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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...
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 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...
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...
Malta Public Schools Board of Trustees Member Honored with MTSBA Golden Gavel Award
At the recent Montana Conference of Education Leaders (MCEL) in Helena, board member Jessica Oyler proudly accepted the MTSBA Golden Gavel Award on behalf of the Malta Public Schools Board of Trustees. Presented by the Montana School Boards...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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 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...
Flathead Lake Bio Station hosts seminars on pesticide stewardship program
POLSON, Mont. — The Flathead Lake Bio Station kicked off a public seminar to spread awareness about its Montana Pesticide Stewardship Partnership Program. Tuesday through Thursday, partners, scientists, educators and community members are coming...
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...
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...
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...
SNAP runs out of money Saturday. States now must figure out how to feed millions of people
Keep up with LAist. If you're enjoying this article, you'll love our daily newsletter, The LA Report. Each weekday, catch up on the 5 most pressing stories to start your morning in 3 minutes or less. Updated Wednesday at 1:15 p.m. The federal...
Montana DNRC to conduct pile burning near Clinton
MISSOULA, Mont. — The Montana Department of Natural Resources and Conservation (DNRC) Missoula Unit is set to conduct pile burning today on approximately seven acres of state trust lands located four miles north of Ravenna in Clinton. The...
Montana Drug Bust: Pounds of Drugs, Illicit Money, and 34 Arrests
Missoula, MT (KGVO-AM News) - On October 16, 2025, at around 11:05 AM, the Montana Department of Justice announced that the Montana Highway Patrol (MHP) had a successful interdiction operation. According to Col. Kurt Sager, MHP troopers conducted...