Montana Is Now In A Recession, According To Experts

Is the Treasure State In A Recession? It's a word that no one wants to hear, and everyone wants to avoid making it a reality as much as possible. That word is "recession," and according to one industry leader, it's already here in Montana. Decline...

The Evolving State Privacy Landscape: Major Updates to Consumer Privacy Laws in Montana and Connecticut

Montana and Connecticut have amended their consumer privacy laws to make a number of significant changes, including introducing new protections for minors, lowering applicability thresholds, imposing further requirements on privacy notices and...

Gianforte discusses energy during economic summit

BOZEMAN, Mont. (KUMV) - Montana Governor Greg Gianforte held a fireside chat with other governors during an economic summit in Bozeman. He, alongside the governors of Wyoming, Nebraska, and Puerto Rico, discussed how they are addressing the need...

‘Georgie & Mandy’s First Marriage’ Premiere: Montana Jordan & Boss Explain Dr. Tire Origin Story

[Warning: The below contains MAJOR spoilers for Georgie & Mandy’s First Marriage Season 2 Episode 1, “A Tie Breaker and a Huge Mistake.”] Georgie & Mandy’s First Marriage is back and kicking off with a Big Bang Theory Easter egg as Georgie...

Montana DNRC debuts forest products interactive map

HELENA, Mont. — The Montana Department of Natural Resources and Conservation (DNRC) has launched an online interactive map showing forest product manufacturers across the state. The new tool helps landowners, contractors, and community members...

Wyoming Lays Claim To United States Coal Industry Over West Virginia With New Blackout Uniforms

iStockphoto / University of Wyoming Athletics Wyoming will not wear its traditional home uniform during its college football game against Air Force on Saturday. The Cowboys will instead pay homage to the state’s deep-rooted ties to the coal...

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...

FAA Approves uAvionix Tower System, First Deployment in Montana

uAvionix Corporation has received FAA System Design Approval for its FlightLine Airborne Position Reference Tool (APRT), the company announced Oct. 14. The approval allows the use of a situational awareness display for Federal and Non-Federal...

Montana Cowboy Hall of Fame announces 2026 Inductees

The Montana Cowboy Hall of Fame & Western Heritage Center (MCHF & WHC) announces their 18th class of inductions into the Montana Cowboy Hall of Fame. The inductees were chosen from a field of candidates nominated by the general public. Inductees...

Bipartisan effort underway in NC to give you rights over what data companies collect and share about you

North Carolina could soon be the next state to require companies to share what they’re doing with your data. When you sign up for a loyalty program or otherwise share personal information with a company, you often need to accept a privacy policy...

Montana Rep Talks Trump Peace Deal, Support for Farmers

Bozeman. Superior. Kalispell. Now Libby. We've been busy hitting the road across Western Montana, so I'm catching up on some of the content we've been gathering along the way. Last Thursday, we caught up with Montana's Eastern District Congressman...

Chippewa cree tribe, montana DLI partner to connect workers and employers

Press release Continuing its commitment to tearing down barriers to employment for all Montanans, the Montana Department of Labor & Industry co-hosted last week a Chippewa Cree Tribal Hiring Event, featuring 23 local employers and an estimated 96...

UM’s Medieval Combat Society wants you to wallop your friends

Members of the medieval combat club practice their skills on the Oval during their semiweekly practices. (Date coming soon) Contributed Photo The University of Montana’s Medieval Combat Society has returned for another semester of foam-coated...

Just 10.9% of Young Adults in Montana Have Delinquent Credit Card Debt, 7th Lowest in the Country

Image Credit: Pormezz / Shutterstock Credit cards used to be a convenience. Now they’re a necessity for millions of Americans relying on taking on debt for groceries, gas, and other daily essentials — all while facing the highest interest rates in...

MSU's New Reveal Honors Indigenous Culture In Bozeman

In case you missed it, a big reveal happened on Indigenous Peoples Day, October 13th, right here in Bozeman. Montana State University unveiled its newest addition to the American Indian Hall, the Elouise Cobell Garden Arbor. The space isn't just...

Montana PSC votes against reopening hearings in NorthWestern Energy rate case

HELENA — The Montana Public Service Commission has voted down a proposal from its president to reopen hearings on NorthWestern Energy’s ongoing rate case. NorthWestern, the state’s largest utility, is proposing increased gas and electric rates. In...

Exclusive Montana Talks Interview with Trump Interior Sec. Burgum

Why is it different this time? We've seen good news headlines for the mining and timber industries before. Why is this time different? President Donald J. Trump. We landed an exclusive interview with Trump Interior Secretary Doug Burgum on our...

What Can Growth through Agriculture Grant and Loan Program Fund?

HomeLocal NewsWhat Can Growth through Agriculture Grant and Loan Program Fund? (Helena) – The Montana Department of Agriculture is accepting pre applications for their Grow through Agriculture Grant and Loan Program through November 10th. Logan...

Montana Firearm Sales Continue to Climb

Montana has quite a few moneymaking industries that many of us are all familiar with. From petroleum refining to ranching and farming, there's a lot of money to be made in Montana. There's also another industry that Montana is on the verge of...

Senate passes resolution to open up Montana for coal leasing, now headed to Trump's desk

Amid a federal government shutdown, the Republican-held U.S. Senate voted Wednesday to open up Montana for more coal leasing by overturning land use restrictions implemented in 2024. The resolution would overturn a Biden-era amendment to a Miles...