Author: Brian Bennett

Could AM Radio Become A Thing Of The Past?

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Dead air: Could AM radio become a thing of the past? AM radio stations provide news and public safety information in many rural areas including in Montana.  As some automakers look at discontinue offering AM radio in their vehicles The AM Radio in Every Car Act requiring AM radios in U.S.-made cars is being considered by Congress. The legislat...

Montana Sees Decline In Gas Prices

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Montana Sees Decline In Gas Prices Average gasoline prices in Montana have fallen 3.1 cent per gallon in the last week, averaging $3.24 a gallon. Gas is 2.2 cents a gallon lower than a month ago and 27.7 cents per gallon lower than a year ago. According to GasBuddy the cheapest station in Montana was $2.86 per gallon Monday while the most expe...

KRAMBU Plans World’s Most Sustainable AI Factory in Montana

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KRAMBU Unveils Plans for World’s Most Sustainable AI Factory in Montana KRAMBU Incorporated has unveiled plans for the world’s most sustainable Artificial Intelligence factory in Montana. Its 100-megawatt facility will support the growing global demand for AI and high-performance computing while minimizing environmental impact and delive...

Drought Spreads Across Montana

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Drought spreads across Montana According to data from the National Drought Mitigation center roughly 63% of Montana is experiencing drought with conditions unlikely to improve anytime soon. It’s Montana’s fifth consecutive year experiencing drought which has brought widespread fishing restrictions across the state and will continue to increase...

Montana Education Remains Stable Despite Federal Layoffs

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Montana education remains stable despite federal layoffs A recent U.S. Supreme Court decision is allowing President Donald Trump to proceed with laying off approximately 1,400 Department of Education employees but the Montana Office of Public Instruction says there are currently no known effects on local education. In the event federal funding...

Typical Montana Home Value Up 66% In Four Years

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Typical Montana home value up 66% in four years According to new valuations by the state Department of Revenue the typical Montana home’s value has gone up 66% over the last four years while the per-capita personal income grew by 26%. As of 2024 the average personal income of $67,625 was enough for a $1,700-a-month house payment if no more tha...

Montana Gas Price Crack Top Ten In The Nation

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Montana Gas Price Crack Top Ten In The Nation According to Gas Buddy dot com average gas prices in Montana are now 6.3 cents per gallon higher than a month ago but 26.3 cents per gallon lower than a year ago. Montana is currently ranked 9th in the U.S. when it comes to the average price of gas three spots higher than last week when prices drop...

Montana To Receive $2.5 Million From National Opioid Settlement

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Montana to receive $2.5 million from national opioid settlement Montana will receive $2.5 million from a national opioid settlement with eight opioid drugmakers who are paying a total of $720 million that will be distributed to all 50 states and U.S. territories. The money will go towards reducing and mitigating the use of harmful opioids. MSU...

Yellowstone Glacier National Parks On Track For Record Years

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Yellowstone Glacier national parks on track for record years Yellowstone and Glacier national parks notched their second-highest visitation years ever last year and  the two anchors for Montana’s tourism sector could see new all-time records this year. So far in 2025 Yellowstone has seen 1,690,922 recreation visits up 4% from 2024. Glacier has...

Montana Tops List In Drunk Driving Category

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Montana Ranks Number One In Drunk Driving Categories Montana ranks as the worst state for drunk driving. 43.51% of traffic deaths in Montana are caused by drunk drivers the highest in the nation. The state has the worst rate of drunk drivers under 21 involved in fatal crashes. Montana GOP Leaders Introduce Resolution Against BLM’s 2024 M...