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Federal lawsuit alleges Blaine County election map shortchanges Native voters
Plaintiffs say majority-Native American county’s election map is ‘unconstitutionally malapportioned.’
Lost in transmission: What Super El Niño means for GYE
Compared to Pacific Coast’s specific tide and rain predictions, Greater Yellowstone and Northern Rockies may see muted impact with ‘warmer, drier’ forecast
Montana Supreme Court sides with Bozeman county attorney in legal scuffle with state
The state’s highest court ruled that Attorney General Austin Knudsen could not override Gallatin County Attorney Audrey Cromwell on county-related issues
New $900M St. Vincent hospital in Billings under construction
The new Billings campus on North 27th Street is one year into a four-year build that will replace the hospital’s existing facilities. Currently, that amounts to five separate buildings, the oldest of which...
Missoula AI company sues city over data center restrictions
CubCloud AI argues the city’s ban on data centers violates the state’s Right to Compute Act.
Scenes from election day across the state
Montana Free Press sent out three photographers to cover the midterm elections. From Kalispell to Billings, here’s what they saw.
Independent Bodnar bid leaves Montana Democrats divided
Some Democrats blame independent Seth Bodnar for splitting the non-Republican vote. Others see a need for new political paths.
Republicans win Montana PSC races following delays in AP call
Republicans clinched races for both seats on state’s utility regulatory commission despite narrow margins from one Democrat challenger in western Montana
How do Montanans heat their homes?
Electricity heated nearly 27% of occupied Montana homes in 2025, up from 16% in 2000, according to census estimates. Gas remains the most common heating fuel in the state.
Archived: Live updates from Montana’s 2026 election
Follow Montana’s 2026 general election with live results, race calls and updates from Montana Free Press reporters across the state.
Troy Downing wins reelection to Montana’s Eastern U.S. House District
Republican incumbent Troy Downing is headed back to Washington, D.D. for his second term.
Amy Eddy defeats Dan Wilson for Montana Supreme Court seat
Flathead County Judge Amy Eddy defeated Dan Wilson for a seat on the Montana Supreme Court in an election marked by debate about partisanship and nearly $2.9 million in television advertising.
Republican Kurt Alme wins race for U.S. Senate seat
On a night of big U.S. Senate upsets nationwide, Kurt Alme keeps Montana Senate seat in Republican hands.
AP calls it: Democrat Sam Forstag defeats Flint in Western House flip
It’s been more than 30 years since Montanans elected a Democrat to the U.S. House of Representatives.
What we know about Tuesday’s election results
How Tuesday night’s Senate and House races, ballot issues and state contests turned out.
Montana Legislature remains in Republican hands despite nationwide blue wave
Redistricting maps from 2023, preferred by Democrats at the time, helped Republican seats stay safe.
After win at the ballot box, The Montana Plan draws legal challenge
Several people involved in organizing efforts for Initiative 194 said the lawsuit was expected.
Yellowstone County signs deal for data center developer to pay road costs
“In no way is this agreement any sort of approval for land use, water, electricity,” the Public Works director said. “We are talking about the condition of the road and the use of the road.” The agre...
Hospital beds for the nation’s sickest kids are disappearing
The gap in care is acute in rural places. Cutbacks are happening across community hospitals, whether owned by small nonprofits or massive private equity companies. Medical researchers and organizations warn...
Libertarian Senate candidate’s ‘pet of society’ remark draws backlash
Kyle Austin’s comments have prompted attacks among candidates and garnered criticism from tribal community members.
How Montana’s federal campaigns are funded
From Montana donors to PACs and political leaders, a look at how the state’s congressional races are funded.
In eastern Montana, Bridger Pipeline carries both promise and risk
In eastern Montana, where ranching is a gamble, a new tar sands pipeline could bring financial stability. It also comes with risk.
With a loss of federal climate dollars, Missoula nonprofit seeks to bridge the gap
The Climate Catalyst Fund provides gap funding for projects that lower carbon pollution.