Court dismisses libel suit against news outlet, awards attorneys’ fees
Daily Montanan and Billings attorney were sued for covering complaint to lawmakers about political consultant.
As Montana’s rifle season opens, wolf harvest climbs
The amount of wolves being killed is increasing as Montana’s general rifle season gets underway. Officials say it’s because most wolf hunters are opportunistic.
2026 ELECTION COVERAGE
Initiative to curb corporate spending draws pushback from privacy-promoting nonprofit
Supporters of I-194 say election spending should be transparent. A nonprofit advocating donor privacy disagrees.
With midterms looming, Vice President JD Vance rallies Montana Republicans in Belgrade
Incumbent Montana officeholders warned of a national dystopia if Democrats win control of Congress in November.
Vice President JD Vance to visit Belgrade Oct. 26
Vance’s arrival will mark the third visit to Montana in two weeks by the federal government’s most powerful Republicans.
‘Harm Me Not’: Cooke City’s timeless poetic portal
Inside a Yellowstone gateway town’s colorful, artistic, outlaw past through centuries-old words etched into a lodgepole signpost.
The Trump administration is gutting the ESA. These six species show what’s at stake.
Hundreds of imperiled species, including whitebark pine trees, grizzly bears and western bumble bees, could face greater threats from industry and development.
Inside Yellowstone National Park’s historic gift from data center developers
The $105-million donation is the largest in National Park Service history. It came from the largest data-center backer in the world.
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Libertarian Senate candidate’s ‘pet of society’ remark draws backlash
Kyle Austin’s comments at a candidate forum in Billings prompted a political attack and criticism from the forum’s host and tribal community members.
Hospital beds for the nation’s sickest kids are disappearing
In the past year alone, hospitals have closed pediatric intensive care units for critically ill kids in Montana, Oregon, and Missouri.
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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Yellowstone County signs deal for data center developer to pay road costs
Big Sky Digital Infrastructure’s project south of Broadview will use five miles of public roads to haul heavy equipment over the next several months.
University of Providence in Great Falls to close at end of school year
Founded in 1932, the Catholic liberal arts school has faced financial difficulties since a related healthcare system pulled its support.
Community rallies for school safety as prosecutors decline felony charges in stabbing of teacher
The incident in January at Billings Senior High has prompted calls for better security measures and more resources for student mental health.
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