
Cascade County Faces Staffing Crisis, Long Waits on Election Day
Amid staffing shortages and political tensions, Cascade County faced long wait times and challenges during the 2024 election.

Amid staffing shortages and political tensions, Cascade County faced long wait times and challenges during the 2024 election.

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Bozeman officials discuss a voter-backed plastics ban effective May 2025, prohibiting single-use plastic items.

President-elect Trump nominates Linda McMahon to lead Education Dept., aiming to return control to states.
Approximately 614,000 Montanans participated in the Nov. 5 general election with a decisive outcome favoring Republican candidates across all statewide offices. Once the victors take office in January, Democrats will lose all statewide seats in Montana for the first time in over a century. Although Republicans dominated the statewide races,

Montana lawmakers must decide on reducing property tax rates in 2025 to prevent rising taxes for homeowners.

Ozaa EchoMaker’s toddler’s cough may be linked to mold in her Bozeman apartment. The Bridger Heights Tenant Union is demanding improvements.


During cheer practice, Karter sustained a concussion. Returning to school with support aids recovery, experts say.

State Superintendent Elsie Arntzen reopens applications for Montana’s Education Savings Account program for spring.


Montana’s policies prevent transgender people from changing the sex on birth certificates and licenses, sparking legal debates.