… Read More

October 12, 2023

Daines Witnesses Biden’s Southern Border Crisis Firsthand

Senator Steve Daines visited McAllen and Brownsville, Texas, yesterday to meet with Border Patrol Agents and get a firsthand look at President Biden’s southern border crisis. Daines received a tour of the U.S Customs and… Read More

October 12, 2023

AG Knudsen joins coalition in demanding Biden administration stop catch-and-release at southern border

Montana Attorney General Austin Knudsen joined a coalition of 27 attorneys general in demanding the Biden administration correct course and stop releasing illegal immigrants crossing at the wide-open southern border… Read More

October 11, 2023

Gianforte Recognizes State Employees with Governor’s Awards for Excellence

Governor Greg Gianforte and Department of Administration Director Misty Ann Giles today recognized state employees who have gone above and beyond in their service to the people of Montana with… Read More

October 11, 2023

Miles City Child Sexual Abuse Predator Sentenced to 50 Years

A Miles City man was sentenced to 50 years in the Montana State Prison with a 15 year parole restriction on Monday following his guilty plea to sexual intercourse without… Read More

October 6, 2023

Growing Support for Montana TikTok Ban

The move by 18 states to back Montana’s Attorney General Austin Knudsen in his fight to uphold the ban on TikTok is indeed significant news. Montana made history as the… Read More

October 4, 2023

Zinke Votes No on Continuing Resolution

(WASHIGNTON, D.C.) – Today, Western Montana Congressman and member of the House Appropriations Committee Ryan Zinke voted no to H.R. 5860 – Continuing Appropriations Act. “Joe Biden’s policies are bankrupting… Read More

September 30, 2023

Congressman Zinke Announces Support for Pay Our Troops Legislation

(WASHINGTON, D.C.) – Today, Western Montana Congressman Ryan Zinke announced his support for H.R.5641, the Pay Our Troops Act. Under current law, if there is a government shutdown, those serving in… Read More

September 28, 2023

Daines Takes IRS Nominee to Task Over Great Falls Gun Shop Raid, New Army of Agents

Senator Steve Daines today at a Senate Finance hearing took President Biden’s nominee for Chief Counsel of the Internal Revenue Service (IRS) to task over the IRS’ lack of transparency surrounding… Read More

September 28, 2023

Attorney General Knudsen calls on Supreme Court to overrule restrictions on homeless camp bans

Montana Attorney General Austin Knudsen, in a petition filed yesterday, led a coalition of 20 attorneys general in asking the Supreme Court of the United States (SCOTUS) to reverse a… Read More

September 26, 2023

Guest Opinion: Complaint Against Knudsen is a partisan attack for doing his job

It is shameful that the Office of Disciplinary Council, which is appointed by the liberal-dominated Montana Supreme Court, is pursuing a meritless, ethical complaint against Attorney General Austin Knudsen for… Read More

September 23, 2023

Daines Bill to Unlock Public Access, Improve Forest Management One Step Closer to Becoming Law

Today U.S. Senator Steve Daines’ “Montana Sportsmen Conservation Act” to return to general management three restrictive Wilderness Study Area (WSA) designations that can hinder land management and public access passed the Energy and Natural… Read More

September 22, 2023

Tester votes for debt ceiling deal

Montana’s Democratic U.S. senator stood in favor of the debt deal, which was successfully passed late Thursday. Conversely, all of the Republicans in the state’s congressional delegation voted against the… Read More

June 4, 2023

Montana adds stronger privacy protections

Efforts to pass privacy legislation at the state level are intensifying as progress on the issue remains stagnant at the federal level. Montana recently became the latest state to enact… Read More

May 31, 2023

Confederated Salish and Kootenai Tribes urge Canadian Prime Minister to end coal mining

Large-scale coal mining taking place in Canada is impacting people, wildlife, and nature in Montana. “We need to scream this out to everybody because it’s impacting U.S. waters; it’s a… Read More

May 15, 2023

Montana Meth Project brings back ‘Paint the State’

The Montana Meth Project is calling all Montana youth to help spread an important message, with a chance to win cash prizes. Montana Meth Project is a non-profit that works… Read More

May 15, 2023

Emails reveal Tester used lobbyist to write legislation

The recent revelations that Montana Senator Jon Tester has allowed industry lobbyists to craft legislation that benefits them contradict his campaign promise not to depend on lobbyists to make decisions…. Read More

May 15, 2023

Gianforte Announces Advisory Council for Billings Judicial Vacancy

Governor Greg Gianforte announced an advisory council to assist in reviewing qualified candidates to fill the district court judge vacancy in the Thirteenth Judicial District (Yellowstone County). “I look forward… Read More

May 15, 2023

Special Olympics Torch making its way through Montana

Ahead of the 2023 Special Olympics in Montana, the Special Olympics Torch is making its way through the Treasure State. Recently, the Yellowstone County Sheriff’s Office was able to carry… Read More

May 14, 2023

Business booming in gateway communities to Yellowstone

One business had a front row seat to last year’s flooding in Yellowstone, and with roads reopen, and businesses preparing to be booming again, the owner of Coffee Creek Espresso… Read More

May 14, 2023

Montana ranks best state to start a new business

The best state to start a business in 2023 revealed! It’s the Treasure State! Montana ranked as the best state to start a business, with some of the lowest monthly… Read More

May 11, 2023

Woodstock for capitalists, coming May 6th

The Berkshire Hathaway annual meeting is May 6 in Omaha, Nebraska. Often referred to as Woodstock for capitalists, the meeting has become a highly anticipated event for investors, drawing thousands… Read More

May 4, 2023

Judge rejects effort by transgender lawmaker to overturn House censure

A Helena District Court Judge has rejected an attempt by Rep. Zooey Zephyr to be allowed to return to the House floor. The ruling by Judge Mike Menahan came in… Read More

May 4, 2023

25 pounds of methamphetamine seized by MHP in Yellowstone County

Montana Highway Patrol (MHP) troopers had a big drug bust in Yellowstone County where they seized approximately 25 pounds of methamphetamine. According to Colonel Steven Lavin, on April 28th a… Read More

May 2, 2023

Tester hires former lobbyist to run campaign

In his initial bid for Senate, Jon Tester, denounced legislators who hire lobbyists, vowing to end the “revolving door.” However, as he seeks reelection to his fourth term, Tester’s campaign… Read More

April 19, 2023

Governor Gianforte Defends Montanans’ Second Amendment Rights From Federal Overreach

Governor Greg Gianforte criticized the Biden administration for issuing a rule which undermines the Second Amendment rights of law-abiding Montana gunowners. The Department of Justice and the Bureau of Alcohol,… Read More

February 9, 2023

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