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Montana State University creates new master’s degree program dedicated to manufacturing

Montana State University has appointed Kevin Amende, associate professor of mechanical and industrial engineering, to oversee its new master’s degree program dedicated to manufacturing, which is set to admit its… Read More

May 7, 2025

Gov. Gianforte Signs MEPA Reform Package, Aims to Boost Energy Sector and Cut Red Tape

Governor Greg Gianforte on Monday signed into law a suite of five bills overhauling the Montana Environmental Policy Act (MEPA), a move he says will protect the environment while streamlining… Read More

May 4, 2025

Wyoming Power Plant May Be Proving Ground For Emissions-Free Coal Burning

PacifiCorp confirmed this week it’s moving ahead with a plan that could ultimately retire the iconic smokestacks of its Dave Johnston Power Plant seen to the north while driving between Glenrock and Casper, Wyoming…. Read More

April 29, 2025

In 3 months, federal oil, gas lease sales total $39 million in 5 western states

(The Center Square) – The Trump administration is continuing to reverse Biden administration energy policies, including its moratorium on new oil and natural gas lease sales on federal land and… Read More

April 25, 2025

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Daines Holding VA Accountable for Misusing Montana Taxpayer Dollars

U.S. Senator Steve Daines joined his Republican colleagues in calling out the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) employee corruption and sending a letter to the VA demanding the department repay nearly $11… Read More

June 10, 2024

Governor Gianforte Hears Come Home Montana Story in Drummond

DRUMMOND, Mont. – Joining Montana Department of Agriculture (MDA) Director Christy Clark, Governor Greg Gianforte earlier this week continued his 56 County Tour visiting Farmer Boy Eggs in Granite County… Read More

June 9, 2024

Gianforte Hears from Farmers in Conrad

CONRAD, Mont. – Continuing his 56 County Tour in Pondera County, Governor Greg Gianforte last week visited Frontline Ag Solutions in Conrad and heard from farmers in the area. “I… Read More

June 8, 2024

Attorney General Knudsen announces 2024 Law Enforcement Appreciation Poster Contest winner

HELENA – Montana Attorney General Austin Knudsen announced Jeremiah Sifuentez, of Busby, as the winner of the third annual Law Enforcement Appreciation Poster Contest, during National Police Week. Jeremiah is… Read More

June 8, 2024

MSU’s American Indigenous Business Leaders student chapter earns second place in national competition

BOZEMAN — A student organization at Montana State University that aims to empower Indigenous business students was recognized at a national conference last month. The student chapter of American Indigenous Business… Read More

June 6, 2024

Lawsuit Over Montana’s TikTok Ban Paused Pending Federal Law Challenge Resolution

After navigating the legal system for a year, the lawsuit challenging Montana’s TikTok ban is now officially on hold until courts resolve the federal law concerning the app. Originally scheduled… Read More

June 5, 2024

Montana State engineering student wins distinguished NASA fellowship

BOZEMAN — A graduate student at Montana State University has been awarded a distinguished fellowship from NASA. Haley Ketteler, who is expected to graduate with a master’s degree in electrical… Read More

June 4, 2024

Montana AG leads state pushback against Mexico gun lawsuit

(The Center Square) – Montana Attorney General Austin Knudsen is leading a coalition of states in defending American firearm makers from being held responsible for Mexico’s gun violence. The government… Read More

June 4, 2024

Brookings is the fastest growing city in South Dakota

(The Center Square) – Most of South Dakota’s largest cities experienced population growth over the last few years as the state added thousands of new housing units since 2020, according… Read More

June 4, 2024

Border experts: Biden plan will bring another 2 million into country a year

(The Center Square) – Former Border security leaders serving under multiple presidents and whose careers span decades in law enforcement say President Joe Biden’s “border security” announcement Tuesday won’t secure… Read More

June 4, 2024

Primaries in Montana’s New Legislative Districts Stir Competition

In addition to the array of statewide elections on the ballot, Montanans will cast their votes for 125 state lawmakers this year, comprising half of the Montana Senate and the… Read More

June 4, 2024

Lawmakers to grill Biden’s energy secretary over energy costs, regulations

(The Center Square) – Lawmakers will grill President Joe Biden’s Energy secretary at a newly announced oversight hearing scheduled for Thursday. Energy Secretary Jennifer Granholm is expected to face lawmakers… Read More

May 21, 2024

Montana State American Marketing Association chapter wins awards at international conference

BOZEMAN — The Montana State University student chapter of the American Marketing Association earned a Top 10 designation out of more than 350 chapters at the annual AMA International Collegiate… Read More

May 20, 2024

Incoming UM Journalism Faculty Member Wins Pulitzer Prize

ISSOULA – When the 2024 Pulitzer Prizes were announced – the top prizes in American journalism – they had special impact thousands of miles away at the University of Montana… Read More

May 20, 2024

Montana State men’s lacrosse wins national title

BOZEMAN – At the end of the game, Chris Kelley didn’t know the final score. But he knew Montana State’s men’s lacrosse team had scored more goals than the University… Read More

May 19, 2024

Attorney General’s office secures guilty verdict in Three Forks homicide

Attorney General Austin Knudsen announced Thursday that a Three Forks man, Zachary Eugene Norman, has been found guilty in Gallatin County District Court on one count of deliberate homicide. The… Read More

May 10, 2024

Wyoming governor, secretary of state say EPA rules will hurt state’s coal industry

(The Center Square) – Wyoming officials are not happy with the federal government’s latest rules involving coal-fired power plants. The Environmental Protection Agency’s new rules finalized this week will require existing coal-fired plants… Read More

May 9, 2024

NYPD says protesters had weapons, gas masks and ‘Death to America!’ pamphlets

(The Center Square) – A high-ranking official with the New York Police Department said protesters had weapons including knives and hammers as well as pamphlets with “Death to America!” written… Read More

May 8, 2024

Knudsen files lawsuit against Biden’s rule banning private gun sales

Montana Attorney General Austin Knudsen spearheaded a coalition of 21 attorneys general in filing a lawsuit against the Biden administration’s recent assault on Americans’ Second Amendment rights. This legal action… Read More

May 7, 2024

Gianforte launches annual 56 county tour

Governor Greg Gianforte inaugurated his fourth annual 56 County Tour as governor, engaging with residents of Meagher, Judith Basin, and Fergus counties. “The most rewarding aspect of my role is… Read More

May 6, 2024

Knudsen leads coalition against Biden administration’s attack on women’s rights

Montana Attorney General Austin Knudsen has taken a stand against the Biden administration’s contentious Title IX rule, leading a coalition of attorneys general in filing a lawsuit aimed at protecting… Read More

May 5, 2024

Hoeven: Wild horses will still run through Theodore Roosevelt National Park

The Center Square) – The wild horses won’t be kept away from North Dakota’s Theodore Roosevelt National Park after all, according to U.S. Sen. John Hoeven, R-N.D. The National Park Service is… Read More

May 1, 2024

$200K Anonymous Gift Bolsters UM History Department’s Public History Program

MISSOULA – An anonymous alum of the University of Montana’s Department of History has gifted $200,000 to bolster its H. Duane Hampton Public History Program. UM’s Public History Program, led… Read More

April 30, 2024

Montana State breaks ground on Kalispell nursing building

BOZEMAN — Montana State University students and faculty at the Kalispell campus of the Mark and Robyn Jones College of Nursing have bounced between buildings since the program opened in… Read More

April 28, 2024

Arizona school district considers bathrooms with no doors

A school district in Arizona is considering a new open concept bathroom that would allow staff to see into the facilities from a hallway, which the school’s administration says was… Read More

April 28, 2024

Unpacking the Economic Dynamics of Fentanyl

The emergence of fentanyl as a deadly drug threat has placed Montana at the forefront of trafficking activities, driven by the staggering profit margins associated with this potent substance. With… Read More

April 27, 2024

BNSF Railway Linked to Two Asbestos-Related Fatalities in Montana

A recent federal jury ruling has shed light on the enduring consequences of asbestos exposure in the small town of Libby, Montana, as BNSF Railway has been found partially responsible… Read More

April 26, 2024

Commerce Awards $100,000 in Grant Funding to Three Montana Main Street Communities

HELENA, Mont. – The Montana Department of Commerce announced today that three Montana communities will share $100,000 in grant funding to regenerate Main Street businesses and downtowns. The funding is… Read More

April 23, 2024

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

April 23, 2024

Glacier Range Riders entangled in a trademark dispute

As the Glacier Range Riders gear up for their third season in the Pioneer Baseball League, they find themselves entangled in a trademark dispute with the U.S. Department of the… Read More

April 23, 2024

Attorney General’s Office secures guilty plea from Hill County man for incest, sexual abuse of children

HELENA – A Hill County man pleaded guilty Monday in Hill County District Court to one count of incest and one count of sexual abuse of children, Attorney General Austin… Read More

April 22, 2024

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

April 22, 2024

Montana State to host REO Speedwagon and Rick Springfield

BOZEMAN — Montana State University’s Brick Breeden Fieldhouse will welcome classic rock hitmakers REO Speedwagon and Rick Springfield in concert on Saturday, Oct. 26. Tickets start at $36.50 plus fees… Read More

April 20, 2024

20 cadets win awards from Montana State’s Air Force ROTC

BOZEMAN – The Air Force ROTC at Montana State University bestowed 20 awards upon selected cadets on April 17. The name of the award, the recipient(s), major, anticipated graduation date,… Read More

April 20, 2024

Attorney General Knudsen and state partners continue fight to end human trafficking

BOZEMAN – Over 100 law enforcement officials, criminal prosecutors, advocacy groups, public health officials, and private industry leaders joined Attorney General Austin Knudsen today in Bozeman to discuss efforts and… Read More

April 19, 2024

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

April 13, 2024

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

April 12, 2024

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

April 12, 2024

Montana State breaks ground on Missoula nursing building

BOZEMAN — Under an event tent on the west side of Missoula, Montana State University administrators, accompanied by local partners, broke ground Friday afternoon on a new nursing education building… Read More

April 12, 2024

Report gives South Dakota high marks for economic outlook

(The Center Square) – South Dakota ranked seventh in a report measuring the state’s economic outlook based on 15 state policy metrics. The 2024 Rich States, Poor States: ALEC-Laffer State… Read More

April 11, 2024

UM Hires New College of Health Dean

MISSOULA – The University of Montana has hired Dr. Matthew G. Fete as the next dean of its growing College of Health. He will start June 17. Fete brings a… Read More

April 11, 2024

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

April 11, 2024

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

April 10, 2024

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

April 9, 2024

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

April 8, 2024

UM Dance Team First to Compete Nationally in University, State History

MISSOULA – Between performing in front of crowds exceeding 26,000 and committing to a lengthy season that spans July through April, the University of Montana Dance Team knows how to… Read More

April 7, 2024

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

April 6, 2024

Montana State to break ground on building to house Gianforte School of Computing

BOZEMAN — Montana State University will break ground on a new building later this month that will house the Gianforte School of Computing and provide space for computing-related fields, including… Read More

April 6, 2024

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