Irrigation in Montana: Sustaining agriculture, landscapes and communities

Montana’s wide-open spaces and fluctuating climate make water a precious resource. Across the state, irrigation is central not only to agriculture but also to the health of residential landscapes and community green spaces. From century-old canal...

Missoula artist creates University of Montana's latest Native Griz design

MISSOULA — As an Indigenous artist, Kendallynn Charging has admired the Native Griz designs created the past three years for the University of Montana’s Nike N7-inspired campaign, which honors Native culture and heritage in Montana. When the...

Montana’s Blackfeet Nation Turns To An Old Friend For Food Sovereignty: Bison

"Local non-profits and schools are helping students explore traditional practices paired with modern science to make food sovereignty a reality" "The Blackfeet Nation is a remote and rugged landscape on the windswept plains of northern Montana....

Red Alert: Montanans Want to Avoid Being Sprayed by Bloody Tears

In the spirit of Halloween, we remind outdoor recreation lovers to be on the lookout for a fascinating Montana creature with a creepy talent. PUFFING UP AND READY TO FIRE IN THE FACE OF DANGER Montana Fish, Wildlife and Parks tells us that to see...

Positively Montana (October 26, 2025)

In this week's edition of Positively Montana, we're celebrating all the good the Treasure State has to offer. From people coming together to make rodeo dreams come true for youth, to inmates working to educate teens about the consequences of bad...

Montana family marches for justice for 8-year-old killed in shooting

LAME DEER— A family marched for justice Thursday morning for an 8-year-old boy who was shot and killed in Lame Deer, a community on the Northern Cheyenne Indian Reservation, last year. Marquez Amias Dion Deputee Ontiveros was shot exactly a year...

Montana's Most Popular Halloween Costumes For Adults

I'm guessing that with Halloween just around the corner, folks are scrambling to make sure they're all ready to go. What was once a "child's holiday" has gained a lot of steam over the last few years and has become very popular with adults here in...

Historical Societies Collaborate on Professional Development for Rural Educators

Sidney, MT — The Montana Historical Society and the State Historical Society of North Dakota are collaborating to deliver professional development opportunities to educators across the Montana-North Dakota border region. Made possible through the...

Four Killed in Montana Wilderness Helicopter Crash

Family members of former Illinois state lawmaker and Republican gubernatorial candidate Darren Bailey were killed in a helicopter crash in Montana on Wednesday, his campaign announced Thursday. Bailey’s son Zachary Bailey, daughter-in-law Kelsey...

Governor Gianforte Strengthens Montana-Kumamoto Sister-State Relationship in Japan

KUMAMOTO, Japan – Concluding his trade mission in Japan, Governor Greg Gianforte today highlighted the long-standing sister-state relationship between Montana and Kumamoto Prefecture, established in 1982 with the goal of promoting exchanges in...

Montana Morning Headlines: Friday, October 24, 2025

WESTERN MONTANA — Here's a look at Western Montana's top news stories for Friday. Four members of Illinois gubernatorial candidate Darren Bailey's family were killed in a helicopter crash near Ekalaka on Wednesday night. The National...

Kalispell Public Schools’ Work-Based Learning Program Becoming ‘Part of Our Culture’

As Kalani McLaughlin, a physical therapist with Berube Physical Therapy, advised Anouk Lee, his patient, about the recovery process for her upcoming ACL surgery, Cassidy Dennison listened and watched. Dennison, a Flathead High junior, spends two...

Montana superintendent reminds schools to obey state law when flying flags

BILLINGS — Montana’s Superintendent of Public Instruction is reminding school districts statewide to follow state law regarding flag displays on government property, and Billings plans to uphold Montana’s law. Watch the video below: Montana...

RSA Gets Largest Working Ranch Donation in Montana History from Phillips County Couple

MALTA, MT – When it comes to defining his family legacy, Dale Veseth is unwavering: Veseth Cattle Co. will remain a working ranch that strengthens opportunities for local ranchers, champions education and community-led conservation, and upholds...

Montanans weigh in on if marijuana users can legally possess firearms

The Trump administration has asked the Supreme Court to review a case that could impact regular marijuana users and their ability to possess firearms. It's the first time a firearms case has appeared before the court since 2022. While arguments...

Montana Counseling Services offers classes, counseling, peer support

Montana Counseling Services is the new kid in town, and one of owner Marvin Colman’s messages to prospective clients is, “We are just here to help you; we are not here for anybody else but the people walking through the door.” Colman, who has...

Longtime educator,Sister Celine Kobe, dies at motherhouse

LEAVENWORTH — Sister Celine Kobe, 104, a Sister of Charity of Leavenworth for 85 years, died here on Sept. 12. Born Catherine Mary on Feb. 15, 1921, in Kansas City, Kansas, to Peter and Mary Kobe, she was one of 12 children, growing up in a...

Montana’s Urban Shift: Pedestrian Paths, Bike Trails, and Green Initiatives on the Rise

What happens when cities known for open skies and rugged landscapes begin to focus inward, on the streets, sidewalks, and public spaces that bring people together? Across Montana, communities are reimagining urban life with projects that make...

As feds slash funding, Montana begins to wrestle with impact

Large scale federal changes to funding, both through the reconciliation bill passed this summer and other actions President Donald Trump’s administration has taken, will have significant impacts on Montana, state agencies reported on Wednesday....

Missing Santa Barbara Man James ‘Dingo’ Dominguez Recovered from Montana’s Flathead Lake, Returned Home

More than two months after he disappeared in Montana’s Flathead Lake during a training mission for a transatlantic rowing expedition, James “Dingo” Dominguez has been found. “It’s with a heavy but grateful heart that I share: my brother James,...