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Daily Audio Newscast - July 11, 2025
Six minutes of news from around the nation. NOAA nominee says he supports cutting the agency's budget. Many question why Ukraine's weapons aid was paused. And farmers worry how the budget megabill will impact this year's Farm Bill. Welcome to 2025...

Montana propane retailer adds efficiencies with sonar-based sensors at Growth Summit
Moving propane to and through western Montana presents challenges. Snow can fall in any month of the year in this mountainous region. Railroad terminals are relatively scarce. That’s why Energy Partners LLC, a propane retailer with headquarters in...

Montana Senator: "Huge Wins for Working Class Families"
The "One Big Beautiful Bill" passes the US Senate. Montana's Senator Tim Sheehy (R-MT) highlights tax relief for working families. Shortly after we wrapped up our radio show at 10 a.m. Tuesday morning the breaking news started to flash- the US...

Montana's mental health crisis can't be ignored
Montana is facing a mental health crisis that can no longer be ignored. This isn’t about assigning blame—it’s about acknowledging a systemic failure that continues to cost lives and undermine the dignity of those in need. The situation at Montana...

South Carolina ranks 12th in total VA home loans during Q1
Kimberly M. Jackson VA Chief of Staff | https://department.va.govKimberly M. Jackson VA Chief of Staff | https://department.va.gov South Carolina ranked 12th in the nation in VA home loans in the first quarter of 2025, with 4,599 loans issued,...

Connecticut ranks 40th in total VA home loans during Q1
Denis R. McDonough Secretary of Veterans Affairs | BallotpediaDenis R. McDonough Secretary of Veterans Affairs | Ballotpedia Connecticut ranked 40th in the nation in VA home loans in the first quarter of 2025, with 733 loans issued, according to...

Montana Town Named One Of The Safest For World War 3
If you are the type of person who watches the news, you've no doubt heard about the potential of World War 3 over the last several weeks. Russia is in Ukraine, Israel and Iran have been bombing each other, there is the talk of trade wars and...

WATCH: Black Woman Confronts Mamdani About His Cultural Appropriation
There's been a lot of talk about Zohran Mamdani claiming to be Black on his Columbia University application, and while the media are covering for Mamdani, what does the man himself say? Well, he denies that he ever did it. WATCH: A Black woman...

Versarien extends deal with Montana Quimica
The AIM-traded advanced materials group said the expanded agreements covered additional manufacturing rights, technical assistance, and training related to its graphene-enhanced products. Under the revised terms, Montana would pay Versarien...

New film fest to launch in Big Sky in September
Lone Peak Film Festival to promote inspiring stories, Montana culture, mentorship; grants to fund Indigenous filmmakers By Jack Reaney SENIOR EDITOR In late September, Big Sky will host a new event to celebrate established filmmakers’ work and...

California ranks 2nd in total VA home loans during Q1
California ranked second in the nation in VA home loans in the first quarter of 2025, with 7,962 loans issued, according to the Veterans' Affairs Home Loans Index. The VA assists service members, veterans and eligible surviving spouses to achieve...

‘The Feminist Agenda Is Wildly Popular’: Celinda Lake on the Political Power of Feminist Voters
“We have to define ourselves in our proactive agenda—and then, we have to stand up and fight,” said Celinda Lake, pictured here with Kristen Soltis Anderson and Nicholas Kristof onstage during the Common Sense Summit on Kids and Families 2025 on...
Montana mailing out new property assessment notices
HELENA — Montanans are soon going to find out how their property values have changed over the last two years, and how that could affect their taxes. The Montana Department of Revenue announced Monday that they are now mailing notices with updated...

Montana Governor Vetoes Tribal Cannabis Agreements HB 952
A bill known as House Bill 952 (HB 952) was recently vetoed by Montana Governor Greg Gianforte (1,2). The piece of legislation was going to allow tribal nations and the governor’s office “to establish compacts to legalize and regulate cannabis on...

Karen Montanaro, World Renowned Mimedancer, to Perform in Chesterville
CHESTERVILLE – Karen Montanaro will perform “Tanzspiel” at the Chesterville Center Union Meeting House Saturday, July 19, 2025 at 7:00 p.m. German for “dance-play”, Tanzspiel draws on Montanaro’s deep roots in movement, mime, and dance to create...

Montana State graduate awarded Fulbright for studies in France
A Montana State University graduate has been awarded a Fulbright U.S. Student Program award to study at École Normale Supérieure de Rennes in France. Tristan Sampley, who completed his studies in mechanical engineering and modern languages with a...

Montana State hosts summer academy focused on quantum technology education
High school students and teachers from across Montana gathered at Montana State University for the Quantum Summer Academy, a five-day event designed to educate participants about quantum technologies and potential career paths. Hosted by MSU's...

McFeely's Tip Sheet: Bison-Jackrabbits named one of top rivalries in college football
Turns out you can invent a rivalry out of thin air after all. The Athletic national sports website, owned by the New York Times, named the North Dakota State-South Dakota State game as one of the top rivalries in college football. All college...
Montana attorney general launches investigation into media company's cyberattack
Montana Attorney General Austin Knudsen will investigate Lee Enterprises after a cyberattack breached the personal data of approximately 40,000 individuals. Knudsen will examine the company's data collection standards to ensure consumers' personal...

Montana History Museum welcomes new director
GREAT FALLS — The Cascade County Historical Society and the Great Falls History Museum recently welcomed Connie Constan as their new director. Meet Connie Constan: Montana History Museum welcomes new director Ashleigh McCann has been with the...