Montana CSI appoints new lead financial analyst

Dakota Terry (pictured) has been appointed to the position of lead financial analyst - captive insurance regulation, at the Montana Commissioner of Securities and Insurance. She is based in Helena, Montana. Terry was previously a financial...

Montana Host Runs Into Vice President Vance at Capitol

Schumer feels the heat over the Democrats shutdown, while Montana Senator Steve Daines says it was all beef at the GOP luncheon. I tell you what...sometimes it is better to be lucky than good. Tuesday afternoon, AFP-Montana's Jesse Ramos and I...

Montana Stockgrowers Association Responds to President Trump's Comments on Beef Prices

HELENA, Mont. (October 20, 2025) - The Montana Stockgrowers Association (MSGA) is deeply concerned by recent comments from the Trump Administration to intervene in domestic beef prices and to expand beef imports from Argentina. MSGA strongly...

Native Americans Feed the People During the Government Shutdown

The Blackfeet Nation in Montana is preparing to feed the people during the government shutdown by distributing buffalo meat and organizing an elk hunt. In Rapid City, South Dakota, Lakota are organizing mutual aid. In North Dakota, the Turtle...

Montana Millionaire tickets go on sale soon

GREAT FALLS — The Montana Lottery will add 120,000 more tickets and a fifth million-dollar prize for the 2025 Montana Millionaire. This year, the lottery will sell 620,000 tickets, offer five $1 million grand prizes (up from four last year),...

Nurses, doctor sue Montana recovery program in class-action lawsuit

Stay up-to-date on the latest breaking news. Get MTFP's in-depth, independent reporting sent directly to your inbox. A group of Montana doctors and nurses is suing the national company that runs a rigorous, often mandatory monitoring program for...

Government shutdown latest challenge for Glacier NP, surrounding communities

When it comes to tourism in northwest Montana, there’s no greater draw than Glacier National Park. So, the ongoing government shutdown, even though it’s occurring long after the peak of the summer tourist season, is having a “ripple effect” on the...

Montana Millionaire tickets on sale soon

GREAT FALLS — The Montana Lottery will add 120,000 more tickets and a fifth million-dollar prize for the 2025 Montana Millionaire. This year, the lottery will sell 620,000 tickets, offer five $1 million grand prizes (up from four last year),...

Montana Ag Network: New flour mill promotes food sovereignty on Rocky Boy's Reservation

BOX ELDER — A project nearly a decade in the making is providing food sovereignty on the Rocky Boy's Reservation through a new flour mill that processes locally grown Kamut wheat. Tribal and agricultural leaders recently celebrated the...

Montana Ranks Among Worst States For Work

Times seem tough these days. The way inflation keeps creeping up makes a bag of groceries feel like a luxury purchase. Then there’s the ongoing government shutdown adding even more stress to everyone’s daily grind. Well, I hate to be the bearer of...

Montana Renewables, Calumet Now Shipping New Blend of SAF Available to Regional Airports

A Montana renewable fuels company which had its previously approved $1.44 billion federal loan guarantee temporarily delayed under the new presidential administration is now up and running to commission onsite blending and shipping of its...

US officials spark backlash with controversial actions during government shutdown: 'Illustrative of different presidential priorities'

Despite the United States federal government being shut down, officials continue to approve permits for fossil fuel projects, causing experts to wonder about the Trump administration's priorities. What's happening? When the government shutdown...

Digital ID use expands in Montana but physical ID still recommended

MONTANA – Montana has approved the use of digital IDs, allowing residents to add their state ID to their mobile devices. However, the question remains where these digital IDs can be used effectively. The state's mobile ID was launched on September...

Some Highlights from Our Montana Capitol Hill Coverage

Alright...we are gonna have a LOT more content coming for you after everyone we talked to over the last 48 hours. In addition to a lineup of Senators, Congressmen, and policy experts- I wanted to share just a quick snapshot of some of what and who...

Montana Morning Headlines: Wednesday, October 29, 2025

WESTERN MONTANA — Here's a look at Western Montana's top news stories for Wednesday. The University of Montana removed Business Professor Anthony Richard Pawlisz from faculty after he was charged with criminal endangerment in Ravalli County court....

Gavin Newsom: 5 Things to Know About the California Governor

View gallery Image Credit: Getty Images Gavin Newsom has long been one of the most influential figures in American politics. Currently serving as the Governor of California, he first rose to prominence as the Mayor of San Francisco, where his...

Annual poll collects Montanans’ views on political issues, leadership

Montana State University Billings Assistant Professor Dr. Hope Dewell Gentry presented this year’s Mountain States Poll results on campus Tuesday, October 28. In attendance were many of the 11 students who wrote the questions and collected survey...

Northern Montana Health Care alerts patients about data breach

HAVRE, Mont. - Northern Montana Health Care (NMHC) informed patients of a recent data breach involving their business partner, Wakefield & Associates, LLC. The breach affected certain files within Wakefield's systems, NMHC announced in a release....

Poll shows support for Montana-based solution to Citizens United

Darrell Ehrlick A new poll released Tuesday shows Montanans, and Americans in general, agree that political spending, including dark money in politics, has a corrosive effect on government, and lessens the trust in government. The poll comes as a...

The Great Montana Walmart Panic That Isn’t Real

Living in a time where lies are the norm and AI videos make it so you can't even believe your eyes anymore, it's easy to fall for on-line rumors. This one though, this one is worth an article. Is Your Montana Walmart Closed To In-Person Shopping...