(The Center Square) – Death threats against U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement officers are up by 8,000% compared to the same timeframe last year, the Department of Homeland Security said on… Read More
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Hilltop Bank to Acquire Cheyenne State Bank
Hilltop Bank announced today that it has reached an agreement to acquire Cheyenne State Bank, marking a significant expansion of its banking footprint in Wyoming. Under the terms of the… Read More
Senator Daines Tours MSU’s Cutting-Edge Quantum Research Facility
Senator Steve Daines (R-Mont.) visited Montana State University’s state-of-the-art quantum research facility on Halloween, highlighting the university’s advancements in technology and the critical role quantum research plays in Montana’s economy…. Read More
Montana State Auditor Launches Investigation After Blue Cross Data Breach
Montana State Auditor and Commissioner of Securities and Insurance James Brown announced an immediate investigation into Blue Cross Blue Shield of Montana (BCBSMT) following a major data breach that may… Read More
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Governors Advocate for End to Biden’s Halt on Natural Gas Export
A coalition of 25 Republican governors joined forces to issue a collective statement urging President Joe Biden to lift the current pause on new liquefied natural gas (LNG) export approvals…. Read More
Lee Enterprises Adopts ‘Poison-Pill’ to Block Quint Digital
Lee Enterprises, Incorporated (NASDAQ: LEE),has announced that its Board of Directors approved a limited-duration shareholder rights plan (“Rights Plan”). Effective immediately, the Rights Plan will remain in effect until March… Read More
Environmental activists group sues AG over communication with coal company
Earlier this month, a Montana environmental activist group took legal action against the state Department of Justice, alleging a violation of their constitutional right to access information by withholding communications… Read More
15 attorneys general allege Bank of America using ‘discriminatory’ banking practices
(The Center Square) – A coalition of 15 Republican attorneys general want Bank of America to correct what the law officers are calling “debanking practices.” In a letter sent this… Read More
Montana State breaks ground on Gianforte Hal
BOZEMAN — A 3-foot tall robot with blinking LED eyes delivered a shovel to Montana Gov. Greg Gianforte on Wednesday afternoon at the groundbreaking for Gianforte Hall at Montana State… Read More
Poll: Montana Senate Race Neck and Neck
Recent polling data from J.L. Partners, obtained by several Montana news outlets, sheds light on the closely contested U.S. Senate race in Montana. The race pits incumbent Democratic Senator Jon… Read More
Multiple bills introduced in Congress to defund NPR
(The Center Square) – Several U.S. House Republicans introduced multiple pieces of legislation to defund National Public Radio following new allegations of “leftist propaganda” from the taxpayer-funded news source. House Freedom… Read More
North Dakota group proposing ballot question on marijuana legalization
The Center Square) – A group called the New Economic Frontier is asking the North Dakota Secretary of State to approve a petition that could put the legalization of recreational… Read More
CEO Pay Hit Another Record. Shareholders Did Even Better.
Benjamin Franklin’s timeless assertion from 1789 about the certainties of life—death and taxes—might require a modern update if he were alive today. In our contemporary landscape, alongside these age-old certainties,… Read More
Senate Democrats Strategize $79M Advertising Blitz
The Democratic Senatorial Campaign Committee (DSCC) is gearing up for a significant advertising push, allocating a staggering $79 million to secure the party’s majority in the upcoming November elections. This… Read More
Republican AGs investigate investment company over anti-Israel policies
(The Center Square) – A coalition of Republican attorneys general has launched an investigation into MSCI, a New York-based investment company managing roughly more than $5 billion in assets, after… Read More
FACT CHECK: Biden touts inflation has “fallen”
(The Center Square) – President Joe Biden earlier this week touted a major drop in inflation, saying prices had fallen more than 60%. Those comments come on the heels of… Read More
Americans face rising gas prices again
(The Center Square) – Gas prices are steadily rising around the U.S. again, leaving many cash-strapped Americans struggling to keep up. According to AAA, the current average price for a… Read More
After being impeached, Mayorkas admits there is a crisis at the border
(The Center Square) – In his first appearance before the U.S. House after he was impeached by Republicans in February, Department of Homeland Security Secretary Alejandro Mayorkas admitted under oath… Read More
Lawsuit seeks to force feds to relist gray wolves in Northern Rockies
(The Center Square) – Environmental groups are suing the U.S. Fish & Wildlife Service for its denial of a petition to relist gray wolves in the northern Rocky Mountains as… Read More
Feds borrowed $6 billion per day so far this fiscal year
(The Center Square) – The U.S. federal government has borrowed about $6 billion per day so far this fiscal year with little indication of slowing down. The U.S. Treasury Department… Read More
As VA seeks more money, calls continue for better outcomes
(The Center Square) – A veteran advocacy group has called on the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs for better outcomes on a range of metrics as the agency seeks a… Read More
SEC voluntarily puts on hold climate change rule
(The Center Square) – Requiring publicly traded companies to make climate-related disclosures has voluntarily been put on hold by the Securities and Exchange Commission. The SEC’s move came before a… Read More
Knudsen Files Lawsuit Against Biden’s Illegal Student Debt Relief Plan
HELENA – Montana Attorney General Austin Knudsen, along with ten other attorneys general, filed a lawsuit Thursday against the Biden administration’s unconstitutional student loan forgiveness scheme. The lawsuit is the… Read More
House GOP investigates failures leading to 200,000 deportation case dismissals
(The Center Square) – U.S. House Republicans are demanding answers from Department of Homeland Security Secretary Alejandro Mayorkas as to why more than 200,000 deportation cases were dismissed. A new… Read More
Montana National Guard heading to provide border support to Texas
(The Center Square) – The Montana National Guard is deploying to Texas to help secure the southern border. Governor Greg Gianforte made the declaration on Tuesday, saying that President Joe Biden “has left our southern… Read More
Native UM Student Works to Create Missing Persons Database
MISSOULA – Haley Omeasoo was already studying forensic science at the University of Montana when she saw the poster that redefined her life. The 2017 poster announced that her former… Read More
Knudsen announces new Montana Highway Patrol colonel
HELENA –Attorney General Austin Knudsen announced today the appointment of Kurt Sager as colonel, and head, of the Montana Highway Patrol. Prior to his appointment, Sager served as lieutenant colonel… Read More
Nearly 900 middle and high school students to participate in Montana Science Olympiad
BOZEMAN — Nearly 900 middle and high school students from 80 teams across Montana will compete at the Montana Science Olympiad State Tournament, set for Friday, April 19, at Montana State… Read More
Biden’s push for billions in spending on gender, race ideology under fire
(The Center Square) – President Joe Biden’s persistent push for billions of dollars in taxpayer funding toward progressive ideology on gender and race at home and abroad is under fire…. Read More
Attorneys general say EPA water rule is costly and unlawful
(The Center Square) – A proposed Environmental Protection Agency rule that would monitor indirect wastewater discharges from slaughterhouses is unlawful and would be costly to businesses, 27 attorneys general said… Read More
Court upholds first oil and natural gas lease sale on federal lands in western states
(The Center Square) – A federal judge handed a win to oil and natural gas companies operating in western states by upholding the first lease sales of the Biden administration… Read More
More hearings in North Dakota on carbon dioxide pipeline project
(The Center Square) – Hearings are scheduled for a carbon dioxide pipeline initially rejected by North Dakota regulators, keeping the multi-state project alive. North Dakota regulators rejected Summit Carbon Solutions’… Read More
Montana State ranked No. 2 in the nation for most military friendly school
BOZEMAN – Montana State University has been named the No. 2 military friendly school in the nation in the annual listing published by the website MilitaryFriendly.com. MSU is the highest-ranked… Read More
61 new officers graduate from the Montana Law Enforcement Academy
HELENA – Sixty-one new officers who will serve in 36 agencies across the state graduated today from the Montana Law Enforcement Academy (MLEA) within the Montana Department of Justice. MLEA… Read More
Thousands of pounds of meth smuggled across border in vegetable shipments
(The Center Square) – Mexican cartels for decades have devised creative ways to smuggle narcotics and other contraband across the southern U.S., including using produce, law enforcement officials say. This… Read More
Registration open for Montana State University STEAM Day on April 13
BOZEMAN — Registration is now open for Montana State University’s STEAM Day on Saturday, April 13. The daylong program offers girls in grades 6-8 creative, hands-on workshops to explore science,… Read More
President of Federal Reserve Bank of Minneapolis Neel Kashkari to Visit UM
MISSOULA – Neel Kashkari, the president and CEO of the Federal Reserve Bank of Minneapolis, will visit the University of Montana on Monday, April 8, to conduct a public townhall… Read More
Feds apprehended record number of criminal noncitizens in fiscal 2023
(The Center Square) – Federal agents apprehended a record number of criminal noncitizens in fiscal 2023, according to several reports. In fiscal 2023, U.S. Customs and Border Protection officers apprehended nearly… Read More
House Republicans’ advantage even thinner with Gallagher resignation
(The Center Square) – Republicans’ advantage in the U.S. House of Representatives will be only 217-213 after April 19, following Friday’s decision by U.S. Rep. Mike Gallagher to resign. The… Read More
Montana State chef to participate in regional culinary competition
BOZEMAN — A chef with Montana State University’s Culinary Services Division will participate in a regional challenge on Monday that recognizes expertise and skill among collegiate dining professionals. The National… Read More
Supreme Court seems favorable to Biden administration over efforts to address social media content
The Supreme Court is currently deliberating a case that pits the Biden administration against Republican-led states, focusing on the government’s role in addressing controversial social media content related to topics… Read More
Montana Logging Industry Faces Uncertain Future
Pyramid Mountain Lumber officials have announced their intention to sell the mill rather than resorting to an auction, although no concrete plans have been finalized apart from the impending closure…. Read More
Legal Challenge Targets Montana Law Requiring Gender and Racial Diversity on Boards and Committees
A recent federal lawsuit challenges a Montana law aimed at promoting gender and racial diversity on state boards and commissions. The lawsuit, filed by the national organization Do No Harm,… Read More
Gianforte Campaign Raises $1.1 Million in Two Months
Governor Greg Gianforte has raised more than $1.1 million in the 60 days since he announced his bid for reelection on January 16 according to a release from his campaign…. Read More
Montana State to award posthumous honorary doctorate to I-Ho Pomeroy
OZEMAN — Montana State University will recognize I-Ho Pomeroy, a restaurateur who served on the Bozeman City Commission for a decade and was known for her generous support for the… Read More
Montana law enforcement seized record amounts of fentanyl last year
(The Center Square) – The amount of fentanyl seized in Montana last year was over double the amount in 2022, according to Attorney General Austin Knudsen’s office. In 2023, the Rocky Mountain… Read More
Former N.C. State swimmer Alons, Kentucky’s Gaines, 14 others sue NCAA
(The Center Square) – A swimmer who competed at N.C. State is among 16 collegiate athletes, including 12-time All-American Riley Gaines, suing the NCAA for letting men who say they… Read More
Realtors group ends commission model; biggest ‘jolt’ in housing in 100 years
(The Center Square) – The National Association of REALTORS announced Friday an agreement where it will end the 6% commission that is routine in home sales. In the settlement with… Read More
Willis stays on Trump case, Wade forced to resign
(The Center Square) – Embattled Georgia District Attorney Fani Willis on Friday stayed on the case involving former President Donald Trump and accepted the resignation of her lead investigator following… Read More
AG Knudsen announces another record-breaking year for fentanyl seizures
HELENA – Montana Attorney General Austin Knudsen announced today an over 20,000 percent increase in fentanyl seizures by anti-drug forces in Montana since 2019. Additionally, over twice as much fentanyl… Read More
Attorney General Knudsen files lawsuit against Biden EPA rule
HELENA — Montana Attorney General Austin Knudsen, along with 23 other attorneys general, filed a lawsuit Tuesday against the Biden administration’s new air quality rule that would significantly impact state… Read More
Governor Gianforte Highlights Community Support for Montana Veterans
BILLINGS, Mont. – Rounding out Invest in Veterans Week, Governor Greg Gianforte highlighted community support for veterans today at the Montana Veterans Meat Locker in Billings. “Because of the sacrifices… Read More