(Commentary) John Clayton: 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...

Montana's wolf management strategy caught in legal tug-of-war

Two weeks after the Outdoor Heritage Coalition and a pair of Republican lawmakers sued the state for doing too little to reduce Montana’s wolf population, a coalition of conservation groups on Wednesday made the opposite argument before a...

Montana Tech celebrates increase in total enrollment

MISSOULA, Mont. — Montana Technological University is celebrating a nearly 4% increase in total enrollment. Headcount for the Fall 2025 semester is 2,516 students. "People are clearly getting behind Montana Tech's purpose of rising to meet...

'Georgie & Mandy's First Marriage' Star Montana Jordan Reveals the Obstacles Ahead for Georgie and Ruben in Season 2: "I'm Scared for It"

Now launching into its second season, Georgie & Mandy’s First Marriage continues the story of the unconventional but entertaining marriage between Georgie (Montana Jordan) and Mandy (Emily Osment) as they raise their baby daughter CeeCee. Times...

Healthcare subsidies stir debate in Montana amid government shutdown

Two Montana health research groups are warning that health insurance premiums through the Affordable Care Act marketplace could skyrocket if enhanced subsidies are not extended. One side says Congress needs to handle the enhanced subsidies now....

Amazon to hire over 100 people in Montana for the holiday season

Amazon is expanding and opening new delivery stations across the state with some changes that will directly impact the Treasure State. Over 100 seasonal positions are available with 50 in Missoula, 35 in Billings, and 15 in Belgrade, average wages...

Montana Not Alone On The Edge of Recession

A new report suggests Montana is already in a "recession." But it also says there's only one state in the Greater Northwest that's not in a similar situation. The numbers from Moody's Analytics say Montana is one of several states that have...

Presidential ‘security’ memo reminder of Montana history, say professor, civil rights watchdog

A new presidential memo on national security is a direct attack on civil liberties — and a reminder of a disturbing period of Montana history, said the head of the American Civil Liberties Union of Montana and a retired University of Montana...

Scientist mountaineers say Colorado’s list of 14ers needs an update after measuring Sangre de Cristo peaks

Scientists who hauled satellite-connected measuring equipment to the top of the Sangre de Cristos earlier this month are pretty sure it’s time for an addition — and a removal — from Colorado’s list of 58 fourteeners. “This technology has been out...

Researchers map emperor penguin habitats under climate extremes

BEIJING, Oct. 17 (Xinhua) -- A group of researchers has constructed guano indices of emperor penguins to reveal the changes in the species' breeding habitats over the past 11 years. For every one degree Celsius rise in temperature, emperor...

Discover The Most Beautiful Places In Montana

Discover The Most Beautiful Places In Montana It's no secret that Montana is a beautiful state; most of us just need to look out our kitchen window to know that. So it should be no surprise that people love to come to our state and see the sights,...

MyFWP App: What You Need To Know For Montana's Hunting Season

It's Time To Install/Update Your Montana FWP App Even hunting is in the app business. Now savvy Montana hunters can say goodbye to paper tags, buying and storing licenses in one place. You can even use the app where there's no cell service. How Do...

Montana Court Dismisses Youth-led Lawsuit Challenging Trump Executive Orders Boosting Fossil Fuels

A federal district court in Montana Wednesday granted the Trump administration’s request to toss out a youth-led lawsuit challenging the administration’s efforts to increase the extraction and use of fossil fuels and other actions that suppress...

How modern engineering improves building durability in earthquakes

Building techniques have significantly changed in the last 90 years. When designing a new structure or making upgrades to existing ones, architects and engineers prepare for them to be impacted by earthquakes. “Most of Montana is seismically...

The science of earthquakes in the Helena area

HELENA — The Helena Valley sits atop a variety of different sediments and rocks, making it particularly susceptible to earthquake damage should another major seismic event occur, like the magnitude 6.2 earthquake that struck the area in 1935....

Hidden Danger? Why Picking Up Cash in Montana Is Risky

If you're ever out with the kiddos, you know you have to keep your head on a swivel - especially if you're taking them shopping. You can tell them to be on their best behavior and remind them when they act out in the store, but at the end of the...

Montana Medical Association Launches Your Care is At Our Core advocacy campaign

from Montana Medical Association MONTANA — The Montana Medical Association has launched its Your Care is At Our Core Campaign in partnership with the American Medical Association (AMA) to strengthen the bond between patients and their physicians,...

Montana teen grows huge pumpkin

GREAT FALLS — At just 13 years old, Quigley Grosse is proving that patience and persistence can yield big results — literally. Earlier this year, Grosse planted a pumpkin seed at the Anaconda Hills Golf Course and spent months caring for it. By...

Montana’s Chinese past isn’t past

Stay informed about the West. Sign up for our email newsletter to receive in-depth, independent reporting that illuminates our region. I used to live in a plain white house in Montana’s Rattlesnake Valley, in a neighborhood that was built over...

Four Democratic Socialists on Missoula ballot as political movement aims to expand Montana presence 

Stay up-to-date on the latest breaking news. Get MTFP's in-depth, independent reporting sent directly to your inbox. With growing membership rolls, Missoula’s Democratic Socialists of America chapter is fielding four city council candidates on the...