Month: June 2025
Historic Forest Deal Promises Montana Clearer Skies and Rural Economic Growth
Gov. Gianforte’s ‘Make Forests Healthy Again’ deal commits to aggressive timber targets and public accountability—but the real test comes in northwest Montana
Mountain West Leaders to Congress: Stop Handing Big Tech the AI Monopoly
Regional business coalition warns that patchwork state regulations create compliance barriers only tech giants can afford
Montana’s Motherly Dinosaur Takes Center Stage as Museum of the Rockies Opens New Exhibition
Museum of the Rockies’ new exhibition showcases Montana’s state fossil and the remarkable story of prehistoric parenting
Montana Residents Charged in Largest Healthcare Fraud Takedown in DOJ History
Three Montanans face federal charges as part of nationwide crackdown involving $14.6 billion in alleged fraud
Bozeman Tops Nation for Car Rental Costs
New survey finds Bozeman Yellowstone International Airport leads nation at $156 per day
Missoula Crime Report – June 29, 2025
Multiple incidents of suspicious activities and several accidents
Who Counts? Trump Poised To Try To Remove Noncitizens From Census
Montana Would Have Gained a Second House Seat Earlier Under a Citizen-Only Census Count, Reviving Debate Over Representation
Missoula Crime Report – June 28, 2025
Multiple Incidents of Suspicious Activity and Medical Emergencies
Montana Imposes Minimum 3-Year Sentence for Drunk Drivers Who Kill
Bobby’s Law targets drivers with blood alcohol levels double the legal limit
Montana’s Bold Bet: Can 99-Year Leases Save Crumbling Historic Properties?
New legislation extends lease terms from 20 to 99 years, fundamentally changing the economics of historic preservation
Gallatin Crime Report – June 25, 2025
Early morning incidents dominate, vehicle-related issues prevalent
Missoula Crime Report – June 27, 2025
Diverse incidents with focus on suspicious activities and disturbances
