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Death threats against ICE officers up by 8,000%, DHS says

(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

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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This Is the Largest Defense Contractor in Montana

The U.S. defense budget topped $850 billion in fiscal 2022, more than the combined military spending of the next 10 countries combined. This money goes to fund a wide range… Read More

Tester touts opposition to ant-gun policy he voted for

Senator Jon Tester’s campaign has released an advertisement highlighting the Democrat’s opposition to a Biden administration policy on gun education that he previously supported. The ad features John Salazar of… Read More

Knudsen eyes second term as Attorney General

Montana’s Attorney General, Austin Knudsen, declared his candidacy for re-election in November, emphasizing his commitment to combating drugs and crime, challenging the perceived detrimental effects of the Biden administration’s agenda… Read More

This Is the Cheapest City to Buy a Home in Montana

The first two years of the coronavirus pandemic had a profound impact on the U.S. housing market as Americans fled expensive, high-population areas to mid-sized cities or adjoining suburbs in… Read More

Court blocks Biden rule requiring E.R. doctors to perform abortions

(The Center Square) – The U.S. Court of Appeals for the 5th Circuit ruled against a Biden administration effort to require emergency room doctors to perform abortions, the latest step… Read More

Clinton named in unsealed Epstein court documents

(The Center Square) – Former President Bill Clinton is among several high-profile names identified in nearly 1,000 pages of unsealed court documents stemming from a defamation lawsuit related to Jeffrey… Read More

Montana appeals injunction against state’s TikTok ban

The implementation of a Montana state law scheduled to ban the TikTok app on January 1 has been temporarily halted by a federal judge pending the outcome of a lawsuit… Read More

Billings School District 2 eyes charter high school

Students in Billings have embarked on their second semester, but uncertainty looms over the return to Washington Elementary. School District 2 is contemplating significant changes that may necessitate students changing… Read More

Attorney General Knudsen asks Montanans to learn signs of human trafficking

As Human Trafficking Awareness Month begins, Montana Attorney General Austin Knudsen urges Montanans to familiarize themselves with the indicators of human trafficking and report any instances they observe to aid… Read More

2024 Senate races that will determine the majority

The competition for control of the U.S. Senate in 2024 is already underway, with Republicans strategizing to flip the chamber. In the upcoming election cycle, a total of 34 Senate… Read More

Proposal for special legislative session falls short

Efforts to convene a special session of the Montana Legislature aimed at addressing tax-related concerns have fallen short. On Friday evening, the Montana Secretary of State’s Office disclosed the outcomes… Read More

FTC sues largest Christian university, alleges deceptive advertising

The Federal Trade Commission (FTC) announced that it has filed a lawsuit against Grand Canyon University (GCU), marking the second federal agency under the Biden administration to take legal action… Read More

WSJ Report: Electric Vehicles ‘Piling Up on Dealer Lots’

Electric Vehicles are “piling up on dealer lots” as consumers continue buying traditional cars at faster rates, the Wall Street Journal reports. The Wall Street Journal reports that, contrary to… Read More

National Spotlight on Montana’s Upcoming Elections

As the 2024 election cycle gains momentum, all eyes are on the Montana Senate race, which is anticipated to be a focal point next year. The state hosts one of… Read More

IRS to waive penalties for overdue pandemic-era taxes

The IRS recently announced the waiver of approximately $1 billion in common penalties for taxpayers who faced delays in paying their taxes during the pandemic. This decision aims to bring… Read More

Liberal group files suit to challenge law defining the word ‘sex’ as only male or female

The ACLU of Montana, a liberal advocacy group, has initiated a lawsuit contesting a law that specifically defines the term “sex” in the entirety of state code as being either… Read More

Marjorie Taylor Greene Rips Rosendale

Republican Representative Marjorie Taylor Greene expressed her disgust on Friday, stating that it’s “nauseating” to witness members of her party competing for the support of former President Donald Trump in… Read More

Report: Montana had Fewer Work-Related Fatalities in 2022

Helena -The 2022 Census of Fatal Occupational Injuries, released recently by the Montana Department of Labor & Industry, presents an annual examination conducted in collaboration with the federal Bureau of… Read More

More communities join long shot effort for Southern Montana passenger rail plan

The railway stretching 2,222 miles from Chicago to Seattle, once known as the North Coast Hiawatha, has been dormant for almost five decades, concluding its services in 1979. However, the… Read More

Montana AG sue feds over roadway emissions rule

Montana Attorney General Austin Knudsen, along with 20 other states, initiated a lawsuit on Thursday against the Federal Highway Administration and the U.S. Department of Transportation, challenging a recently finalized… Read More

Daines Praises Passage of Legislation Honoring Medal of Honor Recipients

Senator Steve Daines expressed his appreciation for the Senate’s approval of his bipartisan legislation that names U.S. Highway 20, stretching from Oregon to New England, including a portion of Montana,… Read More

Costco sells $100 million in gold bars

Costco, the retail giant, disclosed that it achieved sales exceeding $100 million in gold bars during the first fiscal quarter of 2024, as reported by CNBC. This announcement took place… Read More

Governor Gianforte announces $17.5 Million To Boost Community-Based Behavioral Health

Governor Greg Gianforte has announced a strategic investment of up to $17.5 million to enhance access to community-based behavioral health and developmental disabilities care for Montanans. This marks the initial… Read More

Environmental activist group endorses Ryan Busse for Governor

In a press release, the MCV Action fund, an independent Political Action Committee aligned with the liberal environmental activist group Montana Conservation Voters, proclaimed its formal endorsement of Democrat Ryan… Read More

Joliet mayor charged with felony assault

The mayor of Joliet, Dakota Zachariah Mitchem, who also holds the position of the town’s Postmaster, is facing a felony assault charge. The charge was filed in Carbon County District… Read More

R-Y Timber reopening under new name

Livingston is experiencing a resurgence in employment opportunities following Sun Mountain Lumber’s recent acquisition of R-Y Timber. The wood manufacturer, based in Deer Lodge, successfully finalized the purchase in early… Read More

Montana lottery draws winning $100K ‘Early Bird’ ticket

The second “Early Bird” drawing in the annual Montana Millionaire raffle was conducted by the Montana Lottery on Friday. In this year’s raffle, there were two Early Bird prizes: one… Read More

Lodge Grass teacher arrested for alleged drinking on the job

Patricia Real Bird, a teacher and coach for the girls’ basketball team in the Lodge Grass school district, was apprehended on Wednesday following accusations of consuming alcohol during work hours,… Read More

Bozeman trial lawyer files lawsuit against pro-housing laws

On Friday, a legal challenge was initiated by James Goetz, a longtime trial lawyer from Bozeman and a prominent Democratic Party contributor. The lawsuit questions the constitutionality of four bipartisan… Read More

Montana abortion ballot measure aims to boost Tester

National Democrat aligned groups are actively working towards placing a state constitutional amendment on abortion on Montana’s ballot next year. The move is aimed at bolstering the re-election prospects of… Read More

Ranchers push for Montana-raised cattle in local restaurants

In Montana, encountering a couple of cows during the day is a common occurrence. With over 2 million cows spread across the state, it’s evident that Montana, known as Big… Read More

United Airlines adds more flights from Billings to Denver

United Airlines has expanded its flight offerings from Billings to Denver, introducing two additional daily flights and bringing the total to five. The announcement was made collaboratively by the city… Read More

Rosendale hints at Senate run

Montana Republican Congressman Matt Rosendale hinted at, though not officially declaring, his anticipated 2024 bid for the U.S. Senate. In a video shared on social media, he expressed strong consideration… Read More

Knudsen joins lawsuit over unlawful EPA water rule

Montana Attorney General Austin Knudsen, along with ten other state attorneys general, initiated legal action on Tuesday by filing a lawsuit against a rule issued by the Environmental Protection Agency… Read More

Court hears arguments in SB 442 veto case

Helena – A judge heard testimony in a case aiming to resolve an ambiguity regarding the interaction between the governor’s authority to veto a bill and the Legislature’s power to… Read More

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

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

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

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