Montana’s Exempt Wells Debate: Lawsuit Challenges Water Rights Law
November 13, 2025
A coalition is suing Montana over “exempt wells” that developers use to access groundwater without protecting existing water rights.
A coalition is suing Montana over “exempt wells” that developers use to access groundwater without protecting existing water rights.
Yellowstone National Park recorded 4.7 million visitors in 2024, marking its second busiest year. The majority visited during summer, while winter months saw a significant decrease in numbers. Despite a growing trend in overall park visitation, winter offers a quieter experience with fewer tourists and unique opportunities. From January to
Slaughterhouses dwindled from 10,000 in 1967 to 3,000 today. Fergus High in Montana teaches meat-cutting skills to revive this “dying art.”
Montanans honor veterans this Veterans Day, reflecting on the significant number of locals who served in the U.S. Armed Forces. Montana ranks high nationally for veterans per capita, highlighting its deep connection to military service. In 2023, the Veterans Administration reported Montana as third nationally for veterans per capita, following
A faction of Montana Democrats delays a special legislative session as Congress nears a deal to end the shutdown.
Young homebuyers face increased challenges due to affordability issues, with first-time buyers dropping to 21% of all buyers.
Although Montana airports aren’t on the FAA’s list, hubs like Denver, Salt Lake, and Seattle are facing flight cuts.
Montana’s new birth year requirement for mail-in ballots led to over 2,700 rejections, impacting local elections.
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In Montana’s tight elections, every vote counts. Billings’ mayoral race was decided by just 200 votes out of 30,000.
A bipartisan bill, the Fix Our Forests Act, aims to enhance forest management and wildfire prevention efforts in the U.S.
In 48 hours, the Robinsons’ store faced a storm due to a staffer’s voicemail to Sen. Sheehy, leading to her firing.
