Earlier this summer, while jogging with my dog Camas, I encountered a cinnamon black bear. This incident made me rethink the role of dogs as bear deterrents. A study found dogs don’t always make people safer and can even increase conflict chances.
A petition requiring voter approval for data centers missed its signature deadline, sparking legal debates.
Montana Democrats seek legal advice on replacing U.S. Senate nominee Bankhead, facing internal and external pressures.
A Cascade County commissioner disagrees with the county funding MSU Extension services operating the 4-H program.
Montana officials are restricting fishing on 24 rivers due to high temperatures and low streamflows to protect fish.
The Montana U.S. Senate race is intensifying with withdrawal deadlines looming. Democrat Alani Bankhead and independent Seth Bodnar face increasing pressure to exit the race. Failing to withdraw by August 10 means their names will share the ballot with Republican Kurt Alme, potentially splitting the non-Republican vote. Bankhead receives support
A near-record 13.2 million visitors spent $5.6 billion in Montana in 2025, boosting the state’s economy significantly.
The nation’s death rate hit a historic low as major causes receded in 2025, but states varied in their success.
Get insights on Montana’s U.S. Senate race dynamics as Bankhead and Bodnar face pressure to drop out before the deadline.
State lawmakers focus on student screen time limits, with laws passed in four states for grades K-5, but challenges persist.
A proposed data center in Yellowstone County may create 750 jobs but faces opposition due to water and utility concerns.
The 21st Century ROAD to Housing Act, a significant bipartisan law, aims to transform housing policies by restricting institutional investors, easing rules for manufactured housing, and expanding veteran assistance.
