US judge ‘reluctantly’ throws out youth climate action

Failure to establish constitutional standing denies the efforts of young claimants to block pro-fossil fu... Failure to establish constitutional standing denies the efforts of young claimants to block pro-fossil fuel executive orders. A district...

Exclusive Montana Talks Interview with Trump Interior Sec. Burgum

Why is it different this time? We've seen good news headlines for the mining and timber industries before. Why is this time different? President Donald J. Trump. We landed an exclusive interview with Trump Interior Secretary Doug Burgum on our...

What You Need To Know About Safely Ice Fishing In Montana

Ice Fishing In Montana Ice Fishing in the Treasure State can be a lot of fun, or a total nightmare. It all depends on how much respect you have for the ice and the weather conditions. Here Are Some Tips To Make Your Day On The Ice A Safe And Fun...

Just 10.9% of Young Adults in Montana Have Delinquent Credit Card Debt, 7th Lowest in the Country

Image Credit: Pormezz / Shutterstock Credit cards used to be a convenience. Now they’re a necessity for millions of Americans relying on taking on debt for groceries, gas, and other daily essentials — all while facing the highest interest rates in...

The Largest Snowfall Totals in Montana History

If there's one thing I've been able to confirm what I always knew in my two months of living in Montana, it's that Montanans are tough. Maybe it's the ranching or farming lifestyles, maybe it's the unpredictable weather, or simply the big sky...

Senate passes resolution to open up Montana for coal leasing, now headed to Trump's desk

Amid a federal government shutdown, the Republican-held U.S. Senate voted Wednesday to open up Montana for more coal leasing by overturning land use restrictions implemented in 2024. The resolution would overturn a Biden-era amendment to a Miles...

Montana pheasant hunters to see nearly 18,000 birds released this fall

MONTANA - Montana Fish, Wildlife and Parks (FWP) announced that nearly 18,000 pheasants will be released across various wildlife management areas, fishing access sites and school trust lands this fall. The initiative aims to encourage new hunters...

Montana Department of Transportation urges residents to stay vigilant for suspicious drain activity

MONTANA- The Montana Department of Transportation (MDT) is encouraging residents to report any suspicious or illegal discharges into storm drains or waterways. Some substances to be on the lookout for include unusual substances, oil, chemicals or...

Judge dismisses Lighthiser v. Trump youth climate lawsuit

Jonathan Ambarian HELENA (KPAX) - A federal judge in Missoula has dismissed a lawsuit from a group of young plaintiffs, challenging the Trump administration’s energy policies. U.S. District Judge Dana Christensen ruled Wednesday that the 22...

A Montanan’s guide to federal and state public record requests

The right to know takes different forms at different levels of government. At the federal level, the Freedom of Information Act gives citizens a way to request government records. In Montana, the right is built directly into the state constitution...

Montana hunters have two ‘close range’ encounters with grizzly bears

Three hunters were left unhurt after two scary encounters with grizzly bears in the Taylor Fork area near Big Sky. That is according to the Montana Department of Fish, Wildlife and Parks (FWP). “The first encounter involved two hunters on Sept....

González Colón to participate in Montana Economic Summit on energy

Gov. Jenniffer González Colón was invited by Montana Governor Greg Gianforte to participate as a panelist at the Montana Chamber of Commerce’s Economic Summit focused on energy issues, it was reported Wednesday. This week’s event will bring...

'We don't settle': Montana Tech chancellor discusses college's goals, grit

Perseverance. Dirty boots and callused hands — as symbols of confidence, competence and can-do spirit. Graduates primed and ready for work right out of the academic chute. An institution that has notched 125 years of stepping up to meet regional,...

Judge dismisses federal lawsuit from young climate activists

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Federal judge dismisses young climate activists' lawsuit

BILLINGS, Mont. (AP) — A federal judge on Wednesday dismissed a lawsuit from young climate activists seeking to block President Donald Trump's executive orders promoting fossil fuels and discouraging renewable energy. The activists said the orders...

Montana State volleyball outlasts Montana in five-set marathon

MSU and UM sports information MISSOULA — Montana State senior outside hitter Madilyn Siebler recorded a career-high 21 kills as the Bobcat volleyball team captured its fifth-straight victory over rival Montana Saturday night in front of a record...

Calgary raccoon numbers could be on the rise, says wildlife biologist

Calgary’s raccoons are elusive creatures, typically found lying low in the woods rather than wreaking havoc on urban areas like their friends out east. Toronto’s infamous trash pandas have led many in Canada to associate raccoons with...

Judge dismisses young activists' lawsuit against Trump, concedes 'very real' climate harm

A federal judge on Wednesday dismissed a lawsuit from young climate activists seeking to block U.S. President Donald Trump's executive orders promoting fossil fuels and discouraging renewable energy. U.S. District Judge Dana Christensen said the...

Missoula judge dismisses federal climate lawsuit, plaintiffs plan to appeal

A federal judge in Missoula dismissed a lawsuit Wednesday challenging a range of energy-related actions taken by the Trump administration. The organization representing the 22 young plaintiffs quickly vowed to appeal. In his order, U.S. District...

US judge 'reluctantly' tosses youth case challenging Trump climate policies

A federal judge on Wednesday tossed a youth-led lawsuit accusing US President Donald Trump's fossil-fuel agenda of trampling their inalienable rights, ruling that he lacked jurisdiction to intervene. In his written order, Judge Dana Christensen of...