'JV was ready tonight': Hometown return of Michael Wortham helped UM quiet noise

SACRAMENTO, Calif. — In what was a wild week leading up to Montana's game against Sacramento State, the Grizzlies quieted all of the noise with a 49-35 victory over the Hornets to improve to 8-0. "So we played well in all three phases," UM head...

Funding cuts threaten wildlife crossings

Hank Lacey (Colorado Newsline) Colorado will soon make history with a long-awaited wildlife crossing project on Interstate 25, but the state faces fiscal headwinds in continuing its plan to build other facilities to help animals avoid highways. No...

Nations’ plans to ramp up coal, gas and oil extraction ‘will put climate goals beyond reach’

This story was originally published by The Guardian and appears here as part of the Climate Desk collaboration Governments around the world are ramping up coal, gas and oil extraction which will put climate goals beyond reach, new data has shown....

The untold story of a 1984 Montana retreat that shaped US nuclear policy for decades

Lone Mountain seen from Big Sky, Montana (Photo: Greg Gjerdingen, via Wikimedia Commons, modified) In late July 1984, as the world’s nuclear superpowers stared each other down, some of the United States’ sharpest minds landed in Montana’s “Big...

'JV was ready tonight': Hometown return of Michael Wortham helped UM quiet noise

SACRAMENTO, Calif. — In what was a wild week leading up to Montana's game against Sacramento State, the Grizzlies quieted all of the noise with a 49-35 victory over the Hornets to improve to 8-0. "So we played well in all three phases," UM head...

Colorado is a leader in wildlife crossings but funding cuts threaten protections

Colorado will soon make history with a long-awaited wildlife crossing project on Interstate 25, but the state faces fiscal headwinds in continuing its plan to build other facilities to help animals avoid highways. No federal grant money was...

Here’s what a federal government shutdown could mean in Montana

Stay up-to-date on the latest breaking news. Get MTFP's in-depth, independent reporting sent directly to your inbox. As the country edged closer Tuesday to a federal government shutdown, Walt Schweitzer worried about the two-party checks issued to...

Diffusing the Yellowstone time bomb: Recent Montana State discoveries challenge sleeping-giant theories

Six years of scientific investigation within Yellowstone National Park has revealed a volcanic system far more complex than scientists imagined, with previously unknown eruptions and multiple underground magma chambers that could fundamentally...

Top Five Safest Colleges In Montana For New Students

Heading to college can be the first move away from home for a lot of young adults. One of the most important things that can insure success for your college student is choosing a safe college for them to go to. When students aren't afraid of their...

Residents sound off on Montana Renewables wastewater proposal

Sign up for the free Great Falls This Week newsletter and stay in the loop on Great Falls city government, public school meetings, business news and upcoming entertainment and events. 9/29/2025 Permit revision opens up another public hearing...

Study Board seeks info on pollution impacts

Posted: September 29, 2025 The International Elk-Kootenai/y Watershed Study Board (Study Board) is seeking literature, data and knowledge that may be related to its study that is exploring the impacts of transboundary water pollution in the...

42 dogs in Montana animal neglect case

SHEPHERD - The Yellowstone County Sheriff’s Office seized 42 dogs near 12 Mile Road in Shepherd on Thursday. “Our animal control officer got wind of possible neglect of these animals,” Sheriff Mike Linder said. Watch Sheriff Linder talk about the...

Yellowstone Bison Science Breakthrough Could Help Montana

Yellowstone’s bison have long been a source of tension. Conservationists would like to see herds flowing back across the West, while cattle ranchers in Montana view them as walking disease carriers. The culprit is brucellosis, a nasty bacterial...

Whitebark pine could lose 80% of its western habitat to climate change, study finds

High in the Sierra Nevada and Rocky Mountains, the wind-swept whitebark pine has stood for centuries in Nevada, Idaho, Wyoming, Montana and California. But now, rising temperatures and drought imperil the tree’s future, even though it's federally...

Wisconsin youth lead climate march, advocate for change in ongoing lawsuit

The Wisconsin Climate March took place Sunday, Sept. 28, beginning at Library Mall and proceeding toward the Capitol, drawing over 300 participants to the crowd. The Wisconsin Climate March took place as part of a national clean energy movement...

The Best Small Towns In Montana To Relax In 2025

A state defined by its wide-open spaces and diverse terrain ranging from the Rocky Mountains to the Great Plains, Montana is best known for its "big sky" natural beauty and vast landscapes. Additionally, the state is also recognized for its...

Sheehy Bill Could Boost Rail Passenger Through Southern Montana

Sheehy Bill Could Boost Rail Passenger Service Through Southern Montana Senator Tim Sheehy has introduced a bill to remove requirements that non-federal funding be considered for long-distance intercity passenger rail routes under the Corridor...

Harmful algae blooms reported across Montana

BILLINGS — The Montana Department of Environmental Quality is warning residents about harmful algae blooms (HAB) appearing in lakes and reservoirs across the state. The Tongue River Reservoir in Big Horn County received its first notice at the end...

The Flower Montana Gardeners Count On Every Fall

Fall in Montana has its own kind of magic from crisp mornings to the soft glow of sunset over the mountains. If you’re looking for a flower that thrives in cooler nights, stands strong against curious wildlife, and brightens up your yard, look no...

What Satellites Just Revealed About Montana’s Colstrip Plant

It would appear that Big Brother is not Washington, it’s outer space. Satellites are now turning their high-tech eyes down to the smokestacks, making it possible to watch CO₂ being dumped into the global atmosphere. No more guessing games, no more...