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Human Remains Found in Billings Yard Identified as Man Missing Since 2021

Authorities have identified human remains discovered earlier this month in a South Side Billings yard as those of a man who had been missing since 2021. Yellowstone County Deputy Coroner… Read More

March 28, 2026

Gov. Rhoden Signs Five Bills Aimed at Supporting Rural South Dakota

South Dakota Gov. Larry Rhoden has signed five bills into law aimed at supporting agriculture and rural communities, including a measure to expand broadband infrastructure in underserved areas. Among the… Read More

March 28, 2026

Gordon Declines to Pursue Removal of Hot Springs County Commissioners

Wyoming Gov. Mark Gordon has decided not to move forward with the removal of Hot Springs County Commissioners Paul Galovich and Robert Aguiar after reviewing a complaint filed by county… Read More

March 28, 2026

Stocks End Week Mixed as Tech Strength Offsets Broader Market Weakness

U.S. stocks closed the week with mixed results, as gains in large-cap technology companies helped offset broader weakness across financials, energy, and industrial sectors. The S&P 500 finished little changed… Read More

March 28, 2026

Gianforte Highlights Firearms Manufacturing Growth During Kalispell Visits

Montana Gov. Greg Gianforte toured two Flathead Valley firearms manufacturers this week, promoting the state’s growing role as a hub for firearms and ammunition production and emphasizing support for Second… Read More

March 28, 2026

Micron Stock Tumbles More Than 20% Despite Record Earnings

It has been one of the most jarring weeks in recent memory for Micron Technology (Nasdaq: MU) shareholders — a story of blockbuster results overshadowed by a perfect storm of… Read More

March 28, 2026

Energy Stocks Surge as Rest of Market Stumbles

While Wall Street has been gripped by a broad selloff in 2026, one corner of the market has been quietly — and in some cases loudly — thriving. Energy stocks… Read More

March 28, 2026

Johnson Criticizes Democrats After House Vote on DHS Funding

House Speaker Mike Johnson sharply criticized Democrats following a House vote on funding for the Department of Homeland Security, accusing them of prioritizing immigration-related policies over national security and public… Read More

March 28, 2026

Tiger Woods Arrested After Florida Rollover Crash

Golfer Tiger Woods was arrested Friday after a rollover crash near his home on Jupiter Island, Florida, in what authorities said was his second DUI-related arrest and at least the… Read More

March 28, 2026

Acclaimed Author, Top Business Leader to Receive UM Honorary Doctorates

She wrote “Perma Red,” one of the most acclaimed novels in the history of Montana. He helped grow Microsoft into a worldwide technology juggernaut. Now Debra Magpie Earling and Joe… Read More

March 28, 2026

Sheehy Introduces Bipartisan Bill to Expand Access to Innovative Veteran Care

U.S. Sen. Tim Sheehy has introduced bipartisan legislation aimed at expanding access to cutting-edge medical treatments for veterans, particularly those suffering from mental health conditions such as PTSD and depression…. Read More

March 28, 2026

Knudsen Praises Helena Commission for Rescinding Immigration Resolution

Attorney General Austin Knudsen praised the Helena City Commission after it voted Thursday night to rescind its immigration resolution, calling the move the right step to keep the community safe…. Read More

March 28, 2026

Feds nab more Guatemalan human smugglers, this time in Idaho

(The Center Square) – Federal agents continue to arrest Guatemalans involved in human smuggling and trafficking operations, including of children, who are also involved in violating federal labor laws. The latest… Read More

March 28, 2026

Constellation Energy Has a Complicated Week

It has been a week of mixed signals for Constellation Energy (Nasdaq: CEG), the nation’s largest nuclear power operator. A string of setbacks — regulatory delays, a major asset sale,… Read More

March 28, 2026

Wyoming DEQ Releases 2025 State of the Environment Report

The Wyoming Department of Environmental Quality has released its 2025 State of the Environment Report, highlighting the agency’s work over the past year in air monitoring, water management, land reclamation… Read More

March 27, 2026

Most voters support bans on transgender athletes in female sports

(The Center Square) – The majority of voters across the country support state bans on transgender athletes competing in girls’ and women’s sports, according to The Center Square Voters’ Voice… Read More

March 27, 2026

Land Board Approves More Than $1.63 Million in New Revenue for Montana Schools

Montana’s Land Board approved a series of revenue-generating actions at its March meeting expected to produce more than $1.63 million for the state’s trust beneficiaries, including support for public education…. Read More

March 26, 2026

What can taxpayers do when local governments waste their money?

(The Center Square) – What can taxpayers do when local government leaders either waste or misappropriate their money? It depends, experts told The Center Square. Recent and ongoing local issues… Read More

March 26, 2026

Judge Orders Voice of America Restored as Administration Appeals

A federal judge has ordered the Trump administration to restore Voice of America after the government-funded broadcaster was largely shut down over the past year, setting up a fresh legal… Read More

March 26, 2026

UM College of Business to Host Inaugural Women in Business Symposium

The University of Montana College of Business will host the 2026 Women in Business Symposium on Friday, March 27, in downtown Missoula. Co-hosted by the UM Women in Business student… Read More

March 25, 2026

Trump Administration Unveils National AI Legislative Framework

The Trump administration on Friday rolled out a sweeping national legislative framework for artificial intelligence, outlining a broad federal agenda aimed at boosting U.S. competitiveness, protecting free speech, supporting families… Read More

March 25, 2026

First Interstate, FHLB Des Moines Award $700,000 to South Dakota Nonprofits

First Interstate and the Federal Home Loan Bank of Des Moines are providing $700,000 in combined support to 34 nonprofit organizations across South Dakota, expanding funding for groups working on… Read More

March 24, 2026

North Dakota Launches New Grant Program to Recruit Out-of-State Workers

The North Dakota Department of Commerce has launched a new grant program aimed at helping communities recruit out-of-state workers by bringing prospective job seekers to see career opportunities and quality… Read More

March 24, 2026

Zinke Delivers More Than $11.1 Million for Projects in Western Montana

Congressman Ryan Zinke traveled to Bozeman and Seeley Lake to mark the delivery of more than $11.1 million in federal funding for water infrastructure and law enforcement projects in Gallatin,… Read More

March 24, 2026

Montana State to host artificial intelligence symposium March 26

Montana State University will host a daylong symposium on artificial intelligence Thursday, March 26, to explore how AI is used in higher education, with the goal of deepening understanding of… Read More

March 24, 2026

Knudsen Leads 24-State Push for Probe Into Climate Chapter Used in Judicial Manual

Montana Attorney General Austin Knudsen is leading a 24-state coalition urging the Trump administration to investigate the National Academy of Sciences, Engineering, and Medicine and the National Science Foundation, and… Read More

March 24, 2026

Treasury to Take Over Defaulted Student Loans in Major Federal Shift

The Trump administration has announced a major restructuring of the federal student loan system, transferring management of defaulted student loans from the U.S. Department of Education to the Treasury Department… Read More

March 23, 2026

Sheehy’s Bipartisan VA Home Loan Awareness Act Passes Senate

The U.S. Senate has passed Sen. Tim Sheehy’s bipartisan VA Home Loan Awareness Act as part of the broader 21st Century ROAD to Housing Act, marking an early legislative win… Read More

March 23, 2026

New North Dakota Charter School Rules Take Effect April 1

New rules governing North Dakota’s public charter schools will take effect April 1, opening the door for supporters to begin advancing proposals for the state’s first charter schools. State School… Read More

March 23, 2026

Business Groups Ask Montana Supreme Court to Block Political Spending Initiative

A coalition of Montana business organizations is asking the Montana Supreme Court to block a proposed ballot initiative that would restrict corporations and other entities from spending money in state… Read More

March 22, 2026

Gianforte Highlights Value of Agricultural Exports During Visit to Dahlman Farms

Gov. Greg Gianforte visited Dahlman Farms during Montana Agriculture Week to highlight the importance of international trade to the state’s farmers and ranchers and to underscore the role export markets… Read More

March 22, 2026

Jury Finds Musk Liable for Misleading Twitter Investors in 2022 Takeover Fight

A federal jury in San Francisco found Elon Musk liable for misleading Twitter investors during his 2022 bid to buy the company, concluding that some of his public statements improperly… Read More

March 22, 2026

Knudsen Blasts Jacobsen Ad as Misleading

Montana Attorney General Austin Knudsen is accusing Secretary of State Christi Jacobsen of trying to mislead voters with a new ad in the increasingly heated Republican primary for Montana’s 1st… Read More

March 22, 2026

Microsoft, OpenAI Alliance Faces New Strain

The high-stakes partnership between Microsoft and OpenAI is showing fresh signs of strain after reports that Microsoft is weighing legal action over a massive cloud agreement between OpenAI and Amazon…. Read More

March 22, 2026

Micron Tops Expectations, but Shares Slip as Spending Plans Take Center Stage

Micron Technology posted strong quarterly results this week, driven by booming demand for AI-related memory chips, but the company’s stock slipped as investors focused on sharply higher capital spending plans… Read More

March 22, 2026

Montana DOC Names Natalia Bowser as Deputy Director

Montana Department of Corrections Director Eric Strauss announced Wednesday that Natalia Bowser has been selected as the agency’s new deputy director. Bowser joined the Department of Corrections in August 2025… Read More

March 21, 2026

Oil Shock Jolts Global Economy

A sharp jump in oil prices emerged as one of the biggest business stories of the week, rattling financial markets and renewing fears that higher energy costs could fuel inflation,… Read More

March 21, 2026

Stocks Fall for Fourth Straight Week as Oil, Inflation Fears Weigh on Wall Street

U.S. stocks fell again this week, extending Wall Street’s losing streak to four straight weeks as rising oil prices, stubborn inflation concerns and fading hopes for near-term Federal Reserve rate… Read More

March 21, 2026

Montana State’s Kristin Harney helps secondary teachers integrate music into their classrooms

Graphic novels. Artificial intelligence. The Silk Road trade network. At first glance, these topics have little in common. But all three can be better understood in the context of music,… Read More

March 21, 2026

Super Micro Shares Plunge After Co-Founder Indicted in AI Chip Smuggling Case

Super Micro Computer shares plunged 33% Friday after federal prosecutors charged company co-founder Wally Liaw and two others in a scheme to illegally divert advanced Nvidia-powered servers to China, intensifying… Read More

March 21, 2026

Barrasso: Senate Dems have ‘blood on their hands’ for DHS shutdown

(The Center Square) – With the ongoing partial government shutdown now the second-longest in American history, irritated Republicans are berating Senate Democrats, who for the fifth time Friday blocked the… Read More

March 21, 2026

ALEC urges states to adopt ‘light-touch’ AI regulation

(The Center Square) – The American Legislative Exchange Council called on state legislatures to embrace limited tax regulation and greater investment in artificial intelligence to facilitate effective government processes. The… Read More

March 12, 2026

Special Forces sharpen skills, integrate technology in arctic training

FORT WAINWRIGHT, Alaska — Across the freezing subarctic region, Green Berets immersed themselves in some of the most physically and mentally taxing cold weather training for the Joint Pacific Multinational… Read More

March 12, 2026

Attorney General’s Office secures first conviction and sentence under Elder Justice Unit

A Big Horn County woman has received a 10-year deferred imposition of sentence and was ordered to pay more than $101,000 in restitution after being convicted of financially exploiting her… Read More

March 10, 2026

Many remain skeptical of WA House’s revised income tax bill

(The Center Square) – Washington Gov. Bob Ferguson may be satisfied with the House of Representatives’ latest version of an income tax bill – so much so that he said… Read More

March 10, 2026

Brown Highlights Consumer Protection Wins During National Consumer Protection Week

Montana State Auditor and Commissioner of Securities and Insurance James Brown is marking National Consumer Protection Week by highlighting major enforcement actions that protected Montana families over the past year… Read More

March 10, 2026

Gianforte, Forest Service Announce First Shared Forest Management

Gov. Greg Gianforte and U.S. Forest Service Chief Tom Schultz announced two priority forest landscapes in Montana that will serve as the first major project areas under the state’s new… Read More

March 9, 2026

Veteran suicide rate remains high despite spending millions

The Center Square) – Veterans die by suicide at roughly twice the civilian rate, despite the Department of Veterans Affairs spending more than $500 million a year to address the… Read More

March 9, 2026

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