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steve daines addresses food security and energy concerns in montana
Steve Daines, a U.S. Senator from Montana, has been vocal on social media about issues concerning food security, energy production, and local community engagements. Through his recent tweets, he addressed various topics impacting both Montana and...

‘Puts Montana on the map’: UM to offer new entertainment management major
The fireworks display at the end of the Zootown Festival in Missoula Saturday night was especially impactful for University of Montana student Marley Miller. As staffing director for the festival, Miller hired 90 people and managed about 40 to 50...

'Found my fit': Capital's Brit Linder commits to Montana State for football
Ranked as the third best player in Montana for the class of 2026 by 24/7 Sports, Linder had four Division I offers.Jack Marshall SWX Local Sports Reporter HELENA, Mont. – Brit Linder, a standout athlete from Capital High School, has announced his...

Mark Your Calendars For The Perseids In Montana’s Dark Skies
Montana is one of the best places in the country to see the Perseid Meteor Shower. Our dark skies with minimal light pollution, along with being in the Northern Hemisphere - help make us a destination for amateur astronomers. The Perseids meteor...

Montana schoolhouse continues to teach students through preservation
HELENA — The 130-year-old Baxendale Schoolhouse is continuing to teach students, but now as a lab for trade work in historic preservation. “For me, historic preservation is really about giving back to my community here in Montana,” said Dylan...

Blake Wiedenheft Named Montana State University Endowed Chair In Plant Science
Blake Wiedenheft, a scientist in the Montana State University College of Agriculture, has been named the university's next endowed chair in plant science. Wiedenheft grew up in Fort Peck and graduated from Glasgow High School in 1993. Wiedenheft...
"Get The Hell Off American Agriculture": U.S. Moves To Ban Farmland Sales to China
The Trump administration is moving to ban the sale of U.S. farmland to foreign adversaries, with a particular focus on China, citing national security and food system vulnerabilities, according to MSN/Washington Post. Agriculture Secretary Brooke...

Montana Woman Walks with Her Goat to Support Trafficked Women
On July 1, from a safe house in the Annafeld subdivision in Billings, Montana, Britney Higgs and her pet goat, Freedom, began a 580-mile walk across three states to raise money to support women who have been trafficked. Her trip will end in...

Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce reportedly spent Fourth of July at exclusive resort in Montana
Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce reportedly enjoyed a little fireworks of their own on the Fourth of July. The “Blank Space” singer and Kansas City Chiefs tight end were spotted spending the holiday weekend at the exclusive members-only Yellowstone...

Awesome Underground Bunker For Sale in Paradise Valley Montana
I enjoy writing about unique properties in Montana. I've written about gorgeous homes for sale with indoor pools, the most expensive houses on the market in Montana, old saloons that come up for sale, and other interesting lots. However, the...

Sheikha Mahra and French Montana turn heads in Paris debut
French Montana, whose real name is Karim Kharbouch, rose to fame with hits such as Unforgettable and No Stylist [Getty] Sheikha Mahra, daughter of Dubai ruler Muhammad bin Rashid Al Maktoum, and rapper French Montana made a surprise joint...

Despite cuts, Montana lawmakers say superintendents have told them Montana's national parks are adequately staffed
Montana’s Congressional delegation lauded the passage last week of the recently passed federal tax cut and spending package known as the “Big Beautiful Bill.” But a national park’s advocacy group claims the bill is bad for national parks. “Since...

Travis Kelce brought home some merch from his Montana vacation with Taylor Swift
Travis Kelce repped Yellowstone Club with his T-shirt on the most recent episode of “New Heights.” Travis Kelce loves to exit through the gift shop. The Kansas City Chiefs player gave a subtle nod to girlfriend Taylor Swift on the latest episode...

Leasing underway at 162-unit property near Montana State University
Property: Highmark Developers: Clarion Partners, Wentworth Property Co. Location: Bozeman, Montana Units: 162 Rents: $2,245-$3,895 Cost: Withheld New York City-based real estate investor Clarion Partners has made its first investment in the...

Wearley honored at Montana Range Days
Milford Wearley, a retired agriculture education teacher and long-time resident of Choteau, was honored with the 2025 Montana Range Days Hall of Fame Award during banquet festivities at Montana Range Days in Miles City on June 24. Montana Range...

Missoula's Jordan Tripp, a former Montana standout, to serve as Griz TV analyst; 2025 start times announced
Missoula native Jordan Tripp, an All-American linebacker for the Montana Grizzlies who went on to play in the NFL, will serve as TV analyst for Griz football games this fall for Scripps Sports. Calling the play-by-play will be Trey Bender. Kyle...

Governor Gianforte Protects Water Users, Improves Water Administration in Montana
FORT BENTON, Mont. – Governor Greg Gianforte today continued his 56 County Tour in Chouteau County, holding a bill signing ceremony to celebrate a new law that protects water users and improves water administration in Montana. “In Montana, water...

Montana to expand mental health treatment for people in justice system
After a legislative session which opened doors to expand mental health care services across Montana, a state commission said it is considering the Billings area to build the state's second forensic facility. For people involved in Montana's...

Marks Estate Sells Montana TV Pair To University
In February 2024, the widow of the late Steve Marks signed off on the sale of a group of radio stations located in Glendive, Mont., to an entity led by Managing Member Andrew Sturlaugson. Now, the estate of Mr. Marks is spinning two full-power TV...

How will Trump’s ‘big, beautiful bill’ impact Montanans? Here’s what we know so far
Montanans are perhaps months or years away from knowing how big or beautiful the impacts will be here from President Donald Trump’s domestic budget and tax cut bill, but the consensus from nearly every political stripe is that its effects will be...