Senator Steve Daines has reached an agreement with the Confederated Salish and Kootenai Tribes on a new framework for a permanent water settlement and he will introduce new legislation next week in the U.S. Senate.

Some tips for the upcoming winter season from Hannah Stiff. She’s the Montana Marketplace Manger for the Better Business  Bureau Northwest and Pacific Bureau.

The 34th annual Festival of Trees with the Family Tree Center goes through Saturday at Billings Metrapark’s Expocenter. Even coordinator Kristi Mammon explains what the money raised does for the Family Tree Center’s goals.

Senator Steve Daines has reached and agreement with the Confederated Salish and Kootenai Tribes on a new framework for a permanent water settlement. Attorney General Tim Fox was asked today whether it changes anything from the old one the state already ratified.

The Whitefish Mountain Ski Area ranked number three in North America by Ski Magazine opens for the season today. Public Relations Manager Riley Polumbus.

(14 minutes) Montana Congressman Greg Gianforte checked in as he graciously does every week. The discussion focused on what’s needed to create opportunities for Montana businesses and residents to thrive. The Congressman also discussed the latest in the on-going impeachment inquiry and proceedings, along with action on addressing illegal robocalls.

(28 minutes) Time for a little Made in Montana fun. We headed up to Scobey, the lefse-like-grandma-used-to-make capital of the world and chatted with Libi Susag, co-owner and magic maker at Granrud’s Lefse Shack. Then it was over to Harlowton, home of the famous cowboy cereal, Cream of the West, …

(15 minutes) The nature of the oil boom cycles common in eastern Montana bring a unique set of challenges to housing officials. What does a family do if during a boom cycle housing is difficult to find, and in a downturn economy, housing is difficult to afford? In our series …

(27 minutes) Missoula has the largest homeless population of any urban area in Montana. To tackle the issue, elected officials and community members drew up the “Reaching Home” 10-year plan to end homelessness in 2012. In our continuing series, Eran Pehan, Missoula’s Director of the Office of Housing and Community …

(43 minutes) You might be surprised to learn that from 3,000 – 4,000 Montana students may find themselves homeless at some point throughout the school year. How do we ensure our youth have the education they need to overcome the challenges of homelessness? Sue Runkle, a public school educator and …