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Max Cederberg Reties from Montana Wheat & Barley Committee

Max Cederberg Reties from Montana Wheat & Barley Committee

Great Falls, MT – Max Cederberg of Turner, MT is completing his time with the Montana Wheat & Barley Committee (MWBC) following six years of service, but he’s also retiring from farming. “What a life it has been!” Cederberg said. “We will...

UNL research informs new agricultural policies

UNL research informs new agricultural policies

LINCOLN, Neb. — The University of Nebraska–Lincoln's Bureau of Sociological Research (BOSR) is playing a pivotal role in shaping agricultural research and policy. With years of experience gathering insights from producers across diverse...

WYO partners with Montana Shakespeare in the Parks for performances of ‘As You Like It’

WYO partners with Montana Shakespeare in the Parks for performances of ‘As You Like It’

The WYO Performing Arts and Education Center is alerting the public to a free performance of Shakespeare’s “As You Like It” by the Montana Shakespeare in the Parks (MSIP) at 6:30 p.m. Thursday, July 17, at the Kendrick Park Bandshell. As part of...

Updated tax valuations en route to Montana property owners

Updated tax valuations en route to Montana property owners

Thank you for being a member of Montana Free Press. This quality reporting was made possible due in part to your contribution. Thank you for supporting in-depth journalism in Montana. The updated property valuations that will be used to calculate...

Montanans remember former U.S. Rep. Pat Williams' service to the state

Montanans remember former U.S. Rep. Pat Williams' service to the state

HELENA — Late Wednesday, family members announced that longtime U.S. Rep. Pat Williams had died, at the age of 87. Williams, a Democrat, spent 18 years representing Montana in Congress, first for the western district and then the entire state. No...

A Guide To Ennis, Montana's 4th Of July Events In 2025

A Guide To Ennis, Montana's 4th Of July Events In 2025

Ennis, Montana knows how to do the 4th of July right. They always have - and since they've celebrated for 89 years, you don't have to take my word for it. A parade, Americana, picnics, fishing, rodeo, BBQ, fireworks, music, friends, and family....

Why Missoula, Montana, Is A Must-Visit In 2025

Why Missoula, Montana, Is A Must-Visit In 2025

The over/under for grumpy Montanans complaining in our comment section about national media promoting annoying tourists to travel to Missoula is set at 25.5. Try to remember that out-of-state tourists are good for the economy. I understand you...

The Montana Plant That Will Kill In 15 Minutes

The Montana Plant That Will Kill In 15 Minutes

The Most Dangerous Plant In Montana’s Outdoors Getting outdoors and enjoying nature is one of the biggest benefits of living in Montana. We all know about the wildlife that poses a risk to our safety, but it turns out that we might need to be more...

Montana Morning Headlines: Thursday, June 26, 2025

Montana Morning Headlines: Thursday, June 26, 2025

WESTERN MONTANA — Here are today's top stories out of Western Montana. Former Montana U.S. Representative Pat Williams has passed away at the age of 87, his family announced Wednesday evening. Williams, a Democrat, served 18 years in Congress and...

Montana’s Flathead Lake unlikely to reach full pool as snowpack, streamflow forecasts decrease

Montana’s Flathead Lake unlikely to reach full pool as snowpack, streamflow forecasts decrease

Flathead Lake is not expected to reach its full pool this summer and may end up more than a foot lower than normal within a month, due to abnormally hot and dry conditions in the region. That’s according to Energy Keepers Inc., the corporation...

WATCH: Miley Cyrus announces visual companion to new album Something Beautiful

WATCH: Miley Cyrus announces visual companion to new album Something Beautiful

Miley Cyrus has announced that a new visual companion to her album Something Beautiful will stream on Disney+ on 30th July. By Philip Hamilton Tuesday, July 1, 2025 5:00 PM By Philip Hamilton Tuesday, July 1, 2025 5:00 PM Miley Cyrus has announced...

A Grip on Sports: It's hard to believe but it's been 100 years since the guy who taught me about baseball – and life – was born

A Grip on Sports: It's hard to believe but it's been 100 years since the guy who taught me about baseball – and life – was born

A GRIP ON SPORTS • July 10 has always been an important day in the Grippi household. It was, after all, my father’s birthday. But this year’s July 10 is even more special. It would have been my dad’s 100th. I am sure, if he were still with us,...

Land Regulators Approve Montana Gas Pipeline, Nevada Geothermal Projects

Land Regulators Approve Montana Gas Pipeline, Nevada Geothermal Projects

The Bureau of Land Management (BLM) has approved a proposed Northwestern Energy pipeline to carry natural gas from Helena to Three Forks, as well as several geothermal expansion and research projects by Ormat Technologies in Nevada. “These...

Alexandrite is a Rare Gem at Humane Society of Western Montana

Alexandrite is a Rare Gem at Humane Society of Western Montana

It's a a rare variety of a mineral prized for its unique color-changing properties, shifting from green in daylight to red in incandescent light. And while he is neither green or red, this Alexandrite is a beauty to behold. And he would make a...

Fire Safety Tips For Fourth Of July Camping In Montana

Fire Safety Tips For Fourth Of July Camping In Montana

Even though the 4th falls on a Friday this year and we are early in the week if you take a look at Harrison Avenue or the interstate overpass you'll already see many campers, trailers and boats making their way to lakes, rivers and campsites...

Montana mourns the loss of longest-serving congressman Pat Williams, champion for working poor and wild lands

Montana mourns the loss of longest-serving congressman Pat Williams, champion for working poor and wild lands

MISSOULA, Mont. – Former U.S. Rep. John "Pat" Williams, a prominent figure in Montana politics, passed away at the age of 87, his family announced on Wednesday. Williams, originally from Butte, held the distinction of being the longest-serving...

Montana News Roundup: Praise and Panic for Roadless Rule Change

Montana News Roundup: Praise and Panic for Roadless Rule Change

With about 37% of Montana's Forest Service lands impacted, there's a lot of debate and uncertainty emerging over the U.S. Agriculture Secretary's announcement that the agency will start to rescind the controversial "Roadless Area Rule." That's...

Cleveland artist Beth Bush honors her Indigenous ancestors with quill art

Cleveland artist Beth Bush honors her Indigenous ancestors with quill art

After moving to Cleveland in 2019, Beth Bush was feeling culturally disconnected from her Potawatomi tribe in Michigan. It prompted her to return to her practice of Indigenous beading and learn the ancient art of quill work. Dave DeOreo /...

Montana group lifts queer and transgender resilience with latest zine

Montana group lifts queer and transgender resilience with latest zine

As Pride month winds downs, a Montana group said the latest edition of its zine celebrating queer and transgender folks is still hot off the presses. The fifth edition of Forward Montana's zine titled "The Sun Will Rise Again" contains poems,...

New film fest to launch in Big Sky in September 

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...

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