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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Attorney General Jackley Appoints Two New Special Agents in Charge at South Dakota Division of Criminal Investigation
South Dakota Attorney General Marty Jackley announced today the promotion of two veteran law enforcement officers to newly created leadership positions within the Division of Criminal Investigation (DCI). Supervisory Special… Read More
Wyoming Veterans Commission Concludes First-Ever Veteran Services Symposium in Casper
The Wyoming Veterans Commission wrapped up its inaugural Veteran Services Symposium this week at Casper College, marking a major milestone in the state’s efforts to strengthen the network of care… Read More
Public Comment Open for Draft Idaho Mountain Goat Management Plan Through June 8
The Idaho Department of Fish and Game is seeking public input on its draft Mountain Goat Management Plan for 2025–2030, with the comment period open through June 8. Hunters, wildlife… Read More
Governor Gianforte Honors Veterans for Distinguished Service in Glendive and Miles City
As part of his ongoing 56 County Tour, Governor Greg Gianforte made stops in eastern Montana this week to recognize two veterans with the 2024 Montana Governor’s Veteran Commendation, honoring… Read More
Montana State chemist receives Camille Dreyfus Teacher-Scholar Award
BOZEMAN – Two years ago, a research team led by Montana State University assistant professor Martin Mosquera discovered that photons – the smallest possible units of light – can be… Read More
North Dakota Reports Slight Dip in Q1 2025 Taxable Sales
North Dakota Tax Commissioner Brian Kroshus announced today that the state’s taxable sales and purchases for the first quarter of 2025 totaled $5.65 billion, reflecting a 1.53% decrease compared to… Read More
Montana Ranks Third Nationally for Lowest Unemployment
Montana continues to outperform much of the nation in employment, ranking third among U.S. states for the lowest unemployment rate, Governor Greg Gianforte announced. The state’s jobless rate held steady… Read More
Buckskin Mine Honored with 2025 DEQ Excellence in Mining Reclamation Award
The Wyoming Department of Environmental Quality (DEQ) has awarded the 2025 Excellence in Mining Reclamation Award in the coal category to the Buckskin Mine for its outstanding work restoring native… Read More
Officials Urge Caution on Roads as “100 Deadliest Days of Summer” Begin
With Memorial Day weekend kicking off the unofficial start of summer, Attorney General Austin Knudsen and the Montana Highway Patrol (MHP) are urging Montanans to drive safely as the state… Read More
Wyoming Business Council Charts Bold Path Forward for State’s Economic Future
In a candid and forward-looking quarterly meeting this week, the Wyoming Business Council (WBC) Board of Directors turned its focus toward bold strategies aimed at reversing persistent economic challenges, including… Read More
Montana State professor Elizabeth Shanahan receives Fulbright Scholar Award for research in Australia
Elizabeth Shanahan, a professor of political science at Montana State University, has received a Fulbright U.S. Scholar Program award to Australia, where she will investigate Australian public responses and policy… Read More
Think tank: Trump’s minerals order could benefit Colorado, Arizona, Wyoming
(The Center Square) – A recent Trump administration order that seeks to boost critical mineral production could be a boon for Colorado, Arizona and Wyoming, which are home to key… Read More
Homan: Border crossings down, arrests up, ICE finding missing children
(The Center Square) – U.S. Border Czar Tom Homan addressed a group of Republican lawyers at a national policy conference Friday about the status of President Donald Trump’s three primary… Read More
Montana Department of Justice Issues Warning on Dangerous Surge of Carfentanil in Billings
The Montana Department of Justice (MTDOJ) and Billings Police Department (BPD) are alerting the public to a significant and alarming increase in the presence of the deadly synthetic opioid carfentanil… Read More
Gianforte Launches Fifth Annual 56 County Tou
Kicking off his fifth annual 56 County Tour, Governor Greg Gianforte hit the road this week, visiting Montanans in Sheridan, Daniels, Roosevelt, McCone, and Richland counties, spotlighting legislative wins, economic… Read More
Biden receives support, questions about transparency amid cancer diagnosis
(The Center Square) – Leaders in both political parties are showing former President Joe Biden their support after Biden announced he is dealing with an aggressive form of prostate cancer…. Read More
Miles City Student Wins Statewide Law Enforcement Appreciation Poster Contest
Attorney General Austin Knudsen has announced Jordyn Muggli, a fifth-grade student at Lincoln Grade School in Miles City, as the winner of the 2025 Law Enforcement Appreciation Poster Contest, held… Read More
UM and Blackfoot Communications Launch Cybersecurity Partnership
The University of Montana and Blackfoot Communications have joined forces to launch a critical new initiative aimed at bolstering cybersecurity defense in Montana’s rural communities. Announced this week, the partnership… Read More
Montana State Research Development Team Earns National Innovation Award
Montana State University’s Office of Research Development has received national recognition for its innovative efforts to strengthen research collaboration across universities in the western U.S. At the National Organization of… Read More
Montana State Hilleman Scholar among 16 Bobcats chosen for Baucus Leaders Class of 2025
For the second summer in a row, Montana State University student Lukas Kosel has been selected to participate in a cultural exchange program in China through the Max S. Baucus… Read More
Rural Community Leaders and Businesses Gather for 2025 Idaho Rural Success Summit
Over 230 attendees, including leaders from Idaho cities and counties, state and federal agencies, business owners, and community organizations, convened for the fourth annual Idaho Rural Success Summit held in… Read More
Gov. Armstrong Meets with EPA Administrator Lee Zeldin
Governor Kelly Armstrong of North Dakota met with U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) Administrator Lee Zeldin today to discuss critical issues affecting the state’s energy and agriculture sectors. The meeting… Read More
Brown Announces Settlement with Vanguard Over Target Retirement Fund
Montana Commissioner of Securities and Insurance James Brown announced a significant settlement with Vanguard Marketing Corporation and The Vanguard Group, Inc., resolving an investigation into unexpected capital gains tax distributions… Read More
Sheehy Leads Letter Backing Trump’s Efforts to Tackle Wildfire Crisis
U.S. Senator Tim Sheehy (R–Mont.) led a coalition of 16 Republican lawmakers in sending a letter to former President Donald J. Trump, voicing strong support for potential executive action aimed… Read More
First-Gen Griz Grad Turns Ranching Work Ethic into Business Success
Growing up on a ranch in Twin Bridges, Carl Shaw never thought about going to college. Nobody in his family had gone to college, but when Shaw was in high… Read More
A passion for printing: Montana State’s letterpress collection documented in artist books
More than 400 cases of metal and wood letters line the shelves of Montana State University’s letterpress studio. The pieces of type, made from carving letters into wood blocks or… Read More
Knudsen Marks MMIP Awareness Day
In recognition of Missing or Murdered Indigenous Persons (MMIP) Awareness Day, Montana Attorney General Austin Knudsen reaffirmed his office’s commitment to addressing the disproportionate impact of violence on tribal communities… Read More
Construction Begins on New Signal Peak Energy Ice Arena in Billings
Community leaders, local businesses, and young athletes gathered this week to break ground on the highly anticipated Signal Peak Energy Ice Arena, a new multi-sport facility set to transform youth… Read More
Gianforte Celebrates Small Business Week with Visit to Innovative Billings Greenhouse
As part of Small Business Week, Governor Greg Gianforte visited Swanky Roots, a family-run aquaponics greenhouse in Billings, to celebrate local entrepreneurship and highlight the role of small businesses in… Read More
Montana Attorney General Leads 26-State Coalition Challenging Hawaii Gun Ban at Supreme Court
Montana Attorney General Austin Knudsen is leading a 26-state coalition urging the U.S. Supreme Court to overturn a Hawaii law that imposes broad restrictions on where law-abiding citizens can carry… Read More
Wyoming Air National Guard to Receive C-130J Super Hercules Upgrade
The Wyoming Air National Guard has been selected to receive the C-130J Super Hercules, a modern upgrade to replace its aging fleet of C-130H aircraft. This announcement marks a significant… Read More
Gov. Little Announces Appointments to Judiciary and Commission on Hispanic Affairs
Governor Brad Little announced today the appointment of Megan Marshall as the new District Judge for the Second Judicial District and Annette Valenzuela Tipton as the new Executive Director of… Read More
Two Startups Secure $255,000 in Funding Through North Dakota’s Angel Match Program
The North Dakota Department of Commerce announced today that Tugboat Solutions, Inc. and Verdethos, Inc. have been approved for a combined total of $255,000 in funding through the state’s Angel… Read More
Montana State senior documents rural stories in master’s filmmaking program
Marit Ehmke, a soon-to-be graduate of Montana State University, cherished her dad’s old Nikon camera. It was a trusty sidekick as she documented grain elevators and flora near her family’s wheat… Read More
Trump Nominates Kurt Alme as U.S. Attorney for Montana
President Donald Trump has nominated Kurt Alme to serve as the U.S. Attorney for Montana, a move that has garnered strong support from Montana’s U.S. Senators Steve Daines and Tim… Read More
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
Wyoming Delegation Supports Trump’s Order To Defund NPR And PBS
U.S. Rep. Harriet Hageman, R-Wyoming, said she supports President Donald Trump’s executive order to end tax funds for the left-leaning outlets PBS and NPR. U.S. Sens. John Barrasso and Cynthia… Read More
U.S. Lumber Coalition Accuses Canada of Dodging Responsibility for Unfair Softwood Lumber Trade Practices
The U.S. Lumber Coalition is sounding the alarm over what it describes as Canada’s ongoing attempts to sidestep accountability for unfair softwood lumber trade practices, which the coalition claims have… Read More
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
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
Federal regulations cost average American household $16,000 a year, group finds
(The Center Square) – Federal regulations cost taxpayers trillions of dollars annually, with the average American household paying roughly $16,000 per year in hidden costs, according to a new report. The… Read More
Finalists announced for Montana State’s $100K Venture Competition
Montana State University has announced the finalists for the $100K Venture Competition, which is hosted annually by the Jake Jabs College of Business and Entrepreneurship and the MSU Blackstone LaunchPad…. Read More
Wyoming Activities Association Consider Allowing High School Athletes To Get Paid
High school athletes in Wyoming may be soon able to make money off their athletic performance. That’s because the Wyoming High School Activities Association (WHSAA) is considering a policy that… Read More
Montana State University to Honor 2,465 Graduates at Spring Commencement on May 9
Montana State University (MSU) will celebrate its 142nd spring commencement on Friday, May 9, awarding 2,465 degrees during two ceremonies at the Brick Breeden Fieldhouse. The events, scheduled for 10… Read More
Stockman Bank Donates $250,000 to Support Mental Health and Genetics Care for Montana’s Children
Shodair Children’s Hospital has announced a major boost to its Hope Campaign with a $250,000 leadership gift from Stockman Bank, becoming the campaign’s Premier Leadership Sponsor. The donation marks a… Read More
Trevor Graff Appointed Director of Government Relations at Montana State Auditor’s Office
The Montana State Auditor’s Office has named Trevor Graff as its new Director of Government Relations, effective immediately. In this role, Graff will serve as the agency’s chief liaison to… Read More
State Superintendent Honors 46 North Dakota Educators as County Teachers of the Year
North Dakota Superintendent of Public Instruction Kirsten Baesler on Thursday celebrated 46 exceptional educators who have been named County Teachers of the Year, recognizing their outstanding contributions to students, schools,… Read More
South Dakota to Distribute 20,000 Naloxone Kits in Statewide Overdose Prevention Effort
South Dakota Attorney General Marty Jackley announced a major initiative today to combat the state’s growing opioid crisis through the distribution of 20,000 naloxone kits, totaling 40,000 doses, in partnership… Read More