Twenty-two Montana Democratic lawmakers are calling on Senate nominee Alani Bankhead to leave the race and endorse independent Seth Bodnar, arguing a three-way contest could improve Republican Kurt Alme's chances ahead of Monday's withdrawal deadline.
Montana State's 2025 FCS national champion football team visited the White House, where President Donald Trump honored the Bobcats alongside Montana's congressional delegation and Gov. Greg Gianforte, recognizing the program's historic championship season.
Montana Fish, Wildlife & Parks says the state's wolf population is hundreds lower than previously estimated after adopting a new population model. The agency now proposes cutting the statewide wolf hunting and trapping quota from 450 to 250 while seeking public comment through Aug. 12.
Expect overnight lane closures in Missoula beginning the week of July 27 as MDT completes the final phase of the Urban Pavement Preservation Project. Crews will apply permanent pavement markings on eight streets, with temporary lane closures, reduced speeds, and overnight parking restrictions.
Independent Senate candidate Seth Bodnar continues to win endorsements from progressive organizations, including VoteVets, as national Democrats question Alani Bankhead's path to victory and calls grow for Democrats to unite ahead of Montana's closely watched U.S. Senate race.
A judge vacated Sen. Jason Ellsworth’s official misconduct verdict after sealed emails were mistakenly given to jurors. The Montana Department of Justice says it plans to retry the Bitterroot Republican.
As Montana faces a wave of proposed data centers and a $15.4 billion utility merger, columnist George Ochenski argues the state should heed lessons from past energy decisions and scrutinize who could bear the long-term costs.
Montana has allocated $39 million in federal housing tax credits to five projects that will build or rehabilitate 160 affordable homes. Developments in Missoula, Billings, Kalispell, Livingston, and Miles City will support families and seniors while creating hundreds of jobs statewide.
