Montana Historical Society Announces Return of Research Fellowship Programs for 2026

Press release HELENA — The Montana Historical Society’s Library and Archives is pleased to announce the return of its research fellowship programs in 2026, following a temporary closure that coincided with the construction of the Montana Heritage...

Gov. Gianforte Promotes Montana Wheat, Beef, And Emerging Industries In Japan

Continuing his trade mission, on Oct. 22, Governor Greg Gianforte promoted Montana’s high-quality commodities and growing industries meeting with Japanese trade and industry leaders. “Japan has long been a critical market for Montana products, and...

Montana city launches campaign to woo back Canadian visitors: ‘We miss you’

One of Montana’s main travel destinations is reaching out to Canadians — offering deals, discounts and specials in an effort to lure them back for a visit. The Montana city of Kalispell is near the Canada-U. S. border, about five hours south of...

Montana family faces hunger as SNAP benefits threatened

BUTTE — As the government shutdown heads into its second month, millions of Americans are facing the loss of food benefits. A Butte family is one of the over 77,000 Montana families grappling with this hard reality. "Hunger, for me, is digging in...

Only the Brave Attempt This Claustrophobic Hike in Montana

Montana gets quite a bit of attention for its towering natural wonders, but there's also plenty going on beneath the surface of the Treasure State, like caves, lava tubes, underground mine shafts, and more. For those who enjoy the challenge of...

Friends of the Children Western Montana Receives Taco Bell Foundation Community Grant to Support Local Youth

MISSOULA — Friends of the Children Western Montana is proud to announce it has received a 2025 Community Grant from the Taco Bell Foundation, thanks to a nomination from local franchise partner Crave Management, which owns and operates Taco Bell...

LISTEN: Panthers defensive tackle Derrick Brown says a culture change has led to team’s turnaround

Carolina Panthers star defensive tackle Derrick Brown discusses the team’s upcoming game against New Orleans, their upset win at Green Bay, why the culture has changed in the organization and how his love for the game grew when he missed last...

Dr. Michael Munson brings culture-driven leadership to SKC presidency

Dr. Michael Munson received a beaded sash from Sandra Boham that was made by Tony Earthboy for former SKC President Robert Depoe III. Marianne Addison PABLO — Dr. Michael Munson’s journey to SKC’s presidency emerges from a deep commitment to...

Voya surprises Montana teacher with $27,000 to support her “Indigi-STEAM” program for the Crow Reservation

NEW YORK–(BUSINESS WIRE)–Voya Financial, Inc. (NYSE: VOYA), a leading provider of retirement plans for educators, announced today that Connie Michael, a teacher with Crow Agency Public School in Crow Agency, Montana, has been selected as the grand...

Raiders Named Fit for $230 Million Geno Smith Replacement Amid Trade Rumors

Getty Arizona Cardinals QB Kyler Murray. While it’s really bad for NFL teams to not have a set starting quarterback, nothing will set a team back more than paying the wrong quarterback a huge contract. The Arizona Cardinals are learning that the...

Partial SNAP Payments to Begin Mid-November, Montana Health Department Says

The Trump administration is using funding reserves to pay for roughly half of the November Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program, or SNAP, benefits. It previously said it couldn’t use that money and that regular funding had dried up because of...

Montana Farm Bureau President reflects on trade mission to Pacific Rim

Trade relationships in Asia are critically important for Montana agriculture. When the opportunity arose to join Governor Gianforte’s trade mission to South Korea and Japan, Montana Farm Bureau President Cyndi Johnson enthusiastically accepted her...

Montana Ag Network: couple grows business with pasture-raised turkeys

Turkey farming isn’t a major industry in Montana, but on the open prairie near Big Sandy, one small family farm is making it part of their livelihood. Carissa Bergren and Joe Ostrom run Flocking Good Farms, a small but fast-growing poultry...

Montana’s Unsung Heroes

As we observe National Family Caregivers Month this November, new data from AARP’s Caregiving in the U.S. 2025: Caring Across States Report paints a striking picture: 23.82% of Montana adults – roughly 214,000 people – are family caregivers,...

Montana ranch passes to new owners, who plan to preserve its history

CHOUTEAU— Along the Rocky Mountain Front, where mountains rise straight from the prairie, Deep Canyon Guest Ranch has welcomed generations of visitors into the quiet of the backcountry. Now, after nearly five decades of ownership, longtime...

Gallatin Valley Businesses Benefit From Montana State Fund Payouts

BOZEMAN, Mont. – The Montana State Fund Dividend Tour has reached Gallatin County, rewarding local businesses for maintaining safe work environments. The Montana State Fund, established in 1990 as the state's only nonprofit worker's compensation...

Shepherd baker looking to give back as 77K Montanans await SNAP benefits

YELLOWSTONE COUNTY — One Shepherd cupcake baker is looking to give back to her community, as over 77,000 Montanans await SNAP benefits for the month of November. Learn how financial donations benefit food banks in the video below: Shepherd baker...

Officials at NJ company indicted in renewable energy fraud case

Two officials of a North Jersey company were indicted for allegedly defrauding investors in a multimillion-dollar renewable energy scheme, authorities said. Ari Goldstein, 55, of North Caldwell, and Abbie Mandell, 51, of Bethpage, New York, were...

Chief Executive Officer and Senior Executive of Essex County Renewable Energy Company Indicted in Alleged Multimillion-Dollar Securities Fraud Scheme

Chief Executive Officer and Senior Executive of Essex County Renewable Energy Company Indicted in Alleged Multimillion-Dollar Securities Fraud Scheme TRENTON — Attorney General Matthew J. Platkin and the Division of Criminal Justice (DCJ)...

As preseason favorite, Montana Grizzlies enter season eyeing Big Sky repeat

MISSOULA— Basketball season is back in Missoula, and the Montana Grizzlies officially begin their Big Sky title defense with a target on their back. The Griz were picked as the preseason favorites to run it back and win it all again after winning...