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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Studies by Montana State scientists reveal importance of experimentation on greenhouse gas-producing organisms
It’s been known for nearly a century that swarms of single-celled organisms thrive by consuming chemicals from their environments and expelling methane gas as a byproduct. In 2024, researchers in… Read More
MHP Operation in St. Regis Nets Dozens of Arrests, Large Drug Seizures
Montana Highway Patrol troopers conducted a multi-day interdiction operation in St. Regis earlier this month aimed at combating criminal activity and removing illicit drugs from the community. The operation ran… Read More
Gianforte Donates Portion of Salary to Mountain Shadow Association in Lodge Grass
Gov. Greg Gianforte on donated a quarter of his annual salary to the Mountain Shadow Association in Lodge Grass, marking the twelfth and final day of his fifth annual 12… Read More
Montana Delegation Urges Airlines to Boost Flights to Nashville Ahead of FCS Championship
U.S. Sen. Steve Daines on led a letter to major airline executives urging them to increase flight options from Montana to Nashville, Tennessee, ahead of the FCS National Championship Game…. Read More
Trump Approves Emergency Declaration for Northwestern Montana Flooding
Gov. Greg Gianforte announced that President Donald J. Trump has approved Montana’s request for a presidential emergency declaration to help the state respond to severe flooding in northwestern Montana. “Thanks… Read More
Trump Signs Memorandum to Secure U.S. Leadership in 6G
President Donald J. Trump on signed a presidential memorandum aimed at securing the radio spectrum needed to ensure American leadership in the development of sixth-generation, or 6G, wireless technology. The… Read More
Knudsen Leads 26-State Coalition Seeking DOJ Probe of China-Linked Climate Groups
Montana Attorney General Austin Knudsen is leading a 26-state coalition of attorneys general in requesting a U.S. Department of Justice investigation into two climate activist organizations with alleged ties to… Read More
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