Montana AG Sues Biden Admin Over Coal Production Ban In Powder River Basin

Montana Attorney General Austin Knudsen has filed a lawsuit challenging the Biden administration’s plan to halt federal coal production in the Powder River Basin, a region responsible for 85% of all coal produced on federal land. The lawsuit, filed in the …

Montana third-grader raises thousands for classmates in need

BILLINGS — While most kids will be asking Santa for toys and gifts for Christmas, one Billings third grader is using his wish to ask for donations to assist students in need at McKinley Elementary School. Nine-year-old Porter Eaton started the McKinley …

Blood drive at Northern Montana Hospital Jan. 7

Rare otter attack injures three women floating on inner tubes on popular Montana river

Rare otter attack injures three women floating on inner tubes on popular Montana river BILLINGS, Mont. (AP) — A rare attack by a river otter in southern Montana has injured three women floating on inner tubes. One victim’s wounds were serious enough that …

1976 Montana State Bobcats: Who were these hicks? National champions and 'a people story'

Editor's note: The unbeaten Montana State Bobcats will be pursuing their fourth national football championship on Jan. 6 in Frisco, Texas. As they pursue history, we offer a three-part series on one of those teams — the 1976 NCAA Division II champions. …

Montana authors talk about state’s ‘political hell-raiser,’ archaeology

(Provided by the Montana Historical Society) Historian and author Marc Johnson gives a book talk next month about Burton K. Wheeler, “one of the most powerful politicians Montana ever produced,” as part of the Montana Historical Society’s lecture series. …

Montana's tiniest mammal is the western pygmy shrew

The western pygmy shrew is the smallest mammal found in Montana. They live in the northwest and northeast corners of the state. Measuring only about 2- to 4-inches long, including their tail, the tiny animals have reddish brown or grayish-brown fur, …

Montana Ag Network: Sleigh ride season kicks off in Montana

On a frosty morning in late December, Marce Hoffman backs two huge draft horses out of a barn at the historic 320 Ranch south of Big Sky. “Step up, step up,” Hoffman instructs the horses as he maneuvers them toward a waiting sled. It’s time to take the …

Rosters announced for 78th Annual Montana East-West Shrine Game

GREAT FALLS — Rosters for the 78th Annual Montana East-West Shrine Game were announced on Wednesday. Traditionally, rosters for the prestigious contest are made public in the early morning on Christmas Day. The 2025 contest is set for Saturday, June 21, in …

It’s Time To Retire Early! Montana Millionaire Drawing Is Here

It's your chance to win a large sum of money, flip off your boss and yell "I'm out of here, suckers. I am retiring and never coming back to this dump. So long, losers! Have fun with your miserable lives." Or whatever you want to do. The …