Montana DEQ taking public comment on guidance for greenhouse gas assessments

HELENA — In the aftermath of the Held climate lawsuit two years ago, Montana regulators began analyzing how proposed projects could affect greenhouse gas emissions. Now, state leaders have released the first draft of a document that will provide...

Montana Land Board Approves phase two of Montana Great Outdoors Conservation Easement

KALISPELL — Thousands of acres of land in the Cabinet Mountains are now protected under the Montana Great Outdoors Conservation Easement following a Monday vote in Helena. The Montana Land Board approved phase two of the permanent easement in a...

Water at Montana State Prison routinely tested positive for coliform bacteria

Montana State Prison’s drinking water has routinely tested positive for coliform, a bacteria found in fecal matter, and the facility has received numerous drinking water violations over the past three decades, according to the state’s Safe...

Montana Land Board Approves Project to Conserve 53,000 Acres of Timber Forests Near Libby

A project to permanently protect 53,000 acres of private timberland in Flathead and Lincoln counties cleared a final hurdle on Oct. 20 when the Montana Land Board delivered a 4-1 vote in favor of a conservation easement that has earned plaudits...

Montana Land Board adds more than 53K acres to conservation easement

State officials voted 4-1 to seal more than 53,000 acres of land in the Cabinet Mountains under the terms of a perpetual conservation easement during a Montana Land Board meeting Monday. The Oct. 20 vote signaled the final hurdle in a years-long...

The future of Montana’s energy landscape through the eyes of industry insiders

Stay up-to-date on the latest breaking news. Get MTFP's in-depth, independent reporting sent directly to your inbox. BOZEMAN — At an all-day summit last week co-hosted by Republican Montana Gov. Greg Gianforte and the Montana Chamber of Commerce,...

Land Board approves northwest Montana conservation easement valued at $58 million

Stay up-to-date on the latest breaking news. Get MTFP's in-depth, independent reporting sent directly to your inbox. The Montana Land Board on Monday approved a 53,000-acre conservation easement in the Cabinet Mountains of northwest Montana that...

Montanans Could See Two Rare Comets and a Meteor Shower This Week

Montana has some amazing views of celestial events. That’s thanks to our open spaces, small population, and minimal light pollution. Last week we had a chance to see the Northern Lights. READ MORE: 'Trail to the Stars' Offers A Map to Stargazing...

Climate lawyers keep losing. SCOTUS can end their crusade

A federal judge in Montana dismissed a climate lawsuit last week, marking another defeat for a legal strategy that even its backers admit is a backdoor way of pursuing energy policies they can’t get through the legislative process. A case now...

Montana elk population is high. Why are they so hard to hunt?

More than 3,300 elk are estimated to roam the Crazy Mountains in Hunting District 315, and in three days of scouring high and low during the archery season my buddy and I never saw one. We saw old scat, tracks and even trees rubbed clean of bark...

Governor Gianforte Promotes Montana Commodities and Industries in South Korea

SEOUL, South Korea – Governor Greg Gianforte today met with Korean business leaders, government officials, and U.S. diplomatic partners to promote Montana’s high-quality commodities, natural resources, and emerging industries, expanding economic...

Thousands of Montana hunters prepare for general big game season opener

As Montana's general big game hunting season opens Saturday, thousands of hunters will hit the roads early morning, creating increased traffic as they head to their hunting spots. The season runs through Sunday, Nov. 30. For Fish, Wildlife & Parks...

Montana Ag Network: Blackfoot Valley ranchers sell stock amid drought

POTOMAC — The Blackfoot River set multiple records for low flows this year, compounding another year of drought. The impacts rippled throughout the valley. Ranchers like Denny Iverson were short hay and sold off cattle to cope. “It just didn't...

WalletHub's New Safest Cities List Includes Two Montana Cities

Safest Cities In America 2025 When we think of the safest places to live, most people would assume you're talking about low levels of crime. While low crime is important, it's only one part of what makes up a town's safety rating. Safety Means...

Snowmobile Trails In Montana Set To Open December 1, 2025

We've only had a small taste of snow for the upcoming 2025/2026 winter season in Montana. It won't be long before the mountains will be white along with our knuckles from having to drive on crappy roads to work and home. via GIPHY It also means...

Montana governor visits Seoul in search of business ties

Montana Gov. Greg Gianforte met with Korean industry leaders and government officials Monday to seek synergy between the nation's industrial capabilities and the U.S. state’s business-friendly policies. The Federation of Korean Industries (FKI)...

‘Absolutely appalling’: How leftists puppet children for climate lawfare schemes

Greta Thunberg (Photo by Frankie Fouganthin courtesy Wikimedia Commons) An environmental lawfare group that represents children and uses tactics some critics argue amount to “brainwashing” and “indoctrination” has drawn scrutiny for the way it...

Montana Ranks 16th Among States Building the Most Homes

Across the United States, a persistent shortage of housing has fueled an ongoing affordability crisis, particularly in high-growth metropolitan areas. Over the past several years, high housing costs have stretched budgets for both homebuyers and...

Should We Edit Nature to Help It Survive Climate Change?

A recent article in Noema magazines explores the issues in "editing nature to fix our failures." "It turns out playing God is neither difficult nor expensive," the article points out. "For about $2,000, I can go online and order a decent...

Rail conductor’s death investigated after he was hit and killed by train in Montana

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