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BLM Invites People to Help Shape the Future of America’s Public Lands

BLM Invites People to Help Shape the Future of America’s Public Lands, Make Your Voice Matter.
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Gianforte Launches Flat Income Tax Initiative

The governor’s push to institute a 4.7% flat state income tax has support from conservative think tanks and Republican legislators, but drew criticism from Democratic lawmakers.
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Superintendent Hedalen Launches Montana Student Art Contest

Montana State Superintendent Susie Hedalen is excited to announce the launch of the Montana Student Art Contest, a new statewide program celebrating the creativity, talent, and artistic achievements of Montana students.
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September is Bear Aware Month in Montana

Attend an event and bring in your expired, empty or unwanted bear spray cans to an FWP office
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St. Peters Health Clinic and Hospital Officially Collaborate October 8

St. Peter’s Clinic and Billings Clinic Broadwater have announced they will merge their providers beginning October 8. St. Peter’s patients who receive treatment at the Townsend facility should continue to make appointments with that clinic until then.
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Drought, Hay, and Getting Through the Winter

Weather conditions across our great state have been quite inconsistent this year, with some areas of Montana receiving adequate precipitation while other localities seem to have gotten very little, leaving many cattle producers and farmers in a tough spot. While drought has not hit every corner of the state, it has hit some segments of cattle and farm country particularly hard.
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Cheaper Beef And A Bigger herd - The Math Is Uncertain

The president is lowering tariffs on 300,000 metric tons of ground beef imports, a move Montanans say is unlikely to benefit them.
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NorthWestern Energy’s Power Plan Found ‘Deficient’

Montana Public Service Commission orders utility to address flaws for how it will provide affordable power.
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Madison Buffalo Jump State Park To Host Annual Kite Festival

Madison Buffalo Jump State Park will host its annual Kite Festival on Saturday, Sept. 5.
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NRCS in Montana Accepting Applications for Conservation Programs

The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) continues to put Farmers First through a historic investment in conservation on agricultural lands through USDA’s Natural Resources Conservation Service (NRCS) as a result of the conservation funding provided by the Working Families Tax Cuts Act.
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MSU Study Links The West’s Extreme Snow Drought To Climate Change

New MSU study finds clear connection between low snowpack and human-caused climate change.
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2026 Salmonella Outbreak

2026 Salmonella Outbreak linked to Broccoli Sprouts from Evergreen Fresh Sprouts, LLC
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Standing-Room-Only Crowd Packs MDT Open House in Townsend

A full, standing-room-only crowd filled the Flynn Building on Thursday, August 20, 2026, as the Montana Department of Transportation (MDT) hosted a public open house detailing three major improvement projects planned along the US 12/US 287 corridor. Residents from Townsend, Winston, the Silos area, and surrounding area turned out in force, eager to learn more about the construction timelines, safety upgrades, and long term transportation impacts.
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Rifle Season Hunting Camp Extension Applications Available For Little Belt Mountains

The Belt Creek–White Sulphur Springs Ranger District of the Helena–Lewis and Clark National Forest will accept applications for 13 extended hunting camp permits this fall. Permits are available for five camps in Nugget Creek, five in Geis Creek, and three in Deadman.
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Secretary Of State Slams Out-Of-State Organization For Business Fraud

Secretary Christi Jacobsen slams out-of-state organization for business fraud. Montana Secretary of State Christi Jacobsen has issued a cease-and-desist letter to an out-of-state group targeting Montana businesses with a fraudulent, official-looking solicitation designed to take money from hardworking Montana businesses.
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MSU launches a new Wool Lab

MSU launches a new Wool Lab to revive an old industry. Brent Roeder spent a lifetime watching synthetic fiber undermine demand for wool. Now he hopes to show students why wool is still ‘important and relevant.’
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Wildlife conflict bill would fund non-lethal tactics to protect livestock

Senator Steve Daines joins bipartisan measure to keep cattle, sheep safe from wolves and bears.
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Does Your Dog Make You Safer in Bear Country?

Think your dog makes you safer in bear country? The data says otherwise. New analysis of more than 300 bear encounters suggests our canine companions often increase odds of conflict and rarely serve as early warning systems many recreationists assume.
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OPI Launches New Public School Report Card Platform

Superintendent Susie Hedalen Launches New Public School Report Card Platform to Increase Transparency.
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Ant Park Fire Update - White Sulphur Springs

Location: 7 miles southeast of Showdown Mountain Ski Area; 15 miles northeast of White Sulphur Springs, MT Start Date: 7/31/26; 2:54 PM MST Cause: Undetermined Size: 700 acres Completion/Containment: 0%
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