Montana superintendent issues compliance letter to all school districts over flag policy

HELENA, Mont. - Montana Superintendent of Public Instruction Susie Hedalen issued a letter to all school districts in the state Monday, warning that the display of any flags not recognized by the government is in violation of state law. The letter...

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,...

Marquette University Diederich College of Communication partners with ICT for Milwaukee newsroom 

MILWAUKEE — The Marquette University Diederich College of Communication and ICT, formerly Indian Country Today and the flagship news organization of IndiJ Public Media, have announced an agreement to house an ICT regional bureau within the...

Beautiful New Montana Griz Nike N7 Logo Honoring Native Culture

With a unique tie to her roots, this Indigenous artist is redefining what school pride looks like in a new way that's deeply personal. UM News Service tells that for the University of Montana’s Nike N7-inspired campaigns, which honor Native...

Montana Football Coach Blasts Sacramento State's 'Clown' President Over Prison Yard Brawl

Things are really heating up at Sacramento State with its football program and its school president, Luke Wood, who is on record stating a desire to "eliminate whiteness." Just days after a nasty brawl resulted in a homecoming post-game Lil Yachty...

Montana Viewpoint: Respect and the rule of law

Jim Elliott If you want the people to respect their government, the government needs to respect the people. Over the centuries people have worked to write rules that protected a person’s life, liberty, and property. When the earliest mining camps...

NATO Allies and partners strengthen emergency coordination in exercise “Bulgaria 2025” (B-ROLL)

Over 1,000 participants from NATO and partner countries trained in Bulgaria to strengthen joint crisis response in one of the year’s largest civil emergency exercises. Synopsis Over 1,000 participants from 28 NATO Allies, 18 partner countries and...

Turkmenistan is establishing a partnership with the University of Montana in the USA

As part of a working visit to the USA, representatives of Turkmenistan's education sector visited Montana State University Billings. During the visit, they met with university leadership and toured the campus. Practical formats for educational...

Family of Former GOP Senator Darren Bailey Killed in Montana Helicopter Crash

A devastating helicopter crash in rural Montana has killed the son, daughter-in-law, and two grandchildren of former Illinois state senator and Republican gubernatorial candidate Darren Bailey, his campaign confirmed on Wednesday. The tragedy,...

In the Mood for Missoula

Missoula is that rare mountain town where river surfers, indie filmmakers, ranch kids, and chefs all pack into the same bar—and somehow, it works. It’s wild, weird, and wonderful in equal measure, with enough soul and scenery to make you question...

Two Montana Cities Make Best Foodie List In The Nation

I’d consider myself a foodie. When traveling or even just planning a night out in my hometown, I’m always hunting for something new to try. There are definitely places that have a bigger selection of restaurants, but here in Montana, we don’t...

Affordable Housing Is at Stake in the NYC Election, but Advocates Can’t Agree on How

Politics / StudentNation / October 28, 2025 While half of the proposals on this year’s ballot deal with housing, elected officials and organizers in New York City are divided on their effectiveness. Ad Policy New York City Comptroller Brad Lander...

What's a Co-op, and Why Do They Matter in Rural Montana? 

submitted by Eastern Plains Economic Development Corporation Editor's Note: This is the eighth in a series of articles from the Eastern Plains Economic Development Corporation (EPEDC) and the Montana Cooperative Development Center (MCDC). The...

Is Colorado’s first “public Christian school” eligible for state funding? State education officials say no.

A new K-5 school in Pueblo, referred to as Colorado’s “first public Christian school” by its founders and authorizer, is at the center of a debate over whether its students qualify for public funding. School officials from the 2-month-old...

After centuries of trauma, Montana’s Blackfeet Nation turns to an old friend for food sovereignty: bison

The Blackfeet Nation is a remote and rugged landscape on the windswept plains of northern Montana. While rich in resources, the remote location and management by the federal government have made food access a challenge here. Only four grocery...

New York and California are taking on the NIMBYs

New York — New York City voters are currently deciding on one of the most polarizing issues in decades. But it has nothing to do with 34-year-old democratic socialist mayoral frontrunner Zohran Mamdani. Instead, it will determine who has the power...

El obispo habla sobre la ‘cultura del encuentro’ con los estudiantes de Rowan

La fe, la inmigración y el encuentro con los demás con compasión fueron los temas de una reciente charla entre el obispo José Williams, estudiantes universitarios y otras personas en la Universidad de Rowan, en Glassboro. Organizado el 8 de...

Things to do in Missoula: Montana rock 'n' roll and livestock photography

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Caught in sting, Montana man charged with 11 child-sex-abuse felonies

BILLINGS — A Laurel man caught in a sting operation set up by an online YouTube group now faces 11 charges of sexual abuse of children in Yellowstone County District Court. Tieler Randy Wells, 27, pleaded not guilty to all charges in court on...

Could A Statewide Cell Phone Ban Improve Montana’s Grades?

It should come as no surprise to absolutely anyone that it can be difficult to get the attention of a child or teenager when they're locked into their phone. They literally have the world at their fingertips and access to a multitude of...