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New State Park Could Be Coming to Montana

The Montana State Parks Foundation received 109 acres of land in North-Central Montana through a gift from American Praire and plans to donate the parcel to FWP.

A treat worth sipping

We package these in small tins and hand-deliver them to our neighbors, who will not soon forget these special marshmallows.

Unlock the Best Black Friday Deals Without Breaking the Bank

Learn how to shop like a pro this Black Friday with smart strategies and tips to snag the best deals while avoiding overspending.

Montana Tucker’s Oct. 7 film showcases young victims’ strength

Montana Tucker's film, "The Children of October 7," documents what some of the attacks' youngest victims went through.

Chilly morning in parts of Montana!

Wednesday, October 30, 2024, brought some of the coldest temperatures we've seen in months in part of Montana!

How Helena, MT got its name

The city is rich in history, from miners to Copper Kings and lawmakers. But it wasn’t always the Queen City of the Rockies.

Daylight Saving Time ends next weekend

Millions of Americans will turn their clocks back by one hour next weekend, as Daylight Saving Time will end on Sunday, November 3, 2024

Haselden opens Montana office

The Denver-based contractor is expanding its reach beyond Colorado and Wyoming into the rapidly growing market around Bozeman.

Students rebuild dugout destroyed by wind storm

Last week's wind storm destroyed one of the Westside Little League dugouts. 35 construction students from Great Falls High and CMR got work rebuilding the structure.

The last man

The outdoor skills photographer Lauren Grabelle had accumulated sailing on the East Coast and hiking trails and camping in the Rockies didn’t apply in rural Montana.

SD40 Candidate Profile: Laura Smith, Democrat

The Democrat Candidate for Senate District 40 is Laura Smith, a lawyer in Helena and current representative for House District 79.

Montana superintendent to host National School Lunch Week

Montana Superintendent of Public Instruction Elsie Arntzen will celebrate National School Lunch Week Monday through Friday.

Tim Montana And Friends ‘American Thread Sporting Clays Shoot’ Raises Over $250K

Music Knox/BMG recording artist Tim Montana's 5th annual American Thread Sporting Clays Shoot, raised over $250,000 for pro-military nonprofit organizations Special Ops Xcursions and Heroes and Horses.

Sonder Montana Co offers a place for local women’s work to shine

It sounds so cheesy, but I feel like Sonder is so much more than a coffee shop and a retail store. We just want to be part of the community that helped raise us,” Carly Reedy said.

Absentee ballot packets sent to Montana voters

Absentee ballots are on the way to Montana’s active, registered absentee voters, said Montana Secretary of State Christi Jacobsen in a news release Friday. “Montana’s 56 county election offices are mailing absentee ballot packets to registered ...

Montana Dept. of Commerce announces grants to increase visitor appeal

The Montana Department of Commerce announced today that a second round of grant funding to help eligible Montana communities increase their appeal and resilience as visitor destinations and enhance their tourism assets and infrastructure will be available Nov. 1, 2024. The funding is through Commerce’s Pilot Community Tourism Grant Program.

Montana officers receive award for saving woman from suspected human trafficking

The Montana Department of Transportation is recognizing two of its own for their extraordinary efforts in ensuring safety and service. Captain Kevin Adkins and Corporal Justin Moran have

TSA to use facial recognition technology at 5 Montana airports

The Transportation Security Administration will roll out Credential Authentication Technology (CAT) at five Montana airports.

Train derails near Essex, no injuries reported

Sandra Gilham shared photos with MTN News and wrote: "Looks like it had just occurred at the time of the photo capture, 7:30 a.m."

Eastern House district: Downing, Driscoll in state's quietest congressional race

Chances are you’ve been seeing a lot of political advertising in the race for Montana’s U.S. Senate seat – and if you live in the western congressional district, likely also for the U.S. House seat.

An afternoon of poetry coming to Missoula

The event, co-sponsored by the Montana Book Festival, will take place from 3 to 5 p.m. at the Montgomery Distillery on Sunday.

Vote smart on the issues and candidates

With general election ballots set to hit Montana mailboxes this week, make sure your ballpoint pen is up to the task.

Last-known images of missing mom Jermain Charlo are caught on tape. Will they lead to a break in the Montana case?

After six years with no arrest and no publicly named suspect, Missoula, Montana, police released video of missing woman Jermain Charlo to "48 Hours" hoping to generate leads.

Tranel, Zinke face off in televised debate

It was the first time incumbent Republican U.S. Rep. Ryan Zinke and Democratic challenger Monica Tranel have shared a stage this cycle.

Vandals routed by Montana State

Tommy Mellott, Montana State’s star running/passing quarterback started the onslaught, keeping the ball and running to his left and down the sideline for a 65-yard touchdown. He finished with 140 rushing yards and two touchdowns on 11 carries, and also completed 11 of 15 passes for 121 yards and two scores.

The Private Equity Firm Betting Big On Big Sky, Montana

How a Boston-based investment firm scored by buying and fixing up the Yellowstone Club–and much of the mountain town of Big Sky.

Warm spell continues with drought concerns between Helena and Missoula

MONTANA - Today's weather remains much warmer than average, with highs reaching the 70's today in much of the state. The good news is that the warm air allows us

Fife accounts for 4 touchdowns to rally Montana to a 31-20 lead over Northern Arizona

Expert recap and game analysis of the Montana Grizzlies vs. Northern Arizona Lumberjacks NCAAF game from October 12, 2024 on ESPN.

Montanans mark 'National Coming Out Day'

Friday marks an important day for members of the LGBTQ+ community, as October 11th is National Coming Out Day.

Libertarian candidate Dennis Hayes speaks out on western congressional campaign

TOWNSEND — This weekend, MTN broadcast a candidate forum in the race for Montana’s western U.S. House seat. Incumbent Republican U.S. Rep. Ryan Zinke and Democratic challenger Monica Tranel were the two candidates who met MTN’s criteria to be invited, but there is also a third candidate on the ballot: Libertarian Dennis Hayes.

FWP to host river recreation management meeting in Montana

HELENA, Mont. — Montana Fish, Wildlife and Parks' River Recreation Advisory Council will host three meetings from Wednesday to Friday. The meetings will be open to public comment and discuss future recommendations for river recreation site management. Officials will discuss management of lands and water bodies that are restricted by FWP.

Broken lines cause power outage and close Montana Ave.

A pair of broken power lines shut down Montana Ave. between 11th and 14th on Saturday and caused a power outage

UM announces new director of the Bureau of Business and Economic Research

The University of Montana hired Dr. Jefferey Michael as the new director of the Bureau of Business and Economic Research.Current and longtime director of the BB

Montana business building tiny homes as affordable housing alternative

The owners of Woodland Ridge Tiny Home Crafters in Livingston say their projects are bringing attainable housing to nearby communities.

Montana businessman gets 2 years in prison for role in Jan. 6

A Montana business owner and supporter of former President Donald Trump has been sentenced to two years in federal prison for his role in the Jan. 6, 2021, insurrection at the U.S. Capitol that interrupted certification of the 2020 Electoral College vote.

The investigation into Montana mom Jermain Charlo's disappearance

On June 15, 2018, Jermain Charlo never returned to her home on the Flathead Reservation near Missoula, Montana. Follow the timeline for a deep dive into Jermain's disappearance and how her family has kept her memory alive.