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Big Sky State Games office announces Montana Mile participants
BILLINGS — Carson Steckelberg, who raced to the men's championship last year, is back to defend his Big Sky State Games Montana Mile title. Carson Steckelberg crosses the finish line to win the men's Montana Mile at the Big Sky State Games Opening...

Makoshika State Park fire out, but hot spots remain a concern, says Montana FWP
A wind-driven wildfire sparked last week at Makoshika State Park in Glendive is largely out, but Montana Fish, Wildlife and Parks said Monday it's continuing to monitor for hot spots. The fire started Thursday evening and prompted the evacuation...

Trump administration weighs new coal sales from public lands in Montana, Wyoming
DENVER — Federal officials on Monday took a first step toward reopening vast areas of public lands in two Western states to new coal sales as part of President Donald Trump's push to expand U.S. fossil fuel production. The Interior Department...

Beautiful Luxurious Mega-Mansion Hits The Market In Montana
In a state known for wide-open spaces and breathtaking mountain views, one property is turning heads not for its scenery, but for its sheer scale. The largest private residence in Montana has officially been listed for sale, and it's nothing short...

Cattle scare away grizzly bear on Montana ranch (video)
GREAT FALLS — A grizzly bear looking for trouble found itself outnumbered and out matched on Sunday, July 6, 2025, when a herd of Charolais cattle on a DeBruycker ranch property turned the tables and chased the predator out of the pasture. The...

How To Spot Phone Scams From Fake Law Enforcement In Montana
BUTTE, MT - It seems like scammers never take a break, and now they’ve found yet another way to try and take money from hard-working Montanans. According to officials, a new phone scam is targeting residents across the state, with callers falsely...

Trump eyes new coal leases on Montana, Wyoming lands
DENVER (AP) — Federal officials on Monday took a first step toward reopening vast areas of public lands in two Western states to new coal sales as part of President Donald Trump’s push to expand U.S. fossil fuel production. In Brief: Trump moves...

World News | Trump Administration Weighs New Coal Sales from Public Lands in Montana, Wyoming
Denver, Jul 7 (AP) Federal officials on Monday took a first step toward reopening vast areas of public lands in two Western states to new coal sales as part of President Donald Trump's push to expand US fossil fuel production. The Interior...

How To Blur Your Montana Home On Google Maps
How To Get More Privacy In Montana It's basically impossible these days to not have some sort of digital fingerprint on the internet. Even if you have never ever used a computer or a smartphone, information about you is out there, especially when...

This Simple Mental Hack Is Helping Montanans Fight Anxiety
Why Looking Back Might Be Good For Your Mental Health As a kid you can't wait to grow up and get older so that you can experience all that life has to offer. Then as you get older, you wish you could go back and relive some of those experiences...

Exploring The Best Food And Wine Festivals In Montana
The food scene in Montana has come a long way in recent years. One of the best ways to enjoy the culinary talent and locally grown food is to attend a food and wine festival. Montana has many of them across the state that are held throughout the...

Judge vacates case against suspect in crash that killed Montana teen
BOZEMAN — The trial of Lilly LaRoque, who was charged for the death of Manhattan teenager Delaney Doherty two years ago, has been vacated and will not take place for now. LaRoque was charged with vehicular homicide while under the influence after...

Construction along Montana Ave. continues; some businesses feel the impact
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA)-- Some local businesses continue express frustration as construction on Montana Ave. continues in East El Paso. According to TxDOT, the Montana Project from Global Reach to Loop 375 will help improve safety and add capacity....
Trump administration weighs new coal sales from public lands in Montana and Wyoming
DENVER (AP) — Federal officials on Monday took a first step toward reopening vast areas of public lands in two Western states to new coal sales as part of President Donald Trump's push to expand U.S. fossil fuel production. The Interior Department...

Judge vacates trial for suspect in crash that killed Montana teen
BOZEMAN — The trial of Lilly LaRoque, who was charged for the death of Manhattan teenager Delaney Doherty two years ago, has been vacated and will not take place for now. LaRoque was charged with vehicular homicide while under the influence after...

Near old Montana mine, special clinic for asbestos-related illness fights to survive
The Center for Asbestos Related Disease, or CARD Clinic, in Libby, Montana, provides free lung screenings for breathing issues and cancers tied to asbestos exposure. CARD's doors were shuttered by a lawsuit brought by BNSF Railway on behalf of the...

Ranch-bred, coffee-fed: Montana’s FFA-rooted S Bar B Cowboy Coffee
At just 20 years old, Summit Browning has done what many dream of but few pursue — he launched a successful business straight out of high school. But Browning isn’t selling trendy tech or flashy lifestyle products. He’s roasting high-quality beans...

Shania Twain Foundation donates $25K to Montana Food Bank
(Missoula Current) While Shania Twain kicked off her summer concert in Missoula to great fanfare, she also held a quieter event during her stop to address food insecurity. The Shania Twain Foundation donated $25,000 to the Montana Food Bank last...

Measles Cases Reported In Four Montana Counties
Measles cases reported in four Montana counties this year Montana has experienced confirmed measles cases across four counties so far this year. Gallatin County has 17 confirmed cases Hill County has four while both Flathead County and Yellowstone...

Why Do So Many People Want To Live In Bozeman, Montana?
In case you didn't know, Bozeman, Montana, is a popular place to live. What was once a small cow/rodeo town with a University has become something much bigger. Now, it's not a secret that many locals aren't fans of "the new Bozeman", but as the...