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Counting crumbs

Counting crumbs

West Yellowstone mayor resigns after making what he later called ‘divisive’ social media comments

West Yellowstone mayor resigns after making what he later called ‘divisive’ social media comments

Legislator Bill Mercer confirmed to U.S. District Court judgeship

Legislator Bill Mercer confirmed to U.S. District Court judgeship

Democratic candidates emphasize ranch roots and military experience in Montana’s western House primary

Democratic candidates emphasize ranch roots and military experience in Montana’s western House primary

4 family members of Illinois governor candidate killed in Montana helicopter crash, campaign says

4 family members of Illinois governor candidate killed in Montana helicopter crash, campaign says

Federal shut down puts a Hi-Line Head Start program at risk

Federal shut down puts a Hi-Line Head Start program at risk

Great Falls candidate suggests congregated neighborhood for unhoused as tourist attraction

Great Falls candidate suggests congregated neighborhood for unhoused as tourist attraction

Utility board votes 3-2 to demote its president

Utility board votes 3-2 to demote its president

77,000 Montanans could lose access to food assistance if government shutdown continues

77,000 Montanans could lose access to food assistance if government shutdown continues

Former commissioner sues Helena over alleged open

Former commissioner sues Helena over alleged open

BNSF Railway fights Libby asbestos case in federal appeal

BNSF Railway fights Libby asbestos case in federal appeal

Land Board approves northwest Montana conservation easement valued at $58 million

Land Board approves northwest Montana conservation easement valued at $58 million

The future of Montana’s energy landscape through the eyes of industry insiders

The future of Montana’s energy landscape through the eyes of industry insiders

Why two Libby asbestos victims may never receive an $8 million verdict

Why two Libby asbestos victims may never receive an $8 million verdict

Worshipping at the altar of church carpet casserole

Worshipping at the altar of church carpet casserole

Supreme Court declines to take up landowner appeal in corner

Supreme Court declines to take up landowner appeal in corner

Helena officials spar over timing to hire next city manager

Helena officials spar over timing to hire next city manager

Candidates speak on tax protests, data centers

Candidates speak on tax protests, data centers

Knudsen sued over ballot language edits

Knudsen sued over ballot language edits

Montana Democratic Party taps former Tester staffer as vice chair 

Montana Democratic Party taps former Tester staffer as vice chair 

A guide to the 2025 Missoula ballot 

A guide to the 2025 Missoula ballot 

Municipal general election ballots mailed to voters countywide

Municipal general election ballots mailed to voters countywide

FWP is in the wolf management hot seat

FWP is in the wolf management hot seat

Four Democratic Socialists on Missoula ballot as political movement aims to expand Montana presence 

Four Democratic Socialists on Missoula ballot as political movement aims to expand Montana presence 

A guide to the 2025 Helena ballot

A guide to the 2025 Helena ballot

Montana State Prison pipe leaks create crisis and prompt broad water system overhaul 

Montana State Prison pipe leaks create crisis and prompt broad water system overhaul 

Troopers secure 10.5% raise, considered joining national police union during the bargaining process

Troopers secure 10.5% raise, considered joining national police union during the bargaining process

Judge dismisses federal lawsuit from young climate activists

Judge dismisses federal lawsuit from young climate activists

A guide to the 2025 Great Falls ballot

A guide to the 2025 Great Falls ballot

EPA clears Montana’s environmental regulator to loosen water quality standards

EPA clears Montana’s environmental regulator to loosen water quality standards