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Man dies in Carbon County crash south of Fromberg
FROMBERG — A 67-year-old Billings man was killed in a two-vehicle crash Monday afternoon on Highway 310 two miles south of Fromberg, according to the Montana Highway Patrol. The man was driving his Ford Explorer south on Highway 310 around 2:50...

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...

Beautiful Sunday for Montana
Temperatures were in the 60s and 70s today, although low 80s far southeast Montana. A severe thunderstorm watch until 9 pm for the eastern half of Montana, including Billings, Glasgow and Miles City. And also Sheridan, Wyoming. A line of severe...

Que Montana shakes the world with sixth album
Afro-Pop musician, Que Montana INTERNATIONAL Afro-Pop musician, Que Montana, has surprised many following announcements of his grand return on the global musical stage, armed with Afrivo Rhythms, a sizzling and sixth album. The album was released...
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...

Bozeman commissioners face public outcry over Pride Flag issue during lengthy meeting
BOZEMAN — A lengthy meeting on Tuesday evening kept Bozeman city commissioners engaged for over two hours of public comment, ultimately forcing the postponement of several agenda items. The extended discussion largely centered on recent Montana...

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...

University of Montana clinic preserves legal history of Montana Tribes
MISSOULA — It’s a tool to strengthen tribal sovereignty. The Margery Hunter Brown Indian Law Clinic at the University of Montana has embarked on an ambitious project to create the Indian Law Portal – a comprehensive digital archive of legal...

Conservation group challenges DEQ approval of septic systems near Big Sky
The Montana Department of Environmental Quality approved four new septic systems for a residential and commercial development along Highway 191 near the town of Big Sky. Septic systems can increase nutrient pollution that can deteriorate water...

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...

Butte girl raises money for parents of girl killed in Texas flooding
BUTTE - Texas may be a long way from Montana, but the deadly flooding down there hit close to home here in Butte. A young girl opened up a lemonade stand to try to help out the victims of that tragic flooding, one of those victims was a good...

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...