A Livingston man has been sentenced to life in prison for the 2022 murder of a man, Attorney General Austin Knudsen announced Monday. Skyler Griebel, 33, was convicted in October… Read More
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Medal of Honor Monday: Army Tech. 5th Grade Eric Gibson
Army Tech. 5th Grade Eric Gibson served as a cook during World War II, but his desire for more led him to work out a deal with his superiors to… Read More
Treasury Department Cancels Booz Allen Hamilton Contracts Over Data Security Concerns
U.S. Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent announced that the department has canceled all existing contracts with consulting firm Booz Allen Hamilton, citing concerns over wasteful spending and failures to protect sensitive… Read More
Commerce Awards $600,000 in Grants to 11 Montana Main Street Communities
Eleven Montana communities will share $600,000 in grant funding through the Montana Main Street (MMS) Program to support revitalization projects aimed at strengthening downtowns and local businesses. “The MMS Program… Read More
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Burgum appoints Greg Hoffman to serve as chief information officer
Governor Doug Burgum has appointed Greg Hoffman to serve as the Chief Information Officer (CIO) of the North Dakota Information Technology (NDIT) department, effective immediately. Hoffman, recognized for his extensive… Read More
Unbreakables Foundation Launches Initiative to Empower Disadvantaged Families
A newly established nonprofit organization, the Unbreakables Foundation, has announced its inaugural initiatives aimed at enhancing self-reliance and welfare among disadvantaged families in the United States and former conflict zones…. Read More
DeliverFund and Whooster Announce Partnership to Fight Against Human Trafficking
In a significant development aimed at combating human trafficking, DeliverFund, a nonprofit specializing in intelligence operations, has partnered with Whooster, a leading provider of investigative data solutions. This collaboration marks… Read More
Shooting Sports Group Endorses Gianforte
In anticipation of the upcoming November General Election, the Montana Shooting Sports Association (MSSA) has unveiled its highly anticipated 2024 candidate grades and endorsements, aimed at guiding pro-gun voters in… Read More
Navigating Dual Citizenship: Exploring Opportunities Through Ancestry
For individuals looking to reconnect with their family heritage, explore new horizons abroad, or secure the flexibility of a second passport, citizenship by descent offers a compelling avenue. Across at… Read More
Biden’s Title IX rewrite threatened by new legal landscape
(The Center Square) – President Joe Biden’s attempt to re-interpret Title IX and thereby implement a sweeping LGBTQ agenda at schools around the country may be put on hold after… Read More
South Dakota’s foreign land ownership law one of several now in effect
(The Center Square) – A bill that bans China, Cuba, Iran, North Korea, Russia or Venezuela from owning agricultural land in South Dakota took effect Monday. The bill also prohibits… Read More
Governor Honors Three Forks Veteran
Governor Greg Gianforte recently honored Sergeant Major Sean Gifford during a ceremony in Three Forks, presenting him with the 2023 Montana Governor’s Veteran Commendation. “Giving back and serving our neighbors… Read More
Montana gets $40 million in federal funds for innovation research
(The Center Square) – Montana is receiving $40 million in federal funds due to legislation sponsored by U.S. Sen. Steve Daines. The “Endless Frontier Act” calls for increased investments in science… Read More
Montana’s New Transparency Law Ensures Public Access to Local Government Meetings
Montana’s latest legislative effort to enhance government transparency went into effect on July 1 with the implementation of House Bill 890, aimed at providing the public with clearer insights into… Read More
Idaho executive order protects water industry from federal intervention
(The Center Square) – Idaho Gov. Brad Little issued an executive order Wednesday meant to protect Idaho’s water resources from federal intervention. The order comes after the U.S. Supreme Court… Read More
Knudsen issues statement on court’s stay of Biden’s 1557 rule change
In a significant legal development, a federal court has granted Attorney General Austin Knudsen’s request to halt the Biden administration’s controversial new rule concerning gender-transition treatments. The rule, proposed under… Read More
Secretary Christi Jacobsen recognized for outstanding leadership, great work culture
Montana Secretary of State Christi Jacobsen headlined the Montana Chamber of Commerce’s “Big Sky, Bright Future Economic Summit,” where she engaged in a fireside chat with Chamber CEO Todd O’Hair… Read More
House Judiciary: taxpayers funding border crisis, services to illegal foreign nationals
(The Center Square) – Taxpayers are not only funding the border crisis, but they are also paying for numerous free services illegal foreign nationals receive, according to a new report… Read More
Teachers’ union staff goes on strike
The National Education Association Staff Organization, the union representing NEA employees, set up picket lines around the Pennsylvania Convention Center in downtown Philadelphia on Friday and had planned a three-day… Read More
University study: ‘vast DEI bureaucracy’ negatively impacting U.S. Armed Forces
(The Center Square) – A new Arizona State University study suggests that Diversity, Equity and Inclusion efforts in the United States military are ineffective. The study done by the university’s… Read More
Montana Ranked Third Most Patriotic State in Nation
Governor Greg Gianforte celebrated Montana’s recent ranking as the third most patriotic state in the nation ahead of Independence Day. “God bless America, and Montana,” Gov. Gianforte exclaimed. “This study… Read More
Judges Halt Portions of Biden’s Student Loan Repayment Plan
Two recent court rulings will temporarily prevent the Biden administration from implementing further parts of the president’s student loan repayment plan, which has already lowered or eliminated monthly payments for… Read More
Knudsen responds to Supreme Court Victory
ttorney General Knudsen spearheaded a coalition of 24 states urging the Supreme Court to overturn the lower court’s decision in March. On Friday, the U.S. Supreme Court overturned a previous… Read More
Gianforte Highlights Value-Added Ag on 56 County Tour
Governor Greg Gianforte continued his fourth annual 56 County Tour as governor, meeting with Montanans in Gallatin and Park counties. “Montana is home to a diverse range of industries, from… Read More
Montana VA gets new director
The Montana VA announced the appointment of Duane Gill as the new director for the Montana VA Health Care System. Effective June 30, Gill will officially take on the role… Read More
Liberal Supreme Court justices issue dissent in Chevron ruling
Supreme Court Justice Elena Kagan strongly criticized her conservative colleagues on Friday for overturning the Chevron deference, a major decision that shifts power from federal agencies to the courts. In… Read More
Woman sues American Airlines over ‘uncontrollably drunk’ seatmate
After concluding a guided food-tour in Mexico with her friends, Gretchen Stelter settled into her business class window seat on an American Airlines flight, intending to focus on editing a… Read More
Gianforte, Chamber of Commerce Highlight Montana’s Business Climate
Governor Greg Gianforte underscored Montana’s thriving economy and recent initiatives to enhance the state’s business environment during his address at the Big Sky, Bright Futures Economic Summit in Bozeman, where… Read More
NYC mobster killed in accident
Antonio Conigliaro, an 86-year-old former captain of the Genovese crime family known as “Tony Cakes” and “Tony the Dessert Man,” tragically lost his life last week in Brooklyn. He was… Read More
Trucker who killed Wyoming family in crash sentenced to 11 years in prison
A truck driver who collided with an SUV carrying a Wyoming family on Interstate 25 was sentenced on Friday to serve 11 years in the Department of Corrections, followed by… Read More
Knudsen warns of jury duty scam
The Office of Consumer Protection (OCP) at the Montana Department of Justice has received reports of fraudulent activities where scammers impersonate law enforcement officers. These scammers contact unsuspecting Montanans, claiming… Read More
Corvallis Woman named Montana History Teacher of the Year
Jenifer Powell has been named the 2024 Centennial Bell Montana History Teacher of the Year. Powell, who teaches seventh-grade social studies at Corvallis Middle School, was recognized for her exceptional… Read More
Knudsen’s office secures 110 year sentence in homicide case
Zachary Eugene Norman, 26, of Three Forks, received a 110-year prison sentence in Gallatin County District Court on Monday for the murder of Chase Estabrook in January 2022, Attorney General… Read More
Oregon man who spiked his daughter’s friends smoothies during sleepover sentenced to 2 years in prison
An Oregon man, Michael Meyden, admitted to spiking the smoothies of three of his daughter’s friends with sedatives during a sleepover last year and pleaded guilty to multiple felonies. Meyden,… Read More
Judge strikes down Florida ban on minor gender-transition
A federal judge, U.S. District Court Judge Robert Hinkle, delivered a significant ruling declaring a Florida law targeting gender-affirming health care for transgender minors and certain adults as unconstitutional. Judge… Read More
First Lady Susan Gianforte Celebrates Expansion of Imagination Library
Susan Gianforte, Montana’s first lady, shared updates on her statewide expansion of the Imagination Library of Montana alongside Dolly Parton’s Imagination Library, advancing their joint mission to foster early childhood… Read More
Central Ag Research Center aims to help Montana crops thrive
BOZEMAN – The U.S. Department of Agriculture estimates that in 2023, nearly 5.3 million acres of wheat, 1.2 million acres of barley and more than 1 million acres of pulse… Read More
Hunter Biden juror says texts were key evidence
One of the jurors who participated in Hunter Biden’s federal gun charges trial told news outlets that the defendant’s familial ties to the president had no bearing on their decision-making… Read More
Chicago demands police officers pay off pension error
Thousands of Chicago police officers received an unexpected letter from their pension fund, delivering unwelcome news: due to a payroll error linked to the officers’ latest contract, approximately 3,000 individuals… Read More
Hunter Biden, convicted of all 3 felonies in federal gun trial
Hunter Biden received guilty verdicts on all three felony charges tied to his 2018 gun purchase. Prosecutors asserted that the president’s son falsely claimed on a mandatory gun-purchase form that… Read More
Congressman Zinke Appointed to House Foreign Affairs Committee
Montana Congressman Ryan Zinke was appointed to the House Foreign Affairs Committee. Zinke brings with him military and diplomatic experience from his 23-year career as a U.S. Navy SEAL officer, coupled… Read More
Daines Holding VA Accountable for Misusing Montana Taxpayer Dollars
U.S. Senator Steve Daines joined his Republican colleagues in calling out the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) employee corruption and sending a letter to the VA demanding the department repay nearly $11… Read More
Governor Gianforte Hears Come Home Montana Story in Drummond
DRUMMOND, Mont. – Joining Montana Department of Agriculture (MDA) Director Christy Clark, Governor Greg Gianforte earlier this week continued his 56 County Tour visiting Farmer Boy Eggs in Granite County… Read More
Gianforte Hears from Farmers in Conrad
CONRAD, Mont. – Continuing his 56 County Tour in Pondera County, Governor Greg Gianforte last week visited Frontline Ag Solutions in Conrad and heard from farmers in the area. “I… Read More
Attorney General Knudsen announces 2024 Law Enforcement Appreciation Poster Contest winner
HELENA – Montana Attorney General Austin Knudsen announced Jeremiah Sifuentez, of Busby, as the winner of the third annual Law Enforcement Appreciation Poster Contest, during National Police Week. Jeremiah is… Read More
MSU’s American Indigenous Business Leaders student chapter earns second place in national competition
BOZEMAN — A student organization at Montana State University that aims to empower Indigenous business students was recognized at a national conference last month. The student chapter of American Indigenous Business… Read More
Lawsuit Over Montana’s TikTok Ban Paused Pending Federal Law Challenge Resolution
After navigating the legal system for a year, the lawsuit challenging Montana’s TikTok ban is now officially on hold until courts resolve the federal law concerning the app. Originally scheduled… Read More
Montana State engineering student wins distinguished NASA fellowship
BOZEMAN — A graduate student at Montana State University has been awarded a distinguished fellowship from NASA. Haley Ketteler, who is expected to graduate with a master’s degree in electrical… Read More
Montana AG leads state pushback against Mexico gun lawsuit
(The Center Square) – Montana Attorney General Austin Knudsen is leading a coalition of states in defending American firearm makers from being held responsible for Mexico’s gun violence. The government… Read More
Brookings is the fastest growing city in South Dakota
(The Center Square) – Most of South Dakota’s largest cities experienced population growth over the last few years as the state added thousands of new housing units since 2020, according… Read More
Border experts: Biden plan will bring another 2 million into country a year
(The Center Square) – Former Border security leaders serving under multiple presidents and whose careers span decades in law enforcement say President Joe Biden’s “border security” announcement Tuesday won’t secure… Read More
Primaries in Montana’s New Legislative Districts Stir Competition
In addition to the array of statewide elections on the ballot, Montanans will cast their votes for 125 state lawmakers this year, comprising half of the Montana Senate and the… Read More