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One of world's largest energy storage plants launches in South Dakota
This small city in rural northeastern South Dakota has established itself as an energy hub for the entire Great Pl…
Justice Department moves to toss seditious conspiracy convictions of Oath Keepers and Proud Boys
WASHINGTON (AP) — The Justice Department has asked a federal appeals court to throw out the seditious conspiracy convictions of Proud Boys and Oath Keepers lea…
Shinn hired as new University of Montana president
The Montana Board of Regents Tuesday selected Jeremiah Shinn to be the 20th president of the University of Montana.
Bar Association gives thumbs-down to Katie Lane’s District Court nomination
Katie Lane, the Bozeman attorney nominated to U.S. District Court by President Donald Trump, has become the first judicial nominee of Trump’s second term to be…
Montana GOP financially backs Wilson for state Supreme Court
A new law passed by the Montana Legislature last year opening the door for political parties to become more directly involved in judicial elections has begun to financially pay off in the state Supreme Court race.
Gianforte unveils new ‘Welcome to Montana’ highway signs
Visitors to Montana arriving via highway will be greeted by a new set of roadside signs in the image of the state’s new “Montana Brand” which the state rolled …
President finalist for University of Montana sees ‘community’ at flagship
Jeremiah Shinn, finalist for the University of Montana president job, said he was drawn to it because of its sense of community, evident in higher education in…
Montana attorney general accuses Gallatin County of not sharing information with ICE
Montana Attorney General Austin Knudsen has accused the Gallatin County Attorney’s Office of improperly withholding confidential criminal justice information from federal immigration authorities and demanded that t…
University of Montana president finalist announced
The finalist candidate for the University of Montana president job is Jeremiah Shinn, interim president of Boise State University, UM and the Montana Office of…
Forest Service headquarters to move from D.C. to Salt Lake City
The U.S. Forest Service will move its headquarters from Washington, D.C. to Salt Lake City as part of an agency-wide reorganization, federal officials announce…
Montana Supreme Court denies governor’s request to take up property tax case
The Montana Supreme Court dismissed Tuesday a petition from Gov. Greg Gianforte that it take control of a property tax lawsuit over Senate Bill 542.
Bill redefining sex signed nearly a year after it passed
Gov. Greg Gianforte last week signed the final bill passed during the 2025 legislative session defining sex in state law, likely spawning a protracted legal fi…
Business groups sue to stop proposed ban on political spending in Montana
The Kalispell Chamber of Commerce is one of several organizations to file suit over a proposed ballot initiative to ban corporate spending in politics, arguing…
Republican legislator rolls out new property tax cap initiative
A new initiative to cap local property tax increases at 2% was rolled out Monday by Republican legislator Wylie Galt of Martinsdale.
Gianforte administration reverses guidelines for permits, again allowing for weekend events at the state Capitol
The Montana Department of Administration has reversed its guidelines that prohibited permits for weekend rallies at the state Capitol.
Zinke looks to zip up western congressional race in favor of Flint
It was the talk of every town in western Montana in early March: Ryan Zinke had dropped out of the race for Congress, just two days before campaign filings off…