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Obama Administration Under Fire as Declassified Intel Questions 2016 Election Narrative

9 hours ago   Featured, National News, National Politics, News

Newly declassified documents released by Director of National Intelligence Tulsi Gabbard are reigniting fierce political debate over the origins of the Trump-Russia investigation, with conservatives alleging they show top Obama administration officials helped fabricate the narrative of collusion to discredit then-candidate Donald Trump. The documents include a previously unreleased annex to the 2023 Durham report Read More…

South Dakota Officials Warn Public About Jury Duty Phone Scam After Resident Loses $22,000

2 days ago   Featured, Home Featured, News, Regional News

South Dakota Attorney General Marty Jackley and Hughes County Sheriff  Patrick Callahan are urging residents to be vigilant against a jury duty telephone scam after a Hughes County resident was defrauded out of $22,000. The victim received a phone call from someone falsely claiming to represent the Hughes County Sheriffʼs Office, informing them that they Read More…

UM Program Awarded $2.4M to Support Behavioral Health Care Across Montana

2 days ago   Featured, Montana News, News

A University of Montana program that trains students for careers in behavioral health care recently received a $2.4 million grant to continue growing the program and produce more providers serving Montana’s children, young adults and those in rural and underserved areas of the state. UM’s Behavioral Health Workforce Education and Training program was awarded the Read More…

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DEQ Announces $1 Million in Grants for Water Quality Improvement Projects

6 months ago   Featured, Montana News

The Montana Department of Environmental Quality (DEQ) is now accepting applications for $1 million in grant funding to support projects aimed at reducing nonpoint source pollution in the state’s lakes and streams. The deadline for eligible applicants to submit draft applications is March 7, 2025. The grants are available to nonprofit organizations and government entities Read More…

Governor Gianforte Announces Appointments

6 months ago   Montana News

Governor Greg Gianforte today announced the appointment of four individuals to the Montana Board of Regents of Higher Education and the Board of Public Education. The appointees bring extensive experience in education and leadership to their respective roles. Board of Regents of Higher Education Appointments: Raina Mortenson, Malta – A current student at the University Read More…

Supreme Court Upholds TikTok Ban; Montana AG Knudsen Applauds Decision

7 months ago   Featured, Home Featured, Montana News

The United States Supreme Court today upheld a federal law banning TikTok nationwide unless its Chinese-owned parent company, ByteDance, divests its stake in the app by Sunday. In response to the ruling, Montana Attorney General Austin Knudsen praised the court’s decision, emphasizing the national security risks posed by the popular social media platform. “I’m glad Read More…

Waded Cruzado Named Next President of the Association of Public and Land-Grant Universities

7 months ago   Featured, Home Featured, Montana News

The Association of Public and Land-Grant Universities (APLU) announced today that Waded Cruzado, president of Montana State University (MSU), will become the association’s next president, effective July 1. Cruzado, a passionate advocate for public and land-grant universities, is set to lead the organization after over a decade of transformative leadership at MSU. Cruzado has served Read More…

Pornhub to block access in 13 states as age-verification laws expand across U.S.

7 months ago   Featured, National News

(The Center Square) − Pornhub will soon be inaccessible in 13 states after lawmakers passed a slurry of restrictions for social media and other internet sites. The bills require certain age verification measures for websites hosting adult content. A total of 16 states – Alabama, Arkansas, Florida, Georgia, Idaho, Indiana, Kansas, Louisiana, Mississippi, Montana, Nebraska, North Read More…

DNRC Announces Record $92 Million Investment in Montana Public Schools

7 months ago   Featured, Home Featured, Montana News

In a historic milestone, the Montana Department of Natural Resources and Conservation (DNRC) has announced the investment of more than $92 million in public schools, marking a record-breaking revenue contribution from the state’s trust lands. “Thanks to DNRC’s responsible management of state trust lands, this historic $92 million investment will provide our students with the Read More…

Montana Housing Market Enters Deep Freeze

7 months ago   Montana Business News, Montana News

Montana Housing Market Faces “Frozen” Conditions Amid Affordability Crisis Montana’s housing market is experiencing what experts describe as a deep freeze, and a single statistic highlights why: roughly 80% of mortgage holders in the state have interest rates 2% to 3% lower than current market rates. For most homeowners, selling their property and buying another Read More…

Montana State names endowed chair in precision agriculture

7 months ago   Montana News

BOZEMAN – As Montana State University’s College of Agriculture develops new programming to continue training the agricultural scientists and producers of the future, a new endowed chair will oversee research and teaching focused on incorporating novel technologies into farming and ranching practices. Paul Nugent was named the Whitney and Elizabeth MacMillan Endowed Chair in Precision Read More…

Secretary Jacobsen: Protecting the treasures that make Montana the Treasure State

7 months ago   Montana News

Secretary of State Christi Jacobsen continued her efforts to safeguard Montana’s natural resources and public access while generating significant revenue for the state’s schools during the December meeting of the Montana Land Board. Secretary Jacobsen’s votes during the meeting are expected to yield more than $7 million in revenue, with nearly $6 million directed to Read More…

District Court Judge-Elect Charged in Drug Investigation

7 months ago   Featured, Home Featured, Montana News, Montana Politics

Kenneth Britton “Britt” Cotter, 48, who was recently elected District Court Judge for Lake and Sanders counties, has been charged with one count of solicitation to commit criminal distribution of dangerous drugs and two counts of attempted criminal possession of dangerous drugs. The Montana Attorney General’s Office announced the charges following a months-long investigation led Read More…

Wyoming Transportation Commission Awards $65.7 Million for Infrastructure Projects

7 months ago   Featured, Regional News

The Wyoming Transportation Commission approved nearly $65.7 million in contracts for seven Wyoming Department of Transportation (WYDOT) construction projects during its December 19 business meeting. The projects span several counties and address vital infrastructure needs, including bridge rehabilitation, paving, reconstruction, and chip sealing. Largest Contract Awarded for I-80 Bridge Rehabilitation A $30.12 million contract, the Read More…

NorthWestern Energy Signs Massive Data Center Power Deals

7 months ago   Featured, Home Featured, Montana Business News, Montana News

NorthWestern Energy has announced agreements to supply significant amounts of electricity to two proposed data centers in Montana, with combined power demands set to exceed the capacity of the state’s newest gas-fired power plant. The development raises questions about Montana’s energy infrastructure and its ability to meet growing demand while maintaining reliable service. The larger Read More…

Montana Unemployment Rate Holds at Historic Low in November

7 months ago   Business, Featured, Home Featured, Montana Business News, Montana News

Montana’s unemployment rate remained at 3.2% in November, continuing an unprecedented stretch of low unemployment that has persisted for 41 consecutive months, with rates at or below 3.4%. The state’s historic run surpasses the previous record set in 2006-2007 when unemployment rates stayed at or below 3.4% for 15 months. In November alone, Montana added Read More…

Frontier Asset Management Launches Actively Managed ETFs on the NYSE

7 months ago   Business, Featured, National Business News, Regional News

Frontier Asset Management, an independent asset management firm, has officially launched its suite of actively managed exchange-traded funds (ETFs) on the New York Stock Exchange (NYSE). These ETFs are designed to enhance Frontier’s multi-asset Active ETF Strategies, with the goal of providing attractive risk-adjusted returns for investors. The Frontier ETF suite consists of six actively Read More…

Middle Schoolers to Compete in National Math Exam at MSU

7 months ago   Montana News

Middle school students across Montana will test their advanced math skills in the American Mathematics Competition 8 (AMC 8), hosted by the Science Math Resource Center at Montana State University’s College of Education, Health, and Human Development. The AMC 8, part of the prestigious American Mathematics Competition series developed by the Mathematical Association of America, Read More…

Former South Dakota State Employee Indicted on 26 Forgery-Related Charges

7 months ago   Featured, Home Featured, Regional News

South Dakota Attorney General Marty Jackley announced that Renee Strong, 55, of Springfield, has been indicted on 26 forgery-related charges stemming from alleged crimes committed while she was an employee of the South Dakota Department of Public Safety and performing contract work for the Department of Health. “Crimes of this nature violate the public’s trust Read More…

Montana Eases Process for Veterans to Add Designation to Driver Licenses

7 months ago   Featured, Home Featured, Montana News

In a move aimed at improving services for veterans, the Montana Motor Vehicle Division (MVD) is now accepting additional documentation for veterans to obtain a veteran designation on their state-issued driver licenses. Veterans can now use a current Veterans of Foreign Wars (VFW) or American Legion membership card, in good standing, to receive the designation. Read More…

MSU Graduate School Dean Craig Ogilvie to Step Down

7 months ago   Featured, Montana News

Montana State University announced this week that Craig Ogilvie, dean of the Graduate School and associate vice president of research, will step down from his administrative role at the end of December. Ogilvie, who has led the Graduate School since 2019, will remain at MSU as a faculty member in the Department of Physics within Read More…

Montana Receives $3.5 Million Grant to Support Laid-Off Sibanye-Stillwater Mine Workers

7 months ago   Montana Business News, Montana News

Gov. Greg Gianforte, U.S. Senator Steve Daines, U.S. Representative Ryan Zinke, and the Montana Department of Labor & Industry (DLI) announced that Montana has secured a $3.5 million federal grant to assist workers recently laid off from the Sibanye-Stillwater Mine in the state’s largest recent mining workforce reduction. “This grant is a vital step in Read More…

Lee Johnson Appointed as Division of Criminal Investigation Administrator

7 months ago   Featured, Home Featured, Montana News

Montana Attorney General Austin Knudsen has announced the appointment of Lee Johnson as the new administrator for the Division of Criminal Investigation (DCI). Johnson, a veteran with over three decades of experience at DCI, previously served as the bureau chief of the division’s Investigations Bureau. “I’m confident Lee has the knowledge and experience required to Read More…

Montana Allocates $37 Million in Federal Housing Tax Credits to Build Affordable Homes

8 months ago   Montana Business News, Montana News

The Montana Department of Commerce announced today the allocation of more than $37 million in federal housing tax credits to support the construction of new affordable housing in five Montana communities. The funding will help address the growing need for affordable housing in the state, with 136 new homes planned in Billings, Bozeman, Dillon, Missoula, Read More…

Montana State University Students Win Big at Annual Big Idea Challenge

8 months ago   Montana Business News, Montana News

Montana State University students showcased their entrepreneurial spirit at the annual Big Idea Challenge on Nov. 7, earning $10,000 in prize money for innovative projects ranging from sustainable food products to medical equipment. The competition, hosted by the Jake Jabs College of Business and Entrepreneurship and MSU’s Blackstone LaunchPad, featured 12 finalist teams selected from Read More…

Wyoming Business Council Welcomes New Team Member

8 months ago   Regional News

The Wyoming Business Council (WBC) has announced an exciting update to its team, with the addition of a new member and a role transition. These changes reflect the organization’s ongoing dedication to fostering opportunities for Wyoming’s businesses and communities. Cortney Sutcliffe Joins WBC as Administrative Solutions Coordinator Cheyenne native Cortney Sutcliffe has joined the WBC Read More…

Montana Business Owners Notified to Report Equipment for 2025 Tax Year

8 months ago   Featured, Home Featured, Montana Business News, Montana News

The Montana Department of Revenue has issued a reminder to business owners with equipment reporting requirements to submit their reports for Tax Year 2025. Businesses and individuals owning business equipment with a total market value exceeding $1 million statewide as of January 1, 2025, must file their reports by March 1, 2025, to avoid a Read More…

Applications Open for Reimagining Rural Program

8 months ago   Montana News

Montana State University Extension is now accepting applications from rural communities across Montana to participate in Reimagining Rural, a three-part series designed to empower small towns to build stronger partnerships, access resources, and pursue bold community development initiatives. The program is scheduled for Feb. 4, 11, and 18, 2024. Reimagining Rural encourages local volunteers and Read More…

ABC News Settles Trump Defamation Lawsuit for $16 Million, Issues Apology

8 months ago   Featured, Home Featured, National News, National Politics

ABC News has agreed to pay $15 million to a “presidential foundation and museum” and $1 million in legal fees as part of a settlement with President-elect Donald Trump in a defamation lawsuit, according to court documents filed Saturday. The lawsuit was sparked by comments made by anchor George Stephanopoulos during a March 2024 broadcast. Read More…

After Trump threatens Mexico, authorities make largest fentanyl bust in history

8 months ago   Featured, Home Featured, National News

(The Center Square) – After President-elect Donald Trump vowed to impose tariffs on Mexico and spoke to Mexico’s new president, Claudia Sheinbaum, demanding that Mexico stop facilitating illegal entry into the U.S., Mexican authorities have made major drug and cartel busts. Sheinbaum claimed they’d been working on the operation for a while, but some members Read More…

Hillsdale students write 4k thank-you cards in stark contrast to Yale’s “Transgiving”

8 months ago   Featured, Home Featured, National News

(The Center Square) – While some schools across the nation hosted meagerly-attended “Transgivings” around Thanksgiving time, students at Hillsdale College wrote over 4,000 thank-you cards on the school’s annual “Day of Thanks.” Throughout the day on Nov. 21, participating Hillsdale students wrote the thousands of grateful notes to “donors, family members, professors, friends, and others Read More…