Author: Staff Writer




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

Missoula Crime Report – October 16, 2025
Diverse incidents reported, primarily disturbances and suspicious activities.

Gallatin Crime Report – October 16, 2025
A Surge in Traffic Stops and Patrol Checks Across the Region

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

Missoula Crime Report – October 15, 2025
A surge in medical responses, theft, and suspicious activities.


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






