(The Center Square) – A proposal to create the largest U.S. currency denomination in more than 50 years could unintentionally benefit drug cartels, money launderers and tax cheats, according to… Read More
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Trump Orders Review of Childhood Vaccine Schedule
WASHINGTON — President Donald Trump signed an Executive Order directing federal health officials to review and potentially update the United States’ childhood vaccine schedule to better align with practices in… Read More
Billings Votes to Create Independent Airport Authority After Nearly a Century of City Control
BILLINGS, Mont. — The Billings City Council voted to establish an independent governmental authority to oversee Billings Logan International Airport, ending nearly a century of direct municipal control over one… Read More
Gianforte Highlights Rural Business, Energy, and Agriculture on 56 County Tour
HELENA, Mont. — Gov. Greg Gianforte continued his annual 56 County Tour this week, visiting small businesses, energy facilities, agricultural operations, and infrastructure projects across six counties along Montana’s Hi-Line… Read More
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Construction Begins on New Signal Peak Energy Ice Arena in Billings
Community leaders, local businesses, and young athletes gathered this week to break ground on the highly anticipated Signal Peak Energy Ice Arena, a new multi-sport facility set to transform youth… Read More
Gianforte Celebrates Small Business Week with Visit to Innovative Billings Greenhouse
As part of Small Business Week, Governor Greg Gianforte visited Swanky Roots, a family-run aquaponics greenhouse in Billings, to celebrate local entrepreneurship and highlight the role of small businesses in… Read More
Montana Attorney General Leads 26-State Coalition Challenging Hawaii Gun Ban at Supreme Court
Montana Attorney General Austin Knudsen is leading a 26-state coalition urging the U.S. Supreme Court to overturn a Hawaii law that imposes broad restrictions on where law-abiding citizens can carry… Read More
Wyoming Air National Guard to Receive C-130J Super Hercules Upgrade
The Wyoming Air National Guard has been selected to receive the C-130J Super Hercules, a modern upgrade to replace its aging fleet of C-130H aircraft. This announcement marks a significant… Read More
Gov. Little Announces Appointments to Judiciary and Commission on Hispanic Affairs
Governor Brad Little announced today the appointment of Megan Marshall as the new District Judge for the Second Judicial District and Annette Valenzuela Tipton as the new Executive Director of… Read More
Two Startups Secure $255,000 in Funding Through North Dakota’s Angel Match Program
The North Dakota Department of Commerce announced today that Tugboat Solutions, Inc. and Verdethos, Inc. have been approved for a combined total of $255,000 in funding through the state’s Angel… Read More
Montana State senior documents rural stories in master’s filmmaking program
Marit Ehmke, a soon-to-be graduate of Montana State University, cherished her dad’s old Nikon camera. It was a trusty sidekick as she documented grain elevators and flora near her family’s wheat… Read More
Trump Nominates Kurt Alme as U.S. Attorney for Montana
President Donald Trump has nominated Kurt Alme to serve as the U.S. Attorney for Montana, a move that has garnered strong support from Montana’s U.S. Senators Steve Daines and Tim… Read More
Montana State University creates new master’s degree program dedicated to manufacturing
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
Wyoming Delegation Supports Trump’s Order To Defund NPR And PBS
U.S. Rep. Harriet Hageman, R-Wyoming, said she supports President Donald Trump’s executive order to end tax funds for the left-leaning outlets PBS and NPR. U.S. Sens. John Barrasso and Cynthia… Read More
U.S. Lumber Coalition Accuses Canada of Dodging Responsibility for Unfair Softwood Lumber Trade Practices
The U.S. Lumber Coalition is sounding the alarm over what it describes as Canada’s ongoing attempts to sidestep accountability for unfair softwood lumber trade practices, which the coalition claims have… Read More
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
Federal regulations cost average American household $16,000 a year, group finds
(The Center Square) – Federal regulations cost taxpayers trillions of dollars annually, with the average American household paying roughly $16,000 per year in hidden costs, according to a new report. The… Read More
Finalists announced for Montana State’s $100K Venture Competition
Montana State University has announced the finalists for the $100K Venture Competition, which is hosted annually by the Jake Jabs College of Business and Entrepreneurship and the MSU Blackstone LaunchPad…. Read More
Wyoming Activities Association Consider Allowing High School Athletes To Get Paid
High school athletes in Wyoming may be soon able to make money off their athletic performance. That’s because the Wyoming High School Activities Association (WHSAA) is considering a policy that… Read More
Montana State University to Honor 2,465 Graduates at Spring Commencement on May 9
Montana State University (MSU) will celebrate its 142nd spring commencement on Friday, May 9, awarding 2,465 degrees during two ceremonies at the Brick Breeden Fieldhouse. The events, scheduled for 10… Read More
Stockman Bank Donates $250,000 to Support Mental Health and Genetics Care for Montana’s Children
Shodair Children’s Hospital has announced a major boost to its Hope Campaign with a $250,000 leadership gift from Stockman Bank, becoming the campaign’s Premier Leadership Sponsor. The donation marks a… Read More
Trevor Graff Appointed Director of Government Relations at Montana State Auditor’s Office
The Montana State Auditor’s Office has named Trevor Graff as its new Director of Government Relations, effective immediately. In this role, Graff will serve as the agency’s chief liaison to… Read More
State Superintendent Honors 46 North Dakota Educators as County Teachers of the Year
North Dakota Superintendent of Public Instruction Kirsten Baesler on Thursday celebrated 46 exceptional educators who have been named County Teachers of the Year, recognizing their outstanding contributions to students, schools,… Read More
South Dakota to Distribute 20,000 Naloxone Kits in Statewide Overdose Prevention Effort
South Dakota Attorney General Marty Jackley announced a major initiative today to combat the state’s growing opioid crisis through the distribution of 20,000 naloxone kits, totaling 40,000 doses, in partnership… 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
South Dakota firm to bring ‘Ring of Fire’ LED Display System for New Nissan Stadium
When the Tennessee Titans open the doors to their brand-new Nissan Stadium in 2027, fans will be welcomed into a high-tech visual experience unlike any other in the NFL. Partnering… Read More
Montana State University alumna authors children’s book on civil engineering
A Montana State University graduate hopes a youthful, in-charge, purple civil engineer with large, pointy ears will pique the interests of children about her own chosen profession. Lisa Schleuter (previously… Read More
Caroline Roeder Helle selected to national agriculture scholars program
A soon-to-be two-time graduate of Montana State University is participating in a selective academic and professional development program for young leaders in agriculture through the Farm Foundation. Caroline Roeder Helle… Read More
Wyoming Army and Air National Guard team up for first-ever firefighting exercise
Camp Guernsey Joint Training Center is home to semi-arid scrubland, prairie grass, and conifer cover, all of which can be primed for fire during hot, dry conditions, especially when troops… Read More
Superintendent Degenfelder Honors Military Kids, Highlights Resources for Military Families
In celebration of Purple Up Day for Military Kids, State Superintendent of Public Instruction Megan Degenfelder joined students, families, and community leaders at Freedom Elementary on Friday to recognize the… Read More
Attorney General Jackley Warns Phone Providers Over Unlawful Robocall Traffic
South Dakota Attorney General Marty Jackley is joining forces with a bipartisan coalition of 51 Attorneys General to issue a warning to nine major voice service providers, alerting them that… Read More
West Fargo Sheyenne High’s Shaina Eagleson Named State Finalist for National Science Teaching Award
Shaina Eagleson, a science teacher at West Fargo’s Sheyenne High School, has been named a state finalist for the prestigious Presidential Award for Excellence in Mathematics and Science Teaching (PAEMST),… Read More
Montana’s Unemployment Rate Remains Below 3% for Sixth Consecutive Month
Governor Greg Gianforte announced that Montana’s unemployment rate has remained at a low 2.7% for the month of March, marking the sixth consecutive month the state has kept its unemployment… Read More
Trump Administration Launches Plan to Expand Offshore Drilling
The U.S. Interior Department announced Friday that it is opening the public comment process for a new five-year offshore oil and gas leasing program, potentially paving the way for expanded… Read More
Attorney General Knudsen and Colonel Sager Honor MHP Dispatchers
Attorney General Austin Knudsen and Montana Highway Patrol (MHP) Colonel Kurt Sager visited the MHP Communications Center today to recognize the vital work of dispatchers in honor of National Public… Read More
Student Veterans Thrive on UM’s Woodsman Team
Jared Landin’s first few axe throws were far from bullseyes. Last fall, Landin spent weeks practicing axe throwing, often landing hits everywhere except the target. Over time his persistence paid… Read More
Billings Accountant Accused of Embezzling Over $100,000 from Nonprofit
A Billings woman is facing felony charges after allegedly embezzling more than $100,000 from a local nonprofit trade organization. Valary Nichole Obert, 35, has been charged with felony embezzlement exceeding… Read More
MSU grant helping train Montana nurses responding to sexual assault
Montana State University and local partners are on track to meet their goal of training 40 sexual assault nurse examiners in the first year of a new grant program aimed… Read More
Montana Communities Receive Over $400,000 in Coal Board Grants
HELENA, Mont. — The Montana Department of Commerce announced today that more than $400,000 in grant funding has been awarded to three communities in coal-impacted areas to support essential public… Read More
Five Briefs Filed in Support of AG Knudsen’s SCOTUS Request in Planned Parenthood Parental Rights Case
Montana Attorney General Austin Knudsen’s petition to the U.S. Supreme Court (SCOTUS) for a review of a Montana Supreme Court decision concerning parental rights in abortion cases has gained significant… Read More
UM Earns National No. 1 ‘Military Friendly’ Rank
A national organization recently named the University of Montana the No. 1 “Military Friendly” college in the United States. The ranking is for top “tier-1 research institutions.” The Military Friendly… Read More
Judge Allows U.S. Deportation Case Against Pro-Palestinian Columbia Student to Proceed
A U.S. immigration judge ruled Friday that the Trump administration can move forward with its deportation case against Mahmoud Khalil, a Columbia University graduate student and prominent pro-Palestinian activist who… Read More
Pentagon Cancels $5.1 Billion in Contracts with Accenture, Deloitte
Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth announced Thursday the termination of $5.1 billion worth of Pentagon IT and consulting contracts, targeting major firms such as Accenture, Deloitte, and Booz Allen Hamilton. The… Read More
Senate Confirms Lt. Gen. Dan Caine as Next Chairman of Joint Chiefs of Staff
The U.S. Senate confirmed retired Air Force Lt. Gen. Dan “Razin” Caine as the next chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff in a 60-25 vote on Friday, officially filling… Read More
President Trump and Governor Gianforte Push for American Energy Dominance at White House
In a powerful show of support for American energy, Governor Greg Gianforte joined President Donald J. Trump at the White House on Thursday to celebrate the signing of executive orders… Read More
Billionaire seeks $100 million from Reno for new stadium
(The Center Square) – Billionaire Alex Meruelo is looking to use nearly $100 million in Reno city redevelopment funding for a new multi-use stadium at the University of Nevada, Reno…. Read More
CA fails audit of federal programs, 66% of COVID unemployment benefits in question
(The Center Square) – California did not materially comply with the requirements for seven of the 22 federal programs the state auditor examined, including “pervasive” noncompliance in its unemployment benefits… Read More
Supreme Court allows Trump administration to cancel millions in DEI grants
(The Center Square) – The U.S. Supreme Court on Friday ruled the Trump administration can cut $65 million awarded to schools for diversity, equity and inclusion programs. The 5-4 decision… Read More
U.S. adds 228,000 jobs in March, surpassing expectations
The Center Square) – The U.S. added 228,000 jobs in March, the U.S. Department of Labor reported Friday, nearly double what was forecast. Employment gains occurred in the health care,… Read More
North Dakota Breaks Ground on Heart River Correctional Center for Women
Governor Kelly Armstrong and Lieutenant Governor Michelle Strinden participated in the groundbreaking ceremony for the new Heart River Correctional Center (HRCC) in Mandan, marking a historic milestone in North Dakota’s… Read More
Former DSS Employee Found Guilty of Stealing $1.8 Million from Child Protection Services
South Dakota Attorney General Marty Jackley announced that Lonna Carroll, a former employee of the state Department of Social Services (DSS), was found guilty on Thursday of stealing an estimated… Read More