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Montana State University creates new master’s degree program dedicated to manufacturing

Montana State University has appointed Kevin Amende, associate professor of mechanical and industrial engineering, to oversee its new master’s degree program dedicated to manufacturing, which is set to admit its… Read More

May 7, 2025

Gov. Gianforte Signs MEPA Reform Package, Aims to Boost Energy Sector and Cut Red Tape

Governor Greg Gianforte on Monday signed into law a suite of five bills overhauling the Montana Environmental Policy Act (MEPA), a move he says will protect the environment while streamlining… Read More

May 4, 2025

Wyoming Power Plant May Be Proving Ground For Emissions-Free Coal Burning

PacifiCorp confirmed this week it’s moving ahead with a plan that could ultimately retire the iconic smokestacks of its Dave Johnston Power Plant seen to the north while driving between Glenrock and Casper, Wyoming…. Read More

April 29, 2025

In 3 months, federal oil, gas lease sales total $39 million in 5 western states

(The Center Square) – The Trump administration is continuing to reverse Biden administration energy policies, including its moratorium on new oil and natural gas lease sales on federal land and… Read More

April 25, 2025

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Bobcat men’s hockey prepares for fourth consecutive trip to national tournament

For the fourth consecutive year, the Montana State University men’s hockey club will play in the American Collegiate Hockey Association’s Division 2 national tournament. The team will travel to St…. Read More

March 1, 2025

Howling Heritage: UM Researcher Reflects on 30 Years of Wolves in Yellowstone

Snow crunched underfoot as Mark Hebblewhite scanned the ridgelines of Canada’s Banff National Park. It was 1995, and the young biologist, fresh out of undergrad, was trailing one of the… Read More

March 1, 2025

Montana Motor Vehicle Division and County Treasurer’s Offices Prepare forNew Vehicle Services System Launch

The Montana Motor Vehicle Division (MVD) and County Treasurer’s offices are preparing for the launch of a new vehicle titling and registration system on March 17, 2025. The new system… Read More

March 1, 2025

Gianforte Appoints John A. Mercer to Twentieth Judicial District Court

Governor Greg Gianforte announced today the appointment of John A. Mercer to the Twentieth Judicial District Court, which covers Lake and Sanders Counties. “John served the people of the Twentieth… Read More

March 1, 2025

Montana State scientist receives $2.8 million grant to advance Lyme disease research

Funding from the National Institutes of Health will allow a Montana State University research team to deepen explorations into a disease that is posing an increasing threat in the U.S…. Read More

February 28, 2025

Spokane mayor joins lawsuit against Trump administration over cuts to NIH grants

The Center Square) – Spokane joined the ranks of others suing the Trump administration on Friday amid attempts to reduce federal spending after research institutions spent $9 billion in NIH grants… Read More

February 26, 2025

U.S. Education department: DEI is a civil rights violation

(The Center Square) – The U.S. Department of Education under the Trump administration says that race-based decisions in education – including race-based hiring, admissions, and scholarships – are unlawful, and… Read More

February 24, 2025

Montana State researcher helps military catalog, control properties of ice

A Montana State University ice researcher recently won a $1.5 million grant from the U.S. Army Engineer Research and Development Center to help a multi-institution team develop technologies to enable… Read More

February 22, 2025

University of Montana Secures Historic Three-Peat as Nation’s Top School for Public Service

For the third consecutive year, UM has been named the top university in the nation for community and national service, an honor that highlights institutions excelling in student and alumni… Read More

February 22, 2025

Jeff Bezos Sparks Debate Over Next James Bond

Amazon founder Jeff Bezos has ignited a passionate debate over who should be the next James Bond after taking to social media to ask his followers for their top pick…. Read More

February 22, 2025

Attorney General Knudsen Signs Immigration Enforcement Agreement with Trump Administration

Montana Attorney General Austin Knudsen has signed an immigration enforcement agreement with the Trump Administration’s Department of Homeland Security (DHS), allowing state law enforcement to take a more active role… Read More

February 22, 2025

Montana Judge Strikes Down Law Defining Sex as Binary

In a controversial decision that flies in the face of biological science, a Montana District Court judge ruled  that Senate Bill 458— which legally defined sex as strictly male or… Read More

February 22, 2025

University of Montana Sees 4.3% Enrollment Growth for Spring 2025

The University of Montana (UM) is continuing its upward enrollment trend, reporting a 4.3% increase in student numbers for the spring 2025 semester compared to the previous year. “The trend… Read More

February 22, 2025

Montana State among top research institutions in U.S. in Carnegie classification

Montana State University has once again been recognized by the Carnegie Classification of Institutes of Higher Education and the American Council on Education as one of the most productive research… Read More

February 21, 2025

UM Law Student Works Within Montana Governor’s Office

Jennifer Hurst, a third-year University of Montana law student, is working within the Office of the Governor during the 2025 legislative session. “Sometimes, I have to pinch myself to make… Read More

February 20, 2025

Montana State’s Brent Roeder featured in Time magazine

Montana State University’s leading wool and sheep expert was featured recently in Time magazine, highlighting ongoing work to explore novel uses for wool. Brent Roeder, MSU Extension sheep specialist and… Read More

February 20, 2025

Many medical providers end transgender youth procedures after Trump order

(The Center Square) – Late last month, President Donald Trump signed an executive order restricting “transgender” procedures on youth, including puberty blockers and surgeries such as mastectomies and penile reconstruction…. Read More

February 9, 2025

Attorney General Knudsen Pushes for Indoor Firing Range at Montana Law Enforcement Academy

Attorney General Austin Knudsen testified today before the Joint Appropriations Subcommittee on Long-Range Planning, advocating for funding to construct an indoor firing range at the Montana Law Enforcement Academy (MLEA)… Read More

February 8, 2025

Gov. Armstrong Appoints Bachmeier, Sogard to State Board of Higher Education

Gov. Kelly Armstrong has appointed Levi Bachmeier of West Fargo and Patrick Sogard of Williston to four-year terms on the State Board of Higher Education, beginning July 1. Their appointments… Read More

February 8, 2025

Wyoming Aeronautics Commission to Convene in Cheyenne for February Meeting

The Wyoming Aeronautics Commission is set to hold its next meeting on February 10-11, 2025, at the Wyoming Department of Transportation (WYDOT) Aeronautics Division, located at 200 E. 8th Avenue,… Read More

February 8, 2025

Academic Publisher Sued Over Retraction of Studies on Risks of Abortion Drugs

Alliance Defending Freedom (ADF) has filed a lawsuit against Sage Publishing after the academic publisher retracted three studies on the risks of abortion drugs, following a complaint about the authors’… Read More

February 8, 2025

New Survey Reveals a Crisis of Self-Censorship in Higher Education

A new report reveals a disturbing trend of self-censorship on our nation’s college campuses, particularly among conservative faculty. While many of our universities have long been viewed as liberal echo… Read More

February 8, 2025

Attorney General Knudsen Leads 20-State Coalition Defending Religious Hiring Rights

Montana Attorney General Austin Knudsen is leading a coalition of 20 attorneys general in defending a religious organization’s right to make employment decisions based on religious beliefs in the case… Read More

February 8, 2025

DEQ Requests Comments on Spanish Peaks Snowmaking Project Near Big Sky

The Department of Environmental Quality (DEQ) is accepting a second round of comments on a proposed Montana Pollutant Discharge Elimination System (MPDES) permit for snowmelt associated with snowmaking using treated… Read More

February 8, 2025

Ohio County Penalizes Christian Ministry for Hiring Only Christians

If American Airlines were looking to hire a new pilot, the most important qualification would be experience flying a plane. After all, someone who has never flown a plane would… Read More

February 8, 2025

Montana Updates Sexual and Violent Offender Registry to Include Work, School Addresses

Attorney General Austin Knudsen announced updates to Montana’s Sexual and Violent Offender Registry (SVOR), providing residents with expanded information about offenders in their communities. The registry will now include offenders’… Read More

February 8, 2025

DOJ Office of Consumer Protection prevented Montanans from losing $1 million in 2024

Attorney General Austin Knudsen is reminding Montanans to stay vigilant and on the lookout for bad actors trying take advantage of them as the Department of Justice’s Office of Consumer… Read More

February 2, 2025

Governor Gianforte Celebrates Winners of 2024 Youth Hunting Story Contest

Governor Greg Gianforte today honored the winners of his third annual Youth Hunting Story Contest in a ceremony at the State Capitol. The contest, designed to celebrate Montana’s rich hunting… Read More

February 2, 2025

Fourteen Montana Communities to Participate in Reimagining Rural Program

Fourteen Montana communities have been chosen to take part in the fifth annual Reimagining Rural virtual community gathering series, a free program offered by Montana State University Extension to inspire… Read More

February 2, 2025

University of Montana Names Anne Hosler as Director of Broadcast Media Center

After an extensive nationwide search, the University of Montana has selected Anne Hosler to lead the Broadcast Media Center. Hosler, who has been with the center since 2012, has served… Read More

February 2, 2025

UM Lands $500,000 Grant for Democracy Studies

The University of Montana received a $500,000 grant from the Mellon Foundation to support a new Democracy Studies Program. Led by history professors Claire Arcenas, Kyle Volk, and Jeff Wiltse,… Read More

February 2, 2025

Montana to Receive $16.5 Million from Purdue Pharma Settlement to Combat Opioid Crisis

Montana Attorney General Austin Knudsen announced today that the state is set to receive $16.57 million from a $7.4 billion national settlement with Purdue Pharma and the Sackler family, the… Read More

February 2, 2025

Bridger Aerospace Deploys Super Scooper Aircraft to Battle California Wildfires

Bridger Aerospace Group Holdings, Inc.  has mobilized its CL-415EAF “Super Scooper” aircraft to California to support wildfire suppression efforts, marking the company’s earliest seasonal deployment in its history. The deployment… Read More

February 2, 2025

Fourteen Montana Communities to Participate in Reimagining Rural Program

With the help of two major grants from the National Science Foundation and the U.S. Department of Agriculture, a team in Montana State University’s College of Agriculture is furthering investigations… Read More

February 2, 2025

Montana Joins $106 Million Settlement with Vanguard Over Investor Tax Impact

Montana State Auditor and Commissioner of Securities and Insurance James Brown announced today that the Montana Commissioner of Securities and Insurance (CSI) has joined a multi-state task force and the… Read More

February 2, 2025

Lawmaker proposes turning Evergreen State College into UW Health Sciences campus

(The Center Square) – Senate Minority Leader John Braun, R-Centralia, wants to transform The Evergreen State College in Olympia, Wash., into a University of Washington Health Sciences campus. Braun has… Read More

January 30, 2025

Washington med school opens up segregated resource to all races following lawsuit

(The Center Square) – After a lawsuit, the University of Washington renamed its racially-segregated “BIPOC Physicians Directory” to “MD Connections Directory” and opened the resource to all races. “The University… Read More

January 29, 2025

Abbott calls on Congress to reimburse Texas for border security efforts

(The Center Square) – Texas Gov. Greg Abbott on Thursday called on Congress to reimburse Texas for its border security operation, Operation Lone Star. Abbott sent letters to the leaders… Read More

January 28, 2025

World Health Organization wants U.S. to reconsider withdrawal plans

(The Center Square) – The World Health Organization responded Tuesday to President Donald Trump’s decision to withdraw the U.S. from the U.N. health organization, but didn’t address any of the… Read More

January 27, 2025

Senator Steve Daines Applauds President Trump’s Pardon of Pro-Life Protesters

U.S. Senator Steve Daines praised former President Donald Trump after he issued pardons for 23 pro-life protesters who had been incarcerated under President Joe Biden’s administration. In a statement released… Read More

January 23, 2025

Montana Secures $3.2 Million in Federal Funds to Boost Affordable Housing

The Montana Department of Commerce announced today that more than $3.2 million in federal funding has been allocated to develop and preserve affordable housing in four Montana communities. The funds,… Read More

January 23, 2025

DEQ Announces $1 Million in Grants for Water Quality Improvement Projects

The Montana Department of Environmental Quality (DEQ) is now accepting applications for $1 million in grant funding to support projects aimed at reducing nonpoint source pollution in the state’s lakes… Read More

January 22, 2025

Governor Gianforte Announces Appointments

Governor Greg Gianforte today announced the appointment of four individuals to the Montana Board of Regents of Higher Education and the Board of Public Education. The appointees bring extensive experience… Read More

January 21, 2025

Waded Cruzado Named Next President of the Association of Public and Land-Grant Universities

The Association of Public and Land-Grant Universities (APLU) announced today that Waded Cruzado, president of Montana State University (MSU), will become the association’s next president, effective July 1. Cruzado, a… Read More

January 18, 2025

Supreme Court Upholds TikTok Ban; Montana AG Knudsen Applauds Decision

The United States Supreme Court today upheld a federal law banning TikTok nationwide unless its Chinese-owned parent company, ByteDance, divests its stake in the app by Sunday. In response to… Read More

January 17, 2025

Gov. Gianforte To Deliver State of the State Address on Monday

Governor Greg Gianforte on Monday is scheduled to deliver his third State of the State address to a joint session of the Montana Legislature and directly to the people of… Read More

January 10, 2025

Governor Greg Gianforte Sworn in for Second Term as Montana Governor

On the steps of the Montana State Capitol, Governor Greg Gianforte was officially sworn in Monday for his second term as the 25th Governor of Montana. Accompanied by his wife,… Read More

January 7, 2025

Venezuelan prison gang crime, arrests confirmed in 22 U.S. states

(The Center Square) – Of the more than 14 million illegal border crossers reported under the Biden administration, an unknown number of violent Venezuelan Tren de Aragua prison gang members… Read More

January 6, 2025

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