Former U.S. Sen. Jon Tester takes advisory role with Palantir
Tester says ‘consulting’ role tracks with his pro-privacy ethos.
Missoula AI company sues city over data center restrictions
CubCloud AI argues the city’s ban on data centers violates the state’s Right to Compute Act.
2026 ELECTION COVERAGE
Montana Legislature remains in Republican hands despite nationwide blue wave
Redistricting maps from 2023, preferred by Democrats at the time, helped Republican seats stay safe in the face of high Democratic turnout.
AP calls it: Democrat Sam Forstag defeats Flint in Western House flip
It’s been more than 30 years since Montanans elected a Democrat to the U.S. House of Representatives.
Republican Kurt Alme wins race for U.S. Senate seat
On a night of big U.S. Senate upsets nationwide, Alme keeps Montana Senate seat in Republican hands.
Lost in transmission: What Super El Niño means for GYE
Compared to Pacific Coast’s specific tide and rain predictions, Greater Yellowstone and Northern Rockies make due with ‘warmer, drier’ forecast
Grizzly bear deaths in GYE climb to modern record high for third straight year
Grizzlies killed for harming livestock and bears that died from accidental causes like vehicle strikes contributed to the record. Illegal killings and natural deaths spiked as well.
As Montana’s rifle season opens, wolf harvest climbs
The number of wolves being killed is increasing as Montana’s general rifle season gets underway. Officials say it’s because most wolf hunters are opportunistic.
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Federal lawsuit alleges Blaine County election map shortchanges Native voters
Plaintiffs say majority-Native American county’s election map is ‘unconstitutionally malapportioned.’
Weather keeping you grounded this season?
These 4 tips can help you plan a holiday “staycation” in Montana
After win at the ballot box, The Montana Plan draws legal challenge
Several people involved in organizing efforts for Initiative 194 said the lawsuit was expected ‘from day one.’
EDITORS’ PICKS
In eastern Montana, Bridger Pipeline carries both promise and risk
With ranching a gamble and Keystone canceled, many landowners see proposed tar sands pipeline as a safe bet.
How Montana’s federal campaigns are funded
Montana donors lead personal contributions, but PACs and congressional campaign committees are key contributors.
Charges filed in Cascade County over forged voter signatures
The suspect, who runs a firm called Sun Belt Strategies, remains at large.
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How do Montanans heat their homes?
The share of occupied Montana homes heated primarily with electricity rose from 16% in 2000 to nearly 27% in 2025.
Republicans win Montana PSC races following delays in AP call
After delays, the Associated Press announced GOP candidates were victorious in races for both seats on state’s utility regulatory commission
Independent Bodnar bid leaves Montana Democrats divided
Some Democrats blame the independent candidate for splitting the non-Republican vote. Others see a need for new political paths.
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