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"No Kings" Missoula March

‘No Kings’ Protest Brings Anti-Trump Message to Downtown Missoula

Missoulians join nationwide ‘No Kings’ protest movement with downtown march opposing Trump

Missouri River Federal Courthouse, Great Falls, MT

Honduran Man Sentenced in Montana Federal Court for Third Illegal Reentry Into U.S.

Carlos Ponce-Lopez caught in Montana after two previous removals and federal convictions

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We Didn’t Get The Property Tax Relief We Need

Tax Shift Helps Some, Hikes Bills for Others, and Leaves Systemic Issues Unresolved

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Missouri River Federal Courthouse, Great Falls, MT

Fort Belknap Indian Reservation School Employee Arraigned on Witness Tampering, Child Abuse Reporting Charges

Hays school employee faces up to 20 years in prison for allegedly intimidating witnesses and failing to report suspected abuse

Helena Mobilizes Municipal, State Resources for Coordinated Multiday “Juneteenth” Observance

City, state agencies, museums coordinate programming for recently established federal holiday

Missoula’s Venture Medical Acquires Biotech Assets to Expand Wound Care Portfolio

Montana company adds FDA-cleared keratin technology and industry veteran to fuel national expansion

Downtown Big Timber

Four Montana Communities Join State’s Main Street Revitalization Program

Big Timber, Fort Benton, Wibaux and Winnett gain access to grants and technical assistance for downtown development

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Montana Heritage Center Nears Completion with Final $1M Fundraising Push

Historical Society launches final campaign to complete $60 million capital project by July 30

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Montana Sets New Business Registration Record with 6,500 New Companies in May

State on track to break 2024’s record of nearly 64,000 new business registrations

A young man and woman trade in their child for "freedom" and "choice" and wealth and power.

If the Bible Doesn’t Motivate You to Take a Stand, Maybe Satan Will?

The Satanic Temple’s Abortion Clinics and “Destruction Rituals” Are a Wake-Up Call to Christians

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Montana Officials Warn of Fake Text Scams Targeting Drivers

Fraudulent messages claim to be from Motor Vehicle Division, demand payment for fake fines

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Opinion

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Do you support Trump's deportation program?

Business

Missoula’s Venture Medical Acquires Biotech Assets to Expand Wound Care Portfolio

Montana company adds FDA-cleared keratin technology and industry veteran to fuel national expansion

Downtown Big Timber

Four Montana Communities Join State’s Main Street Revitalization Program

Big Timber, Fort Benton, Wibaux and Winnett gain access to grants and technical assistance for downtown development

Welcoming open sign displayed in a shop window with blurred background.

Montana Sets New Business Registration Record with 6,500 New Companies in May

State on track to break 2024’s record of nearly 64,000 new business registrations

Trump Administration Extends Bull Mountains Mine Life by Nine Years as Montana Leaders Celebrate Energy Victory

Federal Approval Boosts Coal Industry, Jobs, and Economic Impact in Musselshell County

Montana Awards $320,000 in Grants to 25 Native-Owned Small Businesses

Commerce Department’s Indian Equity Fund supports Native American entrepreneurs across the state

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Montana Maintains Low Unemployment Ranking Third-Lowest in the Nation

State’s jobless rate holds steady at 2.7% for April, marking 46 consecutive months below 3.4%

Culture

"No Kings" Missoula March

‘No Kings’ Protest Brings Anti-Trump Message to Downtown Missoula

Missoulians join nationwide ‘No Kings’ protest movement with downtown march opposing Trump

Helena Mobilizes Municipal, State Resources for Coordinated Multiday “Juneteenth” Observance

City, state agencies, museums coordinate programming for recently established federal holiday

Montana Heritage Center rendering

Montana Heritage Center Nears Completion with Final $1M Fundraising Push

Historical Society launches final campaign to complete $60 million capital project by July 30

A young man and woman trade in their child for "freedom" and "choice" and wealth and power.

If the Bible Doesn’t Motivate You to Take a Stand, Maybe Satan Will?

The Satanic Temple’s Abortion Clinics and “Destruction Rituals” Are a Wake-Up Call to Christians

University of Montana Students for Life at 2025 March for Life

University of Montana Pro-Life Student Group Grows Despite Harassment, Earning Award Nomination

Group grows from one member to 30 while facing campus hostility, receives award nomination

Safe Haven Baby Boxes Founder and CEO Monica Kelsey stands with Lockwood Fire Hall Chief Brandon Stevens and crew after announcing the first of several baby boxes to be installed and maintained across Montana

Montana’s First Safe Haven Baby Box Blessed at Lockwood Fire Hall

Second box planned for Missoula as state secures funding for eight additional Safe Haven installations

Government

Helena Mobilizes Municipal, State Resources for Coordinated Multiday “Juneteenth” Observance

City, state agencies, museums coordinate programming for recently established federal holiday

Downtown Big Timber

Four Montana Communities Join State’s Main Street Revitalization Program

Big Timber, Fort Benton, Wibaux and Winnett gain access to grants and technical assistance for downtown development

Montana Heritage Center rendering

Montana Heritage Center Nears Completion with Final $1M Fundraising Push

Historical Society launches final campaign to complete $60 million capital project by July 30

Welcoming open sign displayed in a shop window with blurred background.

Montana Sets New Business Registration Record with 6,500 New Companies in May

State on track to break 2024’s record of nearly 64,000 new business registrations

hands, phone, smartphone, electronics, mobile phone, technology, touchscreen, screen, using phone, communication, wireless, phone, phone, phone, phone, phone, smartphone, smartphone, mobile phone

Montana Officials Warn of Fake Text Scams Targeting Drivers

Fraudulent messages claim to be from Motor Vehicle Division, demand payment for fake fines

Colstrip Generating Plant.

Downing, Zinke Seek Permanent Colstrip Relief from Federal Emissions Standards

Legislation would provide regulatory relief for Colstrip and other coal-fired power plants nationwide

Politics

"No Kings" Missoula March

‘No Kings’ Protest Brings Anti-Trump Message to Downtown Missoula

Missoulians join nationwide ‘No Kings’ protest movement with downtown march opposing Trump

Colstrip Generating Plant.

Downing, Zinke Seek Permanent Colstrip Relief from Federal Emissions Standards

Legislation would provide regulatory relief for Colstrip and other coal-fired power plants nationwide

US Capitol

Bipartisan Bill Aims to Combat Drug Trafficking on Montana Tribal Lands

PROTECT Act would expand tribal jurisdiction to prosecute non-Native drug offenders

Daines on Fox Business: Failure Is Not An Option. We Must Pass the Big Beautiful Bill

Daines Pushes for Big Beautiful Bill Passage, Warns of Chinese Agricultural Threats

Montana senator discusses Ukraine drone strikes, ‘Big Beautiful Bill’ during Fox Business appearance

Common Good Missoula Training Event hosted by First United Methodist Church

Ellie Boldman, Lucifer, and the Breaking of the Liberal Mind

How a Montana progressive darling became the center of whispers, resignations, and one woman’s tragic end

Montana Capitol

Montana’s Foreign Money ‘Ban’ Wouldn’t Have Stopped $3 Million in 2024 Abortion Amendment Funding

Watchdogs say the state’s election finance reform falls short of its promise to keep foreign influence out of ballot campaigns

National

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Montana Leads 28-State Legal Challenge to Maine’s 72-Hour Gun Waiting Period

Legal challenge argues 72-hour waiting period violates Second Amendment protections under Supreme Court’s Bruen standard

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Montana AG Celebrates Supreme Court Victory Shielding Gun Manufacturers from Mexico Lawsuit

High court shuts down Mexico’s bid to sue American manufacturers over Mexican cartel and gun violence

Daines on Fox Business: Failure Is Not An Option. We Must Pass the Big Beautiful Bill

Daines Pushes for Big Beautiful Bill Passage, Warns of Chinese Agricultural Threats

Montana senator discusses Ukraine drone strikes, ‘Big Beautiful Bill’ during Fox Business appearance

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.

Elections

Montana Capitol

Montana’s Foreign Money ‘Ban’ Wouldn’t Have Stopped $3 Million in 2024 Abortion Amendment Funding

Watchdogs say the state’s election finance reform falls short of its promise to keep foreign influence out of ballot campaigns

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

Safe Haven Baby Boxes Founder and CEO Monica Kelsey stands with Lockwood Fire Hall Chief Brandon Stevens and crew after announcing the first of several baby boxes to be installed and maintained across Montana

Montana’s First Safe Haven Baby Box Blessed at Lockwood Fire Hall

Second box planned for Missoula as state secures funding for eight additional Safe Haven installations

Free Summer Meals to Kids & Teens 18 and under

Montana Launches Summer Food Service Program for Children Statewide

Free meals available to all youth 18 and under through USDA-sponsored program

Montana Highway Patrol traffic management

Montana Officials Launch Summer Traffic Safety Campaign as ‘100 Deadliest Days’ Begin

Attorney General and Highway Patrol increase enforcement during Memorial Day weekend through Labor Day

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.