International Hereford breeders head to Montana

Hereford breeders from around the world are coming to Montana Oct. 16-21, touring prominent Hereford operations ahead of the World Hereford Conference (WHC) in Kansas City, Mo., the following week. “We are incredibly excited to welcome...

Montana health providers respond to White House on Tylenol use in pregnancy

Montana health leaders are urging families to rely on evidence-based medical advice following an announcement this week from the U.S. Food and Drug Administration and comments by President Donald Trump linking Tylenol use during pregnancy with...

Famous Journalist Cusses After a Recent Visit to Montana

Famous people love Montana. Some come here to ski, or fly fish, or live out their "I'm a rancher" fantasy. Most locals aren't thrilled by the rich and famous's infatuation with our state, but they've been coming for decades, and it's not likely to...

Explosive Growth in Bozeman, Montana: A Perfect Storm of Yellowstone Fame and Remote Work Trends

BOZEMAN, Mont., Oct. 2, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- Montana Real Estate Group has witnessed big changes in the state often referred to as, "the last best place." Bozeman is Montana at its finest, located in a valley surrounded by majestic mountains in...

The Best Relaxing Small Towns In Montana For A Weekend Retreat

If you're looking for a state with wide open spaces, a slower pace of life, and spectacular natural scenery, there are few states better than Montana. Throughout this stunning state, there are plenty of beautiful small towns with easy national...

Montana Student Discovers New Tiny Crocodile Species from 95 Million Years Ago

A student in Montana discovered a tiny fossil that led to the identification of a new species of ancient land-dwelling crocodile relative. Nicknamed “Elton,” this 95-million-year-old croc reveals a previously unknown croc family. Let's know more....

Research & Commentary: Federal Waiver Can Save Montana’s Medicaid Program

The continuing growth in states’ Medicaid programs has placed a severe financial strain on state budgets. In fiscal year 2024, Medicaid was the largest category of total state spending, consuming 29.8 percent of the average state budget, the...

A look inside Montana FWP’s efforts to protect fish during tough summers

Hot, dry summers and reduced snowpack are now common in Montana. As these conditions become more common, Montana Fish, Wildlife & Parks has built a Toolbox of tools to protect trout and other native fish when rivers run low and water warms. FWP...

Pew Research: Alabama leads nation in percentage of Christians

Alabama has the highest percentage of people who identify themselves as Christians, according to one of the most authoritative national surveys. In Alabama, 89 percent of people surveyed identify themselves as Christians, according to the Pew...

DoW Stimulates Academic Research in Underutilized States

OCTOBER 1, 2025 – The Department of War yesterday announced $19.2 million in awards to 29 collaborative academic teams under the Defense Established Program to Stimulate Competitive Research (DEPSCoR). DEPSCoR is a capacity-building program...

Montana Pulse Crop Committee Seeking Research Proposals

Proposals Due by Tuesday, Sept. 30, 2025 HELENA – The Montana Pulse Crop Committee (MPCC) invites proposals to fund market development and educational projects designed to promote and enhance Montana’s pulse industry. The Montana Pulse Crop...

Montana’s backyard

Backyards. My friend Keith and his family have ranched in the valley for generations. Last summer, in a conversation about living in town or on a ranch, Keith described his ranch as, “Some people just have a larger backyard than other people. You...

Montana family raises thousands through cattle auctions to fight son’s disease

BILLINGS - Cattle auctions are a familiar sight in Montana, where crowds gather for profit, but one event in Billings last week was a sale for progress. The seventh annual Calves to Cure DMD charity cattle auction at the Billings Livestock...

Montana Wildlife Officials Confirm More CWD Cases 2025

As a hunter, chronic wasting disease (CWD) has always been on my radar, but watching it spread across 35 states has been nothing short of frustrating. Here in Montana, the disease first showed up in wild deer back in 2017, and it hasn’t slowed...

Montana disability group responds to Trump’s autism remarks

BILLINGS - A Montana organization dedicated to serving individuals with disabilities is voicing concern after President Donald Trump announced new recommendations related to the cause of autism, linking the disorder to the use of acetaminophen...

Pro/Con: Ban single-use plastics to solve pollution problems

Plastics are woven into every aspect of our lives, but what was once the poster child for convenience is fast becoming a pariah product. The era of single-use plastic must end; banning it is the only practical way forward. Some 430 million metric...

How Fishing Contributes To Montana's Local Economies In 2024

Research released by the University of Montana’s Bureau of Business and Economic Research (BBER) in partnership with Montana Fish, Wildlife & Parks found that in 2024, more than 450,000 anglers spent an estimated $1.27 billion on fishing trips in...

State insurance auditors, including Montana’s, urged Congress to renew health insurance subsidies

While Republicans in Washington, D.C. are opposed to extending the healthcare subsidies for the Affordable Care Act Marketplace, state insurance commissioners, including Montana Auditor James Brown, a Republican, sent a letter to Congressional...

Former Montana men's basketball standout dies at age 24

MISSOULA — Former Montana men's basketball forward Kyle Owens, a mainstay in the starting lineup in 2020-21, died Tuesday after an 18-month battle with cancer. The 24-year-old former Grizzly suffered from acute lymphoblastic leukemia. Owens went...

NSF Invests $30M to Build Next-Gen STEM Research Hubs

The National Science Foundation (NSF) is investing around $30 million in institutions across several states to establish research centers in science and technology that will bolster efforts in semiconductors and biotechnology. The soon-to-be-built...