Madison store owner takes veterans on annual elk hunting trip in Montana

Elk hunting was on Tyson Hall’s bucket list since he was about 10 years old. The Middleton native has three decades of hunting experience, going back to the times of shooting pigeons at his grandma and grandpa’s farm. As he got older, he said...

Montanans reap what Schumer has sown | Rep. Troy Downing

You reap what you sow. Implied in this age-old adage is the idea that actions not only have consequences, but that you can’t cry foul if your own negligence results in untoward outcomes. The Montanans I represent know plenty about reaping and...

Counselor at Billings’ largest shelter accused of sexual assault, investigations underway

Editor’s note: To protect alleged victims of sexual assault, the Montana State News Bureau does not typically name victims. A counselor at Montana Rescue Mission, Billings' largest homeless shelter, allegedly sexually assaulted two women,...

Head Start plans for disruptions in Montana as government shutdown continues

BILLINGS — Head Start Billings is planning for food-service disruptions as the federal government shutdown continues. Head Start is a federally funded program that aims to provide families with an affordable preschool option. Watch to learn how...

Catering giant Compass Group excluded from next round of school lunch scheme

The other suppliers are Appresso Pro Foods, Montana Group, Ka Pai Kai, KDJ Catering, Star Fresh, University of Canterbury Student Association (UCSA), Knuckles (The Food Company), The Y Gisborne, and Pita Pit and Subway. Seymour’s secondary school...

Power drain: A guide to proposed data centers so far in Montana

Over the last year, data center companies from around the country have staked out Montana with a bullseye as the place to build giant new facilities. And the largest monopoly utility in the state, NorthWestern Energy, has been happy to oblige them...

What elections in 2025 can tell us about next year's midterms

JUANA SUMMERS, HOST: Tomorrow is Election Day, and while no lawmakers in Washington are on the ballot, Tuesday's elections could have a big impact on the balance of power in the U.S. Senior national political correspondent Mara Liasson and senior...

US officials shut down more than 10,000-acre operation after uncovering illegal use of state property: 'Requires additional ... review'

"Arbitrary and capricious." by Mike TaylorNovember 7, 2025 A federal judge stopped a logging project because it imperiled threatened grizzly bears. The plan to log and burn a large swath of the Cabinet-Yaak Ecosystem Recovery Zone in Montana ran...

‘The kids maybe are going home and not eating’: How the shutdown is starving Native American schools of federal support

In Chinle, Arizona, financial distress caused by the government shutdown has led to the suspension of after-school programs, including some that students rely on for meals. Federal money makes up only a small part of most school budgets in the...

There’s still time to register and vote in Tuesday’s local elections

There’s still time to register and vote if you haven’t yet filled out a ballot in the Nov. 4 local elections being held in many parts of Montana. Here’s what to know: Who is eligible to vote? Voting is open to U.S. citizens aged 18 and over who...

The Top U.S. States With the Largest Military Economies

The United States has long been the leading global military spender. America’s defense budget topped $997 billion in 2024 alone, more than three times China’s military budget, which is the second largest in the world. Much of the Pentagon’s nearly...

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First major biography of Jeannette Rankin in two decades releases Election Day

Book jacket. (Provided by the Jeannette Rankin Foundation.) The first major biography of Jeannette Rankin, written by historian Lorissa Rinehart, will be released on Election Day, Tuesday, Nov. 4, 2025. “Winning the Earthquake,” published by St....

Dennis and Phyllis Washington Foundation makes large donation to Butte Food Bank

BUTTE - The Dennis and Phyllis Washington Foundation made a big donation this afternoon to Butte's local food bank. Officials with Montana Resources delivered a grant of $50,000 to the Butte Emergency Food Bank. The foundation made the financial...

Missoula voters to decide on direction of city government

MISSOULA, Mont. — Missoula voters will have their say on the direction of city government in races for mayor and several City Council wards. NBC Montana has a breakdown of what voters can expect to see on their ballots. Mayor’s Race Incumbent...

Meatballs and marinara, Montana-style

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Newark Reaches Out To SNAP Households As Government Shutdown Continues

NEWARK, NJ — Newark has been among the towns and cities in New Jersey making preparations to help residents impacted by the federal government shutdown and the suspension of Supplemental Nutritional Assistance Program (SNAP) food benefits....

Idaho Advocates Approved to Collect Signatures for 2026 Medical Cannabis Legalization Bid

Idaho officials last week approved cannabis advocates in the state to begin collecting signatures for a 2026 medical cannabis legalization ballot initiative, East Idaho News reports. The Boise-based campaign, Natural Medicine Alliance of Idaho,...

Teriyaki Madness Helping Out Helpless Montana Families In Need

Amid Government Shutdown Montana Families Face Food Insecurity As the government shutdown continues into its second month, many families in Montana are wondering how to put food on the table. Thankfully some Montana businesses are stepping up to...

Here's what's open and what's closed on Election Day across the country

Rep. Michael Rulli, R-Ohio, discusses the government shutdown and the drop in gas prices on 'Mornings with Maria.' With the government in a funding standoff, determining what will be open or closed on Election Day is anything but clear-cut. That...