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13:46

Montana's Senate race just got a lot more interesting

Montana News ·

2026/01/16

A text from former-Sen. Jon Tester has Democrats all shook up. University of Montana President Seth Bodnar may enter the Senate race. And the Democratic candidates for the western district House race have similar sounding campaign messages.

1:14

Federal reversal restores addiction, mental health...

Montana News ·

2026/01/16

The Trump administration has reversed its decision to cut billions of dollars worth of grants for addiction and mental health care across the country. Grant recipients in Montana were taken off guard by the cuts and sudden reversal.

2:05

Tester slams Democrats, voices support for potential...

Montana News ·

2026/01/16

Former U.S. Sen. Jon Tester has weighed-in on the state’s 2026 race for the Senate. In a widely circulated text message, the Democrat indicated support for a potential independent candidate.

12:26

Why do Montana breweries have to close at 8 p.m. and...

Montana News ·

2026/01/15

If you’ve been to a taproom, you know that at most breweries across the state there’s a three pint limit and they stop serving at 8 p.m. One listener wants to know why. We've got answers. Pull up a stool, crack open a local brew and settle in for a taproom tale – or some barroom banter, depending on the time of day.

1:22

Montana Highway Patrol now accepts digital driver's...

Montana News ·

2026/01/15

Montana Highway Patrol Troopers are now accepting Mobile IDs, an optional and new alternative to traditional driver’s licenses.

1:45

Volunteer fingerprinting requirement costs Missoula...

Montana News ·

2026/01/15

A law that went into effect this school year requires volunteers at public schools to have their fingerprints taken. Schools generally support the policy, even as some bear a big new expense — $20,000 per month, in the case of Missoula schools.

1:27

Supreme Court upholds warrantless entry for emergency...

Montana News ·

2026/01/15

In a unanimous ruling, the U.S. Supreme Court agreed that law enforcement officers had probable cause to enter a Montana man’s home without a warrant. The Court wrote that probable cause does not only apply to criminal activity, but also to emergency aid.

2:07

Political priming can dramatically affect attitudes...

Montana News ·

2026/01/15

Researchers at the University of Montana found people’s attitudes about wolves are fairly neutral regardless of their political beliefs. But when participants answered questions about political beliefs and then wolves, attitudes changed in a big way.

1:51

UM carbon offset program helps cap abandoned oil &...

Montana News ·

2026/01/13

To meet climate goals, some organizations use a mechanism called carbon offsets to counteract some of their emissions. Money raised by a voluntary carbon offset program at the University of Montana is being used to cap abandoned oil and gas wells.

4:26

Lack of reliable funding threatens behavioral health...

Montana News ·

2026/01/12

Mobile crisis teams are struggling. These are the teams of mental health professionals that respond to behavioral health calls instead of police. Those programs don’t have reliable funding, and the teams that remain say they need help.

1:50

Missoulians honor Renee Good during candlelight vigil

Montana News ·

2026/01/12

Hundreds of Missoulians gathered Sunday night to honor Renee Good who was shot and killed by an ICE agent last week in Minneapolis. The candlelight vigil, organized by grassroots groups Missoula Resists and Indivisible Missoula, was one of thousands held across the nation this past weekend.

1:38

New headquarters helps Montana Food Bank meet...

Montana News ·

2026/01/10

The Montana Food Bank Network moved into its new Missoula headquarters this fall. It’s nearly twice the size of the former building and it’s already making a difference. The organization, which distributes food to more than 300 partners across the state, faced unprecedented demand for its services last year.

1:31

CDC says children need fewer vaccinations. State...

Montana News ·

2026/01/10

Federal officials have reduced the number of vaccines recommended for children. Some state medical groups say they will continue to follow the old guidelines. Parents will need to talk to their doctor to get the shots that are no longer recommended for all children.

0:57

Former gubernatorial candidate Ryan Busse enters U.S....

Montana News ·

2026/01/10

Former firearms executive Ryan Busse has entered the race for Montana’s western congressional district, the Democrat announced Thursday.

1:16

New ownership brings changes to Hi-Line news outlets

Montana News ·

2026/01/10

Several Hi-Line news outlets share coverage to keep their papers full and running. Havre’s weekly just joined them.

11:48

Midterms approach, candidates multiply and Campaign...

Montana News ·

2026/01/10

Midterm elections typically don't attract much attention, but 2026 may be different. With three of Montana's four seats in Congress on the ballot, nearly a dozen challengers have thrown their hat in the ring. Republican incumbents are favored in all three races, with the western district race seen as the most competitive.

1:01

Supreme Court blocks proposed initiative limiting...

Montana News ·

2026/01/08

A ballot proposal to limit campaign spending in Montana is blocked from advancing. The state’s high court Tuesday ruled it doesn’t pass legal muster.

1:15

Court backs opponents of new septic systems in the...

Montana News ·

2026/01/08

A Montana district court ruled in favor of an environmental group that challenged the state's approval of new septic systems in the Gallatin Valley. The group argued that the state failed to assess cumulative impacts from the septic systems and how they may harm the river.

1:15

Governor won't suspend utility regulator during...

Montana News ·

2026/01/08

Gov. Greg Gianforte declined to suspend a state public service commissioner from office, but encouraged an internal investigation to continue. Molnar has been accused of harassment and is under investigation by an internal response team.

1:05

Fourth Democrat enters congressional race

Montana News ·

2026/01/08

Former gubernatorial candidate Ryan Busse, and Missoula smokejumper and union leader Sam Forstag join Matt Raines and Russel Cleveland in the western U.S. House district primaries. Alani Bankhead, A U.S. Air Force veteran and leadership coach is now in the race for one of Montana’s U.S. Senate seats.

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