Are Montana Democrats killing free speech, too?

It’s pretty clear the repercussions from the assassination of Charlie Kirk have basically betrayed his lauded dedication to free speech. Instead of a widespread national dialogue on — and spirited defense of — every American’s right to voice their...

Montana Invasive Species Council Hosts Quarterly Meeting In Trout Creek

The Montana Invasive Species Council (MISC) will host its next council meeting from 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. on Thursday, Oct. 16 at the Montana Fish, Wildlife & Parks Fish Hatchery near Fort Peck. Guest speakers will present information about the...

Did You Know Montana’s Winter Storms Have Names?

Montana's Winter Storms Have Names I had no idea there were names for the bad snow and ice storms that happen in America. I remember in the early 2000's when tropical storm Tammy hit. Then in 2023, it was hurricane Tammy. I can't even tell you how...

You can finally see the Cincinnati Zoo's first 2 Bear Ridge residents

CINCINNATI — You can finally see the Cincinnati Zoo's newest black bear cubs starting today! Hazel and Juniper, two 8-month-old orphaned cubs, arrived in Cincinnati last month from Montana after the state's Fish, Wildlife & Parks deemed them...

Montana FWP Considers Beaver Transplant EA

(HELENA) – Montana Fish, Wildlife & Parks is considering a new program that would provide guidance on how beavers can be transplanted in appropriate areas and ecosystems across the state. In Montana, beavers can help improve riparian and wetland...

Nine things to watch — and one not to watch — on this year’s local Montana government ballots

Municipal ballots giving voters across Montana the chance to pick their next batch of mayors, councilors and commissioners will soon begin arriving in mailboxes in advance of this year’s local Election Day, Nov. 4. City and town races, held in odd...

Montana moves forward on regulatory framework for blockchain, digital assets

The Montana Legislature grappled with a lot of technological innovation during the 2025 session including determining how to regulate the growing digital economy and this month has seen the launch of new laws and committees focused on the digital...

Data centers are booming. But there are big energy and environmental risks

Google recently courted the township of Franklin, Ind., so that it could construct a giant campus to house the computer hardware that powers its internet business. But the company needed to rezone more than 450 acres in the Indianapolis suburb,...

Montana Is The First State To Ban Internet Gambling

Montana Gambling Industry 2025: An Overview Montana has become the first state to ban all forms of internet gambling involving any currency. The law went into effect on October 1st—one week ago today. The Department of Justice now has the...

Will Libby Mine Approval End Up in Montana Court?

If Helca Mining proceeds with plans to develop the "Libby Exploration Project", previously known as the Montanore Mine, company officials have said all activity will be confined to the company's property at the headwaters of Libby Creek in...

Montana Ranks #1 for This Driving Danger

If you’ve ever been behind the wheel on a Montana backroad when a deer suddenly bolts across the pavement, you know the feeling. It’s a rush of panic that comes out of nowhere. At night, you expect it. You scan the ditches for glowing eyes, hands...

Madison River trout habitat restoration underway in Montana

MADISON RIVER — Construction crews are working in the Madison River to improve spawning opportunities for trout populations that have declined in recent years. The Montana Department of Fish, Wildlife & Parks began the restoration project last...

Open house to be held for Sixmile Creek wildlife crossing study

HUSON - The Montana Department of Transportation (MDT) will be hosting a public open house for the Sixmile Creek Wildlife Crossing Study on October 21. The event will take place from 5 p.m. to 7 p.m. at the Ninemile Community Center, located at...

‘Fourth Reich’: Self-Described Neo-Nazi Charged for Assaulting Jewish Man in Montana on Oct. 7 Anniversary

A self-proclaimed neo-Nazi in Missoula, Montana has been charged for allegedly assaulting a Jewish man outside a homeless shelter last week on the second anniversary of Hamas’s Oct. 7, 2023, massacre across southern Israel, according to local...

Colorado Parks and Wildlife takes first steps toward managing bison as wildlife

Colorado Parks and Wildlife has begun implementation of a new law aimed at protecting wild bison that migrate to Colorado. The law — which originated as a priority bill in the American Indian Affairs Interim Study Committee this year — allows...

With possible grizzly delisting on the horizon, Montana FWP changes tone on bears

Christy Clark was stunned last December when Montana’s governor asked her to take the helm at one of the state’s most closely watched agencies, the Department of Fish, Wildlife & Parks. She wasn’t a biologist, unlike many prior directors. And,...

5 Detours Near National Parks That Are Worth a Side Quest

Get out there, and off the beaten path. Photo: Go RVing Editor’s Note: This feature is presented by our partners at Go RVing. If you want to get out there and off the beaten path, there are plenty of detours outside the major National Parks that...

Trump administration tells Colorado to stop importing wolves from Canada

The Trump administration is telling Colorado to stop importing grey wolves from Canada as part of the state’s efforts to restore the predators, a shift that could hinder plans for more reintroductions this winter. The state has been releasing...

The Fielder Guide, How Montana Could Better Manage Wolves

I don't know about you, but I thought it was great to see that a couple of Montana lawmakers filed suit to reduce the number of wolves in the state. Here's the story from the Montana Television Network: Montana lawmakers sue over wolf hunting...

MDT to host open house on Sixmile Creek wildlife crossing project in Huson

HUSON, Mont. — The Montana Department of Transportation sharing information about the Sixmile Creek Wildlife Crossing study. MDT's study examines the possibility of replacing the 60-year-old, undersized Sixmile Creek culvert with two large...