Governor Gianforte strengthens ties with Kumamoto in Japan visit

UPDATE: October 26 at 4:45 p.m. KUMAMOTO, Japan - Governor Greg Gianforte wrapped up his trade mission in Japan by celebrating the sister-state relationship between Montana and Kumamoto Prefecture, which began in 1982. “Montana and Kumamoto share...

BNSF nears completion of PTC on former Montana Rail Link

Montana Rail Link’s westbound Gas Local along the Flathead River between Perma and Dixon, Mont. BNSF is nearing completion of positive train control installation on the former MRL. Tom Danneman MISSOULA, Mont. — BNSF Railway expects to complete...

Montana municipal candidate suggests ‘homeless island’ tourist attraction to address city’s unhoused population

A city commissioner candidate in Great Falls, Montana, suggested using the city's homeless population as a revenue-generating "tourist attraction" during a forum event. Pete Anderson, who participated in an October 20 forum hosted by the Great...

Governor Gianforte makes trade mission to South Korea, Japan

HELENA, Mont. (KUMV) - Montana Governor Greg Gianforte is wrapping up a week-long trip to Asia promoting international trade. He spent the time visiting with business leaders and government officials from South Korea and Japan. Both countries are...

Trump's plan to increase foreign beef imports upsets Montana cattle ranchers

The association that represents Montana’s cattle ranching industry — one of the most important economic drivers in the state — has come out strongly in opposition to plans by President Donald Trump to import huge quantities of beef from Argentina...

Government shutdown updates: Latest on flights, national parks

WASHINGTON – As the government shutdown continued on Sunday, many of the people with the power to solve the funding crisis – the consequences of which are growing more intense for millions of Americans with each passing day – were nowhere in sight...

Montana Governor Gianforte Promotes Wheat Industry in Japan

Gov. Gianforte addressing members of the Japan External Trade Organization in Tokyo. Image courtesy of the State of Montana Newsroom. As part of an ongoing trade mission in Japan, Montana Governor Greg Gianforte promoted Montana’s high-quality...

Government shutdown live updates: Latest on flights, national parks

WASHINGTON – As the government shutdown continued on Sunday, many of the people with the power to solve the funding crisis – the consequences of which are growing more intense for millions of Americans with each passing day – were nowhere in sight...

Government shutdown updates: Latest on flights, national parks

WASHINGTON – As the government shutdown continued on Sunday, many of the people with the power to solve the funding crisis – the consequences of which are growing more intense for millions of Americans with each passing day – were nowhere in sight...

Government shutdown updates: Latest on flights, national parks

WASHINGTON – As the government shutdown continued on Sunday, many of the people with the power to solve the funding crisis – the consequences of which are growing more intense for millions of Americans with each passing day – were nowhere in sight...

Elk, Not Wild Bison, Have Transmitted Brucellosis to Montana Cattle in Every Case

Elk herd. Photo: Jeffrey St. Clair. With 2.1 million cattle in Montana, one might expect Governor Gianforte and our congressional delegation to know where cattle actually get brucellosis. But unfortunately, the governor and delegation appear...

Opioid-like substance kratom remains unregulated in Montana despite warnings

Variations of kratom with alluring flavors — blue raspberry, rocket pop, mango — line the shelves of a Kalispell convenience store. From pills to powder to drinks to capsules, the products are displayed in a locked cabinet. Despite recent efforts...

California Governor Gavin Newsom Made Vogue World 2025 a Family Affair

Vogue World 2025: Hollywood brought a dazzling cross-section of celebrities to Paramount Studios on Sunday night, from Gwyneth Paltrow and Kendall Jenner to some of the film industry’s most celebrated costume designers. But one guest in particular...

Water service restored to Montana State Prison buildings, but much work remains, DOC says

The Montana Department of Corrections is winding down use of portable toilets and showers at the Montana State Prison this week after water services began returning to all buildings, although officials said much work remains to restore the system...

When will SNAP benefits be paid in November 2025 if the government reopens in time?

The distribution of benefits from the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) for November 2025 is in critical condition due to the prolonged federal government shutdown. More than 42 million low-income Americans rely on these funds,...

General Deer and Elk Hunting Season Opens Strong in Northwest Montana

Montana’s general deer and elk hunting season opened Oct. 25 with nearly 2,000 hunters stopping at mandatory check stations in northwest Montana over the weekend, according to Montana Fish, Wildlife and Parks (FWP) officials. That figure includes...

Federal court blocks Knotty Pine project in Montana's grizzly bear zone

MISSOULA, Mont. – A federal court has ruled against the Knotty Pine logging project in the Kootenai National Forest, citing violations of environmental laws by the U.S. Forest Service and U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service. This project, located in...

Crowded Dem primaries, GOP field for IL governor take shape as candidates file for office

The GOP primary for governor remains in flux after tragedy hit Darren Bailey’s family. SPRINGFIELD, Ill. — Four years ago, candidates braved a mix of rain and snow. Two years ago, it was bone-chilling cold. But on Monday, the sun was shining with...

Illinois contenders file for March primary amid GOP uncertainty for governor, Democratic redistricting push

SPRINGFIELD — Hundreds of contenders for public office began filing candidacy petitions with the Illinois State Board of Elections on Monday, vying to top March 17 primary ballots amid uncertainty over whether a prominent Republican governor...

Bison vs. cattle: Montana governor, federal delegation send letter to Interior targeting American Prairie

Montana Gov. Greg Gianforte, as well as all four members of the state’s federal delegation signed on to a letter last month claiming Bozeman-based American Prairie’s bison restoration project is at odds with the state’s economy. The five men sent...