Massive data centers could more than double Montana’s electricity needs.
Here’s what we know about how three are expected to impact local water supplies.
Three Proposed Montana Data Center Projects
Sabey Data Centers plans to build a campus west of Butte using government-owned land and water.
The company has until late July to decide if it will move forward with the $1.2 million land purchase. Credit: Chris Boyer, Lighthawk
From Boulder selling bulk water to a posh ranch-resort in the Crazy Mountains to an East Helena subdivision that needs to find a new water source, and from the state refusing to grant East Helena the water rights to the former ASARCO smelter lands to Clancy struggling to secure a reliable water source from more than a decade, there’s a great deal of ground to cover.
Interview with Stan Bradshaw by Eliza Dubose, The Monitor, Boulder Montana
Montana Water Rights Interview
MT43 News Headline Articles
New Requirement for Voters
Broadwater County Elections Office reminds voters to include their birth year on the return envelope when submitting absentee ballots, as required by MT House Bill 719.Read the full Article
Most Montana Voters Don’t Want A Statewide Sales tax
Only 33% of registered voters in the state support a sales tax for property tax relief, according to an MTFP-Eagleton poll.Read the full Article
Gianforte extends deadline for landlords to avoid second-home tax
State officials cited ‘intermittent technical issues’ with an online portal ahead of March 1 deadline for landlords, homeowners.Read the full Article
CWD is spreading in Montana. Will deer and elk populations decline as a result?
In some Montana hunting districts, up to one-third of animals have contracted chronic wasting disease, the fatal, neurodegenerative disorder that’s driving down deer and elk populations in other western states.Read the full Article
Broadwater Conservation District Scholarship
Scholarship(s) of $500 to $1000 are available to Broadwater County resident High School students pursuing education in Natural Resources, Conservation or Agriculture.Read the full Article
Many Montana landlords haven’t filed to avoid second-home tax
Tenants could see rent increases if landlords fail to apply by next week’s deadline.Read the full Article
Trualta - Personalized Caregiver Support
Rocky's Agency on Aging has introduced a new individualized online support service for family caregivers who provide daily care to loved ones. This service is designed to meet caregivers where they are, offering personalized support, practical resources and guidance to help ease the challenges of caregivers.Read the full Article
New License Year Starts March 1
New license year starts March 1, here’s what you need to knowRead the full Article
Montana Aerospace Scholars at the Montana Learning Center
The Montana Learning Center (MLC) is partnering with NASA to host the Montana Aerospace Scholars (MAS) program, one of only 5 NASA High School Aerospace Scholars programs in the country.Read the full Article
Helena-Lewis and Clark announces seasonal hiring for upcoming recreation season
The Helena-Lewis and Clark National Forest is hiring seasonal employees for the upcoming recreation season and is encouraging local residents to apply.Read the full Article
BLM, USDA Forest Service Announce 2026 Grazing Fees
The federal grazing fee for 2026, as calculated by the National Agricultural Statistics Service, is $1.69 per animal unit month for lands administered by the Bureau of Land Management and the U.S. Department of Agriculture Forest Service.Read the full Article
Secretary Of State Launches 2026 Poll Worker Recruitment Campaign
Secretary of State Christi Jacobsen announced a new statewide campaign to recruit poll workers for the 2026 Primary and General Elections, continuing her efforts to support county election offices and strengthen Montana’s election workforce.Read the full Article
The Montana Office of Public Instruction Announces the Summer Food Service Program
The Montana Office of Public Instruction (OPI) announces the ongoing availability of summer meals for children via the Summer Food Service Program (SFSP) in preparation for summer 2026.Read the full Article
Oro Fino Chapter, Daughters of the American Revolution Announces Education Scholarship
The Oro Fino Chapter of the Daughters of the American Revolution announce a one-time scholarship award of $2,000 for a senior preparing to graduate from high school. Four scholarships are availableRead the full Article
Lifeline, A Federal Program, Can Help
Lifeline is a federal program that helps low-income individuals obtain discounted telephone or internet service.Read the full Article
Reach Higher Montana Invites Students to Reach New Heights with "It's Scholarship Time" Application
Reach Higher Montana, a leading non-profit organization dedicated to supporting education and empowering Montana students, is excited to announce the "It's Scholarship Time" application for high school and college students across the state.Read the full Article
Fishing Report For Helena Area Reservoirs
Anglers are reminded that ice conditions can be extremely variable. Ice thickness can range from thick enough to support a vehicle to open water. Extreme caution should be used when accessing the ice.Read the full Article
Helena area reservoirs Fishing Report for the week of 02/17/2026
Anglers are reminded that ice conditions can be extremely variable. Ice thickness can range from thick enough to support a vehicle to open water. Extreme caution should be used when accessing the ice.Read the full Article
AI Investors Eye Montana For New Data Centers
Massive data centers could more than double Montana’s electricity needs. Here’s what we know about how three are expected to impact local water supplies.Read the full Article
Billings Clinic Broadwater Announces Visitor Entrance Updates to Improve Safety & Security
Beginning Monday, February 16, Billings Clinic Broadwater will implement important updates to visitor entrances and door access procedures as part of an ongoing effort to maintain a safe and secure environment for patients, visitors, and staff.
Read the full Article
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Broadwater Education Foundation Trivia Night
Trailhead Christian Fellowship Church
Great Church Chili Throwdown Potluck
Broadwater Conservation District Scholarship
Long-time Broadwater Conservation District board member and rancher Ted Flynn has a keen interest in all facets of nature and ecology.
To honor Ted’s memory, the Broadwater Conservation District offers this scholarship(s) to a student pursuing a career in Natural Resources, Conservation or Agriculture.
Scholarship(s) of $500 to $1000 are available to Broadwater County resident High School students pursuing education in Natural Resources, Conservation or Agriculture.
Application can be picked up from Guidance Counselor at BHS or TFHS, from Broadwater Conservation District office (415 S Front St – E St entrance) or found online at broadwatercd.org.
Application Deadline April 13, 2026
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