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Montana History Festival to Mark Heritage Center’s Full Opening
Five-day celebration in Helena will run June 24-28 with free tours, workshops and a Capitol Lawn finale The Montana Historical Society will host the Montana History Festival from Wednesday, June… Read More
DOE Names Travis Kavulla as Bonneville Power Administration Chief
Former Montana utility regulator will lead the $4 billion federal power-marketing agency serving the Pacific Northwest U.S. Secretary of Energy Chris Wright announced Travis Kavulla as administrator and CEO of… Read More
Medal of Honor Monday: Army Pvt. Joe Gandara
Army Pvt. Joe Gandara was a paratrooper who fought in France during World War II. Little is known about him other than that he was the son of Mexican immigrants…. Read More
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Emergency Rent, Utility Assistance Now Available for Montanans Financially Impacted by COVID-19
Governor Greg Gianforte today announced that the Montana Emergency Rental Assistance program is taking applications from Montanans who have lost income and are at risk of housing instability due to… Read More
Attorney General Austin Knudsen Announces Temporary Relief to Help Student Drivers
Attorney General Austin Knudsen announced a temporary relief program today to clear a driver education backlog and help Montanans who are 15-years old get their learner’s permit and eventually a… Read More
Sixty officers to graduate from Law Enforcement Academy
Sixty officers from 40 different agencies in the state will graduate Tuesday from the Montana Law Enforcement Academy in Helena. Attorney General Austin Knudsen is set to give a keynote… Read More
Governor Gianforte Honors Montana’s Vietnam Veterans
Governor Greg Gianforte today issued a proclamation marking today as Welcome Home Vietnam Veterans Day in Montana. The governor’s proclamation recognizes Vietnam veterans, and their families, for their selfless service… Read More
Biden’s DOE just canceled $1.3 billion of student debt for 41,000 borrowers with disabilities
After he canceled student debt for about 72,000 defrauded borrowers two weeks ago, Education Secretary Miguel Cardona announced on Monday relief measures for borrowers with total and permanent disabilities. Under the previous… Read More
Study: Montana ranks among 10 least stressed states
Montana is the ninth least stressed state in the U.S., according to a new study, in large part because of financial, family and health-related factors. Personal finance website Wallethub ranked the states… Read More
Billings – Bozeman Air Ambulance
Billings Clinic announced that it will establish a new helicopter air ambulance service in Bozeman. This is an expansion of its Billings-based fixed wing MedFlight Air Ambulance service and provides… Read More
Montana State pays $200,000 in civil settlement to former professor accused of harassment
Montana State University agreed to pay a former professor accused of sexual harassment and discrimination and a former graduate student a settlement of $200,000. The settlement is the result of… Read More
Former Montana Tech football player charged with two counts of felony sexual intercourse without consent
A former Montana Tech and Jefferson High School football player, Derek James Nygaard, was charged Tuesday with two counts of felony sexual intercourse without consent. Butte-Silver Bow prosecutors formally charged… Read More
Governor Gianforte Extends Tax Filing Deadline to May 17
Governor Greg Gianforte today extended the payment and filing deadlines for Montana individual income taxpayers’ 2020 tax returns to May 17, 2021. “Last year brought real, serious challenges to Montanans, and… Read More
Montana Highway Patrol Awards Three Troopers Award of Valor
HELENA – Three Montana Highway Patrol (MHP) troopers received the Patrol’s highest award – the Award of Valor – in a ceremony today at the Attorney General’s Office. Montana Attorney… Read More
Bigfork School Board Pushes Back Repeal of Mask Mandate
The Bigfork School District Board of Trustees voted Wednesday night to extend the district’s mask mandate through April 9 after the teachers union expressed concerns over an earlier decision to… Read More
Montana Highway Patrol Commissions Fifteen New Troopers
The Montana Highway Patrol (MHP) commissioned 15 new troopers today at the 70th Advanced Academy Graduation ceremony at Helena’s Civic Center. MHP Colonel Steve Lavin and Attorney General Austin Knudsen… Read More
CDC announces guidelines for fully vaccinated people
The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention is now advising that people who are fully vaccinated against COVID-19 can gather indoors with others who have the jab — without masks or social… Read More
Governor Gianforte Welcomes First Resident to Southwest Montana Veterans Home
“Today is a great day for the many veterans who call Montana home,” Governor Gianforte said. “They served our country, and we, and our country, must keep our commitments to… Read More
Montana VA flies COVID vaccines to veterans with less access
KALISPELL, Mont. – Before sunrise Tuesday, the red lights of a small, fixed-wing airplane blinked in the sky against the dark silhouette of the Northern Rocky Mountains, heading to Glacier… Read More
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