No measels cases reported in Montana

According to an update from the Montana Department of Public Health and Human Services, no measles cases have been reported in Montana since 1990.

Gianforte signs bill banning sanctuary cities in Montana

HELENA, Mont. (AP) — Montana Republican Gov. Greg Gianforte signed a bill Wednesday banning sanctuary cities in the state, despite the fact that Montana does not currently have any sanctuary cities.

So, Montana Republicans want to be exclusive?

If the Montana Republican Party wins their Federal lawsuit, they will be free to associate and exclude the rest of us. Consider just what that will mean for Montana voters.

Clearwater Montana Properties donates to local heros

Josie Hermes and Sharon S. Denton of Clearwater Montana Properties presented a check for $7,710 to local community heroes on March 8.

Montana energy jobs are under assault

Bits of Montana Wisdom Part 3 of 5

Do you sometimes think the state is being inundated with new ways, and we are losing the real Montana? In some places perhaps yes, but most of the state is still the Montana we have always known and perceived. It is only in a small percentage of the state’s mass where this change has actually taken place.

Montana says it doesn’t have enough resources to help Colorado’s wolf re-introduction

Lemon said wolves have proliferated in the state, whereas the bears’ recovery has been a slower process that could benefit from the new genetics.

Road safety benefits us all

Road safety is something that benefits us all and should not be a polarizing political issue. Period.

Montana COVID hospitalizations near 400, more Guard deployed

HELENA, Mont. (AP) — Gov. Greg Gianforte said Wednesday he will deploy National Guard soldiers to help overburdened hospital staff in Great Falls, as Montana's rising COVID-19 hospitalizations near 400 and a southwestern Montana hospital reports crisis standards of care are imminent.

First Wounded Warrior Weekend in Libby is Memorial Day

Memorial Day weekend in Libby will be something truly special this year. Kootenai Country Montana, in cooperation with the Montana National Guard and the Montana Wounded Warriors, will host the first Kootenai Country Montana Wounded Warrior Weekend, a three-day thank you to the men and women who have served in America’s armed forces.

Fireworks not allowed on Montana Fish, Wildlife and Parks property

It’s been a long-standing policy with Montana Fish, Wildlife and Parks to keep fireworks off our sites to ensure the safety of our public and to protect our recreation and habitat resources from firedanger.

Report says Montana should adopt better wildland zoning for local government to curb fires

Montana insurance commissioner says some companies already dropping customers or raising rates

Rob Quist supports Montana values

Rob Quist has been a hunter longer than his Republican opponent has lived in Montana. He supports Second Amendment rights. Dark money TV ads contend that he supports a “gun registry.” Quist’s statement referred to fully automatic assault rifles — guns designed to kill humans. The ads omit that fact.

Rob Quist supports Montana values

Rob Quist has been a hunter longer than his Republican opponent has lived in Montana. He supports Second Amendment rights. Dark money TV ads contend that he supports a “gun registry.” Quist’s statement referred to fully automatic assault riflesguns designed to kill humans. The ads omit that fact.

Montana runs on coal, let's not forget it

For more than 20 years, I've worked with many key industry leaders, stakeholders, state officials and the past two presidential administrations on developing energy policy. Montana has always been a resource-rich, energy-blessed state.

Hearing set on wolf hunts

U.S. District Judge Donald Molloy in Missoula has granted a request for a hearing to consider a preliminary injunction that would halt pending wolf hunts in Montana and Idaho.

Montana Rail Link train derails into Clark Fork River

A Montana Rail Link freight train derailed in Sanders County on Sunday morning, sending multiple railcars into the Clark Fork River.

WN Video Playlist: Northwestern Montana

Lincoln County, Montana

Hiring practices at Hagadone Montana Publishing

When The Western News hired Bob Henline as a reporter in October 2014, Hagadone Montana Publishing, the newspaper’s owner, did not conduct background investigations on people applying for non-supervisory positions.

4-H seeks hosts for Japanese youth and adult chaperones

The Montana State University Extension is looking for Montana families to host Japanese students and chaperones for a summer cultural immersion program.