By Ken Adelblue Northern News Network BILLINGS, Mont. (April 2, 2026) — April is National Child Abuse Prevention Month, a time dedicated to raising awareness and strengthening families to ensure children grow up in safe, supportive environments. Ken Adelblue of the Northern News Network spoke with Bill Kennedy of the Family Tree Nurturing Center and the Billings Exchange Club’s Child
A New Framework for Large Energy Consumers NorthWestern Energy has formalized a request to the Montana Public Service Commission for a new Large New Load Tariff, designed to support Montana’s economic growth and ensure a reliable energy future. This proposed framework aims to balance the service needs of large energy consumers—such as data centers and expanding industrial facilities—with the protection
The Power of a Small Act of Generosity Sometimes it’s a small moment that changes a life — a word of encouragement, a helping hand, or a neighbor who believes in someone’s potential. That idea was at the heart of a recent Voices of Montana conversation about the Montana Community Foundation and the power of local giving. The statewide nonprofit
Montana Announces Exciting 2026 Season in Virginia City and Nevada City “Historic view of Virginia City, a reminder of the town’s rich past.” The Montana Department of Commerce and Montana Heritage Commission have officially announced the concessionaires for the 2026 summer season in Virginia City and Nevada City. Local favorites along with new vendors are preparing to welcome visitors, supporting
As tensions surrounding Iran continue to dominate global headlines, scholars and international policy experts will gather in Montana next week to analyze the conflict and its broader geopolitical implications. Dr. Mehrdad Kia, a professor at the University of Montana and longtime organizer of the event, joined Voices of Montana to discuss both the latest developments in the Iran situation and