Americonda event showcasing Montana songwriters in Anaconda

ANACONDA - Nothing wrong with jumping in the back of an old pickup truck, some guitar picking while you’re surrounded by beautiful Montana mountains. It will happen right here in Anaconda at Smitty’s Barn, where this special event is going to get...

Montana Stargazers Prepare For Northern Lights Spectacle Ahead

The Montana summer night skies may be lighting up over the next few days. If you can stay up late enough there is a strong chance you may see some great aurora borealis here in Montana. According to the National Weather Service and NOAA, there are...

Montana is heating up in late June

Todaywill be a mostly dry day, aside from a couple of afternoon showers in the mountains of southwest Montana and a few thunderstorms in the southeastern corner of the state. There is a severe weather threat in southeast Montana. Highs will reach...

Montana Tucker Honors Israeli Courage, Resilience in New Dance Video Filmed on Masada

Jewish-American activist, dancer, and social media influencer Montana Tucker released on Monday a dance video filmed at Masada that honors the bravery and resilience of Jewish people throughout history and Israelis amid the Israel-Iran war. The...

Teen charged for Montana man's death in reported road rage

BILLINGS — An 18-year-old man was charged with deliberate homicide Tuesday in Yellowstone County District Court for the death last year of a man in the Billings Heights. Bryce Tyler Blackburn pleaded not guilty to the charge related to the June 6,...

Montana State Parks see visitor growth with 3.2 million in last year

MONTANA - Montana State Parks welcomed an estimated 3.2 million visitors last year. This figure marks a significant rise in park attendance, increasing by 45% over the past decade according to Montana Fish, Wildlife, and Parks. The report also...

Montana Shakespeare In The Parks Performance of Henry V June 28

Montana Shakespeare in the Parks (MSIP) is returning and celebrating their 53rd season and will perform Henry V at the pavilion at Veterans Memorial Park in Sidney on Saturday, June 28 at 6:30 p.m. Best of all, the MonDak Heritage Center and MSIP...

Fascinating New Major Offered This Fall at University of Montana

When a field of study like this goes from a certificate to a four-year degree, there's bound to be a lot of excitement. For 24 years the University of Montana's College of Business has delivered the Entertainment Management Certificate. UM News...

How Measles Is Resurfacing In Montana Communities

Measles are making themselves at home in Montana To date, 23 people have had measles in Montana in 2025 Measles First Appeared In Gallatin County, Montana In Mid-April Back in mid-April, I wrote about an outbreak of measles in Gallatin County. You...

University of Montana introduces new major in entertainment events sports management

The University of Montana has introduced a new major in Entertainment, Events, and Sports Management (EESM), expanding from its existing Entertainment Management certificate program. This development follows approval from the Montana Board of...

Lighthouse Ranch fundraising efforts gain traction to combat youth suicide in SW Montana

BOZEMAN, MT – Lighthouse Ranch, a new initiative aimed at preventing teen suicide in Southwest Montana, is gaining momentum in its fundraising efforts. The organization has raised over $2.5 million of the $6.5 million needed to purchase, renovate,...

Montana state park visitation up 45% over last 10 years

MISSOULA, Mont. — Montana state parks welcomed an estimated 3.2 million visitors in 2024, according to a new report released by Montana Fish, Wildlife, and Parks. That number represents an increase of 3.8% over 2023, a 21.9% increase from...

Former Maryland, Montana governors say bipartisan unity key to rebuffing questionable federal policy

Former Gov. Steve Bullock, D-Montana, (left) and former Gov. Larry Hogan, R-Maryland, (right) said that current governors may be missing an opportunity to have a bigger role in national issues that seem relegated to Congress and the White House if...

Countdown to rodeo: IFYR to partner with Montana Silversmiths

Montana Rivers: Best Fly Fishing River in the U.S

If you were to name some of the best places in the country to fly fish for trout, your mind probably jumps to the western states or parts of the Appalachian Mountains. Montana, in particular, is home to several Blue Ribbon rivers that are famous...

Urgent: See The Photos Of The 11 Recently Missing Kids In Montana

Montana Families Desperate For Help Finding Missing Children When you are a kid, you never really understand the change that takes place when you become a parent. That's why it's so heartbreaking to hear stories of children going missing under the...

Everything You Need to Know About Zach Top in Montana

From dusty backroads to packed rodeo arenas, country music is more than just a soundtrack in Montana. It’s part of the state’s heartbeat. One of today's fastest rising country stars just announced back-to-back concerts in Billings and Missoula....

Why Montana Ranks As The Best State For Outdoor Fun

Can anyone really argue that the western portion of the United States isn't geared more for people who are outdoor enthusiasts. The list of everything that we have available for those who like to spend time outdoors is extensive. It doesn't take...

Montana lawmakers and political experts react to strikes on Iran nuclear sites

BILLINGS — Reactions are pouring in from Montana officials and experts following U.S. airstrikes on three Iranian nuclear sites that were announced on Saturday evening, a military operation that President Donald Trump called a step toward...

See Katherine McNamara in First Look at CW’s Harlequin Romance Movie ‘Montana Mavericks’

The CW is ready to bring the heat in 2025. The network is leaning into all things love with its upcoming slate of six original romance movies based on beloved and bestselling Harlequin novels, all of which will premiere this fall. Swooon has a...