Montana woman stresses power of self-advocacy after surviving aggressive breast cancer

BILLINGS — A Billings woman is urging others to trust her instincts and advocate for their health after an initially dismissed lump led to her diagnosis of an aggressive form of breast cancer. Listen to a Billings woman's story about her fight to...

When the insurance company sends a fire crew

Thank you for your support of Aspen Journalism! Your support made this work possible. Thank you. When several pickups arrived carrying yellow-shirted men who quickly began setting up sprinklers around Peter Jesberg’s property near Yampa, he...

Montana offers up agritourism grants to give farmers, ranchers more revenue options

The Montana Department of Commerce is set to divvy out $300,000 in agritourism grant funding following the passage of legislation this session. The agency is taking applications for the program until Oct. 23 and it’s the second cycle of funding...

Inmate advocates say Montana's reliance on private prisons comes at a cost

TUTWILER, MISSISSIPPI — The cotton is just beginning to bloom. It’s late August in the Mississippi Delta, an alluvial plain formed by soil deposited from the Missouri, Ohio and Mississippi rivers over thousands of years. The temperature sits...

Montana's data-driven public defense director readies for his departure

Office of the State Public Defender building in Helena. THOM BRIDGE, Independent Record Editor's note: This story has been corrected to note Brett Schandelson was hired into the director’s post. It has also corrected the spelling of Koan Mercer’s...

Montana Ag Network: Virtual fencing with smartphone apps

Some Montana ranchers are trading fence posts for smartphones, using virtual fencing technology to manage their cattle herds remotely and revolutionize how they use their land. The technology allows ranchers to control where their cattle graze by...

Montana: Remember to “Round Up” at McDonald’s for a Great Cause

For decades now, most McDonald's locations have had the donate-your-change slot at the drive-through, where customers can drop their change for charity. All of those nickels, dimes, pennies, and quarters add up to millions of dollars, which end up...

Montana State hosts Patagonia founder Yvon Chouinard

By Anne Cantrell MSU NEWS SERVICE BOZEMAN – Anglers and authors Yvon Chouinard and Craig Mathews will discuss and sign copies of their new book, “Pheasant Tail Simplicity: Recipes and Techniques for Successful Fly Fishing,” at an event set for...

Montana State to celebrate Indigenous People's Day with arbor dedication

BOZEMAN, Mont. – Montana State University is preparing for a special event next week in honor of Indigenous People's Day. A new arbor will be dedicated on campus, adding a significant cultural element to the American Indian Hall. The Department of...

NorthWestern Energy urges safety as Montana braces for winter storm

BUTTE, Mont. - As heavy snowfall is expected this weekend, NorthWestern Energy is urging residents to prioritize safety and prepare for the upcoming winter storm. According to a press release from NorthWestern Energy today, the company is...

Congress overturns collaborative plan for eastern Montana BLM lands

Congress has voted to overturn part of the federal management plans for millions of acres of BLM lands in eastern Montana. The Bureau of Land Management’s Miles City Field Office manages almost 3 million acres of public lands. That’s just on the...

State offers up agritourism grants to give farmers, ranchers more revenue options

Jars of honey are pictured. (USDA photo / Christopher Willis) The Montana Department of Commerce is set to divvy out $300,000 in agritourism grant funding following the passage of legislation this session. The agency is taking applications for the...

Five things to watch: No. 5 Montana State Bobcats host 'dangerous' Idaho State Bengals

BOZEMAN — Idaho State head football coach Cody Hawkins felt “physically sick,” he said, after his team’s 42-38 loss to No. 4-ranked Montana last Saturday in Pocatello, Idaho. Five days later, Hawkins’ stomach remained upset, both because of that...

Report: Montana’s angling adds nearly $1 billion to economy

It’s easy to watch Brad Pitt’s flyline unfurl in a perfect ‘S’ curve over the Gallatin River and know that image has helped feed into Montana’s status as an angling destination. It’s more difficult to determine exactly what kind of impact the...

On Montana’s Big Hole River, a search for bugs

TWIN BRIDGES – Brian Wheeler has spent a fair bit of the last six years wearing waders in the middle of the Big Hole River documenting river conditions and collecting samples of macroinvertebrates. Put simply, the river guide and conservationist...

Montana Furniture Opens Tokyo Showroom

The Danish company known for its sustainable storage and furniture solutions for homes and modern offices, Montana Furniture, has proudly announced the opening of its Japanese city showroom. Located at ground level in central Tokyo, the 200sq m...

EPA signs off on Montana’s relaxed clean water standards

The Environmental Protection Agency has signed off on Montana’s plan to discard numeric water quality standards and adopt a measure that was passed by the 2025 Legislature allowing state officials to revert back to an older system, which many...

10 Classic Montana Foods You Need To Try At Least Once

Montana is a state known first and foremost for its beautiful landscapes. "Big Sky Country" is home to both Yellowstone and Glacier National Parks, where unique plants, wildlife, and terrain attract millions of visitors each year. The state is...

Growth Through Agriculture Grant & Loan Program Requesting Proposals

HELENA, Mont. – The Montana Department of Agriculture (MDA) is announcing the opening of the FY2026 funding cycle for the Growth Through Agriculture (GTA) Program. Montanans interested in innovating or expanding agricultural businesses are invited...

Writers on the Range: Artificial intelligence wants to inhale my Montana book

Recently, my publisher told me that a major technology company involved in the development of artificial intelligence (AI) wants to use my book, “Stories from Montana’s Enduring Frontier,” “for AI training purposes.” I would earn, the...