More Measles In Montana: Total Case Count Now 17 Including Two Hospitalizations
The number of confirmed measles cases in Montana so far this year reached 17 Tuesday afternoon. Two in Yellowstone County were the latest preceded by two in Flathead three in Hill and 10 in Gallatin Counties. Two people have been hospitalized as a result. All are state residents and are either unvaccinated or have unknown vaccination statuses. The last case of measles reported in Montana was in 1990.
Governor Gianforte Continues 56 County Tour, Praises Signal Peak Coal Mine and Signs Homeschooling Legislation in Fergus County
Governor Greg Gianforte continued his fifth annual 56 County Tour Tuesday, meeting with small business owners, ranchers, and miners in Garfield, Petroleum, Golden Valley, Wheatland, Fergus, and Musselshell counties. The Governor had a chance to extol what he sees as an optimal time for the Signal Peak Coal Mine near Roundup.
Governor Greg Gianforte
Rounding out the day in Fergus County, the governor joined Rep. Randyn Gregg, of White Sulphur Springs, for a bill signing ceremony in Lewistown to celebrate House Bill 778, that Rep Gregg had sponsored. The bill standardizes education laws for homeschooling, and the governor praised and celebrated the legislation alongside community members and homeschooling advocates.
Montana Flood Risks Peak in Spring, Summer Thunderstorms and Wildfires Also Pose Threats, Insurance Officials Urge Preparedness
In Montana the most common flood season occurs during mid to late spring due to snowmelt runoff, but flooding can happen at any time of the year including during summer thunderstorms or in areas affected by wildfires. Flash flooding in particular is a risk during the summer months. State Insurance Commissioner James Brown says it’s important to have flood insurance.
James Brown
Gianforte blasts Missoula officials for adopting Pride flag as official banner
Missoula City Council members said Monday they were adopting the LGBTQ Pride flag as an official city flag in response to House Bill 819 Governor Greg Gianforte recently signed restricting certain flags from being flown on government property and Tuesday Gianforte scolded them for doing it. The council exploited a potential loophole in the legislation which still allows official flags of municipalities to be raised.
Job Corps contractors sue to block Trump’s program closure
The Trump administration was sued in federal court Tuesday by The National Job Corps Association looking to block it from eliminating the Job Corps. Montana’s Trapper Creek Job Corps Civilian Conservation Centers in Darby Anaconda provide free career training and on-the-job experience or young adults ages 16 to24 focusing on forestry conservation and firefighting work. The Job Corps is the largest U.S. job training program for low-income youth.
Conservation groups Forest Service argue merits and harms of logging operation
Three conservation groups argued in federal court before Judge Dana Christensen Tuesday saying the U.S. Forest Service’s Wood Duck forest Project comprising 1,241 acres of timber harvest east of Helena may violate several federal statutes and asked for a preliminary injunction to halt the work. Sun Mountain Lumber which was awarded 356 acres of timber sales filed as a party to the lawsuit claiming substantial harm if the project is halted.
States Where People Overspend the Most & Least on Car Loans – WalletHub Study
With the average auto loan debt as high as 44% of the median income in some states today WalletHub released its report on the States Where People Overspend the Most on Car Loans to highlight where consumers are struggling and Montana ranks 19th on the list. To identify the states where people overspend the most on car loans the personal-finance website divided the median car-loan debt by residents’ income in each of the 50 states and the District of Columbia.
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Senator Tim Sheehy’s bipartisan Aerial Firefighting Enhancement Act is headed to President Donald Trump’s desk after passing the House of Representatives Tuesday. The bill strengthens the wildfire suppression fleet and ensures the United States can better combat the year-round threat of catastrophic wildfire. The bill passed the Senate unanimously in April.
Montana State University is in the top 3.7% of universities worldwide in the latest Center for World University Rankings for 2025. The rankings assess over 21,462 universities based on various factors such as education employability faculty achievements and research output.
In Great Falls the number of 911 calls made for the downtown area has seen a slight decrease over recent years. So far in 2025 there have been 2,554 calls. 6.263 911 calls were made in 2024 while in 2023 there were 7,393.
Eight veteran-service dog teams in Billings have graduated after two years of training with Dog Tag Buddies. The program aims to help veterans reclaim independence and find a new normal emphasizing the importance of social mobility and healing recognizing the time it takes for them to navigate the world with purpose and confidence.
Helena city commissioners officially signed off on a $3.2 million federal grant to study a railroad underpass at Montana Avenue after federal freezes brought a period of uncertainty. Its $1.3 million counterpart grant to connect the South Helena Interstate 15 interchange to U.S. Highway 12 is still stalled by the federal freeze.
