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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...

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’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...

Fireworks rules in Montana for Independence Day weekend
MONTANA - As residents prepare to celebrate, it's important to be aware of the restrictions on fireworks in various parts of Montana. Fireworks are prohibited on all public lands, including national forests, state parks and Bureau of Land...

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...

Ice cream bars recalled in 23 states due to potential listeria contamination
Rich's Ice Cream is recalling 110,292 cases of frozen dessert products across 23 states due to potential listeria contamination, which can lead to serious illness. The recall, which was first initiated in June, was recently updated to a Class II...

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...

Montana State University's Walter Fleming retires after 46 years
Walter Fleming, the long-serving director of the Department of Native American Studies at Montana State University, is set to retire after a notable 46-year career. Known for his humor and dedication, Fleming has played a significant role in...
SBA Disaster Loan Deadline Approaching for Montana Businesses
Mont. — The U.S. Small Business Administration is reminding small businesses and nonprofits in ten eastern Montana counties that the deadline to apply for federal disaster loans is July 25th. The loans help cover economic losses caused by drought...

Montana Tribes join lawsuit restricting voter registration on Election Day
HELENA, Mont. — A coalition of Montana tribes and Native advocacy organizations has moved to join a lawsuit challenging a new state law that eliminates most Election Day voter registration, arguing it will disproportionately disenfranchise...

Montana Veterinarian Encourages a Fresh Look at Deworming Protocols
“We’ve always done it this way” is known to be the most dangerous phrase in business, and the cattle business is no exception, says Dr. Perrie Neal of Hardin, Montana. With more than a decade of experience working with cow-calf producers, she says...

Montana State Bobcats AD Leon Costello joins Division I Football Championship Committee
MSU Athletics and 406 MT Sports The NCAA has appointed Montana State University Director of Athletics Leon Costello to the NCAA Division I Football Championship Committee, an appointment that began this week and runs until Aug. 31, 2028. The...
Montana group lifts queer and transgener resilience with latest zine
By Kathleen Shannon - Producer, Contact - News Big Sky Connection - Many towns across Montana celebrated Pride this month, which comes on the heels of a legislative session that featured bills targeting LGBTQ+ people. An advocacy group published...
Tough Enough To Wear Pink Celebrates 18th Year At Richland County Fair & Rodeo
The Tough Enough To Wear Pink (TETWP) campaign was founded in 2004 by Terry Wheatley, a cancer survivor and the wife and mother to PRCA cowboys Jim and Wade Wheatley, and Karl Stressman, the former commissioner of the PRCA and former director of...

Montana State gets commitments from Bozeman Gallatin WR Carter Dahlke, Phoenix CB Deshawn Krein
A pair of high school football recruits, including one from in-state, have committed to Montana State. Carter Dahlke — a 5-foot-9, 165-pound wide receiver from Bozeman Gallatin — announced his commitment Thursday on social media. Brophy College...

Montana Bids Farewell To Congressman Pat Williams
Missoula, MT (KGVO-AM News) - Former Montana Congressman Pat Williams died in a Missoula hospital on Wednesday, June 25, at age 87. Williams, a nine-term Congressman, was elected in 1979 and served the state until his retirement in 1997....

Beware of creepy crawlers: Georgia in top 10 most tick-infested states
Because they carry diseases and are incapable of being squished, ticks can be very dangerous. How many are where you live? Terminix, a major pest control company, ranked the most and least tick-infested states based on the number of tick control...

Montana Gov. Vetoes Bill on Tribal Cannabis Agreements
Montana Gov. Greg Gianforte (R) has vetoed a bill that would have allowed the state’s tribal nations and the governor’s office to establish compacts to legalize and regulate cannabis on individual reservations. In a letter to Speak of the House...