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Popular Montana City Ranked In Top 10 For Most Educated
When people think of Montana, many think of cowboys, farms, ranches, mining, and all of the other things associated with living in Big Sky Country. While it's true that is all part of our past, present, and future, there's a lot more to Montana...

The contentious small-town tax dispute that forced Montana to confront its growing pains
Nestled in the southwest corner of Montana are two towns that sit at the base of either side of a mountain range, but in recent years what has divided them has gone far beyond the 11,000-foot peaks of the Madison Range. To the west of the Madisons...

From handmade arrows to high-tech bows, Montana archers test their skills
RED LODGE — After years of taking aim in Big Sky, the Total Archery Challenge (TAC) has found a new home in Red Lodge. The event brought together archers from across the region, including a group of longtime friends from Spokane, Wash., who made...

Who Will Feel the Squeeze of Montana’s New Property Tax Code?
Bill Leininger has seen the housing market go up and down over the course of his 30-year career as a Flathead County realtor. Since 2020, it’s been up — way up. People flocked to the Flathead Valley during the COVID pandemic, driving a population...

Louisiana Roads Actually Did Very Well In Recent Research
While most Louisiana drivers would find it hard to believe, our roads actually performed very well in a new research piece. In fact, Louisiana was determined to be the nation's fifth highest performer when it comes to taking a summer road trip....

Chef Deb Coaching Announces The CEO Retreat For Culinary Business Owners: JULY 2427, 2025 BELT, MONTANA
(MENAFN- EIN Presswire) Chef Deb - Founder/Owner of Chef Deb Coaching The CEO Retreat is where serious culinary business owners go to get unstuck, unlock premium positioning, and figure out what's next. The real question is what will it cost you...

"Damn tossed her the headphones too" – Fans react as French Montana walks out of interview after being asked about Drake and Rick Ross
Moroccan-American rapper French Montana, whose real name is Karim Kharbouch, became viral after a video showing him walking out midway through an interview circulated online. The Pop That hitmaker was speaking with Onsite founder Rah Ali on her...

How Likely Is A Nuclear Attack On Montana's Malmstrom Base?
How Likely Is Montana To Get Hit With A Nuclear Weapon? Turns out this is a pretty loaded question, and the answer depends on where you look. I'm wondering if most of the answers I see are pure speculation or actual figures, but it's all we've...

From Montana to the Midwest: A New Yellow-Seeded Canola Aims to Change the Game
A new canola hybrid is drawing attention well beyond the fields of Montana where it was introduced this summer. Bred for resilience in heat, drought and low-organic soils, this yellow-seeded variety carries the promise of fresh opportunity for...

Stillwater, Carbon conservation district court fight reveals flooding fractures
RED LODGE — Confined to a hospital bed in June of 2022, Darlene Schwend was troubled by the images being broadcast on television of flood damage affecting the county she had longed served. “It was devastating for her,” Sharon Flemetis testified...

Former Montana U.S. Rep. Williams dies at age 87
MISSOULA, Mont. — The family of former U.S. Rep. John “Pat” Williams of Montana announced Williams died Wednesday at the age of 87. Williams was the longest serving congressman in Montana history. A Butte native, Williams served in the Montana...

Viewpoint: The PFAS Alternatives Act and Montana's lawsuit
Jonathan Sharp PFAS, also known as forever chemicals, are synthetic molecules developed in the 1940s, with a wide range of applications, from nonstick cookware and raincoats to military-grade equipment. Companies developing these products were...

NASA's been pulling out of major astronomy meetings — and scientists are feeling the effects
When you buy through links on our articles, Future and its syndication partners may earn a commission. Credit: Josh Dinner via FutureANCHORAGE, Alaska — Something was missing at the American Astronomical Society's 246th meeting this year, a...

Former Montana US Rep Pat Williams, who won a liberal- conservative showdown, dies at 87
The 51% majority was the slimmest of Williams’ congressional career — and the first election defeat in Marlenee’s 16-year career. The matchup was billed as a classic liberal-conservative confrontation and a microcosm of political battles being...

Bike 4 Briar cyclists cross the country to support Angelman syndrome research
NISSWA — Two bicyclists are embarking on a 4,200-mile trip across the country for a deeply personal cause. Known as “Bike 4 Briar,” the team includes Todd Downey and Charlie Nuck, who seek to raise awareness for Angelman syndrome, a rare genetic...

Do Not Travel List for Montana
BUTTE, MT - As international tensions rise following renewed conflict in the Middle East, the U.S. Department of State has issued a global travel advisory—this time warning Americans to exercise “increased caution” abroad, particularly in areas...

Water on the Move! Something Huge in Montana Just Got Flowing Again
Some call it the "Lifeline of the Hi-Line." And its importance to thousands of Montanans cannot be understated. So, when there was siphon failure, it's understandable why so many citizens were in a panic. It took an intense effort, but Wednesday,...

Billions Approved, Millions Cut: Inside Montana’s 2025 Budget
A summary of the key information has been provided at the bottom of the article. BUTTE, MT - With just days remaining before the start of the new fiscal year, Montana Governor Greg Gianforte signed into law a $16.5 billion two-year budget,...

The Covid ‘lab leak’ theory isn’t just a rightwing conspiracy – pretending that’s the case is bad for science
More than five years after the Covid-19 pandemic was declared, its origins remain a subject of intense – and often acrimonious – debate among scientists and the wider public. There are two broad, competing theories. The natural-origins hypotheses...

Minute Pirate Bugs: Montana’s Tiny Natural Pest Controllers
Have you ever heard of Minute Pirate Bugs? Don’t let the name fool you, these tiny insects are powerful natural helpers in Montana’s gardens and farms. They may be small, but they pack a punch when it comes to controlling pests that can damage...