Livingston officials allow ‘Pawn Shop’ film to continue
The production, backed by the Daily Wire, sparked local backlash over potentially dangerous set operations and the film’s positive narrative about immigration enforcement.
Billings police shoot, kill man who pointed gun at them
Police were looking for the 61-year-old man to serve a restraining order before the shooting.
2026 ELECTION COVERAGE
How candidates for U.S. House and Senate would try to make Montana more affordable
Voters say affordability is their No. 1 issue going into the midterm elections, so we asked the candidates what they’d do about it.
Alme holds an 8-point lead over Bodnar in Senate race
New poll shows Republican Kurt Alme ahead of independent Seth Bodnar, with Democrats favoring the independent over party nominee Alani Bankhead.
Who’s drawing the PAC power in Montana’s congressional races?
Leadership PAC and party committee donations signal who holds institutional power in an election. In Montana, that power is overwhelmingly Republican.
Tweak to Endangered Species Act could allow widespread development
Trump officials tout ‘harm’ change to unleash energy agenda, as critics warn it could unravel 50 years of ecological recovery
Reconnecting Greater Yellowstone, one fenceline at a time
Across the Madison Valley, conservation groups and landowners are removing and modifying fences to give elk, pronghorn and other wildlife room to roam.
Grand Teton National Ballpark? Visitors call it a field of nightmares.
Park visitors greet news of a potential MLB game in front of the Tetons with disbelief.
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Criminal system advocates watch, wait as voters mull $175M jail expansion
The $175 million bond and an annual $20 million levy would relieve the mounting pressure at the Yellowstone County jail, group says.
Gov. Greg Gianforte taps Larry Flynn to head Montana Department of Transportation
Flynn has spent almost 20 years at the Montana Department of Transportation.
EDITORS’ PICKS
Meet the Flathead Valley judges squaring off for a state Supreme Court seat
Amy Eddy and Dan Wilson are competing in a nonpartisan — but increasingly politicized — race for the state’s highest court.
Yellowstone County judge revokes Laurel gas plant permit
NorthWestern Energy says it will appeal ruling, vows to move forward with plant construction.
Billionaires in the wilderness
Private-sector wealth wants to save Greater Yellowstone. But for whom?
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How to Montana: Driving sheep through downtown Reed Point
What started as a ‘spoof’ of a famous cattle drive has lasted 38 years in a small town along I-90.
Accessibility improvements in the works for Montana’s new executive residence, state says
After accepting Gov. Gianforte’s donation of the historic Hauser Mansion, officials say the state is in the design phase for adding ADA accommodations to the 140-year-old home.
High diesel prices squeeze Montana farmers
For Montana’s agricultural producers, the immediate impact is often a tighter profit margin.
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