Montana’s Headwaters Tech Hub gets $41M grant from feds

The Headwaters Tech Hub will encompass the Kalispell, Missoula, Butte-Silver Bow and Bozeman regions.

Recapping 'Invest in Montana'

We have talented people, great businesses, and an unparalleled entrepreneurial spirit in Montana. By raising capital, Montanans can leverage those assets to start new businesses, expand existing ones, and create more good-paying jobs in every community under the Big Sky.

Bank to operate under state charter

First National Bank of Montana, which was founded in Libby in 1913, will begin operating under a state banking charter and change its name to First Montana Bank at the beginning of the year.

Lincoln County Library to host Indigenous history talk July 22-23

The program is at the Libby Branch at noon on Monday, July 22, and at the Troy Branch on noon Tuesday, July 23. The presentation is free and open to the public.

The U.S. Climate Alliance

What is the U.S. Climate Alliance? It is a domestic group formed specifically to undermine President Trump’s excellent decision to pull out of the Paris Climate Agreement. Now, by executive order, part-time Governor Steve Bullock has undermined all of Montana by aligning Montana with the US Climate Alliance.

Montana soldier is 1st female Army sniper course graduate

FORT HARRISON, Mont. (AP) — A Montana soldier is the first woman to graduate from the U.S. Army's sniper course, the Montana National Guard announced.

Environmental assessment open to public comment

Montana Fish, Wildlife & Parks is seeking public comment on a proposal to reintroduce sharp-tailed grouse to western Montana.

Web exclusive: Black bears continue to thrive in Montana

The American black bear is a distant cousin to the grizzly bear, and remains a revered game animal in Montana.

PSC member doesn't care for attack ads on candidate Brown

Troublingly, the ad directly references a well-known gas and electric company that does business in Montana.

Montana conference: Serving locally and leading globally

Secondary students from across Montana attended the 2014 State Leadership Conference for the Montana Association of Business Professionals of America in Billings, Montana, March 9-11, 2014.

Republicans tout freedom while chipping away at rights

When Montana Republicans tell you they are fighting for your rights and freedoms, they’re speaking out of both sides of their mouths. While presenting themselves as champions of our rights and liberty, they have been hard at work chipping away at the very rights they pretend to hold so dear.

Montana deploys 22 firefighters to Canada

The firefighters were assigned to the Kimiwan Complex of fires in the Peace River Fire Protection Area of northwest Alberta. Alberta has been in a crisis state because of the wildfires, which have been ongoing since March.

Drought provides close look at water compact

Hunting, fishing and trapping part of Montana heritage

Montana’s weak protection for sportsmen and women provides fertile ground for anti-hunting, trapping and fishing activists to attack our heritage of harvesting wild fish and game.

Bobcats, Grizzlies, Saints host playoff games

HELENA — The football season continues with post-Thanksgiving Day games for three Montana college teams.

Megaload will travel through Libby, Troy

A giant load of refinery equipment will be rolling through Lincoln County early next week.

Invasive species could cost Montana millions

If zebra mussels are allowed to gain a foothold in Montana waters, it could cost Montanans hundreds of millions of dollars per year.

Multi-year black bear population and habitat study expands to more areas around state

While genetic sampling will occur in northwest Montana, GPS collaring efforts will be replicated not only in northwest Montana but several other areas around the state including...

Reinstate secure rural schools (SRS) payments

Folks in Lincoln County and across Montana sent me to Washington because I bring Montana values to Congress and make sure that our communities get a fair shake.

CHC to get $87,000 in grant funding

Montana Sen. Max Baucus announced Wednesday that Montana Community Health Centers will receive $1.5 million in grant awards. The grant is intended to create 27 jobs in Montana and facilitate a statewide insurance exchange program.