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.
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
2026 ELECTION COVERAGE
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.
Ballot envelopes won’t bear Trump’s stamp
The deadline for printing return envelopes for Montana’s absentee ballots has passed, and with it — for now — President Donald Trump’s unimplemented plan to have the postal service screen mail ballots.
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.
A history runs through it: Zinke public lands bill follows long trail
Community groups spend decades crafting wilderness proposals, hoping for political support. Will Zinke’s effort fly or die?
Staving off development, Madison County passes first citizen-initiated zoning districts
County commissioners passed effort unanimously after three-year campaign by local organizers.
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Union and governor’s office sign agreement to reduce state employees’ healthcare rate hike
The deal softens a proposed deductible spike, but leaves monthly premium increases in place.
Confusion and angst follow state’s early rollout of Medicaid work rules
Mass-mailings and unclear guidance have some Montanans wondering if their insurance is on the line.
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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Lee Enterprises acquires Great Falls Tribune from USA Today Co.
Lee, Montana’s biggest newspaper company, will grow its footprint to nearly all of the state’s major markets with the acquisition.
Where air conditioning is most — and least — common in Montana
New census estimates show AC is generally more common in eastern Montana — and the state trails its better-cooled neighbors.
After weeks of public outcry, Yellowstone County asks state to clarify 2025 data center law
County commissioners say the Right to Compute Act blocks them from normal regulatory actions.
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