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A text message allegedly sent by former U.S. Sen. Jon Tester states not only that a Democrat cannot win the race, but that the party’s brand had become a drag
Bodnar confirms Senate run as an independent, and Tester’s apparent support angers Montana Democrats
A text message allegedly sent by former U.S. Sen. Jon Tester states not only that a Democrat cannot win the race, but that the party’s brand had become a drag
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January 15, 2026 at 9:00 PM
A text message allegedly sent by former U.S. Sen. Jon Tester states not only that a Democrat cannot win the race, but that the party’s brand had become a drag
“I’m tired of living with the unknown. I don’t want to wake up every morning wondering what (the city) is going to do," — Mark Norem.
'I’m out': Big Timber building owner Mark Norem withdraws city hall offer
“I’m tired of living with the unknown. I don’t want to wake up every morning wondering what (the city) is going to do," — Mark Norem.
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January 15, 2026 at 5:00 PM
“I’m tired of living with the unknown. I don’t want to wake up every morning wondering what (the city) is going to do," — Mark Norem.
In a text message that was widely circulated through Democratic political circles, Jon Tester called the Democratic Party “poison” to his previous campaigns.
Tester rips Democrats, signals support for University of Montana president as best bet against Daines
In a text message that was widely circulated through Democratic political circles, Jon Tester called the Democratic Party “poison” to his previous campaigns.
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January 15, 2026 at 1:00 PM
In a text message that was widely circulated through Democratic political circles, Jon Tester called the Democratic Party “poison” to his previous campaigns.
After a flurry of announcements by Democratic candidates in the western congressional race, candidates in the heavily GOP-favored eastern district say they are ready to make a splash.
Long-shot challengers emerge in eastern Montana congressional and Senate races
After a flurry of announcements by Democratic candidates in the western congressional race, candidates in the heavily GOP-favored eastern district say they are ready to make a splash.
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January 14, 2026 at 9:00 PM
After a flurry of announcements by Democratic candidates in the western congressional race, candidates in the heavily GOP-favored eastern district say they are ready to make a splash.
Topping the list of commercial carriers is United Airlines, with 811,127 passengers in 2025. Right behind were Delta Airlines (678,996), Southwest Airlines (485,800) and American Airlines (337,218).
Another record passenger year for Bozeman Yellowstone International Airport
Topping the list of commercial carriers is United Airlines, with 811,127 passengers in 2025. Right behind were Delta Airlines (678,996), Southwest Airlines (485,800) and American Airlines (337,218).
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January 14, 2026 at 5:00 PM
Topping the list of commercial carriers is United Airlines, with 811,127 passengers in 2025. Right behind were Delta Airlines (678,996), Southwest Airlines (485,800) and American Airlines (337,218).
For Gallatin Ice, 2026 will bring more than the sharp hiss of skates stopping and the thwack of puck slamming into the boards and glass.
Gallatin Ice enters next phase of $8 million expansion to become regional hockey hub
For Gallatin Ice, 2026 will bring more than the sharp hiss of skates stopping and the thwack of puck slamming into the boards and glass.
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January 14, 2026 at 1:00 PM
For Gallatin Ice, 2026 will bring more than the sharp hiss of skates stopping and the thwack of puck slamming into the boards and glass.
Burlington Northern Santa Fe Railroad is again shooting and killing pigeons under the B Street underpass via a USDA contractor, despite promising to relinquish managing the population to the City
Burlington Northern Santa Fe backtracks, resumes pigeon shooting
Burlington Northern Santa Fe Railroad is again shooting and killing pigeons under the B Street underpass via a USDA contractor, despite promising to relinquish managing the population to the City
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January 13, 2026 at 9:00 PM
Burlington Northern Santa Fe Railroad is again shooting and killing pigeons under the B Street underpass via a USDA contractor, despite promising to relinquish managing the population to the City
A member of the Oglala Lakota Nation, a band of the Sioux people residing on the Pine Ridge Indian Reservation in South Dakota, Katie Fire Thunder describes her indigenous identity
'Already stepping up': At 25, Katie Fire Thunder is widely respected in her community
A member of the Oglala Lakota Nation, a band of the Sioux people residing on the Pine Ridge Indian Reservation in South Dakota, Katie Fire Thunder describes her indigenous identity
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January 13, 2026 at 5:00 PM
A member of the Oglala Lakota Nation, a band of the Sioux people residing on the Pine Ridge Indian Reservation in South Dakota, Katie Fire Thunder describes her indigenous identity
Backers of a cable transit system that would carry people from Butte to Our Lady of the Rockies hope to raise $5 million over the next year.
Tram supporters seek $5M for Our Lady of the Rockies project
Backers of a cable transit system that would carry people from Butte to Our Lady of the Rockies hope to raise $5 million over the next year.
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January 13, 2026 at 1:00 PM
Backers of a cable transit system that would carry people from Butte to Our Lady of the Rockies hope to raise $5 million over the next year.
County commissioners will meet Tuesday to consider an ordinance to restrict camping on public property.
Park County to consider no-camping ordinance on public property
County commissioners will meet Tuesday to consider an ordinance to restrict camping on public property.
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January 12, 2026 at 9:00 PM
County commissioners will meet Tuesday to consider an ordinance to restrict camping on public property.
Those who gathered in Montana and across the country demanded accountability for actions by ICE agents and the Trump administration around immigration and deportations.
Hundreds statewide hold vigils to mark death of Minnesota woman killed by ICE agent
Those who gathered in Montana and across the country demanded accountability for actions by ICE agents and the Trump administration around immigration and deportations.
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January 12, 2026 at 5:00 PM
Those who gathered in Montana and across the country demanded accountability for actions by ICE agents and the Trump administration around immigration and deportations.
The revised childhood vaccination schedule downgrades recommendations for six immunizations.
Montana pediatrician group pushes back against CDC vaccine changes
The revised childhood vaccination schedule downgrades recommendations for six immunizations.
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January 12, 2026 at 1:00 PM
The revised childhood vaccination schedule downgrades recommendations for six immunizations.
A month after Chouteau County agreed to settle a lawsuit alleging it unlawfully diluted voting rights of Chippewa Cree Indians, the county said it will move forward with a new
Chouteau County moves forward with new district favoring tribes
A month after Chouteau County agreed to settle a lawsuit alleging it unlawfully diluted voting rights of Chippewa Cree Indians, the county said it will move forward with a new
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January 11, 2026 at 9:00 PM
A month after Chouteau County agreed to settle a lawsuit alleging it unlawfully diluted voting rights of Chippewa Cree Indians, the county said it will move forward with a new
New buildings, business in Lodge Grass are symbols of recovery from pervasive meth addiction
In a community where about 60% of people struggle with addiction, signs of renewal are emerging.
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In a community where about 60% of people struggle with addiction, signs of renewal are emerging.
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January 11, 2026 at 5:00 PM
New buildings, business in Lodge Grass are symbols of recovery from pervasive meth addiction
In a community where about 60% of people struggle with addiction, signs of renewal are emerging.
Get the full story below.
In a community where about 60% of people struggle with addiction, signs of renewal are emerging.
Get the full story below.
Montana State’s Brent Vigen earns at least $180k in bonuses after historic football season
The bonuses amount to almost two-thirds of Brent Vigen’s base salary.
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The bonuses amount to almost two-thirds of Brent Vigen’s base salary.
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January 11, 2026 at 1:00 PM
Montana State’s Brent Vigen earns at least $180k in bonuses after historic football season
The bonuses amount to almost two-thirds of Brent Vigen’s base salary.
Get the full story below.
The bonuses amount to almost two-thirds of Brent Vigen’s base salary.
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Incline Ranch filed its lawsuit in 2023, claiming the Forest Service had asserted rights not conveyed in the original easement.
Public access to Bangtail Mountains via Skunk Road safe, for now
Incline Ranch filed its lawsuit in 2023, claiming the Forest Service had asserted rights not conveyed in the original easement.
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January 10, 2026 at 5:00 PM
Incline Ranch filed its lawsuit in 2023, claiming the Forest Service had asserted rights not conveyed in the original easement.
In a community where about 60% of people struggle with addiction, signs of renewal are emerging.
New buildings, business in Lodge Grass are symbols of recovery from pervasive meth addiction
In a community where about 60% of people struggle with addiction, signs of renewal are emerging.
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January 10, 2026 at 1:00 PM
In a community where about 60% of people struggle with addiction, signs of renewal are emerging.
The bonuses amount to almost two-thirds of Brent Vigen’s base salary.
Montana State’s Brent Vigen earns at least $180k in bonuses after historic football season
The bonuses amount to almost two-thirds of Brent Vigen’s base salary.
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January 9, 2026 at 9:00 PM
The bonuses amount to almost two-thirds of Brent Vigen’s base salary.
“I think we always need to talk about balance, which is tricky,” Marne Hayes, director of Business for Montana’s Outdoors.
People problem: Conservation-minded Montana businesses struggles with influx of tourists
“I think we always need to talk about balance, which is tricky,” Marne Hayes, director of Business for Montana’s Outdoors.
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January 9, 2026 at 5:00 PM
“I think we always need to talk about balance, which is tricky,” Marne Hayes, director of Business for Montana’s Outdoors.
Daines said he believes renewing the federal financial support could enable breakthroughs in medicine, wildfire detection, self-driving cars, artificial intelligence, banking and cybersecurity.
Daines leads $5.2B quantum computing funding redux
Daines said he believes renewing the federal financial support could enable breakthroughs in medicine, wildfire detection, self-driving cars, artificial intelligence, banking and cybersecurity.
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January 9, 2026 at 1:00 PM
Daines said he believes renewing the federal financial support could enable breakthroughs in medicine, wildfire detection, self-driving cars, artificial intelligence, banking and cybersecurity.
Last month, Democratic lawmakers spoke with Warm Springs staff who were skeptical of the state's ability to meet federal standards in the coming year.
After years of false starts and fixes, can Montana State Hospital meet federal standards?
Last month, Democratic lawmakers spoke with Warm Springs staff who were skeptical of the state's ability to meet federal standards in the coming year.
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January 8, 2026 at 9:00 PM
Last month, Democratic lawmakers spoke with Warm Springs staff who were skeptical of the state's ability to meet federal standards in the coming year.
Outgoing Mayor Terry Cunningham passed along more than just the torch to Joey Morrison during Tuesday night’s swearing-in ceremony.
'Privilege of a lifetime': Cunningham passes torch and custom hat to Mayor Morrison
Outgoing Mayor Terry Cunningham passed along more than just the torch to Joey Morrison during Tuesday night’s swearing-in ceremony.
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January 8, 2026 at 5:01 PM
Outgoing Mayor Terry Cunningham passed along more than just the torch to Joey Morrison during Tuesday night’s swearing-in ceremony.
Outgoing Mayor Terry Cunningham passed along more than just the torch to Joey Morrison during Tuesday night’s swearing-in ceremony.
'Privilege of a lifetime': Cunningham passes torch and custom hat to Mayor Morrison
Outgoing Mayor Terry Cunningham passed along more than just the torch to Joey Morrison during Tuesday night’s swearing-in ceremony.
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January 8, 2026 at 5:00 PM
Outgoing Mayor Terry Cunningham passed along more than just the torch to Joey Morrison during Tuesday night’s swearing-in ceremony.
As we turn toward 2026, it’s natural to crave a fresh start — a clean slate that promises renewal and possibility. Traditionally, this desire manifests in the form of New
Embracing New Year’s intentions over New Year’s resolutions in 2026
As we turn toward 2026, it’s natural to crave a fresh start — a clean slate that promises renewal and possibility. Traditionally, this desire manifests in the form of New
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January 8, 2026 at 1:00 PM
As we turn toward 2026, it’s natural to crave a fresh start — a clean slate that promises renewal and possibility. Traditionally, this desire manifests in the form of New
The Bobcats were met by a blue and gold clad crowd at the airport back in Bozeman Tuesday afternoon.
Montana State Bobcats greeted by fans back in Bozeman with new hardware in tow
The Bobcats were met by a blue and gold clad crowd at the airport back in Bozeman Tuesday afternoon.
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January 7, 2026 at 9:00 PM
The Bobcats were met by a blue and gold clad crowd at the airport back in Bozeman Tuesday afternoon.