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
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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
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
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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
$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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
Attorney General Knudsen leads coalition against the Biden administration’s abandoning of immigration rule
HELENA – Montana Attorney General Austin Knudsen today led a coalition of 20 attorneys general in filing an amicus brief in support of states attempting to stop the Biden administration’s… Read More
Bitterroot College UM Sees Big Jump in Spring Enrollment
HAMILTON – Enrollment is again rising at Bitterroot College UM. Bitterroot College UM has 145 students enrolled this spring semester, which is 39% increase compared to last spring. For the… Read More
Governor Gianforte Addresses 94th Annual FFA State Convention
BILLINGS, Mont. – Governor Greg Gianforte spoke to FFA members from across the state to help kick off the 94th Annual Montana FFA State Convention in Billings. “Serving as the… 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
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
New UM Study Reveals Unintended Consequences of Fire Suppression
MISSOULA – The escalation of extreme wildfires globally has prompted a critical examination of wildfire management strategies. A new study from the University of Montana reveals how fire suppression ensures… 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
Florida Republicans Urge Biden Administration for US Navy Assistance with Haiti threat
Florida Republicans are raising alarms about the escalating crisis in Haiti, prompting them to reach out urgently to the Biden administration for assistance. In a move reminiscent of “Save Our… 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
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
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
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