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Idaho Partners with ICE to Transport Dangerous Illegal Alien Criminals Out of State

Governor Brad Little announced today a new agreement between the Idaho State Police (ISP) and U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) under the federal 287(g) program. The partnership authorizes Idaho… Read More

June 6, 2025

Gianforte Hails Trump Administration for Approving Signal Peak Mine Permit

Governor Greg Gianforte on Thursday praised the Trump Administration’s approval of a crucial mining permit for the Signal Peak Energy coal mine, calling the move a major victory for Montana… Read More

June 6, 2025

Montana Attorney General Knudsen Leads 28-State Coalition Against Maine Gun Law

Montana Attorney General Austin Knudsen is spearheading a 28-state coalition backing a legal challenge to Maine’s newly enacted 72-hour waiting period for firearm purchases, calling the law an unconstitutional infringement… Read More

June 6, 2025

Supreme Court Delivers Wave of Unanimous Rulings

The U.S. Supreme Court issued a series of unanimous decisions this week, resolving contentious disputes and clarifying legal boundaries on discrimination, religious tax exemptions, gun manufacturer liability, and environmental regulations…. Read More

June 6, 2025

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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

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

April 6, 2024

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

April 5, 2024

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

April 5, 2024

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

April 5, 2024

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

April 4, 2024

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

April 3, 2024

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

April 2, 2024

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

March 31, 2024

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

March 30, 2024

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

March 30, 2024

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

March 30, 2024

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

March 28, 2024

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

March 26, 2024

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

March 25, 2024

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

March 25, 2024

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

March 24, 2024

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

March 23, 2024

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

March 23, 2024

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

March 23, 2024

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

March 16, 2024

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

March 16, 2024

Former N.C. State swimmer Alons, Kentucky’s Gaines, 14 others sue NCAA

(The Center Square) – A swimmer who competed at N.C. State is among 16 collegiate athletes, including 12-time All-American Riley Gaines, suing the NCAA for letting men who say they… Read More

March 16, 2024

Willis stays on Trump case, Wade forced to resign

(The Center Square) – Embattled Georgia District Attorney Fani Willis on Friday stayed on the case involving former President Donald Trump and accepted the resignation of her lead investigator following… Read More

March 16, 2024

Secretary Christi Jacobsen congratulates businesses at 2024 Made in Montana Tradeshow

HELENA, Mont. — Montana Secretary of State Christi Jacobsen thanked the businesses attending the 2024 Made in Montana Tradeshow on Friday. The Secretary also congratulated the award winners for being… Read More

March 9, 2024

AG Knudsen announces another record-breaking year for fentanyl seizures

HELENA – Montana Attorney General Austin Knudsen announced today an over 20,000 percent increase in fentanyl seizures by anti-drug forces in Montana since 2019. Additionally, over twice as much fentanyl… Read More

March 9, 2024

Governor Gianforte Highlights Community Support for Montana Veterans

BILLINGS, Mont. – Rounding out Invest in Veterans Week, Governor Greg Gianforte highlighted community support for veterans today at the Montana Veterans Meat Locker in Billings. “Because of the sacrifices… Read More

March 8, 2024

As Army struggles to recruit, plan in works to eliminate 24,000 positions

(The Center Square) – As the U.S. Armed Forces have struggled to meet recruitment goals, the Army is reducing its troops by 24,000 soldiers. According to an “Army Force Structure… Read More

March 8, 2024

Montana State men’s hockey set to make third consecutive trip to national championship

BOZEMAN – For the third year in a row, Montana State University’s club men’s hockey team will play in the American Collegiate Hockey Association’s Division 2 national tournament later this… Read More

March 6, 2024

Montana State announces new nurse-midwifery program

BOZEMAN — The Mark and Robyn Jones College of Nursing at Montana State University has taken another step toward improving health care for state residents, particularly those living in rural,… Read More

March 5, 2024

UM Law Alumnus Races to Success

MISSOULA ­– Kyle Fickler grew up in Drummond, Montana. From a young age, he was always drawn toward motorsports and racing. He loved tinkering on cars and figuring out how… Read More

March 4, 2024

Montana Highway Patrol commissions 12 new troopers

HELENA – The Montana Highway Patrol (MHP) commissioned 12 new troopers at a graduation ceremony at the Civic Center in Helena Friday. Attorney General Austin Knudsen and Lieutenant Colonel Kurt… Read More

March 2, 2024

Groups weigh in on Montana Supreme Court case of minors challenging permit laws

(The Center Square) – A Montana think tank and special interest groups have filed an amicus brief in the state supreme court case known as Held v. Montana. The coalition is… Read More

March 2, 2024

Texas border czar: Operation Lone Star task force expands to build on successes

(The Center Square) – An Operation Lone Star task force that has seen a number of successes is expanding throughout the state to combat cartel and gang crime, led by… Read More

March 2, 2024

Montana State University spring enrollment sets all-time record

BOZEMAN – Spring enrollment at Montana State University set a new all-time record, with 16,110 students attending classes at the state’s largest university. It’s the first time in the university’s… Read More

February 24, 2024

Spring Enrollment Figures Highlight UM’s Continued Growth

MISSOULA – Spring semester enrollment is rising again at the University of Montana, marking the sixth consecutive semester of enrollment growth at the public flagship institution. UM reports 10,349 students… Read More

February 21, 2024

Montana State student wins civic engagement scholarship for volunteer work on campus

BOZEMAN – Montana State University junior Sophia Adams says her childhood experiences as the younger sibling of a brother with autism shaped her wish to serve people living in difficult… Read More

February 20, 2024

MVD: new license process can be done in under 10 minutes

The Montana Motor Vehicle Division (MVD) has been diligently working to enhance the driver’s license renewal and change process for residents. Laurie Bakri, the MVD Administrator, expressed her satisfaction with… Read More

February 17, 2024

UND’s Dan Kasowski to be inducted into N.D. Aviation Hall of Fame

Dan Kasowski, who has served in multiple roles throughout more than 40 years at UND’s John D. Odegard School of Aerospace Sciences, will be inducted into the North Dakota Aviation… Read More

February 17, 2024

Federal judge agrees to pause litigation over Snake River dams

(The Center Square) – A judge has approved a five-year pause in litigation against the federal government over dam operations in the Lower Snake River of Washington state that will… Read More

February 16, 2024

Noem appoints new lawmakers after ruling by South Dakota Supreme Court

(The Center Square) – South Dakota Gov. Kristi Noem appointed two people to fill vacant legislative seats shortly after the state’s highest court ruled on whether legislators’ ties with state… Read More

February 15, 2024

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