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Many Montana cities record historically warm winter temperatures Weather records show the winter of 2025-2026 clustered near historic extremes across much of the state.

Weather records show the winter of 2025-2026 clustered near historic extremes across much of the state.

Montana Republicans gather for kickoff event in Great Falls “There’s some crazy ideology that the Democrats are pushing, and so the Republicans have responded to that, but as far as general themes, it’s taxing and spending. It’s the same

“There’s some crazy ideology that the Democrats are pushing, and so the Republicans have responded to that, but as far as general themes, it’s taxing and spending. It’s the same

Abandoned train tunnel south of West Yellowstone smolders, forcing closure The Bear Gulch Train Tunnel Fire continues to smolder and creep as of Thursday.

The Bear Gulch Train Tunnel Fire continues to smolder and creep as of Thursday.

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UPDATE: Driver killed in Saturday crash on Valley Center identified as Gallatin Gateway man

UPDATE: Driver killed in Saturday crash on Valley Center identified as Gallatin Gateway man

The incident occurred when a 43-year-old woman from Belgrade driving a Jeep Cherokee ran a stop sign southbound on Harper Puckett.

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Marc Cooke & Helena Edelson: For $12, Montana allows theft of public resource with killing of wolves Yellowstone wolf tourism alone generates roughly $82 million annually for gateway towns and feeds into more than $1 billion in Greater Yellowstone tourism.

Yellowstone wolf tourism alone generates roughly $82 million annually for gateway towns and feeds into more than $1 billion in Greater Yellowstone tourism.

Joe Perry: Montana FWP needs name change to reflect its real mission Even in a relatively mild winter like this one, it’s a sign of failed wildlife management that animals need to be hunted half the year.

Even in a relatively mild winter like this one, it’s a sign of failed wildlife management that animals need to be hunted half the year.

Wyoming wolf torture case: Judge rules animal's treatment not covered by predator exemption A judge who hinted he wasn’t persuaded by arguments for dismissing the animal cruelty case against Cody Roberts filed the order Tuesday. Roberts’ trial is scheduled to begin March 9.

A judge who hinted he wasn’t persuaded by arguments for dismissing the animal cruelty case against Cody Roberts filed the order Tuesday. Roberts’ trial is scheduled to begin March 9.

Harrowing new film sheds light on Missoula woman's scuba diving death in Glacier A new documentary by a local filmmaker is a tribute to Linnea Mills, but it also exposes the shocking details surrounding how she died.

A new documentary by a local filmmaker is a tribute to Linnea Mills, but it also exposes the shocking details surrounding how she died.

‘Chasing ghosts’: Sheriff pushes back on social media claims of ICE operations in Gallatin County "There is an absolute underground group intentionally trying to cause fear. None of these rumors have been true. At some point there's going to be conflict. Right now they are

"There is an absolute underground group intentionally trying to cause fear. None of these rumors have been true. At some point there's going to be conflict. Right now they are

Jack Horner clarifies visit to Epstein ranch: 'Nothing weird, inappropriate' In a lengthy statement posted to social media, Jack Horner wrote he was not aware of the extent of Epstein’s crimes when he visited the multi-millionaire financier’s ranch in 2012.

In a lengthy statement posted to social media, Jack Horner wrote he was not aware of the extent of Epstein’s crimes when he visited the multi-millionaire financier’s ranch in 2012.

Steven Kelly: Property tax bills shift burden onto working families, renters The tiered system ultimately gamed Montanans. Yes, many benefited from lower taxes — and I understand why that was appealing. But not everyone benefited.

The tiered system ultimately gamed Montanans. Yes, many benefited from lower taxes — and I understand why that was appealing. But not everyone benefited.

'I look forward to clearing my name': Perjury probe could change fate of Bozeman woman's COVID fraud case “I look forward to quickly clearing my name. With the allegations against me, we’re still moving towards a resolution,” — Alaina Garcia, who recently pleaded guilty to PPP fraud.

“I look forward to quickly clearing my name. With the allegations against me, we’re still moving towards a resolution,” — Alaina Garcia, who recently pleaded guilty to PPP fraud.

University of Montana president search underway, expedited MISSOULA — In one to three months, a new president of the University of Montana will be chosen, at least if all goes well, Commissioner of Higher Education Clay Christian

MISSOULA — In one to three months, a new president of the University of Montana will be chosen, at least if all goes well, Commissioner of Higher Education Clay Christian

Super Bowl bound: Seattle Seahawks staffer with Bitterroot Valley roots celebrating dream moment The 2026 Super Bowl has a personal feel for many Bitterroot Valley residents as Florence-Carlton graduate Braxton McCullough travels with the Seattle Seahawks to experience the big game firsthand.

The 2026 Super Bowl has a personal feel for many Bitterroot Valley residents as Florence-Carlton graduate Braxton McCullough travels with the Seattle Seahawks to experience the big game firsthand.

Why Bobby Hauck stepped down as Montana Grizzlies head football coach Bobby Hauck breaks down his decision to retire as the Montana Grizzlies head coach, how he came to that decision and what's next.

Bobby Hauck breaks down his decision to retire as the Montana Grizzlies head coach, how he came to that decision and what's next.

Bozeman's Democratic Socialists of America chapter works to fill gap in community food resources The initiative is not a food drive or charity, but a collective effort aimed to foster community.

The initiative is not a food drive or charity, but a collective effort aimed to foster community.

Picture this! Montana filmmaker forgets cameras In grizzly caves north of Yellowstone, captures decade of video Wildlife filmmaker Casey Anderson left stop-motion cameras in two grizzly dens north of Yellowstone in 2015 and forgot about them. Last summer, he went back to the caves and, to

Wildlife filmmaker Casey Anderson left stop-motion cameras in two grizzly dens north of Yellowstone in 2015 and forgot about them. Last summer, he went back to the caves and, to

Daren Christopher Abbey sentenced to 100 years in prison for murder of Dustin Kjersem In pronouncing his sentence, Judge Peter Ohman said Abbey poses “a serious concern and threat to the public.”

In pronouncing his sentence, Judge Peter Ohman said Abbey poses “a serious concern and threat to the public.”

Randy Gray: American Prairie — here are the facts on the ground BLM lands are owned by ALL Americans, not just adjacent cattle ranchers.

BLM lands are owned by ALL Americans, not just adjacent cattle ranchers.

One killed, three injured in crash at Valley Center and Harper Puckett roads The incident occurred when a 43-year-old woman from Belgrade driving a Jeep Cherokee ran a stop sign southbound on Harper Puckett.

The incident occurred when a 43-year-old woman from Belgrade driving a Jeep Cherokee ran a stop sign southbound on Harper Puckett.

Jason Merkel: Straight answers on data centers and Montana’s energy future It’s important to be candid about what will — and will not — take place if new large‑load customers, including data centers, enter our system.

It’s important to be candid about what will — and will not — take place if new large‑load customers, including data centers, enter our system.

'Wake-up call': High school students organize Bozeman protest that turns confrontational High school students Vivian Yost, Maria Meuchel, Alese Fox and Bryce Morrison organized a protest outside the Gallatin Courthouse on Sunday, drawing more than 100 people to oppose the Trump

High school students Vivian Yost, Maria Meuchel, Alese Fox and Bryce Morrison organized a protest outside the Gallatin Courthouse on Sunday, drawing more than 100 people to oppose the Trump

State moves forward with plans to improve road between Bozeman and Big Sky U.S. 191 and Montana Highway 64 are the focus of safety and traffic flow improvement projects.

U.S. 191 and Montana Highway 64 are the focus of safety and traffic flow improvement projects.

Montana businesses close, shift operations to participate in national strike over ICE activities Participation appeared to be focused around Missoula, Bozeman and Helena.

Participation appeared to be focused around Missoula, Bozeman and Helena.

Missouri Breaks monument fuels income, job, tourism growth in Montana, analysis finds Research shows that conserving public lands like the Upper Missouri River Breaks National Monument helps to safeguard and highlight amenities that draw new visitors, businesses, and residents to surrounding communities.

Research shows that conserving public lands like the Upper Missouri River Breaks National Monument helps to safeguard and highlight amenities that draw new visitors, businesses, and residents to surrounding communities.

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Sen. Susan Webber: The Montana delegation is not working for Montanans

Sen. Susan Webber: The Montana delegation is not working for Montanans

Keeping up with the constant 24/7 news cycle is overwhelming. However, it is essential to keep informed, especially in the current political climate.

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What does Montana law say about carrying a concealed firearm?

What does Montana law say about carrying a concealed firearm?

A law passed by the Montana Legislature allows concealed guns to be carried without a permit, with few exceptions.

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