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Three Forks interchange changes aim to ease traffic, boost safety

Three Forks, Mont. — The Montana Department of Transportation are proposing changes at the West Three Forks interchange near Interstate 90 and U.S. Highway 287 to improve traffic flow and safety. The agency said the plan includes a redesigned interchange and ramp changes. Officials said the work is meant...

Three Forks, MT · 3d

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Montana Mining Hall of Fame to Add New Members for the First Time in 62 Years

If someone in your family ever went to work at a Montana mine, or you grew up hearing the stories, you’ll want to know about this. The Montana Mining Hall of Fame has had exactly one member for 62 years, and that’s about to change. The World Museum...

Montana · 13h

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Anaconda considers a one-year halt on data centers

Chief Executive Bill Everett wants more time to consider the impact of data centers on the community

Anaconda, MT · 1d

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Governor Gianforte announces 2026 Montana Governor’s Veteran commendation recipients

LINCOLN, Mont. – During a Veterans Day ceremony in Lincoln, Governor Greg Gianforte today announced the 77 recipients of the 2026 Montana Governor’s Veteran Commendation and presented the first award of the year to Lincoln resident and U.S. Navy veteran Zachary Muse. “Here in Montana, we have a...

Montana · 1d

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Veterans honored at ceremony in Butte

BUTTE, Mont. — Dozens of people made their way to the Butte Civic Center on Wednesday morning for the city-county’s annual Veterans Day Ceremony. Hosted by the Butte-Silver Bow United Veterans Council, the event included an honor guard, a moment of silence for fallen veterans, and music from the Silver Bow Singers.

Butte, MT · 2d

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Check Out New Montana Heritage Center

During your next trip to Montana, make a point to visit newly opened Montana Heritage Center. A long time coming, the Helena-located, 165,000-square-foot facility required more than 20 years of planning, and now offers three galleries tracing the state’s history and heritage. The Homeland Gallery reflects 10,000 years of Montana history. The Russell Gallery highlights the artwork of Charles M. Russell. The Changing Gallery will, as its name suggests, change things up with rotating exhibits.

Helena, MT · 2d

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Montana PSC approves NorthWestern Energy merger with Black Hills Corp.

HELENA, Mont. – NorthWestern Energy and Black Hills Corp. have cleared their final major hurdle for their multi-billion dollar merger. On Tuesday, the Montana Public Service Commission approved the $15.4 billion merger between NorthWestern Energy and Black Hills Corp. The vote was 3-2, with President Jeff Welborn and Commissioner Randy Pinocci opposing it. Commissioners Jennifer Fielder, Annie Bukacek and Kirk Bushman The vote came after hours of public comment and deliberation by the commission. Commissioners that supported the merger said it would strengthen both companies and the Montana energy grid. People who testified against the deal expressed concerns about the merger leading to higher rates for payers, and the deal being a way for the companies to court more data center clients. “Which part of data centers, running AI sites, provided by newly created company outside of the Public Service Commission oversight is in the public interest,” said Helena resident Daniel Gardiner. Pinocci also raised concerns about the issue. “We have average people, they’re not members of any group, concerned a data center raising the price of electricity, or putting us in a position were we don’t have enough [power] for Montana’s growth, or what’s going to happen to our

Montana · 3d

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Army veteran finds new career path in precision machining at Highlands College

BUTTE, Mont. — An Army veteran is turning his passion for creating things into a potential career through the precision machining program at Highlands College of Montana Tech. Brayten Torsak initially pursued mechanical engineering but wanted a more hands-on education. He found that opportunity at Highlands College, where students...

Butte, MT · 3d

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Montana PSC approves NorthWestern Energy merger with Black Hills Corp.

Montana · 3d

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Lewis and Clark Public Health builds on eight years of suicide prevention work

After eight years of federal funding for suicide prevention efforts across several counties, health officials are now working to sustain the programs, training and partnerships built with that money.

Lewis And Clark County, MT · 4d

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Air Force veteran finds new passion in precision machining at Highlands College

BUTTE, Mont. — After more than 20 years in the Air Force, David Betka is pursuing a new passion for precision machining at Highlands College of Montana Technological University. Betka spent eight years as an aircraft mechanic before transitioning into an operational flying position. Now retired and living in...

Butte, MT · 4d

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Respiratory illness activity very high in Livingston, Montana flu deaths climb to 3

MISSOULA, Mont. — The latest update from the Montana Department of Public Health and Human Services shows very high levels of Influenza A in Livingston's wastewater. The department notes there were 99 positive flu tests reported statewide for the 43rd week of the year. That's down from 136 positive tests the previous week.

Livingston, MT · 5d

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County voters support Short for sheriff; Crismore for commissioner

They’ve been elected, now voters will find if the winning candidates in state level races can effectively legislate in Helena for the betterment of Lincoln County’s citizens. While there was considerable drama regarding the Nov. 2, 2026, general election at the federal level, Lincoln County voters cast their ballots in local races that were either uncontested or had lopsided outcomes. For the District 1 state Senator seat, Republican Steve Gunderson collected 75% of the votes to beat Democrat Jonathan Russell Jameson. The result was similar for the District 1 state Representative seat as Republican Michelle Bianco got 76% of the vote to top Democrat Dakota V. Adams. Republican incumbent Tom Millett got 74% of the votes to defeat Democrat Jane Maahs in keeping the District 2 state Rep. seat. Also at the state level, Lincoln County voters wanted Dan Wilson for a spot on the state Supreme Court, but nevertheless, Amy Eddy easily won the race. In local races, Sheriff Darren Short won his third term in resounding fashion while getting 7,915 votes or 84% of the 9,471 ballots cast. Challenger Ian Smith, who ran as a Libertarian, claimed 1,556 votes, good for 16% Those running unopposed and winning were

Lincoln County, MT · 7d

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Helena families share their adoption stories at Montana Capitol ceremony

For one afternoon, the Montana Capitol Rotunda was about more than state business. It became a place for families to celebrate the moments that brought them together and the journeys it took to get there.

Helena, MT · 8d

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Storage Tips for People Relocating to Helena, Montana

Helena has a way of surprising newcomers. It is a state capital, but it feels like a mountain town. You can walk a historic downtown in the morning and be on a trail on Mount Helena by lunch. People move here for state government jobs, healthcare, Carroll College, remote work with a view, or simply to be closer to open country.

Helena, MT · 8d

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Democratic Candidates Emerge Victorious in Competitive North Valley House District Races

Democratic candidates Debo Powers, House District 3, and Paula Koch, House District 4, secured comfortable victories on Election Day — marking the first time both districts will send Democrats to Helena in the ruby-red Flathead Valley following redistricting in 2024. Powers, the District 3 incumbent, defeated Republican challenger Derek...

Helena, MT · 9d

Daily Montanan

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Montanans head to the polls with affordability top of mind

Astoria Beckstrom estimated she’d wait roughly an hour to register to vote at the Missoula County Elections Center. To Beckstrom, a University of Montana student who uses Montana Medicaid, the wait was worth it. Beckstrom said she’d been fighting to prove she really did still qualify for Medicaid, and remained a low-income Montanan after working […]

Montana · 10d

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Strong voter turnout anticipated in Butte-Silver Bow

BUTTE, Mont. — A steady stream of voters, with early morning and lunchtime rushes and another surge expected after 5 p.m. That’s what Butte-Silver Bow officials are reporting on this election day. “The polls have been busy all day, so I think our turnout is going to be...

Butte, MT · 10d

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Confusion remains over ballot requirement after secretary of state’s guidance

HELENA, Mont. — A Montana law requiring that voters write their birth year on absentee ballot return envelopes was ruled unconstitutional by a district court judge just as general election voting began last month. The ruling ended, at least at the district court level, a requirement that had caused thousands of absentee ballots to be rejected during elections held over the past year.

Montana · 10d

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