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
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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
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
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
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Montana State appoints Jason Browning as chief data officer
BOZEMAN – Montana State University announced today that it has hired Jason Browning as its first chief data officer. Browning, previously senior director of partner technology with the higher education… Read More
UM Students Keep Traditions Alive Ahead of Foresters’ Ball
MISSOULA – Kidnapping a mounted moose head comes with challenges. Just ask the students in the University of Montana’s Alexander Blewett III School of Law. A small group of law… Read More
Denver program that pays homeless people a monthly income is open to migrants
(The Center Square) – A program partially-funded by the city of Denver that pays homeless people a regular stipend is eligible to migrants as long as they meet the criteria,… Read More
MSU honors 40 students, mentors with Founders Day Awards for Student Excellence
BOZEMAN — Forty of Montana State University’s top seniors and their faculty and staff mentors will be recognized Friday, Feb. 16, at the 42nd annual Founders Day Awards for Student… Read More
Montana State students find research opportunities abound at inaugural event
BOZEMAN — Montana State University hosted its inaugural Undergraduate Research Fair on Monday, Jan. 22. The event, sponsored by MSU’s Office of Research and Economic Development, is designed to introduce… Read More
Cities spend millions on homeless while they count the number of those in need
(The Center Square) – Cities across the country are counting their homeless in an effort to get a handle on how big the problem is. In the city of Detroit,… Read More
Governor Gianforte Invests $8 Million to Improve Behavioral Health Crisis Response in Montana
Governor Greg Gianforte announced an investment of up to $8 million to improve community-based response services for individuals experiencing a behavioral health crisis. As recommended by the Behavioral Health System… Read More
Author and filmmaker St. Clair Detrick-Jules will speak Feb. 7 at Montana State
BOZEMAN – Author and filmmaker St. Clair Detrick-Jules will speak at Montana State University as part of the Black History Month Celebration hosted by the Diversity and Inclusion Student Commons… Read More
Montana State University hosts second annual Research Development Day
BOZEMAN – With Montana State University seeing five straight years of growth in its annual research expenditures — setting a record of $230 million in its most recent report —… Read More
Big Sky Businesses Remain Optimistic
Despite a sluggish start to winter in Big Sky, recent snowfall has sparked optimism among local businesses for a successful winter season. Matt Rolfson, an employee at Gallatin Alpine Sports,… Read More
Illegal Immigrant faces 40 years in prison for stabbing murder in Montana
(The Center Square) – An illegal foreign national in Montana faces up to 40 years in prison after pleading guilty in Bozeman to mitigated deliberate homicide for stabbing a man… Read More
Montana State awarded grant to boost high-performance computing capacity
BOZEMAN – Montana State University, the state’s largest research entity and a designated Carnegie R1 institution, has received a $500,000 grant from the National Science Foundation to significantly expand its… Read More
Wild ‘super pigs’ from Canada could become a new front in the war on feral hogs
Feral hogs’ long snouts and tusks allow them to rip and root their way across the landscape in search of food. USDA/Flickr, CC BY Marcus Lashley, University of Florida They… Read More
Adams weighs curfews for migrant shelters
(The Center Square) — New York City Mayor Eric Adams is considering a curfew at the city’s homeless shelters amid complaints about migrants shoplifting and wandering neighborhoods begging for money…. Read More
Violent Crimes drop in 2023
New data suggests incidence of violent crimes in the state, revealing a notable decline in various criminal activities based on data provided by the Montana Board of Crime Control. The… Read More
Epstein Victim Claims Sex Tapes Exist
Sarah Ransome, a victim of Jeffrey Epstein, claimed Tuesday that tapes of former President Bill Clinton, British royal Prince Andrew and billionaire Richard Branson having sex at the pedophile financier’s… Read More
Governor Gianforte, Attorney General Knudsen Highlight New Human Trafficking Law
In a press conference held Thursday to observe Human Trafficking Awareness Month, Governor Greg Gianforte was joined by Attorney General Austin Knudsen, law enforcement officials, and nonprofit leaders. Governor Gianforte… Read More
How the Homelessness Problem in Montana Compares to Other States
On a single night in 2022, 582,462 people experienced homelessness in the United States, and numbers are on the rise. Since 2017, there has been a 6% increase in homelessness…. 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
Texas economy grows faster than nation for five consecutive quarters
(The Center Square) – The Texas economy grew at a much faster rate than nearly all U.S. states in the third quarter in 2023. Texas also surpassed national growth rates… 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
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
Montana Capitol evacuated after threat
Montana Highway Patrol Sgt. Jay Nelson has verified the evacuation of the Montana State Capitol in response to a bomb threat received around 8:30 a.m on Wednesday. MHP troopers efficiently… Read More
‘Anti-woke’ beer teams up Riley Gaines for calendar fundraiser
A beer company that calls itself “anti-woke” and gained popularity in response to Bud Light’s promotion of transgender influencer Dylan Mulvaney has announced that its recent campaign successfully raised thousands… Read More
Judge rejects consumer lawsuit trying to block Kroger-Albertsons merger
A federal judge in San Francisco has thwarted another attempt to employ consumer lawsuits in blocking the $24 billion merger between U.S. supermarket giants Kroger and Albertsons. U.S. District Judge… 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
Flathead County considers new jail
For over a decade, the Flathead County Detention Center has consistently operated at or beyond its intended capacity, as highlighted in a recent jail needs assessment. Numerous discussions among commissioners… Read More
Montana Sets New Records for Employment, Labor Force in November
Governor Greg Gianforte and Sarah Swanson, Commissioner of the Montana Department of Labor and Industry (DLI), announced that Montana achieved new state records for total employment and labor force growth… 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
Idaho Gov says state is prepared for uncertain economic future
Idaho’s top two statewide elected officials expressed confidence in the state’s ability to navigate economic uncertainties arising from the convergence of inflation, high interest rates, and ongoing rapid growth. Governor… 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
Montana Veterans Alliance Announces Grant Recipients
Billings, MT – The Montana Veterans Alliance (MVA) announced the recipients of its financial grants for Q4 2023.The MVA grant program provides financial support to organizations working to directly benefit… 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
MSU Extension and Stockgrowers announce 2023 Steer of Merit certifications
BOZEMAN — Montana State University Extension and the Montana Stockgrowers Association awarded 2023 Steer of Merit certifications at the association’s Dec. 7 convention in Billings. MSU Extension beef cattle specialist… 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
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
Flathead Electric criticizes proposal to remove Snake River dams
Newly disclosed settlement documents have brought to light the Biden Administration’s potential consideration of removing four lower Snake River dams, prompting scrutiny from officials at Flathead Electric Cooperative. They argue… 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
Two Montana Men Indicted for Killing and Trafficking of Eagles
Two individuals, Simon Paul and Travis John Branson, have been indicted by a federal grand jury in Montana for allegedly illegally killing 3,600 birds, including bald and golden eagles, on… Read More
Montana Grizzlies Set for FCS Semifinal Showdown Against North Dakota State Bison
In a highly anticipated faceoff for a chance at the national championship game, the stage is set for a showdown between two FCS powerhouses. The No. 2-seeded Montana Grizzlies, boasting… Read More
Montana attorney general sues Meta over ‘deceptive practices’
Montana’s Attorney General, Austin Knudsen, has initiated legal action against Meta, the parent company overseeing Facebook and Instagram. Alleging that Instagram was purposely designed to foster addiction and that certain… 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