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.
2026 ELECTION COVERAGE
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.
Can Montanans be persuaded by Seth Bodnar’s anti-partisan platform?
The independent candidate needs support across — and between — ideological lines to become the state’s first independent U.S. senator.
‘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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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.
What would it take for Missoula to have 24/7 crisis response services?
A federal grant allows the program to explore much-needed expansion, but leaders are cautious about growing without a sustainable funding plan.
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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First Nations celebrate Albertans’ decision to remain a part of Canada
The Blackfoot Confederacy, a coalition of tribes in Montana and Alberta, brought a legal challenge and launched a public information campaign to thwart the secession.
Crow Legislature rejects bill to expand enrollment
Supporters argued that the change to blood quantum standards was needed to ensure the continued existence of the tribe. Opponents expressed concern over straining federal funding.
Elk hunter days and harvests, by region
Southwestern Montana recorded the most hunter days in the most recent data, while southeastern Montana had the most elk harvested per hunter day.
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