Laurel residents raise concerns after state buys facility site
LAUREL, Mont. — The state of Montana has bought the land planned for a new forensic mental health facility in Laurel, prompting renewed concern from some r...
Jun 17, 2026Open source
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Yellowstone County sets hearing date on Laurel mental health facility plan
The Montana Board of Investments sent notice of the sale to Yellowstone County last Friday. The board requested a date for the public hearing per state law,...
Jun 17, 2026Open source
Montana State Firefighters Memorial honors fallen firefighters at ceremony
Firefighters gathered shoulder-to-shoulder in Laurel to honor Ruben Romero, a contract firefighter who died in the line of duty on the Bivens Creek Fire
Jun 14, 2026Open source
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Marijuana tax revenue tops $240M in past 4-years, here's how it's being split up
Billings, Mont. — Montana’s marijuana tax brought in hundreds of millions of dollars for the state, and some dispensary owners in Yellowstone County said...
Jun 24, 2026Open source
Della Mae (Harmon) (Roney) Smith
Della Mae Smith passed away in the early morning hours of Saturday, Nov. 15, 2025, at Powell Valley Care Center; she was 83 years old. Della was born in Bill...
Jun 23, 2026Open source
Sharing the road: Billings officials stress safety as e-bikes become more common
BILLINGS, Mont. — E-bikes and e-scooters are becoming more common in communities across Montana, but police say many riders are still confused about where...
Jun 23, 2026Open source
Q2 Billings Area Weather: Isolated showers & t'storms but dry for many on Sunday
Showers and thunderstorms have been moving over mainly southern Montana & Wyoming on this Saturday before summer begins. We'll have fewer showers overnight,...
Jun 21, 2026Open source
Southeast Montana PrimeTimers celebrate 10 years in Billings
The Southeast Montana PrimeTimers are marking 10 years of building community for gay men in Billings — and their presence at the downtown Pride Parade Satu...
Jun 21, 2026Open source
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American Tributes – Steve Daines: Every Corner of This Country Tells a Story of Strength, Resilience
Sen. Steve Daines (R-MT) reflected on America’s founding, his Montana family roots, and the enduring promise of freedom as the nation marks its 250th birth...
Jun 24, 2026Open source
Former Montana commissioner tapped to lead Bonneville Power Administration 2 MIN READ
A former Montana Public Service Commissioner will be the next to lead the federal government’s nonprofit northwest power marketer. Travis Kavulla, original...
Jun 24, 2026Open source
Museum of the Rockies receives grant for ‘Big Al’ exhibition
BOZEMAN — Montana State University’s Museum of the Rockies has received a $63,075 grant from the David B. Jones Foundation to support the creation of “...
Jun 24, 2026Open source
Kalispell teen gets 40-year sentence after pleading guilty to shooting his sister in the head
The Kalispell teenager who shot his sister in the head on Halloween 2024 was sentenced Tuesday to Montana State Prison for 40 years, with nine of those years...
Jun 24, 2026Open source
Montana pair face fentanyl, meth trafficking charges
WALLACE — Two Montana residents are facing felony drug-trafficking charges after a traffic stop last week in Shoshone County led deputies to allegedly disc...
Jun 23, 2026Open source
Wilsall Rodeo celebrates 72nd year
Come rain or come shine, the 72nd Wilsall Rodeo went off without a hitch last weekend, bringing folks together for one of Montana
Jun 23, 2026Open source
Hamilton neighbors: Obituaries for June 23
Dr. Timothy passed May 6, 2026, at home in Hamilton, Montana, with his daughter Buffy and son Kevin at his bedside.
Jun 23, 2026Open source
Town Pump awards $100,000 grant to Montana Folk Festival
Montana Folk Festival is the recipient of a $100K grant from Town Pump. George Everett of the Montana Folk Festival said the executive committee is humbled b...
Jun 23, 2026Open source
Montana High School All Star Baseball Game rosters announced
The game, now in its second year, will take place Aug. 15 at 4 p.m. at 3 Legends Stadium in Butte.
Jun 23, 2026Open source
Wilsall Rodeo 2026
Let them buck! Images form the 72nd Wilsall Rodeo, a Northern Rodeo Association (NRA) sanctioned two-day event that takes place in Wilsall Montana.
Jun 23, 2026Open source
Bozeman Bucks ready to begin conference play following tough non-conference slate
Through 11 games of the Montana/Alberta American Legion Class AA baseball season, the Bozeman Bucks are still searching for an identity. They are about to em...
Jun 23, 2026Open source
Nonprofit opens RV park in Kalispell
Community Action Partnership of Northwest Montana opened an RV park for seasonal workers, travelers and those looking to stay longer term.
Jun 23, 2026Open source
Missoula and Western Montana neighbors: Obituaries for June 23
After a four year struggle, Tom was taken by Parkinson's Disease. A celebration of life will be held Monday, July 20, 3:00 PM, at Unity of Mis…
Jun 23, 2026Open source
High interest in data center discussion at Public Service Commission
Data centers want to open in Montana, but many groups worry the “large new loads” will end up costing other customers more.
Jun 23, 2026Open source
How regenerative practices are helping strengthen Montana farms and boost biodiversity
Montana has some of the largest intact grassland ecosystems in North America. And that same land is also cattle country. Collaborations and innovative techni...
Jun 23, 2026Open source
Hamilton neighbors: Obituaries for June 22
Dr. Timothy passed May 6, 2026, at home in Hamilton, Montana, with his daughter Buffy and son Kevin at his bedside.
Jun 23, 2026Open source
Ravalli Republic shines at Montana Newspaper Association awards with six honors
The Ravalli Republic took home six honors at this year’s Montana Newspaper Association awards banquet in Miles City over the weekend.
Jun 23, 2026Open source
The Montana Standard wins 11 awards in annual Montana Newspaper Association contest
The Montana Standard took home nearly a dozen prizes from the annual Montana Newspaper Association awards banquet held last weekend in Mile City.
Jun 23, 2026Open source
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Laurel is in Yellowstone County, Montana.
Region: Central Montana
ZIP Codes
59044
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American Tributes – Steve Daines: Every Corner of This Country Tells a Story of Strength, Resilience
Sen. Steve Daines (R-MT) reflected on America’s founding, his Montana family roots, and the enduring promise of freedom as the nation marks its 250th birth...
Jun 24, 2026Open source
Former Montana commissioner tapped to lead Bonneville Power Administration 2 MIN READ
A former Montana Public Service Commissioner will be the next to lead the federal government’s nonprofit northwest power marketer. Travis Kavulla, original...
Jun 24, 2026Open source
Museum of the Rockies receives grant for ‘Big Al’ exhibition
BOZEMAN — Montana State University’s Museum of the Rockies has received a $63,075 grant from the David B. Jones Foundation to support the creation of “...
Jun 24, 2026Open source
Kalispell teen gets 40-year sentence after pleading guilty to shooting his sister in the head
The Kalispell teenager who shot his sister in the head on Halloween 2024 was sentenced Tuesday to Montana State Prison for 40 years, with nine of those years...
Jun 24, 2026Open source
Marijuana tax revenue tops $240M in past 4-years, here's how it's being split up
Billings, Mont. — Montana’s marijuana tax brought in hundreds of millions of dollars for the state, and some dispensary owners in Yellowstone County said...
Jun 24, 2026Open source
Della Mae (Harmon) (Roney) Smith
Della Mae Smith passed away in the early morning hours of Saturday, Nov. 15, 2025, at Powell Valley Care Center; she was 83 years old. Della was born in Bill...
Jun 23, 2026Open source
Montana pair face fentanyl, meth trafficking charges
WALLACE — Two Montana residents are facing felony drug-trafficking charges after a traffic stop last week in Shoshone County led deputies to allegedly disc...
Jun 23, 2026Open source
Wilsall Rodeo celebrates 72nd year
Come rain or come shine, the 72nd Wilsall Rodeo went off without a hitch last weekend, bringing folks together for one of Montana
Jun 23, 2026Open source
Hamilton neighbors: Obituaries for June 23
Dr. Timothy passed May 6, 2026, at home in Hamilton, Montana, with his daughter Buffy and son Kevin at his bedside.
Jun 23, 2026Open source
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