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1:11

Gallatin County tracks measles exposure across 22...

Montana News ·

2025/12/03

Gallatin County health officials are reporting two new measles cases along with a list of public spaces where the infected individuals exposed others to the highly infectious virus. Health officials say that anyone who may have been exposed should confirm their vaccination status.

1:11

State selects Laurel for new mental health facility

Montana News ·

2025/12/03

Montana Health officials have selected Laurel as location for a new $26.5 million state mental health treatment facility. The health department was looking for a location in the eastern portion of the state. The facility is intended to help address a backlog at the Montana State Hospital in Warm Springs.

1:41

Educators say new standardized test results don't...

Montana News ·

2025/12/02

The first results from Montana’s new standardized test show fewer than half of elementary-school students statewide are meeting math, reading and writing standards. The first year of testing had a rocky rollout.

1:19

After shelter dispute, Kalispell seeks more power...

Montana News ·

2025/12/02

The Kalispell City Council wants to make it easier to revoke zoning permits from businesses. This follows a court settlement over the city’s attempt to revoke a homeless shelter’s permit.

1:33

New plant in Belt to treat acid drainage a century...

Montana News ·

2025/12/02

The town of Belt has worked with the state for decades to tackle issues left by the Anaconda Coal Mine. A new multimillion-dollar water treatment facility will finally fix that. The plant will clean the acid drainage before discharging it back into the creek.

2:23

Montana's 2026 congressional races take shape

Montana News ·

2025/12/02

The 2026 general election is just about a year away. The races for Montana’s U.S. Senate and House seats are taking shape. Three Montana Democrats join the race to challenge Sen. Daines. The U.S. House races feature veterans, ranchers and political newcomers.

4:01

Heritage Center's immersive exhibits go deep into...

Montana News ·

2025/11/28

The state’s new home for tens of thousands of historical artifacts will soon open to the public. The Montana Heritage Center is decades in the making, and features art galleries, a research center and interactive exhibits – including a simulated mine shaft. Montana Public Radio’s Shaylee Ragar joined a preview tour and has more.

5:47

To fast track logging projects, USDA sidesteps public...

Montana News ·

2025/11/25

Recent changes to federal environmental rules mean some logging projects are moving forward without public input. Tristan Scott works for the Flathead Beacon, and has been covering a 13,000-acre logging project moving forward west of Blacktail Mountain in the Flathead. He sat down with MTPR’s Elinor Smith to share his reporting.

1:30

Lawsuit targets Montana DEQ over lack of public input...

Montana News ·

2025/11/25

Bull Mountain Land Alliance and Northern Plains Resource Council accuse the state of violating the Constitution by changing coal mine permits without public input. In their lawsuit, they point to more than 300 changes made to the permit for the Bull Mountains Mine in south central Montana since the early 2000s.

1:14

Montana Supreme Court rejects AG's rewrite of...

Montana News ·

2025/11/25

A proposed ballot initiative to keep Montana’s judicial elections nonpartisan is advancing after the state Supreme Court ruled that the attorney general overstepped by rewriting the measure.

1:55

Montana farmers talk policy goals, economic strains...

Montana News ·

2025/11/25

Montana Farm Bureau Federation held its 106th annual conference this week. Farmers gathered to vote on how their organization should lobby on state and federal issues.

4:37

University of Providence launches overhaul to close...

Montana News ·

2025/11/25

A nearly century-old private college in Great Falls is on the ropes as it confronts a massive budget deficit. The University of Providence lost funding from the hospital system that supports it. Administrators are now laying off staff and changing course offerings in a bid to stay afloat. Montana Free Press reporter Matt Hudson is following the restructuring and joined MTPR’s Austin Amestoy with details.

1:28

GOP-led judicial evaluation commission holds first...

Montana News ·

2025/11/21

A new commission charged with evaluating the state’s judges met for the first time Wednesday. Its conception was part of a broader push by GOP lawmakers to further regulate the judicial branch.

9:39

Montana's flag breaks all the 'rules.' Is it time for...

Montana News ·

2025/11/21

A flag's primary purpose is to be recognized from a distance. That means few colors, no lettering and a clear distinction from other flags. Ideally, it should be simple enough for a child to draw it from memory. So, how did Montana end up with such a complicated flag? Learn more in this episode of The Big Why.

1:37

Residents push back on proposed gravel pit on the...

Montana News ·

2025/11/21

Missoula County residents are trying to prevent a gravel pit from opening along the Blackfoot River. State lawmakers made it easier for local officials to approve projects like these.

1:57

Havre hopes rebrand will bring tourists who 'stay for...

Montana News ·

2025/11/20

Havre is launching a rebrand in an effort to draw in more travelers. It’s part of a state-funded effort to stimulate rural tourism.

1:22

Montana delegation opposes renewal of health...

Montana News ·

2025/11/20

The federal government shutdown has ended, but not the debate that started it. Republicans have promised a vote on health insurance subsidies that Democrats want to fund. Montana’s all-GOP congressional delegation says the subsidies need to end.

1:31

American Prairie files suit over grazing permits for...

Montana News ·

2025/11/20

A nonprofit nature reserve in Montana is suing the state. American Prairie argues the state needs to decide whether to grant their six-year-old request for permits to graze bison on state lands.

0:49

Groups file complaint over data center power costs

Montana News ·

2025/11/20

Environmental groups and other nonprofits have filed a formal complaint about data centers with state utility regulators. The groups are asking the Public Service Commission to ensure NorthWestern Energy customers do not subsidize the cost of powering data centers.

7:00

Data center power needs could mean higher costs for...

Montana News ·

2025/11/19

Montana's largest utility this year struck deals to power three data centers — and counting. NorthWestern Energy has promised them at least twice the amount of electricity used to power all homes and businesses in the state. As data centers look to break ground in Montana, some worry ratepayers will have to subsidize their colossal power needs.

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