Montana Nearly Became Two States in the 1930s

Here’s a bit of trivia that made me spit out my coffee this weekend: in the 1930s, Montana was almost split in two. Yeah, really. Somebody hatched this half-serious, half-petty idea to create an entirely new state and call it Absaroka. YouTube/Map...

A secession of one of Montana’s northern neighbor provinces appears unlikely in the face of political, legal obstacles

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Youth climate lawsuit challenges Trump’s fossil fuel policies in Montana

MISSOULA: A group of young Americans is taking President Donald Trump to court over his administration’s aggressive fossil fuel policies and alleged suppression of federal climate science. The plaintiffs argue that these actions violate their...

Montanans Remember Charlie Kirk, Conservative Activist and Founder of Turning Point

Braxton Mitchell’s involvement with Turning Point, a nonprofit founded by Charlie Kirk, dates back to 2018. The organization, which Kirk founded in 2012 at age 18, operates with a mission to “identify, educate, train, and organize students to...

These States Have Made Lane Filtering Legal For Bikers

A total of six U.S. states now allow lane filtering, the careful, precise movement of a motorcycle between two lanes of slow-moving traffic. In July of 2025, Minnesota became the latest state to make the maneuver legal, joining California, Utah,...

Hollywood to Hometown: Montana-born producer premieres Sundance film ‘Omaha’

BILLINGS — Montana-born film producer Preston Scott Lee is returning to his hometown of Billings to premiere his latest independent feature film at the Montana International Film Festival (MINT) this week. Watch the Billings native talk about his...

Montana Man Faces DUI Charges After Driving Wrong Way

Missoula, MT (KGVO-AM News) - On September 10, 2025, several calls were placed to Missoula 911 reporting a wrong-way driver on Interstate 90. One of the reporting parties stated she was forced off the road near MM 96 on I-90. She said she was...

Avoiding Legal Pitfalls When Employees Are Arrested Off Duty

Quick Hits Employers may have to deal with workflow or staffing issues, or even reputational harm, when an employee is arrested for an alleged crime while off duty. A workplace investigation may be needed in some cases to decide the proper...

In selecting a new leader, the Montana Democratic Party seeks someone to right the ship

LIVINGSTON — After years of stinging election defeats, Montana Democrats said last weekend that it was time for a fresh start. Inside the Livingston Depot Center, nearly 160 party members gathered Sunday morning for their biennial election of a...

Incumbent mayor talks priorities in election interview

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. 9/14/2025 Reeves talks about the library decision, struggling...

Delta, Shell and the Port of Portland Partner for SAF Uplift at Portland International Airport

This achievement not only expands Delta’s SAF footprint but positions PDX – owned and operated by the Port of Portland – to capitalize on the continued growth of SAF across the U.S. The batch of more than 400,000 gallons of blended SAF was...

America’s military is desperate for antimony, and ASX explorers are in the box seat

The US military could place ASX antimony explorers on a fast track to production. Pic: Getty Images Explorers are locking up American ground with historic antimony deposits after China banned exports to the US Speculation is growing that the US...

Montana Grizzlies Celebrate 1995 Champions 30 Years Later

Last weekend, the University of Montana celebrated the 30th anniversary of the 1995 National Championship team. Several former Griz gathered at the "Decade of Dominance" event celebrating the late great Don Read on Friday. Then on Saturday, the...

Is This The Most Unique Restaurant In Montana?

Are you a fan of medieval times or a Renaissance atmosphere? Many people are, but let’s be honest, Montana isn’t exactly the first place you’d think to go if you’re itching to dress up like kings and queens, or belt out a bard song after a few...

Our Opinion: Davis defends ENC military bases; state hides autopsy files

THUMBS UP to Rep. Don Davis’ continued advocacy for Seymour Johnson Air Force Base and other U.S. military installations in eastern North Carolina. The vice ranking member of the U.S. House Armed Services Committee, Davis recently co-led a...

USS Montana's Submarine Sailors Soaking Up the Big Sky Country

If I had to spend as much time underwater as these guys do, I would talk about nothing but the beautiful Big Sky of Montana all day long too. I was at the University of Montana for the military appreciation game and the military alumni reunion on...

'These Texts Were Like a Drug': Montana Woman Lost $90K in Romance Scam After Bonding with Fake Celebrity

After falling for a charming suitor, a Montana woman learned the hard way that love can't always be trusted. In a classic romance scam, Rita lost over $90,000 to a man posing as a celebrity. She felt emotionally connected to him since he claimed...

Congress Added $100 Billion-Plus Since 2022 on Unrequested Weapons

WASHINGTON -- In just the past four fiscal years, Congress appropriated, with virtually no public debate, in excess of $100 billion more than any president sought for more than 2,000 weapons programs, according to a government watchdog group’s...

Americans Remain Divided As More States Legalize Assisted Suicide

Half of Americans believe a terminally ill person should be able to ask a doctor for help in ending their life. Legal approval has outpaced the growth in public support. A Lifeway Research study of U.S. adults finds 51 percent think it is morally...

Kerzner International Announces New One&Only Resort and Private Homes to Open in Fiji

Kerzner International Holdings Limited (“Kerzner”) recently announced the signing of the first One&Only resort and community of Private Homes to be developed in Fiji. Located in the Yasawa Islands, an archipelago in Western Fiji, the resort is...