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 Lottery, DOJ Team Up for Problem Gambling Public Information Campaign
March is Problem Gambling Awareness Month and the Montana Lottery and Montana Department of Justice are partnering together to remind Montanans to “Keep It Balanced” in a new public information… Read More
Construction begins on new Bozeman Clinic location
Bozeman’s longest-running clinic is working on a new home. Bozeman Clinic opened in the 1930s and, while it’s remained an independent clinic, has leased a location on the Bozeman Health Deaconess… Read More
Three veterans’ organizations to receive donations after settlement agreement
Montana Attorney General Austin Knudsen today announced three veterans’ organizations in the state will receive $25,000 as part of a settlement agreement involving an illegal raffle enterprise and the Montana… Read More
Whitefish open meeting lawsuit headed to trial
After a failed attempt at negotiations, a lawsuit filed by a planning consultant claiming the city of Whitefish violated open meeting laws is scheduled for a bench trial this spring…. Read More
New Navy submarine named for Montana launched in Virginia
The U.S. Navy announced that the USS Montana, a Virginia-class submarine, launched Wednesday in Newport News, VA. Wednesday’s launch brings the USS Montana one step closer to being commissioned into… Read More
Commissioner Downing Offers Tips to Avoid Consumer Fraud
In recognition of National Consumer Protection Week, Commissioner of Securities and Insurance Troy Downing reminds Montanans to remain diligent regarding bad actors and con artists. Montanan’s, particularly senior citizens, are… Read More
Feds won’t intervene in BNSF suit against asbestos clinic
The federal government decided last week it will not intervene in a lawsuit against the Center for Asbestos Related Disease in Libby that alleges the nonprofit clinic committed Medicare fraud… Read More
Helena Man Charged With Nine Felony Counts for Criminal Insurance Fraud and Theft of Premium
The Office of the Commissioner of Securities and Insurance has filed criminal charges against Mark Anthony Biegler, alleging four counts of criminal insurance fraud and five counts of theft of… Read More
MHP Trooper Recruitment Cycle Underway
Attorney General Austin Knudsen announced today that a new Montana Highway Patrol (MHP) Trooper recruitment cycle is underway. MHP is accepting applications now through March 24 for at least ten… Read More
KRH Nurses Picket as Collective-Bargaining Negotiations Grow Heated
A steady stream of unionized Kalispell Regional Healthcare nurses, joined by supporters, took to the picket line on Feb. 23 to publicize complaints about hospital administrators who they say are… Read More
Face masks once again required in Laurel schools
Face masks will once again be required in all Laurel schools. The Laurel School Board voted 4-2 Thursday to revise its policy after the teachers and classified staff unions threatened… Read More
Southwest Airlines to take flight at Bozeman airport
In its 50th year of service, Southwest Airlines is coming to the state of Montana on May 27, 2021, with the addition of service to Bozeman Yellowstone Int’l Airport (BZN)…. Read More
Hawaiian tourists bribed an airport screener with $3,000 to bypass covid-19 protocols, police say
Two travelers visiting Hawaii from Louisiana were arrested on Friday and accused of offering a Honolulu airport screener $3,000 to let them pass without quarantining or providing the negative coronavirus tests required… Read More
MT Attorney General announces partnership to fight human trafficking
Montana Attorney General, Austin Knudsen, announced a new partnership called the Sentinel Project between the Department of Justice (DOJ), Montana Beer and Wine Distributors Association (MBWDA), and Montana Association of… Read More
Montana Department of Justice, Montana Beer and Wine Distributors Association Partner to Fight Human Trafficking in Montana
Montana Attorney General Austin Knudsen today announced a new partnership called the Sentinel Project between the Department of Justice (DOJ), Montana Beer and Wine Distributors Association (MBWDA), and Montana Association… Read More
Gianforte Secures Montana’s Inclusion in Federal Vaccine Program
Following conversations between Governor Gianforte and White House officials on Friday, the Biden administration today announced Missoula County has been selected to receive vaccines through the Federally Qualified Health Center… Read More
White House extends foreclosure moratorium and mortgage payment forbearance
The Biden administration announced Tuesday it was taking steps to extend a moratorium on home foreclosures and a forbearance on mortgages until the end of June as the economy continues… Read More
Montana preparing to distribute millions in fed rental assistance
The Gianforte administration is updating a program to distribute at least $44 million in federal rent assistance to Montanans harmed financially by the Covid-19 pandemic – but the money has… Read More
System overload causing power outages in areas of eastern Montana
McCone Electric Co-op announced electrical power has been fixed for the time being after experiencing a nationwide system overload Tuesday affecting parts of eastern Montana. According to a Facebook post… Read More
IRS: All stimulus checks have been sent
The IRS said on Tuesday that all of the economic impact checks from December’s stimulus bill have been sent to Americans. According to the IRS, 147 million checks were sent… Read More
This is the City With the Most Property Crime in Montana
Property crime is a category of non-violent offenses comprising three subcategories: burglary, larceny theft, and motor vehicle theft. According to the FBI, a total of 6.9 million property crimes were… Read More
New report ranks Montana as #1 state to open a small business
GREAT FALLS — Many factors contribute to how successful a small business is, but according to a recent study, Montana is the best state to open a small business. The… Read More
Homebuyers are leaving big cities for Big Sky, Montana
James, 32, and his wife, left their apartment in New York City at the height of COVID-19, decamping for a relative’s vacant house in Big Sky, Montana. One month later,… Read More
Governor Gianforte Signs Liability Protections Bill Into Law
Governor Gianforte Signs Liability Protections Bill Into Law HELENA, Mont. – Governor Greg Gianforte today signed Senate Bill No. 65 into law. The new law shields businesses, health care… Read More
Allegiant adds new direct flights from Montana
Allegiant announced Tuesday, new direct flights from two Montana airports that will begin in summer 2021. In Bozeman, direct flights to Austin, Texas, will start May 27 with one-way tickets… Read More
Knudsen leads AGs in Keystone pipeline pleas
Montana Attorney General Austin Knudsen on Tuesday submitted a letter co-signed by 13 other attorneys general calling on President Joe Biden to reinstate the permit for the controversial Keystone XL… Read More
Tester pushes for more vaccines for veterans as VA committee chair
Put U.S. veterans at the top of the COVID vaccine priority list- that was the message delivered to President Joe Biden from Montana Sen. Jon Tester on Wednesday. Tester, who… Read More
Jeffrey Epstein’s Victim Fund Is Running Out of Money
A fund meant to compensate victims of the late sex offender Jeffrey Epstein has temporarily suspended compensation offers over concerns that there won’t be enough money to pay the victims,… Read More
Montana delegation seeks reversal on Biden’s Keystone Pipeline cancellation
HELENA — The two Republican members of Montana’s congressional delegation have introduced bills to reverse President Biden’s decision to halt construction of the Keystone XL Pipeline. And, the delegation’s only… Read More
Wanted Canadian man still on the run in NW Montana
KALISPELL — The Flathead County Sheriff’s Office reports they are still searching for Nassem Ali Saleh Mohammed who illegally crossed the United States and Canadian border on the weekend of… Read More
50% of fatalities on Montana highways this year involve driving under the influence
BILLINGS, Mont.- Montana Highway Patrol Captain Keith Edgell said 50% of the deaths on Montana highways this year have involved people driving under the influence. There have been 17 deaths on Montana… Read More
Fauci urges Americans to avoid large Super Bowl parties
Dr. Anthony Fauci warned Americans on Wednesday that large Super Bowl parties could turn into “super-spreader” events for COVID-19. During an interview on the Today show, the chief medical adviser to… Read More
Kerry Defended Taking Private Jet to Iceland for Environmental Award
White House climate czar John Kerry traveled to Iceland by private jet in 2019 to accept an environmental award and defended his transportation choice to a reporter at the time… Read More
Governor Gianforte Redirects 19,500 Unused Vaccine Doses to Protect Most Vulnerable Montanans
HELENA, Mont. – Governor Greg Gianforte today announced he received federal approval to redirect 19,500 unused COVID-19 vaccine doses to vulnerable Montanans. “Every dose Montana receives is critical, which is… Read More
Federal judge rules IHS must release sex abuse report on former doctor
A U.S. federal judge has ruled that Indian Health Service must make a report public, which details how the agency failed to stop pediatrician Stanley Patrick Weber from sexually abusing… Read More
Canadian leaders says Biden’s decision to halt Keystone pipeline is “deeply disturbing”
Canadian lawmakers have voiced their disapproval of President Biden’s recent order to stop the installation of the Keystone XL pipeline, saying the decision was “deeply disturbing.” In one of his… Read More
Governor’s Mansion to be remodeled
HELENA — For much of his first two years in office, Gov. Greg Gianforte and his wife, Susan, will be living in a Helena home they’ve purchased on the city’s… Read More
Montana could make history, depending on 2020 Census results
BILLINGS — Montana could be on the cusp of achieving something that has never happened before in U.S. history. In early March, state officials expect to find out if Montana’s… Read More
Here is a list of the top payment gateway provider companies in 2021
Payment gateways are the first step in the online payment process, and they have been crucial in helping e-commerce companies and online payment providers more easily accept online transactions. The… Read More
Yellen cleared for Senate confirmation vote to be treasury secretary
The Senate Finance Committee voted unanimously on Friday morning to move Janet Yellen’s confirmation as treasury secretary out of committee, clearing the way for a vote in the full Senate…. Read More
Portland protesters unsure why they’re protesting
People might imagine that if they found themselves amid a left-wing political rally, they might have some idea how they got there. That didn’t seem to be the case for… Read More
25 candidates apply for Helena Public Schools Superintendent position
HELENA — The primary application deadline has passed, and 25 people have applied to become the next superintendent of Helena Public Schools. School board chair Luke Muszkiewicz said the district’s… Read More
Health Care and Seniors Groups Praise Governor Gianforte’s Revision to Vaccine Distribution Plan
HELENA, Mont. – Last week, Governor Greg Gianforte unveiled a revised vaccine distribution plan that prioritizes protecting the most vulnerable Montanans. With Gianforte’s revisions, Montanans most at-risk for serious illness… Read More
Governor Gianforte Makes Board Appointments
HELENA, Mont. – Governor Greg Gianforte today announced the following appointments. Transportation Commission Shane Sanders, Great Falls. Qualification: District 2. Sanders works for United Airlines as a pilot flying the… Read More
Governor Gianforte announces Director of Indian Affairs
HELENA – Governor Greg Gianforte today announced his appointment of Misty Kuhl to lead the Department of Indian Affairs. “Misty shares my commitment to create new partnerships and build stronger… Read More
Montana State nursing instructor named Distinguished Nurse of the Year
BOZEMAN — A Montana State University nursing instructor has been recognized for her outstanding contributions made to professional nursing. Leesha Ford, clinical nursing instructor on the College of Nursing’s Bozeman campus,… Read More
Attorney General Knudsen Pushes FDA to Examine Progress in Opioid Fight
HELENA — Attorney General Austin Knudsen joined a broad coalition of 48 attorneys general in pushing federal regulators to examine recent progress in their fight against opioid abuse. The bipartisan… Read More
Attorney General-Elect Austin Knudsen Announces Department of Justice Division Administrators
Culbertson, MT – Attorney General-Elect Austin Knudsen today announced the appointment of several division administrators to help lead the Department of Justice. “We have assembled a tremendous group of talented… Read More