Author: Staff Writer

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


Gallatin Crime Report – October 1, 2025
Notable activity with frequent patrol checks and civil disputes

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

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

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

Missoula Crime Report – September 30, 2025
Multiple incidents of disorderly conduct and animal concerns marked the day.


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

Human Remains Found by Recreationists in Missoula County Date Back Centuries
Ancient Remains Transferred to Tribal Custody After Radiocarbon Dating

Federal Coal Initiative Could Unlock Valuable Minerals from Berkeley Pit
Interior Department opens 13.1 million acres for coal leasing while launching mine waste recovery program that could benefit Butte Superfund site









