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'Feels like home': New president Brock Tessman goes in-depth on his passion and vision for Montana State University
The walls and book shelves in Brock Tessman’s office are mostly bare after six weeks in his new job, a stark contrast to predecessor Waded Cruzado, who amassed 15 years of memorabilia — much of it sports-related — during her transformative tenure...

$400 property tax rebates available to Montana homeowners through Oct. 1
Stay up-to-date on the latest breaking news. Get MTFP's in-depth, independent reporting sent directly to your inbox. Montana homeowners have until Oct. 1 to apply for rebates of up to $400 on their 2024 property tax bills, relief that is one...

Intermountain Firm of the Year: Fourth-Generation Firm Grows By Tradition
The number of general contracting firms operating in the Intermountain area of Utah, Idaho and Montana for over 100 years can be counted on just one hand, without using all the fingers. Salt Lake City-based Okland Construction was founded in 1918...

GOP attorneys general probe Science Based Targets initiative
Dive Brief: A group of 23 Republican state attorneys general, led by Iowa AG Brenna Bird, sent a letter to the Science Based Targets initiative, seeking information from the organization about its corporate net-zero standards. The officials are...
Montana State University offers professional business communication course abroad for first time
Montana State University business students recently returned from a study abroad course in Ireland, where they gained practical experience in intercultural business communication. The course, BMGT 205: Professional Business Communication, is a...

Arthur Montana
Arthur Montana passed August 8, 2025, aged 90, at home near Lone Rock, WI, in the loving company of family and friends. Born and raised in small towns in Montana, Art served four years in the Air Force during the Korean War, much of it as a flight...

Montana’s Implausible Wolf Management Plan
As a wildlife biologist, I’ve studied wolves in the wild for over 30 years, mostly in Montana. Since Montana Fish, Wildlife and Parks (FWP) took over wolf management from the federal government in 2011, management policies have become increasingly...

Federal cuts ripple through a bioscience hub in rural Montana
Scientists are often careful to take off their work badges when they leave the campus of one of the nation’s top research facilities, here in southwestern Montana’s Bitterroot Valley. Hamilton, Montana, as seen from above, with Rocky Mountain...

Montana Tech awarded $1.36 million to support first-generation, low-income students
MISSOULA, Mont. — Montana Technological University has been awarded a $1.36 million federal TRIO Student Support Services-STEM grant to help boost retention and graduation rates among first-generation, low-income students, and students with...

AGA Research Shows Unregulated Gambling Market Share Reducing As States Legalize
Written by Adam Roarty Adam Roarty Adam is an experienced writer with years of experience in the gambling industry. He has worked as a content writer and editor for five years on sites such as Oddschecker, CoinTelegraph and Gambling Industry...

States Move Swiftly to Regulate Self-Driving Cars as Technology Advances
Self-driving vehicle technology continues to advance, prompting a wave of liability and safety regulations from state lawmakers. This year, lawmakers in Arizona, Louisiana, Montana, Nevada and the District of Columbia enacted legislation to...

Governor's Office of Community Service Announces AmeriCorps Grant Awards to Montana Organizations
Over 100 AmeriCorps members to address community needs through service HELENA — The Governor's Office of Community Service announced that Montana has received $2,893,856 in funding from AmeriCorps. The total funding amount is granted to the...

Bright Fireball Seen Breaking Up Above Oregon Coast to Washington, California, Montana
Published 08/14/25 at 7:55 p.m. By Oregon Coast Beach Connection Staff (Portland, Oregon) - A brilliant fireball lit up the night sky over Oregon and Washington on Tuesday, August 13, at approximately 10:10 p.m., prompting dozens of eyewitness...

Not just fun and games: Inside MontanaFair's daily ride safety inspections
BILLINGS — As MontanaFair draws thousands of visitors each day for rides and fun, the carnival crew behind the attractions works tirelessly to ensure the experience is both safe and thrilling. Watch how MontanaFair inspects the rides for safety...

Montana public media organizations gain fundraising momentum in wake of federal cuts
Stay up-to-date on the latest breaking news. Get MTFP's in-depth, independent reporting sent directly to your inbox. Renee Driessen and Randy Fuhrmann were eager to attend Montana Public Radio’s 60th birthday celebration at Blackfoot River Brewing...

Montana's 406 Jobs initiative launched to boost workforce
HELENA, Mont. – In an effort to strengthen Montana's workforce, Governor Greg Gianforte signed an executive order launching the "406 Jobs" initiative. This program, led by the Montana Department of Labor and Industry's State Workforce Innovation...

Horn Fire forces evacuations in Montana, Idaho residents told to ignore reverse 911 calls due to “technical issue”
MADISON COUNTY, Montana (KIFI) — The Horn Fire, burning along Montana State Highway 87, has grown to an estimated 2,150 acres, prompting mandatory evacuation orders for several areas and a road closure. Residents east of Montana Highway 87 and...

Horn Fire in Montana is not a threat to Fremont County, officials say
ST.ANTHONY — Idaho Highway 87/Montana Highway 87 has been closed due to the Horn Fire in Madison County, Montana. The Montana county has issued evacuation orders for residents along the highway in Montana, but reverse 911 calls from Montana are...

Montana State University researcher receives award for advances in precision agriculture
At Montana State University, research in precision agriculture is advancing through the work of faculty like Anish Sapkota. Sapkota, an assistant professor in the Department of Land Resources and Environmental Sciences, was recognized with the...
Harvard University Researchers Suggested Aliens Are on Earth Before Report Was Removed From the Web
Extraterrestrials are already here on Earth, disguised as humans or living in secret bases hidden underground or even on the far side of the moon, according to a shocking new scientific paper from Ivy League eggheads at Harvard University, per...