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...
A review of climate damage caused by coal mining on public lands was launched Thursday by the U.S. Interior Department as the Biden administration expands its scrutiny of government fossil fuel sales that contribute to greenhouse gas emissions. The review also will consider if companies are paying fair value for coal extracted from public rese...
The states of Montana and Wyoming are pushing back on the federal government’s claims a lawsuit over a decision to deny a permit to the proposed Millennium Bulk Terminals is moot because the project collapsed. In their response to the solicitor general’s filing last month, the states maintain the issue is bigger than one developmen...
