Livingston officials allow ‘Pawn Shop’ film to continue
The production, backed by the Daily Wire, sparked local backlash over potentially dangerous set operations and the film’s positive narrative about immigration enforcement.
State judge strikes down ballot envelope birth year requirement
The requirement has voided nearly 6,000 Montana votes since 2025.
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.
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
Reconnecting Greater Yellowstone, one fenceline at a time
Across the Madison Valley, conservation groups and landowners are removing and modifying fences to give elk, pronghorn and other wildlife room to roam.
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.
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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.
Accessibility improvements in the works for Montana’s new executive residence, state says
After accepting Gov. Gianforte’s donation of the historic Hauser Mansion, officials say the state is in the design phase for adding ADA accommodations to the 140-year-old home.
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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High diesel prices squeeze Montana farmers
For Montana’s agricultural producers, the immediate impact is often a tighter profit margin.
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.
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