The U.S. Supreme Court unanimously ruled this week that Anaconda police officers did not violate the Fourth Amendment when they entered a man’s home without a warrant during a suspected… Read More
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Gianforte Honors Winners of 2025 Youth Hunting Story Contest at Capitol
Gov. Greg Gianforte recognized ten Montana youth during a ceremony at the State Capitol, celebrating the winners of his fourth annual Youth Hunting Story Contest and highlighting the state’s long-standing… Read More
Trump Administration Announces Leadership Team for Gaza Peace and Reconstruction Plan
President Donald J. Trump announced key appointments to implement Phase Two of his Comprehensive Plan to End the Gaza Conflict, marking a major step toward stabilization, reconstruction, and long-term governance… Read More
Montana Unemployment Rate Rises to 3.3% in November, Remains Among Nation’s Lowest
Montana’s unemployment rate increased to 3.3 percent in November, continuing a streak of more than four consecutive years with unemployment at or below 3.4 percent, state officials announced. The state’s… Read More
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Gianforte Approves 406 JOBS Year One Plan
Gov. Greg Gianforte announced his approval of the 406 JOBS Year One Work Plan, a comprehensive roadmap developed by the State Workforce Innovation Board aimed at modernizing Montana’s workforce development… Read More
‘Long overdue’: Praise for HHS’ action to bar taxpayer-funded sex-change procedures
(The Center Square) – The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services’ action to bar “sex-rejecting” transgender procedures for minors has met with approval from groups that aim to protect… Read More
Sen. Jason Ellsworth Charged with official misconduct
Prosecutors in the Montana Attorney General’s Office filed official misconduct charges against state Sen. Jason Ellsworth, alleging he acted outside the scope of his lawful authority as a public servant… Read More
Trump Tariffs Shrink Trade Deficit to Five-Year Low
The U.S. trade deficit has narrowed to its smallest level since mid-2020, falling more than 35% compared with last year, underscoring the impact of President Donald J. Trump’s America First… Read More
GAO Report Reveals Widespread Fraud in Obamacare Marketplace
A new Government Accountability Office (GAO) investigation has uncovered massive fraud and systemic weaknesses in the Affordable Care Act (ACA) marketplace, including fake identities receiving subsidies, misuse of Social Security… Read More
UM Opens New Research Lab to Study Effects of Hearing Loss and Aging
A new research laboratory recently opened on the University of Montana campus to study the connection between hearing loss and brain function as people age. The Brain, Ear, and Aging… Read More
Montana AG Knudsen Sues Uber Over Uber One Subscription Practices
Montana Attorney General Austin Knudsen on Monday filed a lawsuit against Uber, alleging the ridesharing and delivery company engaged in unfair and deceptive practices tied to its Uber One subscription… Read More
Sheehy Nominates Four Montanans for U.S. Service Academies
U.S. Sen. Tim Sheehy has nominated four Montana students for admission to United States Service Academies, recognizing their academic achievement, leadership, and commitment to public service. Sheehy said the nominations… Read More
President Trump Signs Executive Order Establishing National AI Policy Framework
President Donald J. Trump signed an Executive Order this week aimed at creating a unified national policy framework for artificial intelligence (AI), addressing what the administration calls a patchwork of… Read More
Program for Montana State doctoral students facilitates interdisciplinary collaboration, professional development
Though Gwendolyn Cooper knew she wanted a career in research when she set out to earn a Ph.D. at Montana State University, she worried that the process of acquiring a… Read More
From Farm Kid to Marine Sniper to Marshall Scholar: UM Student Charts New Path
When James Straw graduated from high school, he enlisted in the United States Marine Corps and accomplished his lifelong goal to become a sniper. But Straw’s military career was sidelined… Read More
Gabbard: 2,000 Afghan refugees in U.S. have ties to terrorism
(The Center Square) – An estimated 2,000 Afghan nationals admitted to the United States following the deadly 2021 pullout of American forces from Afghanistan have ties to terrorism, according to… Read More
Montana State to host national mathematics competition for middle schoolers
Montana middle school students interested in advanced mathematics are invited to register for a free competition to be held in January at Montana State University. The American Mathematics Competition 8,… Read More
Israel Killed Senior Hamas Commander in Gaza
The Israeli military announced that it killed senior Hamas commander Raed Saed in a strike on a car in Gaza City. Saed was reportedly one of the key planners behind… Read More
Governor Gianforte Declares Flooding Disaster in Northwestern Montana
Governor Greg Gianforte has issued an executive order declaring a flooding disaster in northwestern Montana as historic rainfall and snowmelt swell local rivers. “Continued rainfall across northwestern Montana has flooded… Read More
Federal Government Targets Immigrant Truck Licenses in Eight States After Deadly Crashes
The federal government’s crackdown on commercial driver’s licenses (CDLs) for immigrants has uncovered problems in eight states, following a series of deadly crashes involving truck drivers who were not authorized… Read More
JPMorgan CEO Jamie Dimon Signals Support for Kevin Warsh as Next Fed Chair
JPMorgan Chase (JPM.N) CEO Jamie Dimon signaled his backing for former Federal Reserve Governor Kevin Warsh as the next chair of the U.S. central bank, the Financial Times reported Friday…. Read More
Daines Announces 2025 Service Academy Nominees
U.S. Senator Steve Daines (R-Mont.) has announced his nomination of four Montana students seeking enrollment at the nation’s U.S. military academies. “As the son of a U.S. Marine, it is… Read More
From Campus to Backcountry: UM Students Fuel a Resurgence in Hunting and Fishing Club
On a chilly October morning at the Teller Wildlife Refuge, before most students had even reached for coffee, a group of University of Montana undergraduates crouched in cattails as geese… Read More
In last four years, five northern states saw most illegal crossings
(The Center Square) – Under the Biden administration, the greatest number of illegal border crossers at the U.S.-Canada border were reported in U.S. history, breaking records nearly every month for… Read More
Governor Gordon Emphasizes Economic Development as Key to Wyoming’s Future
Governor Mark Gordon has highlighted economic development as a central focus of his administration, stressing the importance of creating a climate that encourages business growth and job creation across Wyoming…. Read More
Montana DOJ Warns Public About Fake County Jail Websites
The Montana Department of Justice’s Office of Consumer Protection (OCP) is warning residents about scammers operating fraudulent county jail websites that target families of inmates in an effort to steal… Read More
Polis calls on U.S. Treasury to extend free tax filing service
(The Center Square) – Colorado Gov. Jared Polis sent a letter this week to the U.S. Treasury Department calling on it to undo its suspension of the IRS Direct File tool,… Read More
Fanatics starts sports prediction app, not subject to state taxes, in 24 states
(The Center Square) – Americans can now wager on sports results through Fanatics Predicts in 24 states that have not allowed legal sports wagering including California, Texas, Georgia, Washington and… Read More
President Trump Announces Reset of Corporate Average Fuel Economy Standards
President Donald J. Trump announced a major rollback of the Biden Administration’s Corporate Average Fuel Economy (CAFE) standards, calling the move a relief for American families facing rising costs. The… Read More
MVD Rolls Out Next-Generation Driver Licenses and IDs
The Montana Motor Vehicle Division (MVD) unveiled a redesigned driver license and identification card today, featuring enhanced security elements aimed at reducing driver license fraud and identity theft. The new… Read More
President Trump Signs H.J. Res 133 and H.R. 1512 into Law
Two congressional bills, H.J. Res 133 and H.R. 1512, have been signed into law, advancing measures related to national heritage displays and U.S.-Taiwan relations. H.J. Res 133 authorizes the Secretary… Read More
Montana Model UN Announces 2025 High School Winners
The University of Montana hosted the 60th annual Montana Model United Nations Conference last month, welcoming nearly 300 high school students from 14 schools across Montana and Idaho for two days of debate, collaboration… Read More
Little Signs Agreement to Double Timber Output
Governor Brad Little joined U.S. Forest Service Chief Tom Schultz and Idaho Department of Lands (IDL) Director Dustin Miller today to renew and expand Idaho’s Shared Stewardship agreement with the… Read More
U.S. Supreme Court takes up Michigan foreclosure case
(The Center Square) – A Michigan family’s decades-long fight over a property seizure will soon be before the U.S. Supreme Court, marking the latest high-stakes challenge to how counties nationally handle… Read More
Attorney General Labrador Honors Idaho ICAC Detectives
Attorney General Raúl Labrador recognized Detective Jared Mendenhall of the Idaho Falls Police Department and Detective Korey Payne of the Bonneville County Sheriff’s Office for achieving 100 combined arrests through… Read More
Supreme Court to Weigh Legality of Trump Move to Limit Birthright Citizenship
The U.S. Supreme Court on Friday agreed to decide the legality of former President Donald Trump’s directive aimed at restricting birthright citizenship, a key and controversial part of his immigration… Read More
Governor Gianforte Highlights Veteran Therapy Program in “12 Days of Giving”
On the fifth day of his annual “12 Days of Giving” campaign, Governor Greg Gianforte spotlighted Underwater Soldiers, a Montana nonprofit that provides therapeutic scuba diving for veterans while helping… Read More
Expansive prescribed fire research project brings Montana scientists together
Wildfire smoke has become a perennial concern for people in Montana and across the American West. As living with and managing smoke has evolved into a standard part of life… Read More
FBI Hosts Ribbon Cutting for Field Office in Billings
The FBI hosted a ribbon-cutting ceremony Thursday to officially open its 56th field office in Billings, Montana. The new FBI Billings Field Office will assume responsibility for all existing FBI… Read More
Attorney General Jackley Joins National ‘Robocall Roundup’
South Dakota Attorney General Marty Jackley announced Monday that Phase 2 of the National Operation Robocall Roundup is underway, with warning letters issued to four telecommunications companies accused of allowing… Read More
New Data Shows Stronger Outcomes for North Dakota Students
North Dakotans can now review updated school accountability reports and the first results from the state’s new ND A+ summative assessment, State School Superintendent Levi Bachmeier announced Friday. The information—published… Read More
Judge Clears Justice Department to Release Epstein Grand Jury Transcripts
A Florida federal judge on Friday authorized the U.S. Justice Department to release grand jury transcripts from its sex trafficking investigation into Jeffrey Epstein, potentially revealing new details about the… Read More
Montana Awards Over $8 Million in Federal Funding for Affordable Housing Projects
The Montana Department of Commerce announced that six organizations will share more than $8 million in federal funding through the HOME Investment Partnerships Program, the Housing Trust Fund (HTF), and… Read More
Millions are about to choose the wrong Medicare plan
Making smart Medicare choices means looking beyond brochures and $0 premiums to compare total costs, networks, and drug coverage. Independent help and new 2026 support programs can make a major… Read More
Where cannabis stores cluster, emergency visits climb
A population-based natural experiment investigated how living near cannabis retail stores relates to cannabis-related harms. The researchers found a connection between store exposure and higher rates of harm, with the… Read More
Assaults against ICE up 1,153% in 11 months
(The Center Square) – Assaults against U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement officers are up 1,153% in 11 months, according to the U.S. Department of Homeland Security. As ICE officers continue… Read More
Montana State history professor wins two national awards
Historian Catherine Dunlop views wild environments as laboratories for studying how human societies are shaped by natural features and forces. For two months in 2017, she immersed herself in one… Read More
Splitting Hairs: Chinese Immigrants, the Queue, and the Boundaries of Political Citizenship
As Chinese immigration to California accelerated across the 19th century, the hairstyle known as the queue — a long, braided pony tail — became the subject of white Americans’ fascination,… Read More
Trump vows to pause migration after D.C. shooting
(The Center Square) – President Donald Trump said Thursday he will pause migration from some countries following the shooting of two National Guard members near the White House. The suspected… Read More
Trucking Industry Exec Earns UM Honorary Doc
Lana Batts likes to say if you got it, a truck brought it. As a former president of the Truckload Carriers Association and a senior vice president of government affairs… Read More
Simple thyroid check in pregnancy may lower autism risk
Persistent thyroid hormone disruption during pregnancy appears to increase the likelihood of autism in children, especially when the imbalance spans multiple trimesters. Regular testing and treatment may help reduce this… Read More
In New York, some school secretaries make six-figures and more
(The Center Square) – Secretaries are well known for earning modest wages, but not the ones who work at Pocantico Hills Central School District. At the school district of 500 students outside New York City secretaries make $130,000 and $190,000 a year,… Read More