Most Montanans say state is on ‘wrong track,’ poll shows
New Montana Free Press-Rutgers Eagleton Poll shows voter concern over state’s direction, partisan divide regarding elected officials.
Montana drops bison lawsuit against Yellowstone National Park
Motion to dismiss ends nearly two years of litigation, renewed tension over who gets a say in bison management
‘Privilege of a lifetime’: Cam Sholly looks back on eight years as head of Yellowstone
Longtime superintendent reflects on leading America’s first national park through record visitation, a historic flood, a pandemic, wildlife conflicts and more — and what comes next for Yellowstone National Park.
‘It should not exist’: Ancient archaeological mystery revealed high in Beartooth Mountains
A young Montana archaeologist has evidence that Clovis people lived in the Greater Yellowstone high country at least 13,000 years ago – a time when the mountains should have been covered in ice.
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Dozens of warrantless arrests deemed wrongful in class-action immigration case
A federal judge ordered the release of 24 immigration detainees late last week, and more are expected to be released soon as the case continues.
‘Where they belong’: Fort Peck Assiniboine and Sioux Tribes bring home the remains of three members
The emotional repatriation of Christine Redstone, Peter Howe and Richard Morgan marked the end of a 136-year separation.
Federal judge blocks Montana’s AI campaign ad law
Court finds that Montana’s limits on AI-generated political ads raise First Amendment concerns.
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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.
What Missoula’s homelessness response looks like one year after Johnson Street shelter closure
The closure of the 165-bed temporary shelter has left the Poverello Center at capacity and has strained other organizations serving people living on the street.
Major Forest Service policies could be changing. Here’s what’s at stake.
Proposed revisions to the Roadless Rule and Travel Management Rule could reshape how millions of acres of public lands are accessed, managed and protected.
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Montanans are using AI, but remain wary of its societal impact
A poll of registered voters found that Montanans use AI most for search, work tasks and writing.
Broadview area data center sees first phase of construction with roads, well work
The nearly 8-square-mile property, 30 miles northwest of Billings, will prioritize local labor, company says
Initiative banning corporate money in elections gets a spotlight in Billings
Montana Chamber of Commerce backs out of debate, gets roasted.
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