Montana State men place 11th at Pre-National Invitational in Missouri

MSU Sports Information and Chronicle Staff Owen Smith and Sam Ells each posted top-25 individual finishes at Gans Creek Cross Country Course in Columbia, Missouri, on Friday to lead the Montana State men’s cross country team to 11th place at the...

(Commentary) John Clayton: Artificial intelligence wants to inhale my Montana book

Recently, my publisher told me that a major technology company involved in the development of artificial intelligence (AI) wants to use my book, “Stories from Montana’s Enduring Frontier,” “for AI training purposes.” I would earn, the...

Rumbles in the Rockies: Montana’s seismic record begins with 'mysterious' 1868 quake

“Unusual and mysterious” was how a correspondent described the Jan. 16, 1868, earthquake that hit the Boulder Valley. kAm%96 52E6 :D D:8?:7:42?E 2D :E’D E96 7:CDE mw6=6?2 $6>:\(66m]k^Am kAm“%9:D CF>3=:?8 H2D 7@==@H65 3J DF446DD:G6 D9@43=6[...

Tax lessons from the Lucky Montana saga; ANC slate politics; and why toilet scrolling is bad for your health

In this episode of The Readiness Report with Redi Tlhabi, former UN High Commissioner for Human Rights Navi Pillay reflects on a lifetime spent pursuing justice, from defending anti-apartheid activists in South Africa to presiding over landmark...

Water Leaks Continue To Impact Montana State Prison

Bozeman, MT (59715) Today Partly cloudy. High near 50F. Winds WSW at 10 to 15 mph.. Tonight Partly cloudy early with increasing clouds overnight. Low 38F. Winds SSE at 5 to 10 mph. Updated: October 18, 2025 @ 3:25 am

Montana State Billings men picked to finish 3rd in preseason GNAC hoops poll

PORTLAND, Ore. — The Montana State Billings men's basketball team is picked to finished third in the 2025-26 Great Northwest Athletic Conference preseason coaches poll, which was released by the league on Thursday. The Yellowjackets, under...

Montana State coach Brent Vigen appointed to NCAA DI football rules subcommittee

FARMINGTON, Utah — Brent Vigen, in his fifth season as Montana State’s head football coach, has been appointed to the NCAA Division I Football Rules Subcommittee. The subcommittee is charged with managing the sport’s competition rules, and reports...

Montana athletics offers throwback gear in limited anniversary sale

MISSOULA — Montana Grizzly fans have a chance to own a piece of history as the school celebrates the 30th anniversary of its 1995 championship with a special throwback gear sale. Copper and gold colors returned to Washington-Grizzly Stadium last...

Montana's wolf management strategy caught in legal tug-of-war

Two weeks after the Outdoor Heritage Coalition and a pair of Republican lawmakers sued the state for doing too little to reduce Montana’s wolf population, a coalition of conservation groups on Wednesday made the opposite argument before a...

Montana Lottery Mega Millions, Lucky For Life results for Oct. 17, 2025

The Montana Lottery offers multiple draw games for those aiming to win big. Here’s a look at Oct. 17, 2025, results for each game: Winning Mega Millions numbers from Oct. 17 drawing 09-21-27-48-56, Mega Ball: 10 Check Mega Millions payouts and...

Montana Democratic Party taps former Tester staffer as vice chair 

Stay up-to-date on the latest breaking news. Get MTFP's in-depth, independent reporting sent directly to your inbox. The Montana Democratic Party announced the selection of Bruce Knutson as its new vice chair on Friday, tapping the former aide to...

Montana's furry friends win public lands photo contest

MONTANA - Twelve lucky dogs have been named winners of the Montana Conservation Voters Education Fund's "Pups for Public Lands" contest. The winners will be featured in the MCV Education Fund's 2026 calendar, showcasing dogs exploring the state's...

Montana State Prison Grapples With Ongoing Water Leaks

DEER LODGE, Mont. – The Montana State Prison continues to face challenges with persistent water leaks within the facility. Prison officials have implemented temporary solutions, including the use of portable restrooms and showers, to manage the...

A prison without water: 1 week into Montana State Prison's infrastructure meltdown

DEER LODGE, Mont. — One week after a catastrophic water system failure at Montana State Prison, state corrections officials opened the gates Friday to give media a firsthand look at how staff, inmates and emergency responders are weathering the...

Montana State Billings women tabbed 4th in preseason GNAC coaches poll

PORTLAND, Ore. — The Montana State Billings women's basketball team is picked to finished fourth in the 2025-26 Great Northwest Athletic Conference preseason coaches poll, which was released by the league on Tuesday. The Yellowjackets, under...

Montana State Bobcats' Brent Vigen appointed to NCAA Division I Football Rules Subcommittee

BOZEMAN, — Brent Vigen, Montana State’s fifth-year head football coach, has been appointed to the NCAA Division I Football Rules Subcommittee, the NCAA announced.kAm%96 s:G:D:@? x u@@E32== #F=6D $F34@>>:EE66 :D 492C865 H:E9 >2?28:?8 E96 DA@CE’D...

The Blitz: Montana high school football highlights (Oct. 17)

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(24) Trojans Gear Up for Crucial Five-Match Road Trip in Montana

The Dakota State University volleyball team is gearing up for a challenging five-match road stretch in Montana, featuring four Frontier Conference contests over five days. Currently ranked No. 24 in the NAIA, Dakota State holds a 13-6 overall...

Bruised, Battered, and United: Montana Soccer’s Inspiring Journey

Chloe Seelhoff shined as a standout player for the Grizzlies soccer team this season before suffering a severe collarbone injury that will sideline her. Her transformation from a goal scorer to a playmaker amplified her team's unity, despite...

Montana Highway Patrol executes massive drug raid in Butte 

MHP seizes 11 pounds of meth, nearly 25 grams of fentanyl, 260 pounds of marijuana, $75K in illicit money EBS STAFF Thirty-four individuals were arrested in Butte between Oct. 7 and 14 as part of a multi-agency operation led by Montana Highway...