As tensions escalate between Iran, Israel and the United States, a University of Montana scholar says the most important questions may not be about military conflict but whether the Iranian people could ultimately overthrow their oppressive government. Mehrdad Kia, director of the Central and Southwest Asian Studies Center at the University of...
Montana emerging as potential hub for AI, cloud data centers Montana is emerging as a potential hub in the growing national race to build artificial intelligence and cloud computing data centers, but the projects are also prompting debate over water use, electricity demand and local economic impacts. Energy experts speaking on the “Voices of M...
RED LODGE, Mont. — Eighty-three years after Montana’s deadliest mining disaster, a new song and community event are helping preserve the memory of the 74 miners who died in the 1943 Smith Mine explosion near Bearcreek. Singer-songwriter Linda McKenzie recently released “Goodbye Wives and Daughters,” a tribute inspired by one miner’s final chal...
BILLINGS, Mont. — Artificial intelligence is rapidly reshaping the tech world, and Montana is no exception. Recent reports indicate AI is writing an increasing portion of code, with some industry leaders claiming it can now handle nearly all programming tasks. But what does this mean for Montana’s workforce and the skills needed to thrive in a...
BILLINGS — The Beaverhead County boys basketball team begins its quest for a Class A state three-peat Thursday as the Western A Divisional Basketball Tournament tips off in Hamilton. Impressive field This year’s field is stacked. The Beavers, Butte Central and Frenchtown each enter with 8-2 Southwest A conference records, while Ronan and Colum...
BILLINGS, Mont. (AP) — Billings Public Schools have eliminated an $8 million budget deficit over the past two years while reducing student dropouts and increasing teacher pay, district officials said. Superintendent Erwin Garcia said the financial turnaround required closing Washington Elementary School, reducing staffing and cutting departme...
By Ken Adelblue The Montana Sports Update, Northern News Network BILLINGS — The basketball programs at Billings Central delivered a statement performance Saturday, sweeping both the boys and girls championships at the Eastern A Divisional Basketball Tournament at MetraPark and reinforcing their status as two of the premier programs in Class A....
by Ken Adelblue, Northern News Network BILLINGS – The prep basketball postseason in Montana kicks into high gear today, with district and divisional tournaments unfolding across the state. While Class AA teams will wait a bit longer, the remaining classifications are fully underway. Class C, which began district play last week, began tod...
Montana Superintendent of Public Instruction Susie Hedalen says the state’s public education system is undergoing a shift toward hands-on learning, stronger community partnerships, and a renewed focus on foundational academic skills. In a wide-ranging conversation with Tom Schultz, host of Voices of Montana, Hedalen described efforts to expand...
Billings, MT — Just in time for the spring building season, the Billings City Council has approved a significant 25% reduction in building permit fees, marking another major step in the City’s commitment to supporting growth and affordability. Making building and development more affordable has been a top priority for Billings. Over the past 1...
