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
Jul 2, 2026Open source
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Montana Legislature could see more Native American legislators next year. Credit: Eliza Wiley/MTFP
Jul 4, 2026Open source
Taylor Hunter Ivins
POLSON — Taylor Hunter Ivins (Eagle Eyes), a member of the Salish and Kootenai Tribes of Montana was welcomed into the Glorious Kingdom by his twin sister...
Jul 4, 2026Open source
Federal Judge Rules Against Voter Purge Data Base
Last February we wrote about the Montana Secretary of State sharing voter registration data with the U.S. Department of Justice and utilizing the Systematic...
Jul 4, 2026Open source
Medicaid work requirements are in effect in Montana. Health providers are worried.
As of July 1, Montanans on certain Medicaid programs will be required to work or volunteer 80 hours every month or file for an exemption. The state is among...
Jul 4, 2026Open source
Hill County man accused of 2019 murder
The Montana Department of Justice has charged a Hill County man with one count of deliberate homicide in the case of a 2019 murder on the Rocky Boy Indian Re...
Jul 4, 2026Open source
Q2 Billings Area Weather: Severe storms possible in the east on Friday
TGIF! A chance for severe storms remains in the forecast for eastern Montana on Friday ahead of a mainly dry and hot Independence Day weekend.
Jul 4, 2026Open source
Q2 Billings Area Weather: We'll have a mostly sunny and hot Independence Day
A wave of energy brought another round of isolated showers and thunderstorms to parts of Montana & Wyoming on Friday, but we also had more warmth, too. The F...
Jul 4, 2026Open source
Red Lodge man sentenced to over 18 years for drug trafficking and weapons charges
A 46-year-old Red Lodge man was sentenced to over 18 years in prison for trafficking meth into Montana and unlawful possession of a handgun.
Jul 4, 2026Open source
President Jeremiah Shinn takes helm of University of Montana
Studying at the University of Montana should be easier — that’s one priority Jeremiah Shinn has set for the flagship even before finishing his listening...
Jul 4, 2026Open source
Montana State doctoral student wins Women in Optics scholarship
OZEMAN — Morgan Hasenmyer, a doctoral student at Montana State University, is one of five women worldwide to be awarded a 2026 Women in Optics Scholarship...
Jul 4, 2026Open source
Ribeye Raffle returns for Northwest Montana Fair
The Ribeye Raffle is back, giving community members a chance to win premium local beef while helping support food banks in the Flathead Valley and Libby.
Jul 4, 2026Open source
Entries open for 2026 Northwest Montana Fair competitions
The 2026 Northwest Montana Fair and Rodeo is now accepting online entries for 4-H/FFA and Open Class competitions. The annual event is scheduled for Aug. 12-...
Jul 4, 2026Open source
Missoula and Western Montana neighbors: Obituaries for July 4
Surrounded by loving family members, Roger Blaine Baeth passed away peacefully on June 18th in Missoula, Montana.
Jul 4, 2026Open source
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...
Jul 4, 2026Open source
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
Jul 4, 2026Open source
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.
Jul 3, 2026Open source
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...
Jul 3, 2026Open source
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.
Jul 3, 2026Open source
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Polaris is in Beaverhead County, Montana.
Region: Western Montana
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59746
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Montana Legislature
Montana Legislature could see more Native American legislators next year. Credit: Eliza Wiley/MTFP
Jul 4, 2026Open source
Taylor Hunter Ivins
POLSON — Taylor Hunter Ivins (Eagle Eyes), a member of the Salish and Kootenai Tribes of Montana was welcomed into the Glorious Kingdom by his twin sister...
Jul 4, 2026Open source
Federal Judge Rules Against Voter Purge Data Base
Last February we wrote about the Montana Secretary of State sharing voter registration data with the U.S. Department of Justice and utilizing the Systematic...
Jul 4, 2026Open source
Medicaid work requirements are in effect in Montana. Health providers are worried.
As of July 1, Montanans on certain Medicaid programs will be required to work or volunteer 80 hours every month or file for an exemption. The state is among...
Jul 4, 2026Open source
Hill County man accused of 2019 murder
The Montana Department of Justice has charged a Hill County man with one count of deliberate homicide in the case of a 2019 murder on the Rocky Boy Indian Re...
Jul 4, 2026Open source
Q2 Billings Area Weather: Severe storms possible in the east on Friday
TGIF! A chance for severe storms remains in the forecast for eastern Montana on Friday ahead of a mainly dry and hot Independence Day weekend.
Jul 4, 2026Open source
Q2 Billings Area Weather: We'll have a mostly sunny and hot Independence Day
A wave of energy brought another round of isolated showers and thunderstorms to parts of Montana & Wyoming on Friday, but we also had more warmth, too. The F...
Jul 4, 2026Open source
Red Lodge man sentenced to over 18 years for drug trafficking and weapons charges
A 46-year-old Red Lodge man was sentenced to over 18 years in prison for trafficking meth into Montana and unlawful possession of a handgun.
Jul 4, 2026Open source
President Jeremiah Shinn takes helm of University of Montana
Studying at the University of Montana should be easier — that’s one priority Jeremiah Shinn has set for the flagship even before finishing his listening...
Jul 4, 2026Open source
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