Montana Town Named One Of The Safest For World War 3

If you are the type of person who watches the news, you've no doubt heard about the potential of World War 3 over the last several weeks. Russia is in Ukraine, Israel and Iran have been bombing each other, there is the talk of trade wars and...

Montana Morning Headlines: July 1, 2025

WESTERN MONTANA — Here are today's top stories out of Western Montana for July 1, 2025. A brush fire that broke out in Coeur D'Alene on Sunday quickly turned violent. Officials said a gunman ambushed responding firefighters, killing two and...

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

Montana Republican Party elects new leadership after brief voting spat

The Montana GOP elected new leadership at its Saturday convention, inheriting a party that newly controls all statewide and federal offices, but has seen deep fissures form among factions of the party in recent months, a feature that also reared...

Montana State Hospital ends 40 travel nurse contracts amid push for change

DEER LODGE, Mont. — Sarina Marie Diamond reached out to NBC Montana on June 15 a nurse at Montana State Hospital was knocked unconscious and taken to a hospital in Missoula. Diamond, a certified nursing assistant and travel nurse, claims it all...

Montana fire departments reflect on killing of Idaho firefighters

MISSOULA, Mont. — Reaction is pouring in after authorities say a gunman in northern Idaho started a fire Sunday before shooting and killing firefighters responding to the scene. Many Montana fire stations showed support for the victims of Sunday’s...

Montana officials urge firework safety amid rising fire danger

MONTANA - Fireworks are a staple of Independence Day, but they are best enjoyed when used properly. Instances of fires catching from fireworks is unfortunately a yearly occurrence in Montana. Julia Berkey, the Community Preparedness and Wildfire...

Montana’s Superintendent of Public Instruction charged with DUI

Montana’s Superintendent of Public Instruction has apologized for a “lapse in judgment” that led to her being arrested and charged with driving under the influence in late June. Republican Susie Hedalen, who was elected to the statewide office for...

Montana Lottery Powerball, Lucky For Life results for June 30, 2025

The Montana Lottery offers multiple draw games for those aiming to win big. Here’s a look at June 30, 2025, results for each game: Winning Powerball numbers from June 30 drawing 13-28-44-52-55, Powerball: 06, Power Play: 4 Check Powerball payouts...

Montana's Most Famous Restaurant Can Be Found In Helena

Montana's Most Famous Restaurant Is Not The One You'd Expect Food is like art; everyone has a different opinion on what makes it special. That is why I find it amusing that a website would claim a particular restaurant is the most famous in...

Montana State offers free 'Welcome Back Bobcats!' kits to local businesses

Gallatin Valley businesses in Bozeman, Montana, will have the opportunity to showcase their support for Montana State University students this fall with complimentary kits provided by the university. These "Welcome Back Bobcats!" kits are designed...

Montana State hosts summer academy focused on quantum technology education

High school students and teachers from across Montana gathered at Montana State University for the Quantum Summer Academy, a five-day event designed to educate participants about quantum technologies and potential career paths. Hosted by MSU's...

Montana State graduate awarded Fulbright for studies in France

A Montana State University graduate has been awarded a Fulbright U.S. Student Program award to study at École Normale Supérieure de Rennes in France. Tristan Sampley, who completed his studies in mechanical engineering and modern languages with a...

Montana State geologist explores rare earth element movements

Zachary Burton, an assistant professor of earth sciences at Montana State University, is focusing his research on the movement and accumulation of rare earth elements. These critical minerals, such as lithium, cobalt, nickel, graphite, and other...

Montana mailing out new property assessment notices

HELENA — Montanans are soon going to find out how their property values have changed over the last two years, and how that could affect their taxes. The Montana Department of Revenue announced Monday that they are now mailing notices with updated...

Montana attorney general launches investigation into media company's cyberattack

Montana Attorney General Austin Knudsen will investigate Lee Enterprises after a cyberattack breached the personal data of approximately 40,000 individuals. Knudsen will examine the company's data collection standards to ensure consumers' personal...

Montana Grizzlies' Kai Johnson denied injunction to play fifth basketball season

MISSOULA — A district court judge has denied University of Montana men's basketball player Kai Johnson's preliminary injunction request that would allow him to play a fifth season in the NCAA during the 2025-26 academic year. U.S. Magistrate Judge...

Montana congressional delegation praises removal of public land sales provision from ‘Big, Beautiful Bill’

WASHINGTON (KFYR) - Montana’s congressional delegation is claiming an early win in the debates for the “Big, Beautiful Bill.” Over the weekend, lawmakers killed a provision involving the sale of public lands. It would have opened up millions of...

Montana Governor Vetoes Tribal Cannabis Agreements HB 952

A bill known as House Bill 952 (HB 952) was recently vetoed by Montana Governor Greg Gianforte (1,2). The piece of legislation was going to allow tribal nations and the governor’s office “to establish compacts to legalize and regulate cannabis on...

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...