Large-Scale Mining Operations at Sunset

Montana Lawmakers Fight Federal Coal Ban That Would Cut Mine Life by 27 Years

Entire Montana delegation unites to challenge Bureau of Land Management decision

Some Local Libraries Continue Hot Spot Lending Program as COVID-Era Funding Expires

Local library boards and Friends groups step in to continue internet access service after federal COVID funds expire

Chief Mountain Border Crossing: Canada Entry Point

Shelby Woman Convicted in Multi-County Illegal Immigration Case Spanning Border to Helena

Repeat offender faces up to 5 years as border encounters surge 690% in Mountain region

James A. Byrne U.S. Courthouse Courtroom, Philadelphia

Montana Leads 23-State Coalition Challenging School Gender Policies as State Faces Own Parental Rights Battles

AG Knudsen files brief supporting parental rights in Delaware federal court case

Severe Flash Flood Emergency Alert Notification

Emergency Alert Gap Could Put Montana Residents at Risk During Wildfire Season

Many residents mistakenly believe they’ll automatically receive certain evacuation warnings, but opt-in registration is required, Missoula officials say

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Montana Congressional Delegation Warns of Grid Reliability Threats from Alberta

Alberta’s electricity rules could undermine Montana grid during extreme cold

Medicaid Reform Analysis: What the ‘Big Beautiful Bill’ Actually Does in Montana

Policy analysis examines federal reforms affecting 218,000 Montanans enrolled in Medicaid

Amtrak Train at Havre, Montana Station

Mexican Man Sentenced After Fake Identity Documents Found Hidden in Boots During Havre Train Stop

Luis Alberto Vega-Lili, 57, had been in the U.S. illegally for years when Border Patrol found him on a train in Havre

Roy Grocery & Sandwich Shop, Roy, Montana

Coal Communities Invest in Their Future with $240,000 in State Grants

State funding helps coal-dependent communities navigate federal energy policy shifts and plan economic transitions

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Browning Man Sentenced For Fatal 118 MPH Crash That Killed Motorcyclist On Sunday Bison Outing

Driver had six substances in system during crash on Blackfeet Indian Reservation

Forest Health Advocacy Press Event

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

2025 National Health Care Fraud Takedown: Federal and State Cases Map

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

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Bozeman Tops Nation for Car Rental Costs

New survey finds Bozeman Yellowstone International Airport leads nation at $156 per day

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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

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Montana Attorney General Launches Investigation Into Lee Enterprises Data Breach

Nearly 40,000 subscribers and employees had personal data including Social Security numbers compromised in cyberattack

Missouri River Federal Courthouse, Great Falls, MT

From Game to Tragedy: How ‘Slap Boxing’ Turned Fatal on Fort Peck Reservation

Roger Bissonette III pleaded guilty to assault with a dangerous weapon in a fatal attack that left one man dead

The Russell Smith Federal Courthouse

Mexican Citizen Sentenced to 6 Months for Illegal Reentry in Montana

Miguel Angel Lozada-Dominguez was arrested in St. Regis after soliciting money while lacking legal immigration status

Attendees enjoy dinner while international recording artist Linda Lanier speaks during the "Celebrate Life MT" fundraiser

Bitterroot Pro-Life Organization Celebrates Life and Explosive Growth

Annual fundraiser draws supporters from across Montana as Montanans For Life expands services