The Trump administration on Friday rolled out a sweeping national legislative framework for artificial intelligence, outlining a broad federal agenda aimed at boosting U.S. competitiveness, protecting free speech, supporting families… Read More
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Knudsen Leads 24-State Push for Probe Into Climate Chapter Used in Judicial Manual
Montana Attorney General Austin Knudsen is leading a 24-state coalition urging the Trump administration to investigate the National Academy of Sciences, Engineering, and Medicine and the National Science Foundation, and… Read More
Treasury to Take Over Defaulted Student Loans in Major Federal Shift
The Trump administration has announced a major restructuring of the federal student loan system, transferring management of defaulted student loans from the U.S. Department of Education to the Treasury Department… Read More
Gianforte Highlights Value of Agricultural Exports During Visit to Dahlman Farms
Gov. Greg Gianforte visited Dahlman Farms during Montana Agriculture Week to highlight the importance of international trade to the state’s farmers and ranchers and to underscore the role export markets… Read More
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Wyoming officials not fans of new federal plan for Rock Springs field office
(The Center Square) – Gov. Mark Gordon is disappointed with the Bureau of Land Management (BLM)’s Resource Management Plan (RMP) for the Rock Springs Field Office. The Office manages millions… Read More
Montana State Provost’s Distinguished Lecturer Series begins Sept. 10 with MAES associate director Darrin Boss
OZEMAN – Over 30 years at Montana State University, Darrin Boss has worn many hats, most frequently a cowboy hat. Since finishing his master’s degree in beef cattle nutrition in… Read More
Mountain states among most 2nd Amendment supportive
(The Center Square) – Mountain States are among the most gun-friendly states in 2024. The rankings come from ammunition e-commerce and wholesaler company Ammo.com. Wyoming is 12th this year, due… Read More
Governor Gianforte Honors Montana Veterans
Governor Greg Gianforte recognized 39 distinguished veterans this week with the 2023 Montana Governor’s Veteran Commendation during ceremonies held across Madison, Missoula, Deer Lodge, and Silver Bow counties. Each recipient… Read More
DEQ Seeks Public Input on Draft Programmatic Environmental Assessment for New Well Drilling
The Montana Department of Environmental Quality (DEQ) has released a draft Programmatic Environmental Assessment (EA) for public review and comment. The draft EA evaluates the environmental impacts of drilling regulated… Read More
Arntzen Announces Finalists for 2025 Teacher of the Year Award
Superintendent Elsie Arntzen has announced the four finalists for the 2025 Montana Teacher of the Year award. The winner will represent Montana in the 2025 National Teacher of the Year… Read More
Montana Attorney General Leads Coalition Investigating Asset Managers Over Fiduciary Duties
Montana Attorney General Austin Knudsen is spearheading a coalition of 24 attorneys general in a high-profile inquiry into whether major asset managers are neglecting their fiduciary responsibilities to their clients…. Read More
Montana Attorney General Launches Investigation into MSCI Inc. Over Alleged Discriminatory Practices
Montana Attorney General Launches Investigation into MSCI Inc. Over Alleged Discriminatory Practices Montana Attorney General Austin Knudsen announced today the initiation of an investigation into MSCI Inc., a prominent investment… Read More
Knudsen Launches New Human Trafficking Awareness Course for Students
Montana Attorney General Austin Knudsen announced today the launch of a new educational course designed to raise awareness about human trafficking and online exploitation among students. The course, titled “Enlightened,”… Read More
DCI Investigates Officer-Involved Shooting in Valley County
The Montana Division of Criminal Investigation (DCI) is looking into an officer-involved shooting that occurred late Saturday night in Valley County. Around 9:19 p.m., deputies from the Valley and McCone… Read More
State Court Administrator Sally Holewa Honored with Gerald W. VandeWalle Medal
State Court Administrator Sally Holewa Honored with Gerald W. VandeWalle Medal At the 2024 annual meeting of the State Bar Association of North Dakota, State Court Administrator Sally Holewa was… Read More
Two Naturalization Ceremonies Scheduled in Bismarck
Two Naturalization Ceremonies Scheduled in Bismarck The United States District Court for the District of North Dakota will hold two naturalization ceremonies in Bismarck on Friday, September 13, 2024. The… Read More
Twin Falls to Celebrate 50th Anniversary of Evel Knievel’s Snake River Gorge Jump
Twin Falls is gearing up for a major celebration this Sunday, September 1, marking the 50th anniversary of Evel Knievel’s legendary attempt to jump the Snake River Gorge using a… Read More
Wells Fargo Employee Found Dead in Cubicle After Four Days
A 60-year-old Wells Fargo employee, Denise Prudhomme, was discovered deceased in her cubicle on August 20, four days after she was last seen scanning into the Tempe office. Authorities were… Read More
Texas Troopers Rescue Migrants from Cloned Truck in Rural Southwest Texas
Texas Department of Public Safety (DPS) troopers discovered 17 migrants hidden inside a cloned semi-trailer in rural southwest Texas on Thursday, potentially saving their lives as temperatures approached 100 degrees… Read More
Montana State Rallies to Beat New Mexico in Season Opener
Montana State pulled off a dramatic comeback to defeat New Mexico 35-31 in their season opener on Saturday. Adam Jones’ 93-yard touchdown run and Scottre Humphrey’s 4-yard touchdown run in… Read More
Montana Cancer Doctor Accused of Fraud and Overprescription
A Montana cancer specialist, Dr. Thomas Weiner, is facing serious allegations following a four-year federal investigation into his medical practices. The U.S. Attorney’s Office announced a civil lawsuit on Tuesday… Read More
Multi agency operation nabs 33 violent gang members in border town of Uvalde
(The Center Square) – Thirty-three members of violent gangs were arrested as part of a multi-agency operation targeting transnational and organized crime in the border town of Uvalde, Texas, and… Read More
15 states sue Biden-Harris administration for enrolling noncitizens in Obamacare
(The Center Square) – A coalition of states led by Kansas has sued the Biden-Harris administration to block the federal government from providing free health care through the taxpayer-funded Affordable… Read More
Report: New York City can save $42M by merging local elections
(The Center Square) — New York City could save taxpayers tens of millions of dollars by moving local elections to even-numbered years to align with federal and state elections, according… Read More
MSU fans encouraged to “Pack the Place in Pink” for Sept. 21 football game
BOZEMAN – Montana State will continue its annual “Pack the Place in Pink” tradition to promote breast cancer awareness on Sept. 21 at the Bobcats’ home football game. Fans are… Read More
Montana Meth Project Launches New Campaign to Combat Fentanyl Crisis
On National Fentanyl Prevention and Awareness Day, the Montana Meth Project announced a major expansion of its efforts to address the escalating Fentanyl crisis. The organization is introducing the Montana… Read More
Montana State University Launches Free Shuttle Service for Campus Transportation
Montana State University (MSU) will debut a new free shuttle service this fall, designed to improve campus mobility and accessibility. The CatTracks shuttle service will start operating on Wednesday, August… Read More
Governor Gianforte Urges Montana Schools to Adopt “Cell Phone-Free” Policies
Governor Greg Gianforte has called on Montana’s superintendents and school board trustees to implement “cell phone-free” policies in a bid to reduce classroom distractions and enhance student academic performance. In… Read More
Ballot Measures CI-126 and CI-127 Certified for November Election
Montana’s election landscape could get a significant shift this November, as the Secretary of State’s Office has certified two ballot measures aimed at overhauling the state’s election system. Constitutional Initiatives… Read More
Drug Developed at UM Moves to Cancer Patient Trials
MISSOULA – A compound discovered by the University of Montana Center for Translational Medicine has started Phase I clinical trials with cancer patients. The center’s partner in the effort is… Read More
Empowering young CEOs
On July 23, the UND Center for Innovation and the Grand Forks Small Business Development Center welcomed nine young people from the Greater Grand Forks area to this year’s Kidpreneur… Read More
Illegal border crossings surpass 12.5 million since Biden-Harris took office
(The Center Square) – U.S. Customs and Border Protection released monthly border apprehension data on Friday, saying, “statistics show lowest southwest border encounters in nearly four years.” CBP also claimed… Read More
Washington unemployment 7th worst nationally
(The Center Square) – The Washington Employment Security Department (ESD) is out with June’s unemployment numbers for the state. The June rate is 4.9%, which doesn’t sound too bad until you… Read More
Incoming USD Student Miles Krajewski to Compete in 2024 Paralympic Games
Miles Krajewski is embarking on a transformative journey this fall, not only as a first-year student at the University of South Dakota, but also as a Paralympian competing in the… Read More
Pro-Palestine protest shuts down LA freeway during peak rush hour
(The Center Square) – Pro-Palestine protesters shut down a major Los Angeles freeway during the height of rush hour, leading California Highway Patrol to detain several protesters. The protest of… Read More
Washington may alter stance ending lifetime supervision for highest-risk sex offenders
(The Center Square) – In January during the legislative session, House Committee on Community Safety, Justice, & Reentry Chair Roger Goodman, D-Kirkland, introduced House Bill 2178 to allow level two and… Read More
Gianforte Reviews Property Tax Reform Proposals, Highlights Support for Homestead Exemption
On Thursday, Governor Greg Gianforte met with members of his appointed task force to discuss their recommendations for property tax reform. The governor offered feedback on the proposals, which are… Read More
Veterans Affairs to spend $806.4M addressing homeless veterans
(The Center Square) — The Department of Veterans Affairs announced Friday it will spend $806.4 million in two grants to reduce homelessness among U.S. veterans. The VA will give $797.5… Read More
Knudsen on Supreme Court Blocking Biden-Harris Administration’s Title IX Rule
The United States Supreme Court ruled today to block the Biden-Harris administration’s Title IX rule, a decision that halts the enforcement of regulations perceived as threatening the rights and safety… Read More
Busy Beekeepers: UMOnline Certificate Trains Master Beekeepers Worldwide
MISSOULA – Despite the balmy June heat, Tamila Morgan was clad head to toe in a tan beekeeping suit as hives teeming with the fuzzy black and yellow pollinators buzzed… Read More
South Dakota AG: Former state employee obtained $400,000 in loans using fake vehicle titles
(The Center Square) – A now-deceased former state employee allegedly forged 13 vehicle titles to obtain almost $400,000 in fraudulent loans, South Dakota Attorney General Marty Jackley said Thursday. The… Read More
Montana Supreme Court Rules Minors Can Obtain Abortions Without Parental Consent
The Montana Supreme Court ruled that minors do not need parental permission to obtain an abortion in the state. The decision aligns with a previous lower court ruling that found… Read More
Plastic bag ban fails in Montana for lack of signatures
(The Center Square) – Proposed ballot initiatives to ban single-use plastic bags in Bozeman and Missoula have failed to qualify due to lack of signatures. Montana Plastic Free, the organization… Read More
Bobcat Stadium to host annual movie night on August 22nd
BOZEMAN – Montana State University Athletics is continuing its summer tradition of movie night at Bobcat stadium with a screening of Kung Fu Panda 4 on August 22nd. The film… Read More
Montana State University President Waded Cruzado Announces Retirement
Montana State University President Waded Cruzado has announced she will retire in June 2025, concluding a groundbreaking 15-year tenure at the helm of the state’s land-grant institution. Cruzado, who became… Read More
City of Helena Joins Big Sky Passenger Rail Authority
The Big Sky Passenger Rail Authority (BSPRA) announced today that the City of Helena has officially joined as a government partner, marking a crucial development in efforts to revitalize passenger… Read More
Montana Homeowners Can Now Claim Property Tax Rebate
Governor Greg Gianforte announced today that starting tomorrow, August 15, eligible Montana homeowners can claim a property tax rebate of up to $675 through the website getmyrebate.mt.gov. Homeowners have until… Read More
Wyoming National Guard Marks Fourth Year of Successful Educator Leadership Rendezvous
The Wyoming National Guard proudly celebrated the fourth successful year of its Educator Leadership Rendezvous (ELR) from July 30 to August 1, 2024, at the Camp Guernsey Joint Training Center…. Read More
DOE adds $700 million to North Dakota, Montana electrical energy project
(The Center Square) – The Department of Energy is adding $700 million to a $3.6 billion project that will boost the electrical energy supply for North Dakota and Montana. The… Read More
David “DinoDave” Fuqua’s New Book, Made In Montana
Step back in time with David Fuqua, known as ‘DinoDave,’ and embark on an unforgettable journey through his latest book, *Made In Montana*. This heartwarming collection of life stories offers… Read More
Montana Allocates $10 Million for Affordable Housing and Homelessness Reduction
The Montana Department of Commerce announced today the allocation of over $10 million in grant funding to support communities and affordable housing organizations aimed at reducing homelessness and enhancing housing… Read More
Montana Attorney General Leads Push for Uniform Pesticide Labeling Rule
Montana Attorney General Austin Knudsen has joined a coalition of attorneys general in urging the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) to implement a new rule aimed at establishing consistent pesticide labeling… Read More