(The Center Square) – A proposal to create the largest U.S. currency denomination in more than 50 years could unintentionally benefit drug cartels, money launderers and tax cheats, according to… Read More
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Trump Orders Review of Childhood Vaccine Schedule
WASHINGTON — President Donald Trump signed an Executive Order directing federal health officials to review and potentially update the United States’ childhood vaccine schedule to better align with practices in… Read More
Billings Votes to Create Independent Airport Authority After Nearly a Century of City Control
BILLINGS, Mont. — The Billings City Council voted to establish an independent governmental authority to oversee Billings Logan International Airport, ending nearly a century of direct municipal control over one… Read More
Gianforte Highlights Rural Business, Energy, and Agriculture on 56 County Tour
HELENA, Mont. — Gov. Greg Gianforte continued his annual 56 County Tour this week, visiting small businesses, energy facilities, agricultural operations, and infrastructure projects across six counties along Montana’s Hi-Line… Read More
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FAA Awards $10K Bonuses to Controllers and Technicians With Perfect Attendance During Shutdown
The Federal Aviation Administration announced Thursday that only 776 air traffic controllers and technicians will receive $10,000 bonuses for maintaining perfect attendance during the recent government shutdown — leaving nearly… Read More
DEQ Seeks Public Input on Draft Water Quality Report and Opens Requests for Future Data
The Montana Department of Environmental Quality (DEQ) is inviting public comment on the state’s 2022-2024 Draft Water Quality Integrated Report and a new pH Assessment Method for Streams and Rivers…. Read More
Attorney General Labrador Scores Legal Win Over Satanic Temple’s Challenge to Idaho Abortion Laws
Idaho Attorney General Raúl Labrador announced a major legal victory Monday after a federal court dismissed a lawsuit filed by The Satanic Temple challenging the state’s pro-life laws. U.S. District… Read More
Montana Property Tax Reforms Lead to Spike for Renters
Some Montana homeowners are expecting to see a reduction in property taxes after the state enacted sweeping tax reforms this year, but the changes have created unintended consequences for renters…. Read More
Gianforte Highlights $200,000 Investment in Great Falls High School House Program
Governor Greg Gianforte joined Emmy-winning TV host Mike Rowe, NeighborWorks Great Falls, and Wells Fargo this week to celebrate progress on the Great Falls High School House Program and announce… Read More
Wyoming Business Council Names Chloe Valentine Southwest Regional Director
The Wyoming Business Council (WBC) has announced the hiring of Chloe Valentine as its new Southwest Regional Director, serving Lincoln, Sweetwater, and Uinta counties. Valentine brings extensive experience and a… Read More
Idaho Seeks Up to $1 Billion to Transform Rural Health Care
The Idaho Department of Health and Welfare (DHW) submitted the state’s application Tuesday for the federal Rural Health Transformation Program, seeking up to $200 million per year for five years… Read More
Trump Administration Launches Investigation into Major Meat Packing Companies
President Donald J. Trump has directed the Department of Justice to investigate the nation’s largest meat packing companies for potential collusion, price fixing, and manipulation, with a focus on foreign-owned… Read More
North Dakota Launches Automation Tax Credit Program Portal for Businesses
The North Dakota Department of Commerce announced this week that the Automation Tax Credit (ATC) Program Portal is now open for applications. The program is designed to support primary sector… Read More
From Pre-Law to JAG: UM Grad Finds Path Through Public Service
After serving in the 3rd Army Ranger Battalion right out of high school, Alex Butler of Sioux Falls, South Dakota, wasn’t sure what would come next. He used his GI… Read More
Attorney General Knudsen Leads 22-State Coalition Backing Trump’s Chicago Response
Montana Attorney General Austin Knudsen has spearheaded a 22-state coalition supporting President Donald Trump’s decision to deploy National Guard units to Chicago in response to violent unrest and threats against… Read More
Gianforte Announces 2025 Montana Governor’s Veteran Commendation Recipients
Governor Greg Gianforte on Monday announced the 58 Montanans selected to receive the 2025 Montana Governor’s Veteran Commendation, an annual honor recognizing veterans who have demonstrated exceptional service to both… Read More
DEQ and FWP Release Draft Programmatic Environmental Assessment for 318 Authorizations
The Montana Department of Environmental Quality (DEQ) and Department of Fish, Wildlife and Parks (FWP) have released a draft programmatic Environmental Assessment (EA) for 318 Authorization applications and are accepting… Read More
South Dakota Attorney General Announces Indictments in Cocaine Network Case
South Dakota Attorney General Marty Jackley announced Wednesday that nine individuals—eight men and one woman—have been indicted by a Davison County Grand Jury for their alleged involvement in a cocaine… Read More
Electrical and computer engineering professor at Montana State wins award for textbook
A professor of electrical and computer engineering at Montana State University’s Norm Asbjornson College of Engineering recently won an international award for a textbook he authored. Brock LaMeres Brock LaMeres,… Read More
Wyoming PBS Partners with Buffalo Bill Center of the West to Explore the American Frontier
Wyoming PBS and the Buffalo Bill Center of the West have launched a new partnership aimed at sharing authentic stories of the American West through a combination of history, storytelling,… Read More
Governor Gianforte Donates Salary to Hunger Relief
Governor Greg Gianforte announced Wednesday that he is donating a quarter of his annual salary to The Producer Partnership, a Montana nonprofit dedicated to providing locally raised beef and other… Read More
Federal Judge Blocks Trump’s National Guard Deployment to Portland
A federal judge on Friday permanently blocked President Trump’s deployment of National Guard troops to Portland, ruling that the president “exceeded his authority” by federalizing the forces to protect an… Read More
Class Action Lawsuit Filed Against Blue Cross Blue Shield of Montana Over Data Breach
A class action lawsuit has been filed against Blue Cross Blue Shield of Montana (BCBSMT) over a data breach that allegedly exposed the sensitive personal and medical information of hundreds… Read More
Supreme Court Ruling Opens Door for Veterans at UM Law
A U.S. Supreme Court decision expanding GI Bill benefits is helping more veterans pursue law school at the University of Montana, where a growing student-led group supports the transition from… Read More
Montana State hosts decorated Marine veteran in honor of Veterans Day
U.S. Marine Corps veteran Rudy Reyes will visit Montana State University on Veterans Day to share his journey of military service and personal transformation. His talk, titled “Self-Development: A Lifelong… Read More
Government Shutdown Enters Sixth Week
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
Montana Historical Society Announces Return of Research Fellowship Programs
The Montana Historical Society’s Library and Archives has announced the return of its research fellowship programs in 2026, following a temporary pause during construction of the Montana Heritage Center. The… Read More
Wyoming Guard Recognizes Service and Excellence Across the Force
The Wyoming Military Department honored Soldiers, Airmen, and civilian employees for their service and contributions during a series of award ceremonies held Nov. 3 and 4 at the Joint Forces… Read More
Grizzlies Survive Late Scare, Stay Undefeated
In a game packed with big plays, wild momentum swings, and a finish few will forget, the No. 2 Montana Grizzlies held off Eastern Washington 29–24 on Saturday at Washington-Grizzly… Read More
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 State awarded $1.1 million to expand facility for photonics research and development
The Montana Microfabrication Facility at Montana State University recently received a $1.1 million grant from the U.S. Economic Development Administration through its Regional Technology and Innovation Hubs program. The funding… Read More
WYDOT Receives NEVI Plan Approval
The Federal Highway Administration (FHWA) has approved the Wyoming Department of Transportation’s (WYDOT) National Electric Vehicle Infrastructure (NEVI) plan, certifying that the state’s Alternative Fuel Corridors (AFCs) are fully built… 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
Senator Daines Tours MSU’s Cutting-Edge Quantum Research Facility
Senator Steve Daines (R-Mont.) visited Montana State University’s state-of-the-art quantum research facility on Halloween, highlighting the university’s advancements in technology and the critical role quantum research plays in Montana’s economy…. Read More
Montana State Auditor Launches Investigation After Blue Cross Data Breach
Montana State Auditor and Commissioner of Securities and Insurance James Brown announced an immediate investigation into Blue Cross Blue Shield of Montana (BCBSMT) following a major data breach that may… Read More
Montana State University receives grant to support nursing graduates in rural health care systems
Montana State University’s Mark and Robyn Jones College of Nursing and the Montana State University Alumni Foundation recently received a Blue Impact Grant from Blue Cross and Blue Shield of… Read More
Fed Cuts Rates Again, But Powell Warns the Easing Cycle May Be Near Its End
The Federal Reserve delivered a widely anticipated quarter-point rate cut this week, lowering its benchmark federal funds rate to a range of 3.75% to 4.00%, its second reduction of the… Read More
Gov. Armstrong Directs $1.5 Million to Support North Dakota Food Programs
Governor Kelly Armstrong announced Thursday that he has directed more than $1.5 million in state funds to support food assistance programs during the ongoing federal government shutdown, urging North Dakota… Read More
Retailers Scramble as U.S. Penny Phase-Out Forces Price Rounding
Now that the United States has officially stopped making pennies, a nationwide scramble is underway among gas stations, fast-food chains, and major retailers to adjust prices and handle cash transactions… Read More
Montana DOJ, Billings Police Warn of Carfentanil Surge in Yellowstone County
The Montana Department of Justice (MTDOJ) and Billings Police Department (BPD) are alerting residents of Yellowstone County about an increased presence of the deadly synthetic opioid carfentanil. The warning follows… Read More
Angel Match Program Invests $460,000 in Ag Tech and Housing Startups in Q3
The North Dakota Department of Commerce announced that three companies received a combined $460,000 in investments through the North Dakota Development Fund Inc.’s Angel Match Program (AMP) during the third… Read More
Montana Agritourism Conference set for Nov. 20-21 at Montana State
The second annual Montana Agritourism Conference will be held at Montana State University next month on Thursday and Friday, Nov. 20-21. The event will be hosted by the Montana Agritourism… Read More
Superintendent Hedalen Directs Montana School Districts to Comply with State and Federal Laws
Superintendent of Public Instruction Susie Hedalen has issued a directive to all Montana school districts, reminding them of their legal obligations to comply with state and federal laws amid rising… Read More
Pulitzer-Prize Nominated Authors to Host Veterans Day Tribute in Bozeman
To honor the service and sacrifice of America’s military heroes, Pulitzer Prize-nominated authors Dino Garner and Liz Fetter will host a special Veterans Day tribute and multimedia presentation on Tuesday,… Read More
UM Foundation Hosts Crowdfunding Campaign to Raise Funds for 15 Campus Programs
The University of Montana Foundation will host its annual Crowdfunding Campaign through Nov. 14. Fifteen programs and causes on campus are participating in the campaign to raise vital funds for… Read More
UM Awarded $1.2M Grant to Launch Rural Youth Behavioral Health Career Pathways
The University of Montana’s has been awarded a three-year, $1.2 million grant from the Health Resources & Services Administration through its Rural Communities Opioid Response Program–Pathways initiative. The funding for… Read More
TEDx event at Montana State University set for Nov. 5
The Associated Students of Montana State University will host its annual TEDxMontanaStateUniversity event on Wednesday, Nov. 5. The event will be held from 6 to 8 p.m. at Inspiration Hall… Read More
MHP Operation in Butte Leads to Major Drug Seizures, 34 Arrests
A weeklong interdiction operation led by the Montana Highway Patrol (MHP) in Butte resulted in multiple drug seizures and arrests as law enforcement worked to curb criminal activity and keep… Read More
Missoula Artist Creates UM’s Latest Native Griz Design
As an Indigenous artist, Kendallynn Charging has admired the Native Griz designs created the past three years for the University of Montana’s Nike N7-inspired campaign, which honors Native culture and… Read More
Montana Shakespeare in the Schools hits the road this fall
Watching William Shakespeare’s plays come to life is a bit like walking into a dark room. The longer someone is immersed, the more everything comes into focus. Montana Shakespeare in… Read More
Gianforte Highlights Montana–Kumamoto Partnership During Japan Trade Mission
Concluding his trade mission to Japan, Governor Greg Gianforte this week celebrated more than four decades of partnership between Montana and Kumamoto Prefecture, emphasizing the enduring cultural, educational, and economic… Read More