Flickers of Hope for a Cyprus Talks Revival

Can Greece and Turkey build a new dialogue while the Cyprus problem remains unsolved? Could the major players in the Eastern Mediterranean find common ground without addressing the decades-old conflict that has repeatedly fueled multilayered...

'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...

Letters to the editor Oct. 27

Mayoral hopefuls This week, I settled into my armchair and pored over the profiles of our mayoral hopefuls, much like flipping through the old almanacs of my youth — eager for the lay of the land, yet wary of the storms ahead. As a fellow who’s...

'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...

Governor, federal delegation send letter to Interior targeting American Prairie

Montana Gov. Greg Gianforte, as well as all four members of the state’s federal delegation signed on to a letter last month claiming American Prairie’s bison restoration project is at odds with the state’s economy. The five men sent the letter to...

Kalispell’s failed bid for a federal grant leaves bypass construction unfunded

Kalispell has missed out on a grant that would have accelerated construction of the south end of the U.S. 93 Bypass, meaning the highway will remain unfinished and unfunded indefinitely. Partnering with the Montana Department of Transportation,...

Northern Lights Alert: 12 States May See Aurora Monday As Sun ‘Hole’ Arrives

The northern lights, also known as the aurora borealis, are seen in the night sky near Yellowknife in Canada's Northwest Territories, early Wednesday, Aug. 20, 2025. (AP Photo/Mark Schiefelbein) Copyright 2025 The Associated Press. All rights...

Prevost Name MFU Executive Director

Montana Farmers Union is pleased to announce Rachel Prevost has been named its Executive Director. “Rachel has become an integral part of the Farmers Union family,” MFU President Walter Schweitzer said. “Her dedication and creativity have been...

Melissa sería un raro huracán de categoría 5 antes de un histórico impacto en Jamaica

Por Chris Dolce, CNN Melissa se intensificó rápidamente durante la madrugada del domingo y ahora es un huracán de categoría 4 con vientos de 233 km/h. El Centro Nacional de Huracanes de EE.UU. espera que se fortalezca hasta convertirse en un raro...

Tokenized mining rigs fueling growth of grassroots hubs

Homepage > News > Business > Tokenized mining rigs fueling growth of grassroots hubs Mining BTC has always needed specific hardware and a lot of energy. Now, people are talking about tokenized rigs as a way for more people to own part of the...

Volleyball relies on each other on and off the court

Olivia LaBeau and teammate Carley Spachman go up to contest a spike during the Griv V Cats volleyball game on Oct 11 As the University of Montana volleyball continues down its path to the Big Sky Conference tournament, the team shows its...

Getting There: Spokane County Public Works' new headquarters breathes new life into former contamination site

The Spokane County crews overseeing the largest road network in the state have some brand new digs. Over the summer, Spokane County wrapped up work on a $15 million headquarters for the Public Works department, finally bringing the municipality’s...

South Dakota's Most Charming Small Town Has A Top National Park On Its Doorstep

If you're looking to explore one of the most interesting national parks in the US, you should carve out time to visit South Dakota. This underrated state is home to incredible history, multiple national parks, incredible state parks, and a huge...

Need to escape the relatives this Thanksgiving? Seven of America’s coziest stays for the holiday

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State inspectors and partners honored for AIS prevention

Montana’s Aquatic Invasive Species team was recently recognized by the Western Regional Panel of the Aquatic Nuisance Species Task Force as the 2025 “Best in the West” for its exceptional work preventing the spread of invasive species across the...

Gov. Gianforte highlights trade interests during visits to Korea, Japan

Gov. Greg Gianforte promoted Montana products and the Treasure State’s partnerships with South Korea and Japan on a trade mission this week, the Daily Montanan reports. On the trip, Gianforte, a Republican, touted wheat, beef, coal and technology...

FWP is in the wolf management hot seat

Two weeks after the Outdoor Heritage Coalition and a pair of Republican lawmakers sued the state for doing too little to reduce Montana’s wolf population, a coalition of conservation groups on Wednesday made the opposite argument before a...

Missoula nonprofit looks to Lahaina for disaster planning

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In Barnet, the Riccis are building a life that blends homesteading, heritage, and a whole lot of hens

Emma Graves Ricci and Adam Ricci check out the seedlings for Emma’s herbal preparations and flower arrangements. Photo by Beth Kanell Emma Graves Ricci grew up on the Barnet hillsides and attended St. Johnsbury Academy, then headed off to more...

Proposed beaver transplant program could restore waterways

Montana Fish, Wildlife & Parks is considering a new program that provides guidance on how beavers could be transplanted to different areas and ecosystems across the state and is asking for public comment. FWP's regional nongame wildlife biologist...