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Livingston Man Sentenced to Life for 2022 Murder

A Livingston man has been sentenced to life in prison for the 2022 murder of a man, Attorney General Austin Knudsen announced Monday. Skyler Griebel, 33, was convicted in October… Read More

February 3, 2026

Medal of Honor Monday: Army Tech. 5th Grade Eric Gibson

Army Tech. 5th Grade Eric Gibson served as a cook during World War II, but his desire for more led him to work out a deal with his superiors to… Read More

February 2, 2026

Treasury Department Cancels Booz Allen Hamilton Contracts Over Data Security Concerns

U.S. Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent announced that the department has canceled all existing contracts with consulting firm Booz Allen Hamilton, citing concerns over wasteful spending and failures to protect sensitive… Read More

January 31, 2026

Commerce Awards $600,000 in Grants to 11 Montana Main Street Communities

Eleven Montana communities will share $600,000 in grant funding through the Montana Main Street (MMS) Program to support revitalization projects aimed at strengthening downtowns and local businesses. “The MMS Program… Read More

January 30, 2026

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Three South Dakota Teachers and One School Counselor Earn National Board Certification in 2025

Four South Dakota education professionals were recognized in 2025 for achieving National Board Certification, one of the most prestigious credentials in the teaching and school counseling professions. The South Dakota… Read More

February 5, 2026

New Program Aims to Turn Every American Into a Shareholder

A new federal investment initiative dubbed “Trump Accounts” was unveiled this week as a signature economic policy aimed at expanding private ownership and long-term wealth building for American families, with… Read More

February 5, 2026

Working Families Tax Cuts Bring Larger Refunds, Higher Paycheck

As the 2026 tax filing season begins, millions of Americans are seeing larger refunds, increased take-home pay, and new opportunities to build long-term financial security under the Working Families Tax… Read More

February 4, 2026

Livingston Man Sentenced to Life for 2022 Murder

A Livingston man has been sentenced to life in prison for the 2022 murder of a man, Attorney General Austin Knudsen announced Monday. Skyler Griebel, 33, was convicted in October… Read More

February 3, 2026

Gov. Little, VA Secretary Doug Collins Highlight Federal-State Partnership for Idaho Veterans

Governor Brad Little and U.S. Senator Jim Risch welcomed U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) Secretary Doug Collins to Boise, spotlighting Idaho’s strengthened partnership with the federal government in serving… Read More

February 3, 2026

Medal of Honor Monday: Army Tech. 5th Grade Eric Gibson

Army Tech. 5th Grade Eric Gibson served as a cook during World War II, but his desire for more led him to work out a deal with his superiors to… Read More

February 2, 2026

State Insurance Commissioner Holds Listening Session in Libby After Historic Flooding

One month after historic wind and flooding events battered communities across Northwest Montana, state insurance officials returned to the region this week to hear directly from residents and provide guidance… Read More

February 1, 2026

Kootenai County Woman Sentenced for Medicaid Fraud

Attorney General Raúl Labrador announced that Tracy Hofius, 49, was sentenced on January 21, 2026, for Public Assistance Provider Fraud stemming from her time as Executive Director of the North… Read More

February 1, 2026

Gov. Gianforte, Lt. Gov. Juras Honor Broadcasting Pioneer Norma Smith with Spirit of Montana Award

Governor Greg Gianforte and Lieutenant Governor Kristen Juras presented Norma Smith with the Spirit of Montana Award in a ceremony at the Great Falls Rescue Mission, recognizing her decades-long contributions… Read More

January 31, 2026

Border Czar Homan Highlights Ongoing Immigration Enforcement Efforts

White House Border Czar Tom Homan held a press conference in Minneapolis to update the public on ongoing immigration enforcement operations in Minnesota, emphasizing the removal of dangerous criminal aliens… Read More

January 31, 2026

Treasury Exposes and Disrupts Hamas’s Covert Support Network

The U.S. Department of the Treasury’s Office of Foreign Assets Control (OFAC) announced a sweeping action against Hamas-linked organizations and individuals operating covertly through charitable and nonprofit entities. The effort… Read More

January 31, 2026

Treasury Department Cancels Booz Allen Hamilton Contracts Over Data Security Concerns

U.S. Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent announced that the department has canceled all existing contracts with consulting firm Booz Allen Hamilton, citing concerns over wasteful spending and failures to protect sensitive… Read More

January 31, 2026

Commerce Awards $600,000 in Grants to 11 Montana Main Street Communities

Eleven Montana communities will share $600,000 in grant funding through the Montana Main Street (MMS) Program to support revitalization projects aimed at strengthening downtowns and local businesses. “The MMS Program… Read More

January 30, 2026

Businesses close in Minnesota for anti-ICE ‘economic blackout’

(The Center Square) – Defending Education’s federal privacy complaint filed last month alleges that Seattle Public Schools is violating two federal laws – the Family Education Rights and Privacy Act… Read More

January 30, 2026

North Dakota Development Fund Approves Over $452,000 in Q4 Loans

The North Dakota Department of Commerce announced that three companies received a combined total of $452,500 in loans through the North Dakota Development Fund Inc. (NDDF) during the fourth quarter… Read More

January 29, 2026

Armstrong: North Dakota’s Growth Continues with Record Population Nearing 800,000

North Dakota’s population continues to climb, reaching a record 799,358 residents as of July 1, 2025, according to U.S. Census estimates, marking the state’s fourth consecutive year of growth. State… Read More

January 29, 2026

Gov. Gianforte Highlights Workforce Training Opportunities at Great Falls College

Governor Greg Gianforte visited Great Falls College to spotlight workforce training programs designed to prepare Montanans for in-demand careers and support the state’s growing economy as part of his 406… Read More

January 29, 2026

Study Shows Eliminating State Income Taxes Could Boost GDP, Wages, and Business Growth

A new analysis highlights the potential economic benefits for states that eliminate personal income taxes, showing significant gains in GDP, wages, and entrepreneurial activity, along with an influx of high-income… Read More

January 29, 2026

Attorney General Jackley to Argue South Dakota Has Jurisdiction Over Mayday Health Case in New York Federal Court

South Dakota Attorney General Marty Jackley announced he will personally appear Thursday in the U.S. District Court for the Southern District of New York to argue that South Dakota courts,… Read More

January 29, 2026

ABA can’t end anti-white scholarship discrimination lawsuit

The American Bar Association can’t escape a lawsuit accusing the group, tasked with setting national ethical and professional standards for lawyers and judges, of discriminating against white law school students… Read More

January 29, 2026

Fearless Since 1962: How the SEALs Became the Navy’s Most Elite Force

For decades, the Navy SEALs have been among the most recognized names of the U.S. military’s elite warfighters. This month marks 64 years since the establishment of this storied force,… Read More

January 28, 2026

The Long Gray Line Remains Unbroken: ‘Legacy Gold’ Rings Link West Point Grads

As one of the U.S. Military Academy at West Point’s most personal traditions, the ring melt allows current cadets to “grip hands” with previous generations of graduates during a solemn,… Read More

January 28, 2026

Montana Opts In to Federal Tax Credit Scholarship Program

Montana has formally opted in to a new Federal Tax Credit Scholarship Program, opening the door for taxpayers to receive a federal tax credit when they donate to nonprofit organizations… Read More

January 28, 2026

U.S. Targets Costa Rican Drug Trafficking Ring

The U.S. Department of the Treasury’s Office of Foreign Assets Control (OFAC) announced a major action against a Costa Rica-based cocaine trafficking and money laundering network, designating five Costa Rican… Read More

January 28, 2026

Looking Back at the Military’s Role in America’s 150th Birthday Celebration

Since 1826, the nation has marked its 50-year milestones with semicentennial celebrations on Independence Day. This year, the United States’ 250th birthday, will be its fifth semicentennial jubilee.   The… Read More

January 27, 2026

Montana DPHHS Held Liable for Delayed Reporting in Child Rape Case

A Montana jury has found the state’s child protection agency negligent for failing to promptly notify police after learning that a 12-year-old girl had been raped and became pregnant. The… Read More

January 27, 2026

Walking the Mission With Task Force Swampfox

Rain hangs in the air as the city settles into a Friday-night rhythm. Streetlights cast a soft sheen on wet pavement near the Navy Yard, and the metro subway stations… Read More

January 26, 2026

President Signs Veterans Support and Accountability Legislation Into Law

President Donald Trump has signed three pieces of legislation aimed at improving services, support, and accountability for veterans. The new laws address housing, funding transparency, and vocational training for those… Read More

January 26, 2026

DOJ Office of Consumer Protection Prevented Montanans From Losing $1.67 Million in 2025

The Montana Department of Justice’s Office of Consumer Protection (OCP) prevented Montanans from losing an estimated $1.67 million to scams and fraudulent business practices in 2025, according to figures released… Read More

January 26, 2026

First Lady Melania Trump to Ring Opening Bell at New York Stock Exchange

First Lady Melania Trump is scheduled to ring the opening bell of the New York Stock Exchange on Wednesday, January 28, 2026, marking a high-profile moment following what the White… Read More

January 26, 2026

Medal of Honor Monday: Army Sgt. Gordon Yntema

Army Sgt. Gordon Douglas Yntema, a Green Beret, fought until his last breath to make sure the Vietnamese troops with whom he served could withdraw in the face of a… Read More

January 26, 2026

UM Esports Team Launches Fundraiser for Hawthorne School Playground Equipment

The University of Montana Esports team is stepping up to help raise funds for new playground equipment at Hawthorne Elementary School in Missoula. The school’s playground has seen much love… Read More

January 25, 2026

U.S. Army, Polish Land Forces Conduct Operation Winter Falcon 2026

Soldiers assigned to the 3rd Battalion, 66th Armored Regiment, 1st Armored Brigade Combat Team, conducted an armored live-fire exercise and technology demonstrations during Operation Winter Falcon 26 at the Drawsko… Read More

January 25, 2026

Governor Gianforte Presents Spirit of Montana Award in Superior

Governor Greg Gianforte presented the Spirit of Montana Award to Superior resident Dawn Bauer in recognition of her longstanding commitment to Superior Elementary School and her selfless service to the… Read More

January 25, 2026

NCIS Forensic Consultants Crack Toughest Cases With Advanced Technology, Creativity

Far outside of the world of Hollywood television and so-called “magic tools,” such as photographic enhancements or instant DNA results, Naval Criminal Investigative Service forensic consultants focus on the real… Read More

January 24, 2026

Space Forces Southern Officially Activated During Ceremony in Arizona

The Space Force and U.S. Southern Command officially marked the activation of U.S. Space Forces Southern during a ceremony yesterday at Davis-Monthan Air Force Base, Arizona, formalizing the command’s role… Read More

January 24, 2026

President Signs Trafficking Survivors Relief Act Into Law

President Donald Trump signed the Trafficking Survivors Relief Act (H.R. 4323) into law, creating a pathway for victims of human trafficking to clear certain criminal records tied to their exploitation…. Read More

January 24, 2026

Montana State’s quantum research facility awarded $31.5 million for sponsored research, test bed expansion

Montana State University’s Quantum Collaborative Research and Education facility, has been awarded a $31.5 million contract with the Air Force Research Laboratory in Rome, New York, for novel research in… Read More

January 23, 2026

‘Lifetime memory maker:’ Montana State’s national championship-winning football team honored with parade, celebration

Many of the thousands of people gathered on Main Street in downtown Bozeman Saturday morning came wearing blue and gold. There were adults and kids, college students and grandparents, babies and toddlers. They shook… Read More

January 23, 2026

Alaska Army National Guardsmen Conduct a Nighttime Medical Evacuation

Alaska Army National Guardsmen assigned to the 207th Aviation Troop Command medically evacuated an individual Jan. 21 from Southwest Alaska. In response to a request for assistance from medical staff… Read More

January 23, 2026

Grand Forks AFB selected to lead Point Defense Battle Lab

  In October 2025, the 319th Reconnaissance Wing assigned to Grand Forks Air Force Base was selected to lead the Point Defense Battle Lab, supported by the 184th Wing, Kansas… Read More

January 23, 2026

$1,776 ‘Warrior Dividend’ Tax-Free, IRS Confirms

The Internal Revenue Service today confirmed that the $1,776 “Warrior Dividend” more than 1.5 million service members received last year, at the direction of President Donald J. Trump, would be… Read More

January 23, 2026

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

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

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