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Same groups, lower turnout, higher temperature as anti-Trump resistance returns to downtown
Supreme Court Appears Ready to Back Montana Police in Warrantless Home Entry Case
Justices express skepticism about requiring probable cause standard for emergency welfare checks in case stemming from 2021 Anaconda shooting
Missoula Mayor’s Office Manufactures ‘Misinformation’ Crisis Regarding Migrant Placements
Mayor endorsed migrant placement groups publicly, goes radio silent when asked for actual numbers
Recent
Tester Ally Appointed Montana Democratic Party Vice Chair After Predecessor’s Three-Day Tenure
Former senator’s loyalist fills role after critic’s brief tenure and resignation
Trump Uses Tariff Revenue to Keep Montana WIC Program Running During Shutdown
Montana DPHHS announced the program will continue through November using carryover funds and federal emergency measures
Only Two Montana Schools Earn Blue-Ribbon Honor in Rigorous Statewide Competition
Two small-town schools, Fairfield and Malta High School, achieve top-tier academic performance as state asserts education independence
Federal Court Dismisses Climate Lawsuit Challenging Trump Energy Orders, Protecting Montana’s Mining Revival
Attorney General Knudsen led 20-state coalition in successful jurisdictional challenge to youth climate case targeting coal and energy policies
What Parents Need to Know About Montana’s New AI Rules for Schools
State guidelines ensure teachers stay in control while students benefit from new technology
Montana Launches Services for Former Inmates’ Riskiest Period
Federal Medicaid waiver allows behavioral health services to begin 30 days before prison release
Missoula County Ballots Mail Thursday With New Birth Year Requirement
No polling places will open for Nov. 4 election; new law requires birth year plus signature on ballot envelopes
Glacier Park Airport Gets Aviation Safety Upgrade Set for Nationwide Deployment
Bigfork-based uAvionix becomes first company to win federal approval for contract tower surveillance systems
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Popular
Anti-Trump Banner Crashers Reported to Police at UM Homecoming Parade
University president confirms individuals were not registered entrants, reported to police during event
Missoula Mayor’s Office Manufactures ‘Misinformation’ Crisis Regarding Migrant Placements
Mayor endorsed migrant placement groups publicly, goes radio silent when asked for actual numbers
Billings Mayoral Candidate Mike Nelson’s DEI Board Role Surfaces Amid National Backlash
Nelson's founding role on Chamber's DEI advisory board emerges as potential issue in November election
Washington’s Broken Promise Threatens Rural Montana Schools
Rep. Maness: Beaverhead County shorted $2.26 million since 2008, long before current government shutdown
Anti-Trump Protesters Rally in Downtown Missoula as ‘No Kings’ Movement Returns
Same groups, lower turnout, higher temperature as anti-Trump resistance returns to downtown
Business
Glacier Park Airport Gets Aviation Safety Upgrade Set for Nationwide Deployment
Bigfork-based uAvionix becomes first company to win federal approval for contract tower surveillance systems
Montana Breaks Healthcare Monopolies, Expands Patient Access
Pharmacists now prescribe routine medications while new facilities bypass competitor vetoes
Thompson Falls Antimony Expansion Creates 25 Jobs as Montana Breaks Chinese Mineral Dependence
$15 million expansion will quadruple production at nation’s only antimony smelter as Defense Department awards $245 million contract
Montana on Track for Fifth Consecutive Year of Record Business Formation
State logs 6,000+ new business registrations in September, maintaining growth streak with three months remaining in 2025
Montana Anglers Generate $1.27 Billion Economic Impact, Study Shows
Out-of-state visitors drive $1.1 billion in cold-water fishing spending, while residents support rural economies through warm-water angling
Shodair Children’s Hospital Receives $2.3 Million in COVID Employee Retention Credits After Two-Year Wait
Congressman Downing’s office helped accelerate IRS processing from nearly two years to 50 days
Culture
Anti-Trump Protesters Rally in Downtown Missoula as ‘No Kings’ Movement Returns
Same groups, lower turnout, higher temperature as anti-Trump resistance returns to downtown
Our Republic Only Works If We Do
Freedom depends on citizens who stay engaged, informed, and unafraid to speak up — writes Trevor Walter, candidate for Montana House District 69
Giant Springs State Park Hosts Halloween Trick-or-Treat Walk Oct. 16
Free family event features 0.66-mile trick-or-treat trail, face painting and photo opportunities along River’s Edge Trail
Bozeman Writer Allen Morris Jones Named Montana Poet Laureate
Former Big Sky Journal editor brings 30 years of publishing experience to two-year role
Montana Organizations Can Access Up to $400,000 in Grants for America’s 250th Anniversary Projects
October 30 deadline for community organizations to apply for semiquincentennial commemoration funding
Great Falls Area State Park Offers Fall Stargazing and Harvest Moon Events
First Peoples Buffalo Jump State Park hosts October astronomy events designed to showcase Montana’s dark skies
Government
Trump Uses Tariff Revenue to Keep Montana WIC Program Running During Shutdown
Montana DPHHS announced the program will continue through November using carryover funds and federal emergency measures
Supreme Court Appears Ready to Back Montana Police in Warrantless Home Entry Case
Justices express skepticism about requiring probable cause standard for emergency welfare checks in case stemming from 2021 Anaconda shooting
Federal Court Dismisses Climate Lawsuit Challenging Trump Energy Orders, Protecting Montana’s Mining Revival
Attorney General Knudsen led 20-state coalition in successful jurisdictional challenge to youth climate case targeting coal and energy policies
Missoula Mayor’s Office Manufactures ‘Misinformation’ Crisis Regarding Migrant Placements
Mayor endorsed migrant placement groups publicly, goes radio silent when asked for actual numbers
Washington’s Broken Promise Threatens Rural Montana Schools
Rep. Maness: Beaverhead County shorted $2.26 million since 2008, long before current government shutdown
Missoula Eliminates Waiting for Roofing Permits After Storm Damage Delays
New permit system eliminates multi-day waits for urgent home repairs
Politics
Tester Ally Appointed Montana Democratic Party Vice Chair After Predecessor’s Three-Day Tenure
Former senator’s loyalist fills role after critic’s brief tenure and resignation
Anti-Trump Protesters Rally in Downtown Missoula as ‘No Kings’ Movement Returns
Same groups, lower turnout, higher temperature as anti-Trump resistance returns to downtown
Missoula Mayor’s Office Manufactures ‘Misinformation’ Crisis Regarding Migrant Placements
Mayor endorsed migrant placement groups publicly, goes radio silent when asked for actual numbers
Washington’s Broken Promise Threatens Rural Montana Schools
Rep. Maness: Beaverhead County shorted $2.26 million since 2008, long before current government shutdown
Anti-Trump Banner Crashers Reported to Police at UM Homecoming Parade
University president confirms individuals were not registered entrants, reported to police during event
Billings Mayoral Candidate Mike Nelson’s DEI Board Role Surfaces Amid National Backlash
Nelson’s founding role on Chamber’s DEI advisory board emerges as potential issue in November election
National
Supreme Court Appears Ready to Back Montana Police in Warrantless Home Entry Case
Justices express skepticism about requiring probable cause standard for emergency welfare checks in case stemming from 2021 Anaconda shooting
Montana AG Files Brief Supporting Trump as Judge Blocks Oregon Guard Deployment
Montana backs federal response to ‘war zone’ violence against ICE agents in Portland
Energy Secretary, Multi-State Governors Gather in Bozeman to Address Montana’s Power Demand Surge
Summit brings federal and industry leaders as electricity demand projections double in two years
Senate Passes Bill to Reverse Montana Coal Leasing Ban, Sends to Trump’s Desk
Legislation set to save nearly 1,000 jobs and billions in state revenue
Senate Confirms Kurt Alme as U.S. Attorney for Montana
Confirmation formalizes leadership of office prosecuting high-profile drug, immigration, and reservation abuse cases
Montana Republicans Blame ‘Schumer Shutdown’ as Democrats Block House Funding Bill
Senate Democrats reject continuing resolution similar to measures they’ve supported in the past
Elections
Missoula County Ballots Mail Thursday With New Birth Year Requirement
No polling places will open for Nov. 4 election; new law requires birth year plus signature on ballot envelopes
Trust in Elections Starts with Hand Counting Ballots
Montana HD 69 candidate Trevor Walter advocates for return to in-person voting and paper ballots
Billings Mayoral Candidate Mike Nelson’s DEI Board Role Surfaces Amid National Backlash
Nelson’s founding role on Chamber’s DEI advisory board emerges as potential issue in November election
Missoula Voters to Hear from Candidates in Four-Part Forum Series
Forums start next week covering mayoral race and five contested ward elections
Montana Secretary of State Promotes Voter Registration Ahead of 2026 Midterms
Christi Jacobsen encourages Montanans to verify registration status and prepare for 2026 elections
Missoula Mails 47,000 Primary Ballots Amid National Mail-In Voting Debate
Mail-Only Election Comes as Trump Plans Federal Ban
Health
Trump Uses Tariff Revenue to Keep Montana WIC Program Running During Shutdown
Montana DPHHS announced the program will continue through November using carryover funds and federal emergency measures
Montana Launches Services for Former Inmates’ Riskiest Period
Federal Medicaid waiver allows behavioral health services to begin 30 days before prison release
Montana Breaks Healthcare Monopolies, Expands Patient Access
Pharmacists now prescribe routine medications while new facilities bypass competitor vetoes
Montana Communities Compete for $26.5 Million Mental Health Facility After Political Dispute Stalls Project
State seeks proposals for 32-bed facility to serve mentally ill defendants after waitlist grows to 128 people
The Inflation Reduction Act Broke Medicare—and Montana’s Seniors and Veterans Are Paying the Price
Three years after passage, the Inflation Reduction Act is leaving Montana’s retirees and veterans with higher bills and fewer Medicare options.
Montana Health Officials Partner With Coffee Shops for Breast Cancer Screening Campaign
60,000 pink coffee sleeves carry screening reminders to cafes across the state as part of October awareness push