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1:20

Congress renews rural school funding program

Montana News ·

2025/12/16

A federal program that supports schools and infrastructure in rural communities lapsed two years ago. This month, Congress revived it. In 2023, 30 Montana counties received a collective $16 million from the program.

1:16

With more rain coming, officials release water from...

Montana News ·

2025/12/16

Emergency managers are releasing water from a dam south of Libby they say is at risk of failing. It comes after a storm last week that brought flooding and high winds to the area. More rain and high winds are expected this week.

5:54

Drones are unbearable to grizzlies, and invaluable to...

Montana News ·

2025/12/16

To grizzlies, they're unbearable. To wildlife managers they're a game changer. Drones mounted with thermal cameras are increasingly being used to help reduce conflicts between people and bears. Managers say drones provide them a safer option for hazing bears, and see more technological advances on the horizon.

0:49

Ballot initiative to keep judicial elections...

Montana News ·

2025/12/15

A second ballot initiative that would ensure Montana’s judicial elections are nonpartisan is advancing. The initiative was tied up in court when its backers and Attorney General Austin Knudsen disagreed over its wording.

1:36

Drought conditions improve in western Montana, worsen...

Montana News ·

2025/12/15

Western Montana’s drought conditions have improved significantly since late summer. North-central Montana’s drought status is changing too, but for the worse.

1:34

Floods leave at least 9 bridges in Lincoln County...

Montana News ·

2025/12/13

An atmospheric river flooded Libby and Troy this week. Several bridges washed away and some homes were damaged. The water is receding and county officials are still assessing the damage.

1:57

Heavy rains in Lincoln County close roads, flood...

Montana News ·

2025/12/12

Heavy rains brought severe flooding to northwestern Montana, flooding homes and washing out several roads and bridges. Lincoln County declared a state of emergency Thursday. The City of Libby has issued a boil water order for all users on the city water system.

1:38

State ends blood quantum eligibility for American...

Montana News ·

2025/12/11

State higher education officials have changed the eligibility requirements for Montana’s American Indian Tuition Waiver. Starting next fall, blood quantum will no longer count toward eligibility.

1:53

Youth plaintiffs renew legal challenges to Montana...

Montana News ·

2025/12/11

A group of young Montanans are asking the state Supreme Court to overturn new laws that weaken the state’s ability to regulate planet warming emissions, and exclude some fossil fuel projects from environmental review. This filing comes a year after they won a landmark ruling over Montana's constitutional right to a "clean and healthful environment."

1:38

Montana ag groups have mixed reactions to federal...

Montana News ·

2025/12/10

The federal government says it will give farmers $12 billion in aid payments early next year. State agriculture leaders are torn on the plan.

1:22

Montana Farmers Union opens Blackfeet Reservation...

Montana News ·

2025/12/10

The agriculture advocacy organization Montana Farmers Union just established its first Indigenous chapter in the state. Chapter President Dan Barcus says he hopes they can organize concerted efforts around local and federal policies that impact their producers.

1:20

Forecasters warn of heavy rain, flood risk across...

Montana News ·

2025/12/10

Weather officials are keeping a close eye on the next installment of wet and windy weather expected to batter the Northern Rockies this week. Another 2 to 5 inches of liquid precipitation could be added to the already saturated terrain of northwest and west-central Montana.

Residents, lawmakers push back on proposed Ravalli...

Montana News ·

2025/12/09

The Trump administration in November prioritized approval of a rare earth mineral mine at the headwaters of the Bitterroot River. But the project faces strong opposition from the public, local government and members of Montana's congressional delegation.

1:09

Logan Health providers seek to unionize, citing staff...

Montana News ·

2025/12/06

Some of Logan Health’s medical staff are unionizing. They say the Kalispell-based hospital system has chronically understaffed its primary care clinics, degrading working conditions.

1:41

Court rules state must allow nonbinary designation on...

Montana News ·

2025/12/06

A district court judge has ordered the state to allow for nonbinary designations on state driver’s licenses. The order follows back-and-forth disagreements between state officials.

1:14

Belgrade woman pleads guilty to harboring people in...

Montana News ·

2025/12/05

A Belgrade woman pleaded guilty this week to harboring 12 people in the country illegally. She faces up to 10 years in prison and a $250,000 fine for each person without legal status.

1:56

Montana Heritage Center opens after two decades of...

Montana News ·

2025/12/04

The Montana Heritage Center in Helena is now open. The expansion of the state’s history and art museum was in the works for decades. The museum is a sensory-rich experience including sights, sounds and smells.

1:26

Montana trucking schools could be shut down due to...

Montana News ·

2025/12/04

A handful of Montana trucking schools may lose federal certification. A review found thousands of programs across the country may not comply with minimum requirements.

1:12

Feds promise aid to ag industry squeezed by rising...

Montana News ·

2025/12/04

After months of pleading from the nation’s agricultural sector, the federal government says farmers and ranchers will get much needed financial aid at the end of the year. Numerous federal policy changes this year led to record-high costs for things like fertilizer and equipment.

12:52

What's the history of abortion access in Montana?

Montana News ·

2025/12/04

In Montana, abortion access has been at times illegal, legal, and stuck in limbo. Providers have weathered bombings and arson, advocates and opponents have battled it out in court, and citizens have passed a constitutional amendment affirming a woman's right to choose. One listener wants to know more about the history of reproductive rights in Montana. MTPR's Aaron Bolton reports on the underground networks, political violence and landmark court cases that got us to where we are today.

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