Montana Attorney General Austin Knudsen has launched a consumer protection investigation into Ford Motor Co. and Stellantis N.V., alleging that both automakers have been collecting and selling drivers’ personal data… Read More
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Gianforte Bets On Hands-On Learning To Close The State’s Workforce Gap
Gov. Greg Gianforte made a stop at Billings’ Park High School this week, touring woodshops, auto bays and a greenhouse as part of a broader push to position career and… Read More
Sheehy’s Plane Makes Emergency Landing
.S. Senator Tim Sheehy was aboard a small plane that made an emergency landing in a rural Madison County field Friday after suffering a mechanical engine failure, according to his… Read More
Legislative committee grills Secretary of State’s office
A representative from Montana Secretary of State Christi Jacobsen’s office appeared before a legislative committee Thursday to answer questions from lawmakers about the office’s public mailings and their handling of… Read More
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Obama Administration Under Fire as Declassified Intel Questions 2016 Election Narrative
Newly declassified documents released by Director of National Intelligence Tulsi Gabbard are reigniting fierce political debate over the origins of the Trump-Russia investigation, with conservatives alleging they show top Obama… Read More
Montana Historical Society Launches Free Field Trip Program for Students
The Montana Historical Society has received a $50,000 grant from Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Montana to create a free field trip program aimed at Montana students statewide. This… Read More
South Dakota Officials Warn Public About Jury Duty Phone Scam After Resident Loses $22,000
South Dakota Attorney General Marty Jackley and Hughes County Sheriff Patrick Callahan are urging residents to be vigilant against a jury duty telephone scam after a Hughes County resident was… Read More
Four Killed in Shooting at The Owl Bar in Anaconda
An intense manhunt is underway following a deadly shooting at The Owl Bar in Anaconda, Montana, on Friday morning, August 1, 2025, in which four people were fatally shot. Authorities… Read More
U.S. Forest Service to cut $391M
(The Center Square) — The U.S. Forest Services plans to cut its budget by $391 million for fiscal year 2026, according to a proposed budget request. A large portion of the… Read More
Small Business Sentiment Surges as “One Big Beautiful Bill” Takes Effect
Small business owners across the nation are showing renewed confidence in the economy, according to CNBC’s latest Small Business Survey, coinciding with the implementation of President Donald J. Trump’s landmark… Read More
University of Montana and Rocky Mountain Elk Foundation Launch Center for Hunting and Conservation
The University of Montana (UM) and the Rocky Mountain Elk Foundation (RMEF) have announced the creation of the Center for Hunting and Conservation, a pioneering initiative dedicated to advancing science,… Read More
66 New Officers Graduate from Montana Law Enforcement Academy
Sixty-six newly trained law enforcement officers graduated today from the Montana Law Enforcement Academy (MLEA), ready to serve in 35 agencies across the state. The MLEA, a division of the… Read More
North Dakota Angel Match Program Invests $345,000 in Tech Startups
The North Dakota Department of Commerce announced today that two innovative tech companies have been approved to receive a combined $345,000 in funding through the North Dakota Development Fund Inc.’s… Read More
Governor Little Proclaims August as “Keeping Idaho Healthy Month” During Visit with HHS Secretary Robert F. Kennedy, Jr.
Governor Brad Little has officially proclaimed August as “Keeping Idaho Healthy Month”, recognizing the state’s leadership in advancing public health initiatives under the national Make America Healthy Again (MAHA) movement…. Read More
Brook Trout Removal Planned for Binarch Creek
The Idaho Department of Fish and Game, in partnership with the U.S. Forest Service, will begin Phase 1 of a long-term restoration effort in Binarch Creek this summer, aimed at… Read More
Wyoming Transportation Commission Awards $16.4 Million Emergency Contract for Green River Tunnel Repairs
The Wyoming Transportation Commission has awarded a $16.43 million emergency contract to address critical repairs in the westbound Green River Tunnel on Interstate 80, following damage to the tunnel’s lining… Read More
Montana Maintains Near-Record Low Unemployment
Montana’s unemployment rate held steady at a remarkably low 2.8% in June, marking the ninth consecutive month below 3% and extending a historic run of four straight years with unemployment… Read More
Gianforte Calls on Congress to Reverse Biden-Era Coal Rule
Governor Greg Gianforte has urged Congress to support two joint resolutions aimed at overturning a Biden administration policy that threatens Montana’s coal industry and could cost the state’s public schools… Read More
Governor Armstrong Appoints Andrew Eyre to Northeast Central Judicial District Judgeship
Governor Kelly Armstrong has appointed Andrew Eyre, an experienced prosecutor with over a decade of service in the Grand Forks County State’s Attorney’s Office, to the bench of the Northeast… Read More
Governor Little Appoints Regina McCrea to First Judicial District Judgeship
Governor Brad Little has appointed Regina McCrea, a seasoned civil litigator with more than two decades of legal experience, to serve as a district judge in Idaho’s First Judicial District,… Read More
Illegal border crossings drop to lowest level on record in June, just over 25,000
(The Center Square) – Illegal border crossings dropped to their lowest level in recorded U.S. history in June. Nationwide, 25,228 illegal border crossers were apprehended, the lowest monthly total in… Read More
Department of Commerce Relaunches Wood Products Loan Fund
The Montana Department of Commerce has officially reopened the Wood Products Revolving Loan Fund (WP RLF) to new applicants, unveiling a series of major updates aimed at increasing access to… Read More
State Announce $4 Million Grant to Launch Montana’s First Teacher Apprenticeship Program
Governor Greg Gianforte and Department of Labor & Industry (DLI) Commissioner Sarah Swanson announced a $4 million federal grant to establish Montana’s first registered teacher apprenticeship program, a major step… Read More
Gov. Kelly Armstrong Applauds Signing of HALT Fentanyl Act
North Dakota Governor Kelly Armstrong joined former President Donald Trump at the White House today for the official signing of the HALT Fentanyl Act, landmark legislation aimed at cracking down… Read More
Gianforte Honors Four Montana Veterans with Veteran Commendation
Governor Greg Gianforte this week honored four Montana veterans with the Governor’s Veteran Commendation, recognizing their exemplary military service and continued dedication to their communities. Ceremonies were held in Chouteau,… Read More
Spokane mayor proposes cutting red tape, fees for affordable housing developers
(The Center Square) – Spokane Mayor Lisa Brown proposed several measures on Monday to “jumpstart” the city’s affordable housing supply with hopes of building more than 22,000 units by 2046. The… Read More
Pilot program to focus on ‘personal responibility’ in welfare programs
(The Center Square) – The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services is taking new applications to conduct pilot programs in five different states focused on reducing federal assistance. The… Read More
Montana State senior wins prestigious Astronaut Scholarship for students in STEM
Amberly Guerrero, a senior at Montana State University who is pursuing a dual degree in chemical and biological engineering, earned a prestigious award from the Astronaut Scholarship Foundation this spring…. Read More
Trump administration says $6.8B funding freeze under review
(The Center Square) — A previously announced $6.8 billion educational funding freeze is part of an ongoing review, the Trump administration said in a clarification. The U.S. Department of Education Monday… Read More
UM Launches New Major in Entertainment, Events and Sports Management
Marley Miller came to the University of Montana as a pre-med student, but quickly discovered a different path through the College of Business to pursue his passion for music and… Read More
Reported illegal entries continue to decline, reversing Biden trajectory
(The Center Square) – Reported illegal entries continue to decline nationwide, reversing a Biden administration trajectory where the numbers of encounters and apprehensions broke records every month. In May, illegal… Read More
Attorney General Knudsen Appoints Billings Attorney Emily Jones to Judicial Standards Commission
Attorney General Austin Knudsen today announced the appointment of Billings attorney Emily Jones to the Montana Judicial Standards Commission, a key body responsible for upholding the integrity and ethical standards… Read More
Blake Wiedenheft named Montana State University endowed chair in plant science
Blake Wiedenheft, a scientist in the Montana State University College of Agriculture, has been named the university’s next endowed chair in plant science. Wiedenheft will assume the position of Winifred… Read More
North Dakota Unifies Insurance and Securities Departments
In a move aimed at modernizing oversight and strengthening consumer protections, North Dakota Insurance Commissioner Jon Godfread announced today the official unification of the state’s Insurance and Securities departments. The… Read More
Montana State Auditor Warns Public About Rising Cryptocurrency Scams
Montana State Auditor and Commissioner of Securities and Insurance James Brown is warning residents to exercise extreme caution when investing in cryptocurrency, amid a sharp increase in reported digital currency… Read More
DEQ to Host Public Meeting on Gallatin River Water Quality Study
The Montana Department of Environmental Quality (DEQ) will host an open house later this month to update the public on a multi-year study of water quality in the middle segment… Read More
Zinke Announces $4 Million Grant to Expand Apprenticeship Programs in Montana
Congressman Ryan Zinke announced that the Montana Department of Labor and Industry has been awarded $4 million in federal funding to expand apprenticeship programs across the state. The funding comes… Read More
Bozeman Tops List as Most Expensive U.S. Airport for Summer Car Rentals, Survey Finds
Travelers heading to Montana this summer may face sticker shock at the rental car counter. Bozeman Yellowstone International Airport (BZN) has been named the most expensive airport in the country… Read More
Gianforte, U.S. Forest Service Formalize Landmark Shared Stewardship Agreement for Montana’s Forests
Governor Greg Gianforte and U.S. Forest Service Chief Tom Schultz has signed a historic Shared Stewardship Agreement between the State of Montana and the U.S. Department of Agriculture Forest Service,… Read More
Gov. Little Hosts Trump Administration Officials
Governor Brad Little and Lieutenant Governor Scott Bedke welcomed top officials from the Trump administration to Idaho this week for a wildfire preparedness roundtable and the Governor’s annual trail ride,… Read More
Montana State Auditor James Brown Applauds $1.7 Million Land Board Allocation to Support Public Schools
Montana State Auditor and Commissioner of Securities and Insurance James Brown praised the Montana Board of Land Commissioners this week after approving an estimated $1.7 million in revenue to support… Read More
North Dakota to Celebrate Grand Opening of Theodore Roosevelt Presidential Library
In 2026, as the United States celebrates its 250th anniversary, North Dakota will mark a historic milestone of its own: the grand opening of the Theodore Roosevelt Presidential Library (TRPL)…. Read More
Montana Attorney General Launches Investigation into Lee Enterprises Following Cyberattack
Montana Attorney General Austin Knudsen announced Friday that his office has opened an investigation into Lee Enterprises following a February cyberattack that compromised the personal information of nearly 40,000 employees… Read More
VA slams Democrat governor for falsely claiming vets could be denied care
(The Center Square) – The U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs slammed a Democrat governor who sent out a mass email falsely claiming that veterans could be denied care based on… Read More
Montana State names 2025 presidential scholars
Montana State University’s most prestigious scholarship has been awarded to 20 high school graduates from across the nation and world, including 15 students from Montana. The MSU Presidential Scholarship is… Read More
Commerce Awards Nearly $500,000 to Boost Rural Economic Growth in Montana
The Montana Department of Commerce announced today the 2025 recipients of its Opportunities in Rural Economies (ORE) planning grants, awarding nearly $500,000 in funding to support projects that aim to… Read More
UM Cadaver Lab Project Extends Learning Long After Death
Society tends to protect the identity of cadavers, so not much is known about No. 817. We know the 72-year-old woman was from Montana and that her final cause of… Read More
President Trump Signs Senator Sheehy’s Aerial Firefighting Bill Into Law
In a major legislative milestone for freshman U.S. Senator Tim Sheehy (R-Mont.), President Donald J. Trump on Friday signed into law the Aerial Firefighting Enhancement Act, Sheehy’s bipartisan bill to… Read More
Governor’s Emergency Funds Approved to Aid ICE in Transporting Dangerous Illegal Aliens
Governor Brad Little and the Idaho Board of Examiners approved a request Tuesday to allocate up to $300,000 from the Governor’s emergency fund to support U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement… Read More
Supreme Court rules against Florida firefighter who lost health benefits
(The Center Square) – Litigation cannot be pursued by a disabled Florida firefighter against the city of Sanford under the Americans With Disability Act, the U.S. Supreme Court ruled Friday…. Read More
Gianforte Appoints Marta Bertoglio as Department of Commerce Director
Governor Greg Gianforte announced the appointment of State Representative Marta Bertoglio as the new Director of the Montana Department of Commerce, signaling a continued focus on economic growth and job… Read More
Trump thanks 9th Circuit for ruling, Marines come to LA
(The Center Square) – President Donald Trump Friday morning thanked the U.S. Court of Appeals for the 9th Circuit for its ruling that keeps the California National Guard, for now, under his… Read More