South Dakota senior citizens and citizens with disabilities have until July 1 to apply for a tax refund through the state’s Tax Refund Program. Eligible individuals may receive a refund… Read More

Wyoming Governor Mark Gordon joined members of the Wyoming National Guard in Tunisia this week, participating in activities surrounding Exercise African Lion 2026, the largest annual joint military exercise led… Read More

A Pakistani national has pleaded guilty to operating an international human smuggling network that charged migrants as much as $40,000 each to be illegally transported into the United States, the… Read More

The North Dakota Department of Commerce has announced that applications are open for the Innovate ND grant program. Entrepreneurs across the state are encouraged to apply by May 14, 2026,… Read More

The United States Department of Justice has filed a complaint challenging New Jersey laws that provide in-state tuition rates and financial assistance to illegal aliens, arguing the laws unconstitutionally discriminate… Read More

Governor Greg Gianforte announced that the Montana Registered Apprenticeship Program (MRAP), administered by the Montana Department of Labor and Industry (DLI), reported record participation in 2025, reinforcing its role as… Read More

The North Dakota Department of Commerce announced that the North Dakota Development Fund Inc. (NDDF) has expanded its eligibility criteria to include non-primary sector businesses. The change is intended to… Read More

n recognition of its strong commitment to economic engagement, the Association of Public and Land-grant Universities (APLU) has designated UND as an Innovation & Economic Prosperity (IEP) University. The IEP… Read More

The University of Montana will hold an on-campus listening session Wednesday, May 6, to gather public comment on the proposal to rename the Adams Center auxiliary gyms after Steve and… Read More

After a nationwide search, retired Vice Admiral Darse E. “Del” Crandall, Jr. has been appointed to the position of dean of the School of Law at the University of North… Read More

The University of South Dakota has announced that Susan Tuve will deliver the commencement address at USD’s 139th Commencement Ceremonies. The ceremonies will take place on Saturday, May 9, 2026,… Read More

The Montana Department of Commerce announced Friday that more than $90,000 in grant funding has been awarded to the Roundup to help complete rehabilitation of the historic Wier Building. The… Read More

Mark Gordon has signed a finalized regulatory agreement between the Wyoming Department of Environmental Quality and the U.S. Nuclear Regulatory Commission, expanding Wyoming’s authority over certain nuclear source materials tied… Read More

The United States Navy on Saturday commissioned the USS Idaho (SSN-799) during a ceremony at Naval Submarine Base New London, adding the 26th Virginia-class submarine to the fleet. The event… Read More

Daniel Perez Rojas, a former Mexican special forces soldier who rose to near the top of one of the country’s most violent cartels, faces up to life in prison A… Read More

Montana residents living in South Korea and Korean residents living in Montana will soon have an easier path to obtaining local driver’s licenses after state officials signed a new reciprocity… Read More

President Donald Trump has signed legislation reauthorizing two of the federal government’s flagship small-business research programs, clearing the way for a major Pentagon push to speed new technologies from startups… Read More

Nearly 250 tourism and hospitality professionals gathered this week in Grand Forks as the 2026 North Dakota Travel Industry Conference entered its second day with a focus on collaboration, innovation,… Read More

Small businesses and nonprofit organizations in parts of Wyoming are now eligible for low-interest federal disaster loans following a drought declaration issued by the U.S. Small Business Administration. The assistance… Read More

The U.S. Department of the Treasury intensified its economic pressure campaign against Iran on Friday, sanctioning a major China-based refinery and dozens of shipping firms and vessels accused of helping… Read More

The U.S. Department of the Treasury said Friday it plans to overhaul disclosure requirements for tax-exempt organizations, aiming to shed more light on how nonprofits receive and spend public money…. Read More

Sixty-three new law enforcement officers graduated this week from the Montana Law Enforcement Academy and will now begin service with 32 agencies across the state. The academy, which operates under… Read More

The ND250 Commission has awarded a new round of community grants to support projects across North Dakota celebrating the upcoming 250th anniversary of the United States Declaration of Independence. The… Read More

More than 8,000 kids showed up at the Pentagon today, with their parents in tow, to learn just exactly what their moms and dads do when they go to work… Read More

Thirteen individuals were recognized at Montana State University’s 37th annual Celebrating Excellence in Service and Employee of the Year awards ceremony on April 16. The awards honor the outstanding performances and contributions of the university’s classified and professional staff. Each year… Read More

(The Center Square) — Homelessness is predicted to rise, while policies predicted to lower the homeless numbers only address part of the cause, according to analysts. The annual Point-In-Time (PIT) count, conducted… Read More

  Chief of Space Operations Gen. Chance Saltzman detailed a comprehensive vision for the service’s next 15 years, publicly introducing the “Future Operating Environment” and the “Objective Force” that will… Read More

As an avid skier, Maya Haugan was thrilled to join the women’s ski club at the University of Montana. The junior finance major from Bozeman found community with other female… Read More

Ten local safety agencies across Montana will share $500,000 in state grant funding to upgrade emergency equipment and vehicles, the Montana Department of Commerce announced Thursday. The awards come through… Read More

The North Dakota Department of Commerce has awarded $916,939 to seven organizations under its Regional Workforce Impact Program, directing funds toward workforce pipeline challenges ranging from rural housing shortages to… Read More

The Laramie County School District 1 Board of Trustees authorized roughly $6 million in facility upgrades, service contracts and legal expenses at its regular meeting this week, while also appointing… Read More

A bail bondsman in Billings pleaded guilty in federal court to using his position to coerce a jailed woman into a sexual encounter in exchange for posting her bond, the… Read More