Montana State Names Gordon Stoner as 2025 Outstanding Agricultural Leader

As Montana State University’s annual Celebrate Ag event approaches, the MSU College of Agriculture has named Gordon Stoner, a pulse and durum wheat grower and agricultural advocate from northeastern Montana, as the recipient of the university’s...

Montana farmers face delays, debt and doubt amid government shutdown

Klayton Lohr rolls up the barn door on his family’s farm in Devon, Montana. Outside, golden wheat fields stretch to the horizon in every direction. "This back combine belonged to my great uncle, and the front one is my grandpa’s, and they’re from...

How the government shutdown could impact SNAP and WIC services

HELENA — As the government shutdown stretches into another week, many Montana families are beginning to feel the strain, especially those relying on federal nutrition programs. Around 7 percent of Montanans receive SNAP benefits, and food banks...

Over 50 businesses prepared to welcome trick-or-treaters on Halloween

The Shelby Area Chamber of Commerce reminds everyone to make their way to local businesses between 3 and 4 p.m. on Friday, Oct. 31, for trick-or-treating! Please note, while the event is scheduled from 3 to 4 p.m. on Friday there will be...

Montana providers, states jostle over health fund amid cuts

Sarah Jane Tribble WASHINGTON (KFF) — Nationwide, states are racing to win their share of a new $50 billion rural health fund. But helping rural hospitals, as originally envisioned, is quickly becoming a quaint idea. Rather, states should submit...

National poll shows support for Montana-based solution to Citizens United

A breakdown of how much money members of Congress have to raise on average (Slide courtesy of Issue One). A new poll released Tuesday shows Montanans, and Americans in general, agree that political spending, including dark money in politics, has a...

Allegations of political campaign violations spark controversy in Missoula City Council race

MISSOULA, Mont. - A report by the Montana Commissioner of Political Practices (COPP) alleges Missoula City Councilmember Daniel Carlino committed multiple violations of the state’s campaign finance laws. Jennifer Savage, a candidate for the...

Montana’s Legal Marijuana Brings In Nearly $87 million In 3rdQtr

Montana’s legal marijuana market brought in nearly $87 million during the third quarter of 2025 Retailers recorded $30.05 million in marijuana sales this past August — the first time monthly sales have topped $30 million since legalization began...

11 Montana business owners traveling to Washington, D.C. for largest-ever small business summit

WASHINGTON, D.C. - 11 small business owners in Montana are preparing to travel to the nation's capital, along with 2,000 others from across the country, for the largest-ever gathering of small business owners in the U.S. The Goldman Sachs 10,000...

Montana Millionaire Tickets go on Sale Saturday Nov. 1st

HELENA — The Montana Lottery will launch its 19th annual Montana Millionaire raffle game on Sat., Nov. 1, with five $1 million grand prizes available to win. Tickets go on sale statewide at 5:30 a.m. and sell for $20 each. They will be available...

How the partial government shutdown could impact SNAP and WIC

HELENA — As the government shutdown stretches into another week, many Montana families are beginning to feel the strain, especially those relying on federal nutrition programs. “We have federal employees who are coming in for support and just...

Montana Shoppers Hit With Fake Amazon Recall Texts

If you live in Montana and shop on Amazon even once in a while, there is a good chance one of these sketchy text messages has already landed on your phone. It usually reads something like, “Your Amazon purchase has been flagged for safety...

Montanans weigh in: should marijuana users be allowed to own firearms?

BILLINGS — The Trump administration has asked the Supreme Court to review a case that could restrict regular marijuana users' ability to possess firearms. It's the first time a firearms case has appeared before the court since 2022. While...

Hunters report higher success as Montana’s general deer and elk season gets underway

MISSOULA, Mont. — Montana’s general deer and elk hunting season kicked off last weekend, and early numbers from Montana Fish, Wildlife & Parks show hunters in northwest Montana are seeing slightly more success than last year. FWP Region 1...

Why This Weekend in Montana Will Be One to Remember

This weekend in Montana is going to be an exciting one on a lot of levels. There is so much happening across the state starting off with a holiday. Halloween Friday Returns for the First Time Since 2014 Halloween falling on a Friday this year is...

As Thousands Face Losing SNAP, Local Food Banks Stand Together for Montana Families

As the federal government shutdown stretches on, food banks and other food access organizations across Northwest Montana are preparing for a wave of need unlike anything we’ve seen in years. The U.S. Department of Agriculture has warned that it...

The SNAP Scramble Begins in Montana

The Department of Public Health and Human Services is confirming that SNAP clients will NOT be receiving their benefits on November 1st because of the shutdown of the federal government. Last week, DPHHS issued a warning that SNAP vouchers MIGHT...

Almonty Industries to acquire tungsten project in Montana, US 

Toronto-based Almonty Industries has agreed to acquire a tungsten project in Montana and intends to transform it into the first US mine in ten years to produce tungsten, a metal essential for weapons and semiconductors. The tungsten project,...

Dakota Terry promoted to Lead Financial Analyst for captive insurance in Montana

The Office of the Montana State Auditor, Commissioner of Securities and Insurance (CSI) promotes Dakota Terry to the role of Lead Financial Analyst, Captive Insurance Regulation. Terry transitions into the Lead Analyst position in October 2025,...

Montana candidate sparks outrage with proposal to turn city's homeless into a 'tourist attraction' to raise money

By BRITTANY CHAIN, US SENIOR REPORTER Published: 00:39 EDT, 27 October 2025 | Updated: 00:41 EDT, 27 October 2025 A candidate running to be city commissioner in Montana has sparked widespread fury after suggesting the local homeless population...