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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...
Highlights from across Copenhagen’s 3daysofdesign 2025
On debut this year at 3daysofdesign was Armadillo, the Australian-born, female-founded rug brand known for championing luxury craftsmanship with a conscience. The appearance came as part of Openhouse Studio’s group exhibition, ‘Gesture of Home,’...

Montana Man Sentenced For The Murder Of His Stepson
A 40 year old Montana man faces 80 years in prison for murdering his stepson Kristopher Michael Harasymczuk beat his 4 year old stepson then putting him in scalding hot water until he died The Abuse And Death of Jaxsynn Gatlin Happened In 2021 In...

Montana Home Values Surge: Key Changes For Property Owners
Updated property valuations are in the mail to property owners in Montana You can appeal the valuation for 30 days Due to all the changes in Montana law and property values, all property owners are urged to look at the valuation Home Valuations...

Montana Lottery Powerball, Lucky For Life results for July 2, 2025

Chainsaws, horses and a 3,000-foot climb: Building an outdoor legacy at Lionhead
WEST YELLOWSTONE — Rolled in my sleeping bag, I squint one eye open — 6:15 a.m. Why is it always the birds and the diehards that beat sunrise? Ten more minutes. Futile. Voices outside morph into clanking coffee mugs, laughter, and bike tires...

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...

Montana Viewpoint: Pat
Pat Williams has died. He was Montana’s longest serving Congressman, serving from 1979 to 1997. He had a sense of justice and values which he defended proudly and vigorously, often in the face of strong and outraged opposition. He was my political...

Bozeman Gallatin playmaker Carter Dahlke finds home with commitment to Montana State
Carter Dahlke saw more varsity playing time than most his age as a Bozeman Gallatin freshman in 2022. And on the list of reasons why that was the case, one stands out chief among them. And with speed came a sense of fearlessness, a daring approach...

Supreme Court won’t revive Montana abortion consent law
SUMMARY U.S. Supreme Court declined to hear a case challenging a Montana court ruling that struck down a parental consent abortion law. The 2013 law required notarized parental consent for minors, but it was blocked in court and never enforced....

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...

Montana Ag Network: St. Mary Siphon repaired - what's next?
BABB — The reopening of the St. Mary diversion recently was more than a hundred years in the making. “It's big for the Milk River Project to have water back,” said Jennifer Patrick, Project Manager for the Milk River Joint Board of Control. As...

Montana Cowboy Poet Wally McRae Passes at 89
Wallace McRae of Rosebud County died this past week. One of Montana’s great cowboy poets, McRae has received the Montana Book of the Year award, the Montana Governor’s Award for the Arts, was nominated by President Clinton to serve on the National...

Popular Montana Town Ranked One Of The Best For BBQ
One of my favorite things to do is barbecue. I love cooking up classic dishes while adding a new twist here and there. I mean, everything tastes great off the grill. Steak, Chicken, Pork, Burgers, Hotdogs, Turkey, Bison, you name it, and I can...

Love The Outdoors? These Two Montana Colleges Are Perfect
Having a beautiful view can enhance the college experience. Outdoorsy Colleges Picking a college to attend can be a long process. Some want to be close to home, others want to go far away, and a few want to go to a school that won't cost them a...

The Missouri River from the Pleistocene to the Present
The Missouri River from the Pleistocene to the Present By Elena Ulev It’s time for Field Notes, brought to you by the Montana Natural History Center. Black Angus cows. I squint my eyes and imagine that they’re bison. A dilapidated root cellar. I...

Montana City Named One Of America's Greatest Places To Visit
If you're dreaming of wide-open skies, charming downtowns, and unforgettable outdoor adventures, look no further than Montana. One city in particular is turning heads in 2025, earning a spot on a list of the best places to visit in America. With...

The Top Summertime Activities & Treats In Montana!
It's Official: Eating Ice Cream Is the best of the best summer activity! A new poll found the summer activities Americans love the most are pretty common summer activities that we all enjoy! It wouldn't be summertime without doing these things! If...
Montana VA Urges Firework Awareness for Veterans with PTSD
HELENA, Mont. — As Independence Day approaches, the Montana VA is encouraging all Montanans to be mindful of veterans living with PTSD. Fireworks can trigger anxiety, flashbacks, and sleep issues for some veterans. Officials recommend discussing...
Montana Lottery Awards Over $50,000 in Recent High-Tier Prizes
HomeState NewsMontana Lottery Awards Over $50,000 in Recent High-Tier Prizes HELENA, Mont. — The Montana Lottery reports awarding more than $50,000 in high-tier prizes since June 23rd. That includes a $23,194 Shake A Day win in Kalispell and a...