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...
Knudsen Clarifies Task Force Withdrawal Unrelated to State Investigation of Helena Attorney General Austin Knudsen says the Helena Police Department’s decision to opt out of the Missouri River Drug Task Force was not a factor in the decision by him and Governor Greg Gianforte to investigate the city of Helena for possibly violating state law. ...
At the Epicenter: MGGA President Steve Sheffels Recalls Recent Great Falls Earthquake Just Two weeks ago today, a magnitude 4.2 earthquake struck just northeast of Great Falls. While the U.S. Geological Survey reported no injuries or major damage from the 12:41 p.m. tremor, the experience isn’t something that will be forgotten any time soon fo...
Governor, Attorney General Question Helena’s Compliance with State Immigration Law Governor Greg Gianforte held a joint press conference with Attorney General Austin Knudsen, raising concerns the city of Helena could be violating state law by its refusal to cooperate with federal immigration officials. Governor Greg Gianforte https://northernb...
DLI Warns Montanans of New Statewide Email Phishing Scam The Montana Department of Labor and Industry is warning residents about a new email phishing scam. Officials say the messages appear to come from a fake “Bridget Hawkins” and reference code‑enforcement notices, urging people to open attachments or confirm documents. DLI stresses these em...
ZooMontana Works to Launch New Health Center Construction Amid Double National Award Nominations ZooMontana in Billings, is Montana’s only accredited zoo and botanical park. Part of Zoo Montana’s Capital Campaign is the animal health center that will soon begin, Brand Manager Luke Ashmoore. Luke Ashmoore https://northernbroadcasting.com/...
New Montana DOC Director Eric Strauss Outlines Vision for Prison Expansion and Capacity Growth Montana’s newly appointed Prisons Director, Eric Strauss, says his top priority is managing a massive seven-hundred-million-dollar infrastructure expansion. Strauss, the first director without a law enforcement background, aims to increase inmate cap...
Gianforte Calls for Turning Point USA Chapters in Every Montana High School On Wednesday, Montana Governor Greg Gianforte urged high schoolers to launch local chapters of Turning Point USA. The move follows the death of the group’s founder, Charlie Kirk, who was killed last year. Currently, the organization has a presence in about 12 per...
