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Who Deserves a Cure? The FDA’s New Gatekeeping Game
Jeffrey A. Singer, Akiva Malamet, and Terence Kealey Last month, Food and Drug Administration Commissioner Marty Makary announced a new initiative: the Commissioner’s National Priority Voucher (CNPV) program. These non-monetary vouchers, valid for...

Montana OPI Superintendent Susie Hedalen faces DUI charge
BELGRADE — Montana Superintendent of Public Instruction Susie Hedalen has been accused of driving while under the influence. According to a court case filed in Belgrade Municipal Court, Hedalen was arrested at 12:56 am on Sunday, June 22, by the...

Montana Congressman Discusses Tax Relief In Recent Town Hall
Missoula, MT (KGVO-AM News) - 2nd District Montana Congressman Troy Downing held a ‘telephone town-hall’ meeting on Wednesday, taking calls from Montanans on a variety of topics. Downing kicked off the meeting by praising House Republicans’...

US Supreme Court won’t take up case over Montana abortion consent law
The U.S. Supreme Court has declined to take up a case over Montana’s abortion law. Under the law, parents would have to give consent for a minor to get an abortion. The law, which was put in place in 2013 but never took effect because the state’s...

Montana OPI Superintendent Susie Hedalen faces DUI charge
BELGRADE — Montana Superintendent of Public Instruction Susie Hedalen has been accused of driving while under the influence. According to a court case filed in Belgrade Municipal Court, Hedalen was arrested at 12:56 am on Sunday, June 22, by the...
Positively Montana (July 6, 2025)
GREAT FALLS Every week, MTN News presents "Positively Montana" - featuring uplifting stories of good people and good things across Montana. Watch the video below for this week's edition! Positively Montana (July 6, 2025)

Montana Ranks High In Latest Outdoor Recreation Report
It’s no secret that spending time outside does wonders for your physical and mental health. Fresh air, movement, and open space—it’s a simple recipe that works. And in Montana, we’ve got access to just about every kind of outdoor adventure you can...

Wildfire damages Montana's largest state park
A wildfire burning in Makoshika State Park has scorched more than 150 acres since it ignited Wednesday night, prompting the closure of a vast majority of Montana’s largest state park. The fire has sent shockwaves through the Glendive community,...

Karen Montanaro, World Renowned Mimedancer, to Perform in Chesterville
CHESTERVILLE – Karen Montanaro will perform “Tanzspiel” at the Chesterville Center Union Meeting House Saturday, July 19, 2025 at 7:00 p.m. German for “dance-play”, Tanzspiel draws on Montanaro’s deep roots in movement, mime, and dance to create...

Montana Superintendent of Public Instruction cited for DUI
UPDATE: June 27, 2025 3:00 p.m. Susie Hedalen released a personal statement in response to the incident. “I apologize and take full responsibility for my lapse in judgement that led to this incident," Hedalen said, "I want to thank the Belgrade...

Fourth of July celebrations bring fireworks to Montana
MISSOULA, Mont. - Missoula is hosting its annual Fourth of July celebration, featuring the Zoo Town Music Festival at the fairgrounds. The festival will take place tonight and tomorrow, offering a vibrant atmosphere for locals and visitors alike....

Versarien extends deal with Montana Quimica
The AIM-traded advanced materials group said the expanded agreements covered additional manufacturing rights, technical assistance, and training related to its graphene-enhanced products. Under the revised terms, Montana would pay Versarien...

Northwestern Energy installs AI cameras in Montana for wildfire detection
MONTANA - Northwestern Energy has begun installing smoke detector cameras throughout their service area in Montana. These cameras aim to identify wildfires as soon as they ignite, using advanced AI technology. The system will not only detect...

Montana Morning Headlines: June 27, 2025
WESTERN MONTANA — Here are today's top stories for Friday, June 27. A Whitefish-based developer is set to by the nearly two acre plot on the Missoula Riverfront Triangle Property. The plot of land has been on the minds of the the City of Missoula...

Montana-Preppers
In case you haven't watched the news, we are a few days away from the start of World War III. Now, listen, I'm not quite ready to take all my food storage, guns, and ammo and head for a Montana bunker for the next year, but it does raise an...

Montana’s BBQ & Bar expands BBQ line in grocery stores
Montana’s BBQ & Bar launches a new line of ready-to-eat products. The four new products are- Chipotle honey ribs Swiss cheese and onion burgers Pulled pork in Texas BBQ sauce Chicken and vegetables in a spicy salsa “We are proudly Canadian, and...

Montana Highway Patrol investigates fatal crash in Yellowstone County
YELLOWSTONE COUNTY, Mont. – Montana Highway Patrol (MHP) is currently investigating a deadly crash that occurred over the weekend in Yellowstone County. The incident took place shortly after 11:45 p.m. on June 21. A 53-year-old man was driving...

Montana Lottery Lucky For Life, Big Sky Bonus results for June 26, 2025
The Montana Lottery offers multiple draw games for those aiming to win big. Here’s a look at June 26, 2025, results for each game: Winning Lucky For Life numbers from June 26 drawing 05-07-37-41-42, Lucky Ball: 15 Check Lucky For Life payouts and...

Montanans remember former U.S. Rep. Pat Williams' service to the state
HELENA — Late Wednesday, family members announced that longtime U.S. Rep. Pat Williams had died, at the age of 87. Williams, a Democrat, spent 18 years representing Montana in Congress, first for the western district and then the entire state. No...

Montana bets on business interest to help renovate Old West towns
The Montana Department of Commerce on Wednesday announced lease applications are now open for some of Montana’s oldest standing buildings in central and southwestern Montana, now with longer lease times and, theoretically, more reason for private...