Montana sheriff warns of more reports of barbed wire strung across public trails
Jefferson County Sheriff's Office is warning people to be cautious while riding on BLM trails to be aware of dangers
May 30, 2026Open source
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Mother in Jefferson County admits to smothering 5-year-old son, records show
Kathryn L. Garaas, 40, faces a deliberate homicide charge in Jefferson County. Court records allege she admitted using a plastic bag to smother her 5-year-ol...
May 11, 2026Open source
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How unidentifiable donors are funding Montana’s anti-dark money initiative
Nearly all of The Montana Plan’s hundreds of thousands of dollars in donations have come from a nonprofit that doesn’t have to disclose its donors.
Jun 13, 2026Open source
Montana’s 2027 American Indian Caucus could be the biggest yet
The state Legislature’s American Indian Caucus could include at least 14 members for the 2027 session.
Jun 13, 2026Open source
American Prairie lawsuit over bison grazing on Montana state lands heard in court
Earlier this year, Montana leaders adopted a new policy, putting a pause on requests to graze bison on state trust lands.
Jun 13, 2026Open source
Dog bites illustrate important lessons about rabies risks and treatment
A dog bite can happen to anyone — and when it does, medical experts say it's critical to see a doctor immediately, even if the wound seems minor.
Jun 13, 2026Open source
Statue delivered in advance of Montana Firefighters Memorial ceremony
Jamie Swecker, board chair of the Montana State Firefighters Memorial, said Romero's sacrifice warranted recognition even though he was not a Montana resident.
Jun 13, 2026Open source
Montana Libertarian Party cries foul in Senate primary
Kyle Austin, the winner of the Libertarian primary for U.S. Senate in Montana, says he’s not a Republican in disguise, but members of the Montana Libertari...
Jun 13, 2026Open source
Rocky Mountain Labs, Hamilton scientist under scrutiny by Republicans
Last week, Montana U.S. Sen. Tim Sheehy joined fellow congressional Republicans in calling for scrutiny of Hamilton’s Rocky Mountain Labs.
Jun 13, 2026Open source
Montana's minerals: How mining molded the Treasure State's rich history
This circa 1908 photograph included the mines of the East Steward, Nipper, Mountain View, Neversweat and Parrot.
Jun 13, 2026Open source
Hamilton speaks up: Recently published Letters to the Editor
This June 5 is National Gun Violence Awareness Day. Nationally, guns are the number one killer of children and teens ahead of car accidents and cancer. Tragi...
Jun 13, 2026Open source
Billions in border wall contracts are going to a Montana firm run by a Trump donor
Trump made finishing the border wall a centerpiece of his 2024 campaign, and soon after he took office, the One Big Beautiful Bill Act allocated $46.5 billio...
Jun 13, 2026Open source
Montana officials retool policy to hunt more mountain lions
Montana wildlife policymakers walked back part of a controversial measure to reduce western populations of mountain lions, often blamed for low deer and elk...
Jun 13, 2026Open source
Studies show how homeless numbers ebb and flow in Billings and Montana
The assessment, released at the end of May, showed Montana ranking fourth in the nation for the largest increase in homelessness, with an increase of 96.8% s...
Jun 13, 2026Open source
Montana officials retool policy to hunt more mountain lions
Montana wildlife policymakers walked back part of a controversial measure to reduce western populations of mountain lions, often blamed for low deer and elk...
Jun 13, 2026Open source
Studies show how homeless numbers ebb and flow in Billings and Montana
The assessment, released at the end of May, showed Montana ranking fourth in the nation for the largest increase in homelessness, with an increase of 96.8% s...
Jun 13, 2026Open source
'Symbol of Montana:' Silver belt buckle submitted by delegation for 250th time capsule
The buckle, which adorned with the American flag and bordered by golden rope, was made by Montana Silversmiths in Columbus.
Jun 13, 2026Open source
How unidentifiable donors are funding Montana’s anti-dark money initiative
The Montana-based group promoting a ballot initiative that would make campaign finance more transparent obscures its own financial backers with a murky fundr...
Jun 13, 2026Open source
Montana State's Bjerager, Brewster earn Second Team All-America honors
Tilde Bjerager competed in the 400-meter hurdles, while Sydney Brewster competed in the shot put. The 4x400-meter relay team earned Honorable Mention All-Ame...
Jun 13, 2026Open source
Once a Gallatin and Montana State football player, Michael Armstrong now chasing country music dream
TOP: Michael Armstrong was on the football team at Montana State for two seasons before he turned his attention to music. ABOVE: Armstrong, then a senior at...
Jun 13, 2026Open source
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Region: Western Montana
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How unidentifiable donors are funding Montana’s anti-dark money initiative
Nearly all of The Montana Plan’s hundreds of thousands of dollars in donations have come from a nonprofit that doesn’t have to disclose its donors.
Jun 13, 2026Open source
Montana’s 2027 American Indian Caucus could be the biggest yet
The state Legislature’s American Indian Caucus could include at least 14 members for the 2027 session.
Jun 13, 2026Open source
American Prairie lawsuit over bison grazing on Montana state lands heard in court
Earlier this year, Montana leaders adopted a new policy, putting a pause on requests to graze bison on state trust lands.
Jun 13, 2026Open source
Dog bites illustrate important lessons about rabies risks and treatment
A dog bite can happen to anyone — and when it does, medical experts say it's critical to see a doctor immediately, even if the wound seems minor.
Jun 13, 2026Open source
Statue delivered in advance of Montana Firefighters Memorial ceremony
Jamie Swecker, board chair of the Montana State Firefighters Memorial, said Romero's sacrifice warranted recognition even though he was not a Montana resident.
Jun 13, 2026Open source
Montana Libertarian Party cries foul in Senate primary
Kyle Austin, the winner of the Libertarian primary for U.S. Senate in Montana, says he’s not a Republican in disguise, but members of the Montana Libertari...
Jun 13, 2026Open source
Rocky Mountain Labs, Hamilton scientist under scrutiny by Republicans
Last week, Montana U.S. Sen. Tim Sheehy joined fellow congressional Republicans in calling for scrutiny of Hamilton’s Rocky Mountain Labs.
Jun 13, 2026Open source
Montana's minerals: How mining molded the Treasure State's rich history
This circa 1908 photograph included the mines of the East Steward, Nipper, Mountain View, Neversweat and Parrot.
Jun 13, 2026Open source
Hamilton speaks up: Recently published Letters to the Editor
This June 5 is National Gun Violence Awareness Day. Nationally, guns are the number one killer of children and teens ahead of car accidents and cancer. Tragi...
Jun 13, 2026Open source
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