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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...
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...

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...

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...
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...
Montana, U.S. Forest Service Sign 20-Year Forest Management Agreement
HomeState NewsMontana, U.S. Forest Service Sign 20-Year Forest Management Agreement HELENA, Mont. — Montana Governor Greg Gianforte and U.S. Forest Service Chief Tom Schultz have signed a 20-year Shared Stewardship Agreement to expand active...

Montana Medical Professionals Among Hundreds Charged in $14.6 Billion National Health Care Fraud Takedown
U.S. Attorney General Pam Bondi | DOJU.S. Attorney General Pam Bondi | DOJ The Department of Justice announced in Montana, medical professionals were among the 324 individuals charged in the Justice Department’s largest-ever health care fraud...

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: My political hero
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...

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....

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...

Montana woman aims to walk 580 miles to raise awareness for sex trafficking
BILLINGS — One Billings woman began her journey of a lifetime on Tuesday. Britney Higgs aims to spend the next 35 days bridging the gap between rescue and freedom, along with raising money and awareness for victims of sex trafficking. Meet Higgs,...

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...

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...

Montana Lottery Mega Millions, Lucky For Life results for July 1, 2025
The Montana Lottery offers multiple draw games for those aiming to win big. Here’s a look at July 1, 2025, results for each game: Winning Mega Millions numbers from July 1 drawing 19-28-31-39-54, Mega Ball: 05 Check Mega Millions payouts and...

Montanans are urged to check the mail for property tax notices
The Montana Department of Revenue is mailing property classification and appraisal notices. The information will be sent to residential, commercial, industrial, and agricultural land owners. These are not tax bills. Instead, they are the agency’s...
The 1924 Election was Nearly as Bad as the 2024 Election
[Source: 21voa.com and ar.inspiredpencil.com] Voters then, too, were faced with the choice of two corporate-backed candidates promoting regressive economic policies In 1924, at least, there was a genuinely progressive third candidate, Robert La...

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...