The Montana Highway Patrol (MHP) is actively recruiting dedicated individuals to serve as State Troopers and protect Montana’s extensive highway network. Opportunities are available across the state, with particular emphasis on positions in eastern and central Montana—including Stanford, Harlowton, Big Timber, Glendive, Culbertson, and F...
A Smoldering Chain Reaction For decades, the rugged landscape of eastern Montana has been sitting on a literal “chain reaction” of fire. What begins as a simple lightning strike often ignites exposed coal veins, which then smolder underground for years—sometimes decades—only to resurface and spark massive, uncontrollable wil...
A Frozen Crime Scene: The Predator’s Calling Card Visitors strolling through the Hall of Horns and Teeth at the Museum of the Rockies often pause at a duck-billed dinosaur skull that seems, at first glance, simply impressive in its size. But a closer look reveals a startling secret: a single, broken tooth embedded deep in the fossilized face. ...
HELENA – Calling all Montana high school artists! Reach Higher Montana‘s annual Design-A-Sticker competition is here, offering a chance to win scholarships and boost your artistic resume. Express Yourself, Fund Your Future This isn’t your typical scholarship application. Instead of essays and GPA requirements, this competitio...
Montana DOJ Warns of Fake Motor Vehicle Division Text Scam The Montana Department of Justice’s Office of Consumer Protection is warning residents about fraudulent text messages posing as the state Motor Vehicle Division. Officials say scammers are sending urgent texts demanding payment for fake fines or traffic tickets, sometimes threatening i...
Downing Praises Reversal of EPA’s MATS Rule Montana Congressman Troy Downing is applauding the EPA’s move to reverse the Biden‑era Mercury and Air Toxics Standards rule. Downing says the regulation placed unfair burdens on coal‑fired plants like Colstrip, threatening grid reliability and Montana jobs. He’s urging Congress to pass his COAL POWE...
Helena High School Students Stage Walkouts to Protest Federal Immigration Enforcement In Helena today, dozens of high school students walked out of class to voice their opposition to federal immigration crackdowns. Groups from both Helena and Capital High Schools gathered at major intersections, chanting ‘ICE out’ as passing driver...
Warm Winter Wakes Montana Bears Early from Hibernation An “off-kilter” winter is stirring Montana’s grizzly and black bears out of their dens months ahead of schedule. Biologists with Montana Fish, Wildlife & Parks report that record-breaking warmth and a lack of snow have led to numerous sightings, including a grizzly spotted ...
SNOW SCARCITY SHIFTS SKI FINALS TO UTAH An unprecedented lack of winter weather in Montana has forced the NCAA to move the 2026 National Collegiate Skiing Championships away from Bozeman. Originally set for Bridger Bowl and Crosscut next month, the title events will now be hosted by the University of Utah at venues in Park City and Midway. Off...
National Cancer Institute to Study Ivermectin as Potential Treatment The National Cancer Institute is launching a new study to investigate whether the antiparasitic drug ivermectin can effectively kill cancer cells. While the drug gained notoriety for its unproven use during the pandemic, NCI Director Anthony Letai says the agency is taking th...
