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 Cent...
Montana Data Centers | NorthWestern Energy 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...
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 nonprofi...
Montana Announces Exciting 2026 Season in Virginia City and Nevada City Courtesy of Montana Heritage Commission “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 Vi...
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...
Billings, Mont. – Billings Police responded to an officer-involved shooting on the city’s north side Thursday afternoon. Northern News Network’s Ken Adelblue attended a Friday morning press conference held by Billings Police Chief Rich St. John. Chain of Events Leading to the Shooting Officers were dispatched to the 1200 block of North 26th St...
Montana lawmakers say a major package of housing reforms is beginning to show results, after the state underwent dramatic housing price increases since the COVID pandemic shutdown. During a recent appearance on Voices of Montana, State Senator Forrest Mandeville, of Columbus, said the reforms—first passed during the 2023 legislative session—a...
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...
BILLINGS, Mont. — Respiratory syncytial virus, better known as RSV, is lingering longer than usual this year. The Northern News Network’s Ken Adelblue spoke with Michelle Evans, immunization section supervisor with the Montana Department of Public Health and Human Services, about a recommendation to continue immunizations through April. Typica...
