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Local NewsLivingston, MTKulr8

Three Days of Tradition: Livingston, Montana celebrates the Fourth of July in a big way

LIVINGSTON, Mont. — The streets of Livingston are filling with visitors as the community kicks off its annual Fourth of July celebration.

PoliticsPowelltribune

Shakespeare in the Parks returns to Washington Park in July

The Park County Arts Council is once again sponsoring this season’s performances by Montana Shakespeare in the Parks. This year the troupe brings Shakespea...

Public SafetyRoundup, MTBozemandailychronicle

"All the top names": Livingston Roundup highlights Fourth of July weekend

TravelDailyinterlake

State wraps up road work project on US 2 near Rose Crossing

The Montana Department of Transportation and LHC Inc. have completed work on U.S. 2 between the Rose Crossing intersection and the Glacier Park International...

SportsHot Springs, MTDailyinterlake

Headlines: Montana teacher investigation, Glacier Wrestling verdict and the future of Bigfork Dam

PacifiCorp announces intentions to dispose of Bigfork dam, jury rules in favor of father and son in Title IX lawsuit, judge pauses contested water permit hea...

Public SafetyBozemandailychronicle

Montana GOP formalizes opposition to ‘The Montana Plan’

The Montana Republican Party Executive Board on Tuesday passed a resolution formally opposing Initiative 194, “The Montana Plan,” which seeks to limit sp...

PoliticsBozemandailychronicle

‘Eye on privacy’: ACLU, ‘Montana County Attorneys’ briefs side with Cromwell, rail against Knudsen...

Two briefs from the American Civil Liberties Union and a group of Montana attorneys were recently released urging the state’s Supreme Court to take Cromwel...

OpinionMissoula, MTMissoulian

Missoula and Western Montana speaks up: Letters to the editor for the week of Jul. 3, 2026

Our Democracy is in deep trouble. If you are unaware, you’re either refusing to look or are somehow blind to the realities of our country. Open your mind a...

BusinessMissoulian

Missoula-area breweries celebrate America's 250th birthday with locally sourced beer

Three Missoula-area breweries used Montana-grown hops and malted barley to make special beers in honor of the 250th anniversary of the country

NewsBuffalo, MTNBC News

As America turns 250, a Montana tribe holds a ceremony for its buffalo

The resurgence of the bison, once hunted to near extinction, is a metaphor for the Chippewa Cree Tribe’s struggles and resilience, members say.

Local NewsThe Daily News

Montana softball coach explains plans for recent MM grad at D-I college

Montana softball coach Stef Ewing said Makenzie Henthorn will have a chance to pitch next season for the Grizzlies, and has the ability and drive to take ov...

Local NewsLivingstonenterprise

Quick call, big heart: Eastern Montana rallies behind stroke survivor's $70K in bills

When Tim Therrien fumbled a few dishes at the kitchen sink one night, his wife knew something was wrong.

Local NewsButte, MTMontana Standard

June in photos: The Montana Standard's best images from photographer Megan Nielsen

From graduating Butte High School's class of 2026 to enjoying time on the Big Hole River, take a look at The Montana Standard's best photos from June.

BusinessHelena, MTHelenair

Business Briefcase: Dentistry awards, Helena swim store fitting event, new PA at St. Peter's

These are the businesses that employ the most people in Montana. Source: Montana Department of Labor

PoliticsDailyinterlake

Montana’s only fife and drum corps brings the Revolutionary War to life in the Flathead Valley

Much like the soldiers who fought in the fledgling Continental Army in the early days of the Revolutionary War, members of the Glacier Fife and Drum Corps ar...

Local NewsHelenair

Montana DEQ proposes Big Hole River 'impairment' designation for algae

The Montana Department of Environmental Quality recently proposed adding an impairment designation for algal blooms in the Big Hole River. Critics allege DEQ

Local NewsGreat Falls, MTMissoulian

Great Falls finally getting its turn at economic boom, city leaders say

Several large-scale developments underway have the potential to generate momentum in one of Montana’s slowest-growing large cities.

Local NewsLivingstonenterprise

FWP proposes unique conservation easement to increase public access, protect critical habitat in central Mo...

Montana Fish, Wildlife & Parks is proposing to purchase a 99-year conservation easement (CE) to protect critical habitat and increase public access in ce...

Public SafetyDillon, MTMontana Standard

Heritage Keeper Award goes to O. Alan Weltzien

A Dillon man, O. Alan Weltzien, Ph.D., was one of two Montanans recently selected to receive Heritage Keeper Awards by the Montana Historical Society

BusinessPower, MTBozemandailychronicle

Who wants a say in power rates for Montana data centers?

As proposals for new data centers crop up across the state, Montanans are seeking opportunities to weigh in on projects in the planning pipeline for companie...

WeatherDailyinterlake

TroutCast tool brings drought forecasting to blue-ribbon trout rivers

A new interactive web-based tool, TroutCast launched this summer to help forecast drought impacts on trout populations and support fisheries and water manage...

PoliticsBillings, MTKulr8

"The Wall That Heals" arrives in Billings, Bringing replica of Vietnam Veterans Memorial to Montana

BILLINGS, Mont. — A traveling memorial honoring those who served during the Vietnam War has arrived in Billings, giving veterans, families and community me...

WeatherHelena, MTKulr8

Flooding concerns grow in western Montana as rivers affect fishing

HELENA, Mont. — Rising water and heavy rain affected some rivers across Montana while anglers and charter operators watched conditions closely.