C.M. Russell High football takes down Bozeman Gallatin

Note: This story has been updated to add stats and more information. The C.M. Russell High football team came up with a big road win on Thursday, Sept. 17, topping Bozeman Gallatin 31-21 at Van Winkle Stadium. The Rustlers (3-1 overall, 2-0 Eastern AA) scored two touchdowns in the fourth quarter to take and extend the lead after trailing 21-17, according to KBZK TV. CMR's triumph is its first over Gallatin (3-1 overall, 1-1 conference) since 2021, snapping a four-game skid in the series. State semifinalists the last four seasons, the Raptors had won the previous four matchups by a combined score of 150-36 before the Rustlers turned the tide in the divisional matchup Thursday. Quarterback Beckett Crouch was 12-for-16 passing for 160 yards with touchdown passes to tight end Gage Allen and wideout Blake Katz, while receiver Devyn Smith had five catches for 90 yards. Tailback Donavin Scribner rumbled for 117 yards on 22 carries and a pair of scores for the Rustlers, while safety Grayson Muzzana and cornerback Carson Hollern each snagged an interception for the defense. More: Great Falls’ Reed Harris scores twice for Arizona State football More: Vote here for Prep Athlete of the Week, Sept.

Students come together to honor the life and legacy of Charlie Kirk

MSU students filled a classroom in Linfield Hall on Sept. 10 to watch a livestream of "Freedom Built to Last" Turning Point USA's (TPUSA) memorial livestream honoring Charlie Kirk on the first anniversary of his assassination at Utah Valley University (UVU) — the same campus where he was killed while hosting a campus debate.

‘Back in 2010 the building was a dream’: Gianforte Hall officially opens to the public

MSU’s new computing building, Gianforte Hall, surpasses University standards, detailed with superb technology, integrated historical figures and art — according to local architect firm, Hennebery Eddy. The grand opening for Gianforte Hall was held on Sept. 10, giving the rapidly growing school of computing its own dedicated home...

‘You can really have an impact’: ASMSU looks ahead to new academic year

The Associated Students of MSU (ASMSU) is often overlooked by most students despite its crucial role in shaping campus culture and the student experience. Its elections draw only a small fraction of the student body, with only 6.34 percent of eligible students voting in the Spring 2026 elections. Further, the...

Three schools in Montana named Top Colleges by Forbes

MISSOULA, Mont. — Three Montana schools are top-ranked colleges, according to Forbes. Montana State University, Montana Technological University, and Carroll College are listed on the Forbes 2027 America's Top Colleges List, which ranks the top 500 private and public institutions in the nation. Forbes ranks MSU #316. Forbes calculates...

UM receives grant for graduate students in natural resource fields

The National Science Foundation awarded $5 million to be split between the University of Montana and Montana State University in August to provide scholarships to low-income graduate students in STEM fields. The grant will be divided between UM’s natural resource graduate students and Montana State University’s graduate engineering students. UM...

‘This is what dreaming out loud looks like’: Gianforte Hall officially opens on MSU campus

Bozeman, Mont. — Montana State University opened Gianforte Hall on Thursday afternoon, a new campus building designed to bring students, staff and faculty together across multiple fields. The new structure costs an estimated $53 million, with $50 million coming from the Gianforte Family Foundation. The building will house cross-disciplinary...

Gallatin girls flag football begins inaugural season 3-0 behind work ethic, team unity

In its first season, the Gallatin girls flag football team has had a strong story, outscoring opponents 58-7.

C.M. Russell High special teams powers win over Belgrade in conference opener

Note: This story has been updated to add a quote, video, and statistics. The C.M. Russell High special teams were just that on Thursday, Sept. 10, as the Rustlers cruised to a 28-3 Eastern AA victory at Memorial Stadium. Cornerback Carson Hollern returned a punt 80 yards for a touchdown less than four minutes into the game before Gage Allen recovered a blocked punt in the end zone for a score and recorded a blocked punt himself in the second quarter as CMR built the four-possession lead at halftime. Defensive end Ryan Gilbertson knocked down the Belgrade punt leading to the Allen touchdown and also recorded a sack, while quarterback Beckett Crouch slung a pair of first-half scores. Crouch hit receiver Devyn Smith for a 25-yard catch-and-run score early in the second quarter prior to finding Nick Stimac in the end zone from 22 yards out late in the second frame. The Panthers’ lone first-half score came on a Cooper Holland 22-yard field goal in the first quarter, capitalizing on a Rustlers’ muffed punt at their own 20. Belgrade drove down to the CMR 1-yard line in the fourth quarter but the Rustler defense held on downs, and corner Kawiwo’ole

Area Students Selected as MSU Hilleman Scholars

(Bozeman) – Kaleb Rock of Havre, Carter Rayburn of Chinook, and Xavier Young of Harlem are among 64 Montana students selected for Montana State University’s 11th class of Hilleman Scholars.The program recognizes incoming freshmen for their academic, leadership, and career potential, specifically targeting students from communities across the state.

MHP Says Remember School Bus and School Zone Laws

(Boulder) – Students are back in school and the Montana Highway Patrol is urging motorists to re-acquaint themselves with school bus and school zone laws. Officers reported over 100 school bus violations last school year, and Colonel Kurt Sager says that number needs to drop to ensure student safety.Drivers are reminded to prepare to slow down when amber lights flash, and stop at least 30 feet away when red lights blink.

Guest opinion: University presidents speak on the value of higher education

When most people think of the new year, they think of January, but for many of us associated with education from preschool through to the highest levels, the novelty and excitement of new beginnings belong to autumn. As presidents of Montana’s two flagship universities, we are fortunate to have front-row seats to the energy that the beginning of the fall semester brings to Montana State University, the University of Montana, and the array of the Montana University System’s campuses across the state. For the new students straight out of high school hoping to shape their futures and create lifetime memories to the continuing students who are building on and refining their academic pursuits to the adult learners changing careers, Montana’s public universities and colleges are uniquely positioned to be powerful engines of personal reinvention. The evidence is clear: A postsecondary degree or certification leads to higher wages, greater career satisfaction, more meaningful community involvement, economic mobility, and even enhanced physical and mental health. As educational professionals with years of experience in the classroom and in leadership positions, we have seen time and again that those who invest their time and resources in postsecondary education realize a profound return on their

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Gianforte Hall Grand Opening Set at MSU

Montana State University will hold a grand opening ceremony for Gianforte Hall, a new building housing computing-related fields including cybersecurity, film, photography and music technologies, at 1 p.m. Thursday, Sept. 10. The outdoor event is free and open to the public. Scheduled speakers include Montana Gov. Greg Gianforte, MSU President...

Leadership program for first-year business students at Montana State sees continued success

The day before fall semester classes began, a group of incoming Montana State University business students hiked the iconic “M” trail and continued forming connections with their peers. Step-by-step up the dirt trail, climbing over rocky slabs and through green forest, staff from the Jake Jabs College of...

Bozeman, MSU team up to track Sourdough watershed conditions

BOZEMAN, Mont. — The City of Bozeman and Montana State University are working together on a new monitoring project in the Sourdough drainage area to better track water conditions tied to the city’s supply. MSU plans to install new equipment in the next few weeks in the watershed....

Class AA: Kalispell Glacier trounces Bozeman, Great Falls CMR upsets Missoula Sentinel

Here is a roundup of scores and highlights from Class AA football action across Montana on Friday night.

The Most Affordable College Town in Montana Has a City Under Its Streets

A fire destroyed the business district of Havre in 1904, and the merchants did something unusual. Rather than wait for the brick replacements to go up, they moved their shops into the basements and tunnels beneath the street and kept trading down there. Some of those spaces were already occupied by businesses that preferred not […]