California card room protest latest chapter in ongoing fight with tribes over dealer, blackjack rules

Representatives from the biggest California card rooms went directly to the state's attorney general last week to protest new regulatory changes that they say are backed by tribes. LOS ANGELES – A union-affiliated protest last week outside the...

Indigenous Peoples Day celebrated at Montana State with dedication of Elouise Cobell Garden Arbor

By Isabel Hicks • MSU News Service Around 250 people gathered at Montana State University's American Indian Hall to celebrate Indigenous Peoples Day and dedicate a new arbor that completes the vision of the facility. The Oct. 13 event, hosted by...

State-level religious freedom protections grow in recent years

Washington, D.C. Newsroom, Oct 21, 2025 / 17:56 pm Protections for religious freedom in the U.S. have grown in recent years with multiple states adopting laws to strengthen the constitutional right to freely exercise one’s religion. As of 2025, 30...

Montana's furry friends win public lands photo contest

MONTANA - Twelve lucky dogs have been named winners of the Montana Conservation Voters Education Fund's "Pups for Public Lands" contest. The winners will be featured in the MCV Education Fund's 2026 calendar, showcasing dogs exploring the state's...

How high is Montana Jordan's net worth after Young Sheldon?

Montana Jordan's net worth, estimated in millions, reflects his impressive rise in the entertainment industry. Known for his role as Georgie Cooper Jr. on Young Sheldon (2017), Montana has established a solid financial foundation through his...

Montana Democratic Party taps former Tester staffer as vice chair 

Stay up-to-date on the latest breaking news. Get MTFP's in-depth, independent reporting sent directly to your inbox. The Montana Democratic Party announced the selection of Bruce Knutson as its new vice chair on Friday, tapping the former aide to...

20 Year Old Montana Student Stands Up to the Teachers Union

There was kind of a comical moment towards the end of our conversation about the controversial teachers conference in Missoula last week. And then it got serious... We were talking with Finley Warden, a 20 year old student who grew up in public...

Montana Tech celebrates increase in total enrollment

MISSOULA, Mont. — Montana Technological University is celebrating a nearly 4% increase in total enrollment. Headcount for the Fall 2025 semester is 2,516 students. "People are clearly getting behind Montana Tech's purpose of rising to meet...

Our favourite pop culture Halloween costumes for 2025

It’s been 400 years since Shakespeare wrote “hell is empty and all the devils are here”, but it’s a quote that feels relevant to 2025, as we slip further towards dystopia. So far, it’s been a great year for on-screen horror (Sinners, Weapons,...

How the federal government shutdown can impact students in Montana

EAST HELENA — Pressure is mounting on some families that rely on a federal paycheck as the partial federal government shutdown continues. However, there are programs in schools to help. “We should expect things to continue running as normal, at...

Montana Not Alone On The Edge of Recession

A new report suggests Montana is already in a "recession." But it also says there's only one state in the Greater Northwest that's not in a similar situation. The numbers from Moody's Analytics say Montana is one of several states that have...

Educators urge updating bear-resistant measures now

This is the time of year for humans to take simple steps or extra precautions to protect their black bear neighbors by strapping down trash cans, picking fruit from trees in yards, keeping bird feeders in storage or attaching metal siding to stop...

Montana 4-H Foundation launches new campaign

By MORGAN KUNTZ-GARRISON, For The Prairie Star Since its founding in 1969, the Montana 4-H Foundation has remained dedicated to their mission of “helping 4-H youth by raising private funds, managing financial resources, and partnering with the...

Merle Thomas "Jeep" Magee

In Loving Memory of Merle Thomas "Jeep" Magee Jeep passed away on Sept. 4, 2025, in Browning, Mont. at the Blackfeet Hospital. Jeep was the oldest son of Merle and Phoebe Magee's nine children. In birth order, they are Judy (Gene) Cobell, Carol...

Meet Georgiana Bischoff, Richard Thomas’ wife: They share a son, Montana James

When Georgiana Bischoff and Richard Thomas met, they had both come out of failed marriages. However, three decades and one child later, the couple is still together. In a December 2020 chat with Closer Weekly, The Waltons star shared the secret...

Dickinson State University senior Parker Buckley prepares for a career in education

Parker Buckley, a senior at Dickinson State University (DSU) majoring in Physical and Health Education, chose the university based on family legacy, personal goals, and a desire to serve others. Buckley, who is from Glendive, Montana, was...

Montana organization announces campaign against fentanyl use

BILLINGS— The Montana Meth Project, a statewide organization, announced their campaign against fentanyl this week, in partnership with Red Ribbon, the nation’s largest drug-use prevention campaign. The campaign will consist of teacher and student...

Flight instructor from Jasper among three killed in Montana crash during family trip

A flight instructor from Jasper was among three people from North Alabama killed in a plane crash Friday in the Bob Marshall Wilderness area of Montana. Sanders Aviation confirmed the loss of Certified Flight Instructor Lainey Anderson, who died...

Land Board approves northwest Montana conservation easement valued at $58 million

Stay up-to-date on the latest breaking news. Get MTFP's in-depth, independent reporting sent directly to your inbox. The Montana Land Board on Monday approved a 53,000-acre conservation easement in the Cabinet Mountains of northwest Montana that...

The future of Montana’s energy landscape through the eyes of industry insiders

Stay up-to-date on the latest breaking news. Get MTFP's in-depth, independent reporting sent directly to your inbox. BOZEMAN — At an all-day summit last week co-hosted by Republican Montana Gov. Greg Gianforte and the Montana Chamber of Commerce,...