Ryan Zinke was on Voices of Montana today. The former Montana Congressman and former Interior Secretary was asked now that he’s out of office what does he think about his time in public service and out. “To listen to the full Voices of Montana Podcast Click Here”   

The first annual skiathon fundraiser will be held at Red Lodge Mountain Saturday. Bill Lorantzen is a volunteer with Eagle Mount of Billings.

The state will remodel the Montana Historical Society Building and add a connected building to create the new Montana Heritage Center. Details from our Capitol City Correspondent Troy Shockley.

Northwestern Energy plans to purchase 25% of Colstrip Unit 4 from Puget Sound Energy and start a 6 year contract in January for Rosebud Mine coal. Representative Greg Gianforte.

This week Northwestern Energy unveiled its 20 year procurement plan which includes its intention to run the Colstrip coal power plant through 2041 and build four natural gas plants. Mike Scott with the Sierra Club’s Beyond Coal Campaign in Montana says relying on fossil fuels is a dangerous gamble for …

(43 minutes) Voices was on location Thursday at the 135th annual Montana Stockgrowers Association (MSGA) convention to talk with national and state leaders from an industry that accounts for nearly $70 billion annually in America. Jennifer Houston, President of the National Cattlemen’s Beef Association was a keynote speaker at the …

(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 …