Number of VA loans issued in Montana increased by 85.5% from Q1 2024 to Q1 2025

Montana Absentee Ballot Rules for Deceased Voters Explained

If a Montana voter submits an absentee ballot but dies before Election Day, many wonder whether their vote still counts. Understanding how Montana handles these situations is important for ensuring the integrity of elections and the accurate...

SBA Disaster Loan Deadline Approaching for Montana Businesses

Mont. — The U.S. Small Business Administration is reminding small businesses and nonprofits in ten eastern Montana counties that the deadline to apply for federal disaster loans is July 25th. The loans help cover economic losses caused by drought...

Montana steps up clean energy support with 3 new policies or incentives in 2024

Montana implemented at least three new clean energy policies or incentives supporting renewable energy and energy efficiency in 2024, according to data from the Database of State Incentives for Renewables & Efficiency (DSIRE). Since 2010, the...

Montana Morning Headlines: Friday, July 4, 2025

WESTERN MONTANA — Here's a look at Western Montana's top news stories for Friday. The Zootown Festival kicks off today at the Missoula Fairgrounds, drawing thousands of music fans from across the state. Gates will open at 1:30 p.m., with the first...

Montana’s Missed Solar Opportunity Hurts Ratepayers and Our Energy Future

Montanans’ wallets, freedom, and energy future took a heavy hit with the Governor’s recent veto of Senate Bill 188. The Montana Solar Shares Act (SB 188) would have opened the door for community solar: shared, locally-produced solar energy...

Montana Ranked Second Most Patriotic State in Nation

HomeState NewsMontana Ranked Second Most Patriotic State in Nation HELENA, Mont. — Governor Greg Gianforte announced Wednesday that Montana has been ranked the second most patriotic state in the country, according to a new report from WalletHub....

Montana WILD Hosts Free Family-Friendly Nature Events in July

HomeState NewsMontana WILD Hosts Free Family-Friendly Nature Events in July HELENA, Mont. — Montana WILD in Helena is offering a series of free outdoor events in July. Activities include a family fishing night on July 15th, bird banding on July...

Montana changes course by opting in to NCAA settlement this year

MISSOULA, Mont. — The University of Montana is changing course and will opt in this year to the settlement stemming from the House v. NCAA antitrust lawsuit. The recent settlement means college athletic programs across the country are free to...

Montana company uses goats to help prevent wildfires, invasive weeds

As wildfire season intensifies across Montana, one local company is taking an unconventional approach to reducing fire risk. The key to that success have been goats. Ohana Goats LLC, based near Baker, is using its herd to help prevent the spread...

Fireworks rules in Montana for Independence Day weekend

MONTANA - As residents prepare to celebrate, it's important to be aware of the restrictions on fireworks in various parts of Montana. Fireworks are prohibited on all public lands, including national forests, state parks and Bureau of Land...

Montana Lottery Lucky For Life, Big Sky Bonus results for July 3, 2025

The Montana Lottery offers multiple draw games for those aiming to win big. Here’s a look at July 3, 2025, results for each game: Winning Lucky For Life numbers from July 3 drawing 12-29-30-42-45, Lucky Ball: 18 Check Lucky For Life payouts and...

Montana’s Planned Parenthood 'committed’ to staying open despite ‘Big, Beautiful Bill’

MISSOULA, Mont. — Planned Parenthood Advocates of Montana sounded the alarm this week on President Trump’s “Big, Beautiful Bill”. Martha Fuller, who leads the group, told NBC Montana this morning before its passage, that the bill would prevent...

Montana Hospital Association expects state to ‘fare better’ than others under budget bill

MISSOULA, Mont. — The Montana Hospital Association says the exact impact of President Donald Trump’s “Big, Beautiful Bill” will depend on how it’s implemented. The association wrote, “we expect that Montana will fare better than many other...

Montana women's basketball adds assistant coach in ex-UM Western player/coach Britt Cooper

UM sports information and 406 MT Sports MISSOULA — Britt Cooper, who won a national championship as a basketball player at Montana Western and was later the head coach of the Bulldogs for two seasons, has joined the Montana Lady Griz as an...

Montana State students release jazz album combining STEM backgrounds

Engineering and psychology students at Montana State University have released a jazz album titled "Something More." The Kellan Moore Trio, consisting of recent graduates Kellan Moore, Jaden Hopkins, and Carson Putnam, produced the album, which...

Montana budget includes new investments in tribal colleges, repatriation

HELENA — Gov. Greg Gianforte last week finalized Montana’s two-year budget, which contains several new investments for Indian Country, including a historic increase in funding for tribal colleges and money devoted to repatriation efforts. Though...

Montana changes course, opts in to NCAA's House settlement for this year

MISSOULA, Mont. (AP) — The University of Montana is changing course and will opt-in this year to the NCAA’s House settlement. The recent settlement means athletic programs across the country are free to start paying millions to their athletes in...

Montana PSC approves rate reduction for NorthWestern Energy customers

HELENA — The Montana Public Service Commission (PSC) has approved a rate reduction this week for NorthWestern Energy (NWE) customers. In a press release, the agency stated it is aiming to protect consumers and maintain fair utility rates. This...

Independence Day 2025 in Butte, Montana

BUTTE — Thousands of people turned out to take in the sights and sounds of the annual Fourth of July Parade in Butte, Montana, as part of the Freedom Fest that kicked off on July 3rd with a fireworks display from the Big M. The annual parade is...