The federal government shutdown entered its sixth week this weekend, stretching into the longest in U.S. history and revealing the mounting toll of Washington’s political stalemate. With more than 1,000… Read More
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Original Governor’s Mansion to Close for Major Restoration Work
The Original Governor’s Mansion will temporarily close to public tours beginning November 1, 2025, as contractors begin a series of critical exterior repairs aimed at preserving one of Montana’s most… Read More
Montana Commerce Tourism Loans Help Revitalize Historic Sites
The Montana Department of Commerce announced Wednesday that last year $24 million in tourism loan funding was distributed to economic development organizations (EDOs) across the state to help grow local… Read More
Death threats against ICE officers up by 8,000%, DHS says
(The Center Square) – Death threats against U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement officers are up by 8,000% compared to the same timeframe last year, the Department of Homeland Security said on… Read More
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Trump Administration Sees Trillions in New U.S. Manufacturing Investments
Since President Donald J. Trump took office, U.S. manufacturing, production, and innovation have seen a surge in domestic investment, with corporations and foreign entities pledging trillions of dollars to expand… Read More
South Dakota Attorney General Joins Bipartisan Call for Instagram to Strengthen Privacy Protections
South Dakota Attorney General Marty Jackley has joined a coalition of 37 state Attorneys General urging Instagram to make immediate changes to its recently launched location-sharing feature, citing concerns over… Read More
Eagle Mount Great Falls Awarded $22,500 Gran
Eagle Mount Great Falls, a local nonprofit providing recreational programs for individuals with disabilities, has received a $22,500 grant from The Hartford to support its adaptive paddle-sports program. The funding… Read More
Attorney General Knudsen Reappoints Two Members to Gaming Advisory Council
Montana Attorney General Austin Knudsen has reappointed Scott Aspenlieder and Garret McFarland to the state’s Gaming Advisory Council (GAC). Aspenlieder, of Billings, has served on the GAC since 2021 and… Read More
Daines Visits Bull Mountains Mine
U.S. Senator Steve Daines visited the Bull Mountains Mine in Musselshell County on Friday, celebrating what he called a major victory for Montana jobs and American energy. The mine, one… Read More
Federal Judge Blocks Use of Washington Medicaid Data for Immigration Enforcement
A federal judge has issued a preliminary injunction preventing the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) from using Medicaid data obtained from Washington and 19 other states for immigration enforcement purposes…. Read More
Grand Forks Celebrates Opening of $30.5 Million Career Impact Academy
The Grand Forks community marked a milestone this week with the official ribbon cutting of the Grand Forks Career Impact Academy, a $30.5 million career and technical education facility designed… Read More
Gianforte’s 56 County Tour Highlights Rural Investments, Jobs, and Public Safety
Governor Greg Gianforte continued his 56 County Tour this week, visiting communities across eastern Montana to spotlight infrastructure upgrades, workforce initiatives, public safety investments, and new business openings. “It’s great… Read More
Computers and conservation: Orser speakers forum to host Bill Hilf in September
Montana State University will host Bill Hilf, board chair of both the Allen Institute for AI and American Prairie, who will present “Prairie-Size Opportunities: Translating Emerging Tech into Profit and… Read More
1M homes to be powered by Montana coal mine expansion
(The Center Square) – The U.S. Department of the Interior on Tuesday approved expansion of coal mining in Montana, marking the second largest coal expansion since President Donald Trump took… Read More
UM Greets New Students at Aug. 18 Move-In Day
The University of Montana will officially welcome the class of 2029 to campus on Monday, Aug. 18. Members of the media are invited to cover one of the most busy… Read More
Author Michael Punke to speak at Montana State convocation
BOZEMAN – Author and attorney Michael Punke, whose literary works include “The Revenant” and “Fire and Brimstone,” will speak at Montana State University’s First Year Student Convocation on Tuesday, Aug…. Read More
Suspect in Anaconda Shooting Arrested After Week-Long Manhunt
The intense, week-long search for Michael Paul Brown — wanted in connection with the shooting deaths of four people at the Owl Bar in Anaconda — came to an end… Read More
UM Marketing Student Promotes Bio Station
It’s hard to top Grace Porges’ Montana summer internship. A rising senior studying marketing at the University of Montana, Porges has spent her summer promoting the educational opportunities and important… Read More
Gallatin College MSU opens doors for alumna on path to civil engineering
When Molly Schifferns signed off her final online course for Gallatin College Montana State University in May, she laid on her bedroom floor and felt happy tears slip down her… Read More
Governor Little Appoints Juliet Charron as Director of Idaho Department of Health and Welfare
Governor Brad Little announced today the appointment of Juliet Charron as the new director of Idahoʼs largest state agency, the Idaho Department of Health and Welfare DHW. Charron will succeed… Read More
North Dakota Development Fund Approves $2.16 Million in Loans Supporting Child Care, Technology, and Agriculture
The North Dakota Department of Commerce announced today that six companies have been approved for a total of $2.16 million in loan funds through the North Dakota Development Fund, Inc…. Read More
Montana Digital Academy Launches Frontier Learning Lab
The Montana Digital Academy MTDA) has announced the launch of the Frontier Learning Lab FLL, a new statewide innovation initiative designed to help Montana schools explore and integrate artificial intelligence… Read More
UM Program Awarded $2.4M to Support Behavioral Health Care Across Montana
A University of Montana program that trains students for careers in behavioral health care recently received a $2.4 million grant to continue growing the program and produce more providers serving… Read More
Wyoming Guarsdman Named Deputy Surgeon General for Army National Guard
Brigadier General Toby J. Alkire, Deputy Adjutant General of the Wyoming National Guard, has been selected to serve as the Deputy Surgeon General for the Army National Guard, Office of… Read More
Obama Administration Under Fire as Declassified Intel Questions 2016 Election Narrative
Newly declassified documents released by Director of National Intelligence Tulsi Gabbard are reigniting fierce political debate over the origins of the Trump-Russia investigation, with conservatives alleging they show top Obama… Read More
Montana Historical Society Launches Free Field Trip Program for Students
The Montana Historical Society has received a $50,000 grant from Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Montana to create a free field trip program aimed at Montana students statewide. This… Read More
South Dakota Officials Warn Public About Jury Duty Phone Scam After Resident Loses $22,000
South Dakota Attorney General Marty Jackley and Hughes County Sheriff Patrick Callahan are urging residents to be vigilant against a jury duty telephone scam after a Hughes County resident was… Read More
Four Killed in Shooting at The Owl Bar in Anaconda
An intense manhunt is underway following a deadly shooting at The Owl Bar in Anaconda, Montana, on Friday morning, August 1, 2025, in which four people were fatally shot. Authorities… Read More
U.S. Forest Service to cut $391M
(The Center Square) — The U.S. Forest Services plans to cut its budget by $391 million for fiscal year 2026, according to a proposed budget request. A large portion of the… Read More
Small Business Sentiment Surges as “One Big Beautiful Bill” Takes Effect
Small business owners across the nation are showing renewed confidence in the economy, according to CNBC’s latest Small Business Survey, coinciding with the implementation of President Donald J. Trump’s landmark… Read More
University of Montana and Rocky Mountain Elk Foundation Launch Center for Hunting and Conservation
The University of Montana (UM) and the Rocky Mountain Elk Foundation (RMEF) have announced the creation of the Center for Hunting and Conservation, a pioneering initiative dedicated to advancing science,… Read More
66 New Officers Graduate from Montana Law Enforcement Academy
Sixty-six newly trained law enforcement officers graduated today from the Montana Law Enforcement Academy (MLEA), ready to serve in 35 agencies across the state. The MLEA, a division of the… Read More
North Dakota Angel Match Program Invests $345,000 in Tech Startups
The North Dakota Department of Commerce announced today that two innovative tech companies have been approved to receive a combined $345,000 in funding through the North Dakota Development Fund Inc.’s… Read More
Governor Little Proclaims August as “Keeping Idaho Healthy Month” During Visit with HHS Secretary Robert F. Kennedy, Jr.
Governor Brad Little has officially proclaimed August as “Keeping Idaho Healthy Month”, recognizing the state’s leadership in advancing public health initiatives under the national Make America Healthy Again (MAHA) movement…. Read More
Brook Trout Removal Planned for Binarch Creek
The Idaho Department of Fish and Game, in partnership with the U.S. Forest Service, will begin Phase 1 of a long-term restoration effort in Binarch Creek this summer, aimed at… Read More
Wyoming Transportation Commission Awards $16.4 Million Emergency Contract for Green River Tunnel Repairs
The Wyoming Transportation Commission has awarded a $16.43 million emergency contract to address critical repairs in the westbound Green River Tunnel on Interstate 80, following damage to the tunnel’s lining… Read More
Montana Maintains Near-Record Low Unemployment
Montana’s unemployment rate held steady at a remarkably low 2.8% in June, marking the ninth consecutive month below 3% and extending a historic run of four straight years with unemployment… Read More
Gianforte Calls on Congress to Reverse Biden-Era Coal Rule
Governor Greg Gianforte has urged Congress to support two joint resolutions aimed at overturning a Biden administration policy that threatens Montana’s coal industry and could cost the state’s public schools… Read More
Governor Armstrong Appoints Andrew Eyre to Northeast Central Judicial District Judgeship
Governor Kelly Armstrong has appointed Andrew Eyre, an experienced prosecutor with over a decade of service in the Grand Forks County State’s Attorney’s Office, to the bench of the Northeast… Read More
Governor Little Appoints Regina McCrea to First Judicial District Judgeship
Governor Brad Little has appointed Regina McCrea, a seasoned civil litigator with more than two decades of legal experience, to serve as a district judge in Idaho’s First Judicial District,… Read More
Illegal border crossings drop to lowest level on record in June, just over 25,000
(The Center Square) – Illegal border crossings dropped to their lowest level in recorded U.S. history in June. Nationwide, 25,228 illegal border crossers were apprehended, the lowest monthly total in… Read More
Department of Commerce Relaunches Wood Products Loan Fund
The Montana Department of Commerce has officially reopened the Wood Products Revolving Loan Fund (WP RLF) to new applicants, unveiling a series of major updates aimed at increasing access to… Read More
State Announce $4 Million Grant to Launch Montana’s First Teacher Apprenticeship Program
Governor Greg Gianforte and Department of Labor & Industry (DLI) Commissioner Sarah Swanson announced a $4 million federal grant to establish Montana’s first registered teacher apprenticeship program, a major step… Read More
Gov. Kelly Armstrong Applauds Signing of HALT Fentanyl Act
North Dakota Governor Kelly Armstrong joined former President Donald Trump at the White House today for the official signing of the HALT Fentanyl Act, landmark legislation aimed at cracking down… Read More
Gianforte Honors Four Montana Veterans with Veteran Commendation
Governor Greg Gianforte this week honored four Montana veterans with the Governor’s Veteran Commendation, recognizing their exemplary military service and continued dedication to their communities. Ceremonies were held in Chouteau,… Read More
Spokane mayor proposes cutting red tape, fees for affordable housing developers
(The Center Square) – Spokane Mayor Lisa Brown proposed several measures on Monday to “jumpstart” the city’s affordable housing supply with hopes of building more than 22,000 units by 2046. The… Read More
Pilot program to focus on ‘personal responibility’ in welfare programs
(The Center Square) – The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services is taking new applications to conduct pilot programs in five different states focused on reducing federal assistance. The… Read More
Montana State senior wins prestigious Astronaut Scholarship for students in STEM
Amberly Guerrero, a senior at Montana State University who is pursuing a dual degree in chemical and biological engineering, earned a prestigious award from the Astronaut Scholarship Foundation this spring…. Read More
Trump administration says $6.8B funding freeze under review
(The Center Square) — A previously announced $6.8 billion educational funding freeze is part of an ongoing review, the Trump administration said in a clarification. The U.S. Department of Education Monday… Read More
UM Launches New Major in Entertainment, Events and Sports Management
Marley Miller came to the University of Montana as a pre-med student, but quickly discovered a different path through the College of Business to pursue his passion for music and… Read More
Reported illegal entries continue to decline, reversing Biden trajectory
(The Center Square) – Reported illegal entries continue to decline nationwide, reversing a Biden administration trajectory where the numbers of encounters and apprehensions broke records every month. In May, illegal… Read More
Attorney General Knudsen Appoints Billings Attorney Emily Jones to Judicial Standards Commission
Attorney General Austin Knudsen today announced the appointment of Billings attorney Emily Jones to the Montana Judicial Standards Commission, a key body responsible for upholding the integrity and ethical standards… Read More