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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

June 23, 2025

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

June 21, 2025

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

June 21, 2025

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

June 18, 2025

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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

Recent Scams Target Montana Nonprofits

Montana’s nonprofits, reliant on donations for their operations and growth, have recently fallen prey to a series of scams aiming to siphon tens of thousands of dollars from their coffers…. Read More

February 15, 2024

Seattle to spend $1.8M on all-gender waterfront bathroom facility

(The Center Square) – The City of Seattle will spend $1.8 million to construct an all-gender bathroom facility near the waterfront. The facility will consist of six individual all-gender stalls… Read More

February 10, 2024

Court rejects Biden administration attempt to dismiss Texas asylum policy lawsuit

(The Center Square) – A federal district court judge has denied a request by the Biden administration to dismiss a lawsuit Texas filed in an attempt to stop the administration… Read More

February 10, 2024

MSU accounting students to offer free tax help starting Feb. 21

BOZEMAN — Accounting students from Montana State University’s Jake Jabs College of Business and Entrepreneurship are offering free help preparing tax returns for MSU students and individuals who made less than $60,000 last year. The… Read More

February 2, 2024

Montana State professor to discuss rural education in provost’s lecture Feb. 13

BOZEMAN — An internationally recognized scholar will discuss rural education in the next installment of Montana State University’s 2023-24 Provost’s Distinguished Lecturer Series. Jayne Downey, professor in the Department of… Read More

February 2, 2024

Noem says border crisis affects South Dakota

(The Center Square) – South Dakota Gov. Kristi Noem told state lawmakers Wednesday the crisis at the southern border is affecting the state. Noem is exploring various legal options on… Read More

February 2, 2024

Montana plans to sue over federal wolverine delisting

(The Center Square) – Montana plans on suing the federal government over its recent decision to list wolverines as a threatened species. Montana Fish, Wildlife & Parks on Friday filed… Read More

February 2, 2024

New York officials outraged over beating of NYPD officers by migrants

(The Center Square) — New York Republicans are calling for the deportation of a group of undocumented migrants who were released without bail after a brutal beating of two NYPD… Read More

February 2, 2024

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

January 31, 2024

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

January 29, 2024

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

January 28, 2024

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

January 28, 2024

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

January 27, 2024

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

January 27, 2024

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

January 27, 2024

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

January 26, 2024

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

January 25, 2024

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

January 22, 2024

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

January 20, 2024

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

January 18, 2024

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

January 14, 2024

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

January 13, 2024

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

January 9, 2024

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

January 9, 2024

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

January 7, 2024

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

January 7, 2024

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

January 6, 2024

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

January 5, 2024

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

January 4, 2024

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