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...

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...

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...

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...

It’s not just soybeans. China also stopped importing U.S. coal amid Trump’s trade war

President Donald Trump’s efforts to help the U.S. coal industry at home are being undermined by falling sales abroad amid his trade war with China, new government reports show. China has stopped importing U.S. coal, accounting for most of a 14%...

Frank Carter: Paddling with a purpose

What did you do for your summer vacation? Unless your name is Frank Carter, it probably didn’t involve the word “expedition.” Carter, 66, and his 4-year-old golden retriever, Famous Amos, spent 64 days paddling the entire 2,341-mile Missouri River...

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...

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...

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,...

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...

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...

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,...

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...

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...

Montanans push politicians to uphold First Amendment at Helena's latest 'No Kings' rally

For the second time in four months, hundreds of Montanans filled out the north lawn of the Montana State Capitol on Saturday in Helena to protest what the sponsors called the Trump administration’s steps toward authoritarianism and to continue...

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...

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...

'Montanans at Work' comes to Havre Oct. 29

Press release Department of Labor and Industry workforce consultant Kevin Clark-Holmes said DLI is brining a new program to Havre in a tour around the state. “This year, instead of our ABC clinics, we’re hitting the road with our Montanans at Work...