Author: Staff Writer

Montana Attorney General Orders Ban on China-Based AI Platform, Citing Security Risks
State agencies ordered to block AI chatbot amid concerns over data breaches and foreign espionage

Gallatin Court Upholds Housing Laws, Clears Path for More Building Across Montana
Homeowners’ Group Secures Public Comment Rights but Loses on Zoning Challenges

Montana Highway Patrol and The Salvation Army Launch Voucher Program for Stranded Motorists
The program is starting in the Butte, Bozeman and Billings areas and will provide stranded motorists with vouchers for towing or lodging.

House Approves Property Tax Overhaul Amid Rising Housing Costs
Permanent rate cut heads to Senate after strong bipartisan support, aiming to ease long-term tax burdens for homeowners, renters, and small businesses.

Montana Moves Closer to Official Collegiate Shooting Sports
Resolution Aims to Bring Collegiate Shooting Teams, Scholarships, and Economic Growth to Montana’s Campuses

Montana Telehealth Options Could Expand Under New Bipartisan Senate Bill
Senator Steve Daines Backs Bipartisan Bill to Expand Telehealth Access for Rural Montanans

Montana Motor Vehicle Division Prepares for Office Closures Ahead of New System Launch
MVD and County Treasurer Offices to Pause Services March 13-16 for System Upgrade, Promising More Online Services and Faster Turnaround Time for Customers

Crow Indian Traditionalist and Irrigation Specialist to be Inducted into Gallery of Outstanding Montanans
Montana Historical Society to Honor Two Influential Figures at March 6 Induction Ceremony in the State Capitol

Senator Daines Leads Push to Expand Public Land Access for Montana Outdoorsmen
Bipartisan Bill Aims to Boost Hunting, Fishing, and Recreation Opportunities Across the State

Avalanche Watch Issued for Flathead County
The National Weather Service has issued an Avalanche Watch for Flathead County, effective from Saturday, February 22 at 7 AM until Sunday, February 23 at 7 AM. This alert has been transmitted at the request of the Idaho Panhandle Avalanche Center in Sandpoint. This Avalanche Watch warns of very dangerous avalanche conditions likely to develop…

Missoula Emergency Managers Encourage Public to Prepare for Potential Flooding This Weekend
Following a flood watch from the National Weather Service, the Missoula County Office of Emergency Management (OEM) reminds residents to sign up for emergency notifications and to take precautions now to protect their property from potential flooding. An atmospheric river is forecast to bring widespread rainfall to the region starting Saturday night through Monday. This…











