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Montana Attorney General Leads Multi-State Opposition to DEI Training Practices

Montana AG argues DEI training scapegoats white employees, violates Title VII

Montana RINO Removal Project

After Conservative Backlash Over Legislative Collapse, RINO Removal Project Expands into Montana

After grassroots backlash over tax hikes, budget growth, and judicial inaction, conservative group aims to unseat Montana “RINO” Legislators

Young woman holds "Chemical Abortion Harms Women" sign outside SCOTUS during Pro-Life rally

Sen. Daines, Pro-Life Leaders Urge FDA to Reassess Abortion Pill Safety After New Study

New study finds 1 in 10 women suffer serious complications from mifepristone

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James F. Battin Federal Courthouse, Billings, Montana

Hardin Man Sentenced to Two Years for Threatening FBI Calls

Glenn Ware repeatedly harassed federal agents with false claims and vulgarities

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New Index Demystifies School Budgets, Targets Montana Next

Mountain States Policy Center releases Idaho-focused school finance report, with Montana data expected in future editions

A rendering of the exterior of the Montana Heritage Center and cafe.

Operator Bids Now Open to Host Capitol Complex’s First Year-Round Café

Historic opportunity: Montana Heritage Center café aims to serve Capitol workers and 100,000+ annual visitors.

Missoula Police Department Annual Report 2024

Missoula Police Report Drop in Violent Crime, Rise in Drug Seizures in 2024

Annual report shows violent crime down, drug enforcement up in Missoula

Chemtrails over Florence, Montana

Chemtrails and Compliance

On Wednesday, March 26, 2025, the skies lit up over Missoula and the Bitterroot with an extraordinary amount of what are commonly known as “chemtrails.” Since that day, numerous instances of these visible streaks—sprayed from jets crisscrossing the sky—have blanketed the area with “something” intended for a specific end. That “something” is being imposed on…

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New State Website Helps Montanans Track Wildlife, Plants, and Invasive Species

New dashboards and species tools offer practical data for landowners, conservationists, and citizen scientists in Western Montana

Singer-Songwriter Tim Montana accepts award for Excellence in Cinema and Cultural Heritage

Tim Montana, Lewistown Train, and Missoula’s Film Scene Honored at Montana Tourism Awards

Singer-songwriter joins standout communities and events recognized for strengthening the state’s booming tourism economy

DEQ Clears Subdivision Near Big Sky for Water and Wastewater Facilities

The final Environmental Assessment finds no significant impacts, paving the way for infrastructure development.

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Should the estimated 3,000 migrants placed in Missoula be deported?

Business

A rendering of the exterior of the Montana Heritage Center and cafe.

Operator Bids Now Open to Host Capitol Complex’s First Year-Round Café

Historic opportunity: Montana Heritage Center café aims to serve Capitol workers and 100,000+ annual visitors.

Singer-Songwriter Tim Montana accepts award for Excellence in Cinema and Cultural Heritage

Tim Montana, Lewistown Train, and Missoula’s Film Scene Honored at Montana Tourism Awards

Singer-songwriter joins standout communities and events recognized for strengthening the state’s booming tourism economy

Darby’s Double K Ranch Highlighted on Close Up Radio

Dillon Kouf shares insights on sustainable ranching and direct-to-consumer sales.

Stockman Bank Donates $250,000 to Shodair Children’s Hospital’s Hope Campaign

The significant donation underscores Stockman Bank’s commitment to supporting pediatric mental health and genetic care services in Montana.

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Montana Land Board Approves New Logging Project in Lincoln County

The unanimous decision supports forest rejuvenation and school funding

Close-up of a Help Wanted sign taped to a glass window in a storefront.

Montana Maintains Low Unemployment with Rate Holding Below 3% for Six Months

Montana’s economy showcases robust growth, significantly outperforming the national average unemployment rate.

Culture

Singer-Songwriter Tim Montana accepts award for Excellence in Cinema and Cultural Heritage

Tim Montana, Lewistown Train, and Missoula’s Film Scene Honored at Montana Tourism Awards

Singer-songwriter joins standout communities and events recognized for strengthening the state’s booming tourism economy

Montana Secretary of State Christi Jacobsen and award-winning educator Bob Tipton

Montana Honors Retired Teacher Bob Tipton for His Distinguished Career

Bob Tipton celebrated for his 43-year career and impact on Helena’s education community

Granite Peak and Shilo Preserve

Granite Peak Apartments Ushers in New Era of Premier Living in Billings

Fortified Property Solutions takes over management, promising localized, superior service

Missoula County Courthouse 50501 Protest

5150 in the 406: Missoula’s Mental Health Crisis Meets Nationwide Protest Hysteria

Waving signs, shouting slogans, and wearing costumes, Missoula’s activists staged a group exorcism of Trump Derangement Syndrome—a glimpse into the fractured state of the post-2024 Left.

Judge Vannatta opens the door—to men in dresses.

One Gay Judge Just Told Montana Women Their Privacy Is Bigotry

Judicial activism meets gender theology in Montana, where privacy is heresy and delusion is law.

Jeannette Rankin

Montana Honors Jeannette Rankin with a Dedicated Day

April 2nd declared as “Jeannette Rankin Day” in Montana, celebrating the first woman elected to U.S. Congress

Government

James F. Battin Federal Courthouse, Billings, Montana

Hardin Man Sentenced to Two Years for Threatening FBI Calls

Glenn Ware repeatedly harassed federal agents with false claims and vulgarities

Close-up of colorful wooden abacus with a child learning math in the background, focusing on education and early childhood development.

New Index Demystifies School Budgets, Targets Montana Next

Mountain States Policy Center releases Idaho-focused school finance report, with Montana data expected in future editions

A rendering of the exterior of the Montana Heritage Center and cafe.

Operator Bids Now Open to Host Capitol Complex’s First Year-Round Café

Historic opportunity: Montana Heritage Center café aims to serve Capitol workers and 100,000+ annual visitors.

Justice Law DEI

Montana Attorney General Leads Multi-State Opposition to DEI Training Practices

Montana AG argues DEI training scapegoats white employees, violates Title VII

Missoula Police Department Annual Report 2024

Missoula Police Report Drop in Violent Crime, Rise in Drug Seizures in 2024

Annual report shows violent crime down, drug enforcement up in Missoula

brown wooden fence on green grass field near lake during daytime

New State Website Helps Montanans Track Wildlife, Plants, and Invasive Species

New dashboards and species tools offer practical data for landowners, conservationists, and citizen scientists in Western Montana

Politics

Justice Law DEI

Montana Attorney General Leads Multi-State Opposition to DEI Training Practices

Montana AG argues DEI training scapegoats white employees, violates Title VII

Montana RINO Removal Project

After Conservative Backlash Over Legislative Collapse, RINO Removal Project Expands into Montana

After grassroots backlash over tax hikes, budget growth, and judicial inaction, conservative group aims to unseat Montana “RINO” Legislators

Chemtrails over Florence, Montana

Chemtrails and Compliance

On Wednesday, March 26, 2025, the skies lit up over Missoula and the Bitterroot with an extraordinary amount of what are commonly known as “chemtrails.” Since that day, numerous instances of these visible streaks—sprayed from jets crisscrossing the sky—have blanketed the area with “something” intended for a specific end. That “something” is being imposed on…

Montana Governor Greg Gianforte checks off income tax cuts and increased teacher spending legislative priorities on Montanan's To-Do List

Gianforte Touts Legislative Wins as Freedom Caucus Blasts Property Tax Bill

As Gianforte touts legislative progress, conservatives raise alarms over property tax reform.

Laptop screen displaying the introductory page of ChatGPT on OpenAI's website.

Montana Leads the Nation with Groundbreaking Right to Compute Act

Governor Greg Gianforte signs pioneering legislation to protect computational rights.

Missoula protestor sign asks for deported MS13 illegal alien Kilmar Abrego Garcia to be returned

Anti-Trump Missoula Protest Sequel Fizzles

Aging progressives returned to the Missoula Courthouse for a second round of chants, signs, and simmering hysteria—but this time, the crowd barely cracked 200.

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Justice Law DEI

Montana Attorney General Leads Multi-State Opposition to DEI Training Practices

Montana AG argues DEI training scapegoats white employees, violates Title VII

Plastic bags with cocaine are in a cardboard package box

Montana Joins Coalition Urging Closure of Drug Trafficking Loophole

The coalition of attorneys general seeks to amend CBP’s Entry Type 86 program to tighten U.S. border security against illegal drug imports.

Parental rights

Governor Gianforte Appeals to U.S. Supreme Court to Uphold Parental Rights in Montana

Governor files amicus brief urging reversal of Montana Supreme Court’s decision on abortion consent law.

Montana Governor Greg Gianforte and Florida Governor Ron DeSantis

Governors Gianforte and DeSantis Call for Balanced Budget Amendment to the U.S. Constitution

Stressing fiscal responsibility, the governors push for a constitutional amendment to curb federal spending

ICE officials arrest Tren de Aragua gang members

Montana AG Joins Multistate Brief Supporting Immediate Deportation of Tren de Aragua Members

Montana Attorney General Austin Knudsen joins a 26-state coalition urging the U.S. Court of Appeals to lift a restraining order preventing the immediate deportation of Tren de Aragua gang members.

Justifying a False Narrative with a Bad Picture

No, Ukraine is not the dam holding back Russia from trying to consume the rest of Europe

Elections

Missoula County Elections Center

Missoula County Mails Out 75,000 Ballots for School and Special District Elections

Residents encouraged to plan early ballot returns for May 6th mail-only election

East Missoula Rural Fire Department Engine 521

East Missoula Fire District’s Levy Proposal Clarified Amid Initial Confusion

Community to vote on a proposed $300,000 levy for the East Missoula Rural Fire District in the upcoming Special District Election.

Silhouette of a hand placing a vote into a ballot box, symbolizing democracy.

Montana Seeks Federal Help to Clean Voter Rolls and Verify Eligibility

With support from the Trump administration, Montana plans deeper checks on voter eligibility

Judge Dan Wilson

Flathead Judge Dan Wilson Enters Montana Supreme Court Race

Conservative jurist seeks to succeed retiring Justice Beth Baker

Nathan White

How Choteau Officials Used Lawfare to Crush Political Opponent Nathan White

The mayor, city bureaucrats, and Teton County deputies joined forces to dismantle a local reformer’s campaign—and exile him from public life.

Health

Young woman holds "Chemical Abortion Harms Women" sign outside SCOTUS during Pro-Life rally

Sen. Daines, Pro-Life Leaders Urge FDA to Reassess Abortion Pill Safety After New Study

New study finds 1 in 10 women suffer serious complications from mifepristone

Missoula Public Library

Missoula Public Library Introduces New Telehealth Pod

A collaborative initiative aims to make pediatric healthcare more accessible in Montana.

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Montana Launches Pioneering Free Digital Mental Health Tool for Youth

The initiative, known as Project YES, aims to address the high adolescent suicide rates in Montana.

Stockman Bank Donates $250,000 to Shodair Children’s Hospital’s Hope Campaign

The significant donation underscores Stockman Bank’s commitment to supporting pediatric mental health and genetic care services in Montana.

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Missoula Schools Signal Return to COVID-Style Crackdowns—This Time Over Measles

District Warns of Quarantine for Unvaccinated Kids as Local Health Officials Stoke Hysteria

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Montana Bill Raises Alarm Over Human Experimentation Standards

Critics say SB 535 lacks basic patient safeguards, opens door to biotech human trials with minimal oversight