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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Blake Wiedenheft named Montana State University endowed chair in plant science
Blake Wiedenheft, a scientist in the Montana State University College of Agriculture, has been named the university’s next endowed chair in plant science. Wiedenheft will assume the position of Winifred… Read More
North Dakota Unifies Insurance and Securities Departments
In a move aimed at modernizing oversight and strengthening consumer protections, North Dakota Insurance Commissioner Jon Godfread announced today the official unification of the state’s Insurance and Securities departments. The… Read More
Montana State Auditor Warns Public About Rising Cryptocurrency Scams
Montana State Auditor and Commissioner of Securities and Insurance James Brown is warning residents to exercise extreme caution when investing in cryptocurrency, amid a sharp increase in reported digital currency… Read More
DEQ to Host Public Meeting on Gallatin River Water Quality Study
The Montana Department of Environmental Quality (DEQ) will host an open house later this month to update the public on a multi-year study of water quality in the middle segment… Read More
Zinke Announces $4 Million Grant to Expand Apprenticeship Programs in Montana
Congressman Ryan Zinke announced that the Montana Department of Labor and Industry has been awarded $4 million in federal funding to expand apprenticeship programs across the state. The funding comes… Read More
Bozeman Tops List as Most Expensive U.S. Airport for Summer Car Rentals, Survey Finds
Travelers heading to Montana this summer may face sticker shock at the rental car counter. Bozeman Yellowstone International Airport (BZN) has been named the most expensive airport in the country… Read More
Gianforte, U.S. Forest Service Formalize Landmark Shared Stewardship Agreement for Montana’s Forests
Governor Greg Gianforte and U.S. Forest Service Chief Tom Schultz has signed a historic Shared Stewardship Agreement between the State of Montana and the U.S. Department of Agriculture Forest Service,… Read More
Gov. Little Hosts Trump Administration Officials
Governor Brad Little and Lieutenant Governor Scott Bedke welcomed top officials from the Trump administration to Idaho this week for a wildfire preparedness roundtable and the Governor’s annual trail ride,… Read More
Montana State Auditor James Brown Applauds $1.7 Million Land Board Allocation to Support Public Schools
Montana State Auditor and Commissioner of Securities and Insurance James Brown praised the Montana Board of Land Commissioners this week after approving an estimated $1.7 million in revenue to support… Read More
North Dakota to Celebrate Grand Opening of Theodore Roosevelt Presidential Library
In 2026, as the United States celebrates its 250th anniversary, North Dakota will mark a historic milestone of its own: the grand opening of the Theodore Roosevelt Presidential Library (TRPL)…. Read More
Montana Attorney General Launches Investigation into Lee Enterprises Following Cyberattack
Montana Attorney General Austin Knudsen announced Friday that his office has opened an investigation into Lee Enterprises following a February cyberattack that compromised the personal information of nearly 40,000 employees… Read More
VA slams Democrat governor for falsely claiming vets could be denied care
(The Center Square) – The U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs slammed a Democrat governor who sent out a mass email falsely claiming that veterans could be denied care based on… Read More
Montana State names 2025 presidential scholars
Montana State University’s most prestigious scholarship has been awarded to 20 high school graduates from across the nation and world, including 15 students from Montana. The MSU Presidential Scholarship is… Read More
Commerce Awards Nearly $500,000 to Boost Rural Economic Growth in Montana
The Montana Department of Commerce announced today the 2025 recipients of its Opportunities in Rural Economies (ORE) planning grants, awarding nearly $500,000 in funding to support projects that aim to… Read More
UM Cadaver Lab Project Extends Learning Long After Death
Society tends to protect the identity of cadavers, so not much is known about No. 817. We know the 72-year-old woman was from Montana and that her final cause of… Read More
President Trump Signs Senator Sheehy’s Aerial Firefighting Bill Into Law
In a major legislative milestone for freshman U.S. Senator Tim Sheehy (R-Mont.), President Donald J. Trump on Friday signed into law the Aerial Firefighting Enhancement Act, Sheehy’s bipartisan bill to… Read More
Governor’s Emergency Funds Approved to Aid ICE in Transporting Dangerous Illegal Aliens
Governor Brad Little and the Idaho Board of Examiners approved a request Tuesday to allocate up to $300,000 from the Governor’s emergency fund to support U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement… Read More
Supreme Court rules against Florida firefighter who lost health benefits
(The Center Square) – Litigation cannot be pursued by a disabled Florida firefighter against the city of Sanford under the Americans With Disability Act, the U.S. Supreme Court ruled Friday…. Read More
Gianforte Appoints Marta Bertoglio as Department of Commerce Director
Governor Greg Gianforte announced the appointment of State Representative Marta Bertoglio as the new Director of the Montana Department of Commerce, signaling a continued focus on economic growth and job… Read More
Trump thanks 9th Circuit for ruling, Marines come to LA
(The Center Square) – President Donald Trump Friday morning thanked the U.S. Court of Appeals for the 9th Circuit for its ruling that keeps the California National Guard, for now, under his… Read More
DOJ Warns of Scam Texts Impersonating Motor Vehicle Division
The Montana Department of Justice’s Office of Consumer Protection (OCP) is alerting Montanans to a wave of fraudulent text messages impersonating the Montana Motor Vehicle Division (MVD) in an attempt… Read More
Gallatin College MSU carpentry students build better future for local nonprofits
Most student projects made in Gallatin College Montana State University’s carpentry program are eventually disassembled, rebuilt into something new and then taken down again. And again. And again. However, a… Read More
State Auditor James Brown Announces Multi-State Settlements Over Excessive Broker Commissions
Montana Commissioner of Securities and Insurance James Brown announced Tuesday a series of national settlements with five major broker-dealer firms over allegations they charged excessive commissions on small retail equity… Read More
New Citizens to Be Welcomed in Fargo During Federal Naturalization Ceremonies
The United States District Court for the District of North Dakota has announced it will host two naturalization ceremonies in Fargo on Tuesday, June 24, 2025, to welcome approximately 200… Read More
Montana Historical Society Launches Final Fundraising Push for Montana Heritage Center
The Montana Historical Society has kicked off the final phase of its ambitious capital campaign to complete the Montana Heritage Center, announcing a $1 million fundraising goal to cross the… Read More
Gianforte Honors Seven Central Montana Veterans
Governor Greg Gianforte honored seven distinguished Montana veterans this week with the 2024 Montana Governor’s Veteran Commendation, recognizing their military service and continued contributions to their communities. The ceremonies took… Read More
Montana State’s Leon Costello Named FCS Athletic Director of the Year
Montana State University Athletic Director Leon Costello has been named a 2023–24 FCS Athletic Director of the Year by the National Association of Collegiate Directors of Athletics (NACDA), recognizing his… Read More
ICE Houston deports 142 to Mexico with 473 convictions
(The Center Square) – More criminal foreign nationals have been deported to Mexico from Houston. The latest round includes 142 individuals with a combined 473 convictions who illegally entered the… Read More
Zinke Nominates 15 Western Montana Projects for Federal Funding Totaling $64.6 Million
Congressman Ryan Zinke today announced a slate of 15 infrastructure, law enforcement, and rural development projects across Western Montana, requesting federal funding totaling $64,619,833. The funding requests, submitted to the… Read More
Wyoming DEQ Releases 2024 State of the Environment Report
The Wyoming Department of Environmental Quality (DEQ) has released its 2024 State of the Environment Report, outlining key accomplishments across the department’s four core focus areas: air, land, waste, and… Read More
Brown Announces New Executive Leadership Appointments in Auditor’s Office
Commissioner of Securities and Insurance and Montana State Auditor James Brown announced new additions to the agency’s executive leadership team this week, naming three seasoned professionals to top roles. The… Read More
Commerce Awards $23.7 Million in Coal Endowment Grants to 39 Communities
The Montana Department of Commerce announced Thursday that 39 cities, towns, counties, and water and sewer districts across the state will share more than $23.7 million in grant funding through… Read More
Montana State University ranks among top schools in global rankings
Montana State University has ranked among some of the top schools in the Center for World University Rankings for 2025, based on factors including education, employability, faculty and research. MSU… Read More
Flathead Lake to Peak Below Full Pool This Summer
Flathead Lake will not reach full pool this summer, marking the third consecutive year of below-normal water levels. Projections indicate the lake will peak at 2,892.3 feet on June 19,… Read More
Idaho Partners with ICE to Transport Dangerous Illegal Alien Criminals Out of State
Governor Brad Little announced today a new agreement between the Idaho State Police (ISP) and U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) under the federal 287(g) program. The partnership authorizes Idaho… Read More
Gianforte Hails Trump Administration for Approving Signal Peak Mine Permit
Governor Greg Gianforte on Thursday praised the Trump Administration’s approval of a crucial mining permit for the Signal Peak Energy coal mine, calling the move a major victory for Montana… Read More
Montana Attorney General Knudsen Leads 28-State Coalition Against Maine Gun Law
Montana Attorney General Austin Knudsen is spearheading a 28-state coalition backing a legal challenge to Maine’s newly enacted 72-hour waiting period for firearm purchases, calling the law an unconstitutional infringement… Read More
D-Day: Honoring Courage and Sacrifice
Today, on the 81st anniversary of D-Day, the world pauses to honor one of the most defining moments of the 20th century—the Allied invasion of Normandy during World War II…. Read More
Supreme Court Delivers Wave of Unanimous Rulings
The U.S. Supreme Court issued a series of unanimous decisions this week, resolving contentious disputes and clarifying legal boundaries on discrimination, religious tax exemptions, gun manufacturer liability, and environmental regulations…. Read More
Gianforte Continues 56 County Tour
Governor Greg Gianforte continued his fifth annual 56 County Tour this week, meeting with Montanans in Golden Valley, Wheatland, and Fergus counties to celebrate legislative wins and highlight rural resilience…. Read More
Law enforcement agencies in 40 states are partnering with ICE 287(g) program
The Center Square) – U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement is calling on law enforcement officials in all U.S. counties to participate in a federal program, 287(g). Those who do receive… Read More
Gallatin College MSU’s online courses expand to meet nontraditional student needs
When Gallatin College Montana State University student Rachel Johnson got home from her full-time job at a wedding venue in Livingston, she was exhausted. With a cup of coffee nearby,… Read More
UM Video Game Team Scores National Championship
Grizzly Esports at the University of Montana recently leveled up with its first team to win a video game college national championship. The five-member UM squad competed in League of… Read More
In just a few months, ICE makes 1,000+ worksite enforcement actions
(The Center Square) – In just a few months, U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement agents have arrested more than 1,000 “illegal alien workers without employment authorization.” It’s “the highest rate… Read More
Governor Gianforte Announces Board Appointments
Governor Greg Gianforte today announced the following appointments: Board of Regents of Higher Education Carter Jasper, Missoula: A graduate of Saint Regis High School, Jasper is a student at the… Read More
Judge halts order to terminate Harvard foreign student visas
(The Center Square) – A day after Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem announced the Trump administration was terminating Harvard University’s foreign student visa “privileges,” a federal judge has temporarily blocked… Read More
Max Baucus Institute Announces 2025 Baucus Leader Scholars
The Max S. Baucus Institute has announced its Baucus Leader Class of 2025. The more than 40 University of Montana students selected represent Ambassador Baucus’ commitment to create outstanding service… Read More
Wyoming Public Safety Communications Commission to Meet May 28–29 in Casper
The Wyoming Public Safety Communications Commission (PSCC) will convene in Casper next week for a two-day session focused on strategic planning and key updates to the state’s emergency communications infrastructure…. Read More