All posts by Big Sky Headlines

Senator Steve Daines Secures Passage of Key Legislation Addressing Montana Jobs, Quantum Research, and Housing Challenges

1 year ago   Montana Politics, Politics

  U.S. Senator Steve Daines (R-MT) announced today that three of his key legislative priorities have successfully passed the Senate Energy and Natural Resources Committee. These bills, which focus on preserving Montana jobs, advancing quantum research, and tackling housing challenges in federal land management agencies, are poised for further legislative progress. The first bill, introduced Read More…

Micron Technology Announces Fiscal Q1 Earnings Conference Call for December 18, 2024

1 year ago   Business, Regional News

Micron Technology, Inc. (Nasdaq: MU) has announced that it will hold its fiscal first-quarter earnings conference call on Wednesday, December 18, 2024, at 2:30 p.m. Mountain Time. The call will be webcast live and can be accessed via the company’s Investor Relations website at http://investors.micron.com/. A replay of the presentation will be available on the Read More…

Idaho Army National Guard Welcomes 10 New Honorary Unit Commanders

1 year ago   Featured, Regional News

The Idaho Army National Guard inducted 10 new honorary unit commanders during a ceremony on Friday, continuing its tradition of fostering strong ties with the community. These honorary commanders, selected from local business, education, and civic leaders, will gain a deeper understanding of the Guard’s mission, policies, and programs. “Our Honorary Unit Commander Program is Read More…

Museum of the Rockies Hosts Café Naming Contest

1 year ago   Montana News

The Museum of the Rockies (MOR) is inviting the public to participate in a contest to name its new café, set to open in May 2025. The “Name the New Museum Café” contest, which runs from November 20 to December 20, offers an exciting opportunity for community members to leave their mark on the museum’s Read More…

Montana Department of Commerce Awards $1.4 Million to Boost Rural Emergency Services

1 year ago   Featured, Montana News, Montana Politics, National Politics, News, Regional Politics

he Montana Department of Commerce announced today that 26 rural safety agencies will receive more than $1.4 million in grant funding to enhance emergency service capabilities in areas experiencing increased tourism. The funding, allocated through the Montana Emergency Tourism Assistance Grant Program (METAP), aims to strengthen public safety across rural communities. “Emergency services are critical Read More…

Montana-Based Glacier Bank Declares 159th Consecutive Quarterly Dividend

1 year ago   Business, Featured, Montana Business News

Glacier Bancorp, Inc. (NYSE: GBCI), the parent company of Montana’s Glacier Bank, announced on November 20, 2024, that its Board of Directors declared a quarterly dividend of $0.33 per share. This marks the company’s 159th consecutive quarterly dividend and highlights its impressive track record of 49 dividend increases since its founding. The dividend will be Read More…

Senators Daines and King Lead Bipartisan Push to Protect and Restore Public Lands

1 year ago   Featured, Home Featured, Montana Politics, Politics

In a bipartisan effort to safeguard and improve America’s public lands, Senator Steve Daines (R-Mont.) and Senator Angus King (I-Maine), joined by Senators Kevin Cramer (R-N.D.) and Mark Warner (D-Va.), have introduced the “America the Beautiful Act.” This landmark legislation seeks to reauthorize and enhance the National Parks and Public Land Legacy Restoration Fund (LRF), Read More…

Montana State University to Celebrate Faculty Authors

1 year ago   Montana News

The College of Letters and Science at Montana State University will honor six faculty authors who have recently published books during a special reception on Thursday, Dec. 5. The event, free and open to the public, will take place from 6 to 8 p.m. in the Alumni Foundation’s Great Room at 1501 S. 11th Ave. Read More…

Montana DEQ Expands Air Quality Monitoring with New Glasgow Station

1 year ago   Montana News, Montana Politics, News

In October, the Montana Department of Environmental Quality (DEQ) installed a new permanent air quality monitor in Glasgow, providing Valley County residents with expanded access to real-time air quality data. This installation is part of a broader initiative to enhance air quality monitoring across the state. The Glasgow monitor was funded through an EPA-administered award Read More…

Governor Opens Applications for District Court Judge Vacancy in Montana’s Seventh Judicial District

1 year ago   Featured, Montana Politics, Politics

Montana Governor Greg Gianforte has begun accepting applications and nominations to fill a district court judge vacancy in the Seventh Judicial District, which serves Dawson, Prairie, McCone, Richland, and Wibaux Counties. The vacancy was officially announced on November 18, 2024, following a notification from the chief justice of the Montana Supreme Court. Qualified attorneys in Read More…

Bridger Aerospace Reports Record Q3 Results and Raises 2024 Revenue Guidance

1 year ago   Business, Featured, Montana Business News

Bridger Aerospace Group Holdings, Inc. (NASDAQ: BAER, BAERW), one of the nation’s leading aerial firefighting companies, has announced record financial results for the third quarter of 2024, marking a strong performance driven by high demand for its Super Scooper fleet. As a result, the company has raised its revenue guidance for the year and narrowed Read More…

7k Metals Unveils Limited-Edition 1-Kilo Grand Canyon Silver Coin for Black Friday 2024

1 year ago   Business, National Business News, Small Business News

Idaho-based 7k Metals is set to make waves in the numismatic world with the launch of one of its largest and most innovative coins: the 1-kilo Grand Canyon silver coin. This impressive collector’s piece, part of the company’s Topography collection, will debut on Black Friday, November 29, 2024, with a limited minting of just 77 Read More…

Trump Shapes Second Administration

1 year ago   Featured, Home Featured, National News, National Politics, News

President-elect Donald Trump has begun appointing officials to top positions in his incoming administration, signaling a departure from the internal strife that marked his first term. This time, Trump is leaning heavily on loyalists to shape his government, even as some of his selections face the prospect of contentious Senate confirmation battles. Cabinet Appointments Treasury Read More…

Trump Nominates Former Florida Attorney General Pam Bondi as U.S. Attorney General

1 year ago   Featured, Home Featured, National News, National Politics

President-elect Donald Trump has nominated former Florida Attorney General Pam Bondi as his pick to head the U.S. Department of Justice. Bondi, a longtime ally of Trump, has been selected for the high-profile role after Representative Matt Gaetz, who was initially chosen for the position, stepped aside. The nomination of Bondi, a well-known figure in Read More…

Board of Regents approves new institute at Montana State to address national security

1 year ago   College Sports, Featured, Montana News, Montana Politics, Montana Sports, National Politics, News, Regional Politics

BOZEMAN — The Montana Board of Regents today approved Montana State University’s proposal to establish a new institute to help address the nation’s security needs through applied research, technology development and education for the next generation of leaders. The Institute for National Security Research and Education, or INSRE, will serve as a hub at MSU, Read More…

Poll: Celebrity endorsements don’t move voters

1 year ago   National Politics, Politics

(The Center Square) – High-profile celebrities such as Oprah Winfrey, Beyoncé, Robert DeNiro, and countless others endorsed Kamala Harris in the weeks leading up to the Nov. 5 election, when she lost decisively to Donald Trump. But an overwhelming majority of American voters say celebrity endorsements of the 2024 presidential candidates had no influence on Read More…

Energy independence group hails Trump cabinet picks

1 year ago   Featured, National Politics, Politics

(The Center Square) – A group that advocates for American energy independence is applauding President Donald Trump’s recent cabinet selections, including Saturday’s nomination of Chris Wright as secretary of the Department of Energy. Environmental advocates, on the other hand, criticized the selection. Wright is founder, chief executive officer, and chairman of the board of Liberty Read More…

Student veteran Max Tolstedt lands competitive national internship through Montana State environmental health program

1 year ago   Montana News, News

Students in Montana State University’s environmental health program bring with them diverse aspirations, from careers in toxicology and occupational health to risk assessment and geographic information systems, or GIS. A nationally accredited program in MSU’s Department of Land Resources and Environmental Sciences, the environmental health curriculum is designed to help students pursue any of those Read More…

Warren Buffett Trims Apple Stake Amid Broader Selling Streak at Berkshire Hathaway

1 year ago   Business, Featured, National Business News

Legendary investor Warren Buffett, CEO of Berkshire Hathaway (NYSE: BRK.A, NYSE: BRK.B), continues to captivate the financial world with his investment moves. As of November 14, Berkshire’s Class A shares have delivered a staggering cumulative return exceeding 5,660,000% under Buffett’s nearly six decades of leadership. Recent filings with the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) reveal Read More…

DEA says potency of illicit fentanyl pills declining

1 year ago   National News, News

(The Center Square) – U.S. Drug Enforcement Administration officials said the potency of illicit fentanyl pills is declining, but half remain powerful enough to kill with a single dose. DEA officials made the announcement at the National Family Summit on Fentanyl this week. For the past three years, DEA has invited families who have lost a loved Read More…

Montana Law Enforcement Academy Graduates 62 New Officers

1 year ago   Montana News, News

The Montana Law Enforcement Academy (MLEA), part of the Montana Department of Justice, celebrated the graduation of 62 new officers today. These graduates will serve in 40 agencies across the state, bolstering law enforcement efforts in state, county, city, and tribal jurisdictions. Attorney General Austin Knudsen attended the ceremony, commending the graduates on their achievement Read More…

Netanyahu Confirms Israeli Airstrike Targeted Iran’s Nuclear Capabilities

1 year ago   Featured, Home Featured, National News, News

Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu confirmed on Monday that Israel’s airstrike on Iran last month targeted a specific element of Tehran’s nuclear program, while also damaging its defense and missile production capabilities. In a speech to the Israeli parliament, Netanyahu stated, “It’s not a secret. There is a specific component in their nuclear program that was Read More…

Montana State University Appoints William Thomas as New Dean of College of Letters and Science

1 year ago   Featured, Montana News, News

Montana State University announced today that William Thomas, a seasoned administrator and faculty member from the University of Nebraska-Lincoln, has been selected as the new dean of the MSU College of Letters and Science. Thomas will officially assume his role on January 13, 2025. “William Thomas brings a wealth of experience as a scholar, educator, Read More…

Billings City Administrator’s Pay Increase Postponed Amid Ongoing Water Bill Audit

1 year ago   Featured, Home Featured, Montana News, News

Billings City Administrator Chris Kukulski, currently in the second year of a three-year contract, will see a delay in discussions about his pay increase. The Billings City Council decided to postpone the decision following Kukulski’s recent performance evaluation, citing concerns about public perception as the city continues to address issues with its water billing system. Read More…

Montana Attorney General Leads 28-State Coalition Challenging Biden Admin’s New Firearm Regulation

1 year ago   Featured, Home Featured, Montana News, News

Montana Attorney General Austin Knudsen spearheaded a coalition of 28 states in filing an amicus brief opposing the Biden-Harris administration’s attempt to classify forced reset triggers (FRTs) as machine guns under federal law. The brief, submitted to the Fifth Circuit Court of Appeals, supports the National Association for Gun Rights in their challenge to the Read More…

2025 Idaho Rural Success Summit Announced for April in Worley

1 year ago   News, Regional News

The 2025 Idaho Rural Success Summit is set to take place on April 30 and May 1 at the Coeur d’Alene Casino Resort Hotel in Worley, Idaho. The event will bring together community leaders, policymakers, and organizations to share successful strategies for rural development and foster collaboration. The summit will feature dynamic lightning-round presentations, panel Read More…