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Manhunt launched after 4 killed in a shooting at a Montana bar

Montana residents forced to shower in ‘fishy’ water — Tshwane investigates
For weeks, residents in parts of northern Pretoria have been forced to bathe, cook and clean in discoloured, foul-smelling water, as the City of Tshwane investigates suspected contamination at the Montana Reservoir — a key supply zone fed by the...

Gianforte Law Affecting MHSA
Missoula, MT – In April of 2025 Governor Greg Gianforte amended house bill 350, changing which homeschool students have the ability to participate in MHSA extracurricular activities. The amended bill that was first signed into law in 2021 and...

GarageExperts® Celebrates Opening of First Montana Franchise
By: GarageExperts | 0 Shares 33 Reads August 01, 2025 // Franchising.com // BOZEMAN, Mont. – GarageExperts® is proud to announce the opening of its very first location in Montana. The Bozeman franchise is owned and operated by construction...

Manhunt intensifies for suspect in Montana bar mass shooting
A manhunt is intensifying for the gunman who allegedly killed a bartender and three patrons at a bar in southwestern Montana, authorities said. Michael Paul Brown allegedly opened fire around 10:30 a.m. local time Friday at The Owl Bar in...

Montana lawmakers consider state energy capacity with AI, data centers looming
by Jordan Hansen, Daily Montanan As Montana courts data centers and leaders mull ways to encourage artificial intelligence developments, lawmakers are looking into the state’s power generation capacity as part of the Energy and Technology Interim...

Montana Hosts Air Force Soccer Match in Columbia Falls This Sunday
The University of Montana's soccer team is set to host Air Force in the second annual Glacier Park College Soccer Showcase this Sunday in Columbia Falls. Last year’s match drew a lively crowd of 1,500, inspiring organizers to make this an ongoing...
Tensions remain in both major parties after Montana legislative session
HELENA — The Montana Legislature’s 2025 session was marked by tensions – and while it’s been almost three months since the session ended, some of the divisions that emerged within the two major parties are now back on display. Watch the video for...

Montana Tech still accepting applications for new extractive technologies microcredential
MISSOULA, Mont. — Montana Technological University’s Graduate School is still accepting applications for its new suite of extractive technologies microcredentials launching in Fall 2025. The program includes three fully online, stackable...
Could 'Hannah Montana' tour in Florida next year? See online rumors
Miley Cyrus is hinting at a special 20th anniversary celebration for "Hannah Montana". Cyrus was named a Disney Legend in 2024 and is now allowed to perform Hannah Montana songs. The "Best of Both Worlds Concert" film is available for streaming on...

Montana Hunting Access Info Available This August
If you’re planning to get out and hunt in Montana this fall, here’s some helpful news. Starting August 11, updated information will be available for the Block Management Area (BMA) program, and later in the month, you’ll be able to check out the...

Massive 150 Mile Garage Sale Returns to Montana August 8-10
If your perfect weekend includes coffee in one hand and a new to you treasure in the other, then make sure to mark August 8 through 10, 2025 on your calendar. Treasures on the Prairie is back for its second year, and it’s shaping up to be even...

Stream Montana 700's New Mixtape The Greatest of All Traps
Montana 700 is putting in work, so much that South Dallas is the greatest of all traps. The New Dallas leader is back with another mixtape, following February's 700 Reasons. The Greatest of All Traps is out now on all platforms. On the 16-track...

Montana State football 'hungry' heading into fall camp
Bozeman, Mont.- The 2025 college football season is only weeks away now. It's only a short matter of time before fans dust off the cob webs of bbq's, cornhole boards, and their favorite Montana State Bobcats gear. MSU football kicked off fall camp...

Montana FWP gives update on bear activity
MISSOULA, Mont. — Montana Fish, Wildlife and Parks sent out a region-wide update on grizzly bear, black bear and mountain lion activity. The following was sent out by Montana Fish, Wildlife and Parks: REGION-WIDE Natural bear foods are currently...

Montana clerks protest statewide court records access request
MONTANA – Montana's Legislative Audit Division (LAD) requested access to the state's district court database, sparking privacy concerns among county employees. Sky Jones, the Beaverhead County Attorney, highlighted the potential issues, stating,...

Montana nonprofit exploring youth housing after eye-opening report
MISSOULA — Living independently for the first time can be challenging for many young adults, but those involved in the foster care or justice system are especially vulnerable to homelessness, according to a new report. Young adults aging out of...

Montana Maintains Near-Record Low Unemployment For Four Consecutive Years
Governor Greg Gianforte announced on July 18, Montana’s unemployment rate remained at 2.8 percent in June, marking the ninth straight month under 3 percent and four consecutive years of unemployment at or below 3.4 percent, a new record. “With...

Montana State alumna Katie Delker receives national fellowship for veterinary studies
Katie Delker, a recent graduate of Montana State University (MSU), will begin veterinary school at the University of Minnesota this fall, supported by an $8,500 fellowship from the Phi Kappa Phi honor society. Delker is one of 40 students...
Leaked reports, robocalls: Tensions remain after Montana legislative session
HELENA — The Montana Legislature’s 2025 session was marked by tensions – and while it’s been almost three months since the session ended, some of the divisions that emerged within the two major parties are now back on display. (Watch the video for...