Trump defunds Northwest hydrogen hub, WSU research in cuts targeting 'the Left's climate agenda'

Orion Donovan Smith and Mitchell Roland / The Spokesman-Review (TNS) The U.S. Department of Energy is canceling more than $7.5 billion in grants nationwide, including funding for research at Washington State University, an electrical grid project...

A look inside Montana’s Hunters Against Hunger Program

BOZEMAN - A meat processing facility might look — and even smell — like a horror scene, but here, the story is one of hope, as this meat is destined to feed the hungry. “You can see there’s already 700 pounds there — that’s all going to the food...

WV advocates fear ruinous energy, environmental costs from Trump aims to prop up coal

The Lexington Coal Company operates the Twilight MTR Surface Mine located in both Boone and Raleigh counties, seen in this March 18, 2025 aerial photo. SEAN McCALLISTER | Gazette-Mail Trump administration leaders used sanitizing language to...

Popular Montana Spot Tops The List Of World’s Best National Parks

When you think of National Parks, maybe you only think of Parks here in the United States. There's the Grand Canyon, Yosemite, Zion, the Redwoods, and many more. But there are National Parks all over the world. Take Montana, for example, we have...

The kids who sued America over climate change aren’t done yet

In 2015, nearly two dozen American youth sued the federal government, alleging that the United States violated their constitutional rights by facilitating the burning of fossil fuels and allowing greenhouse gas emissions to rise to dangerous...

Montana nuclear missile workers contracting cancer, blame bases

Patricia Kime (KFF Health News) At a memorial service in 2022, veteran Air Force Capt. Monte Watts bumped into a fellow former Minuteman III nuclear missile operator, who told him that she had non-Hodgkin lymphoma. Watts knew other missileers with...

Montana's updated relocation law for bears, other large predators goes into effect

HELENA, Mont. – A Montana bill passed into law on April 1, 2025 went into effect on October 1, 2025 and requires that whenever Montana Fish, Wildlife and Parks relocates a large predator, they communicate verbally and in writing the relocation...

Montana State helping launch statewide AmeriCorps program for community health

By Isabel Hicks MSU NEWS SERVICE BOZEMAN — Montana State University is a key player in launching a new AmeriCorps program designed to bolster the community health workforce in Montana. After nearly a year of planning, the Community Health Corps...

Trump administration defunds Northwest hydrogen hub, Spokane grid project, WSU research in cuts targeting ‘the Left’s climate agenda’

WASHINGTON – The U.S. Department of Energy is canceling more than $7.5 billion in grants nationwide, including funding for research at Washington State University, an electrical grid project in Spokane and a billion-dollar effort to turn the...

Montana State Scientists Uncover New Insights Into Virus Replication and Infection

In the intricate world of virology, the fundamental processes governing virus replication and infection are continuously being revisited as new scientific insights emerge. Recently, a landmark study led by Associate Professor Matthew Taylor of...

Trump’s Purge of ‘Negative’ National Park Signs Includes Climate Change

This story was originally published by Grist. Sign up for Grist’s weekly newsletter here. This summer, U.S. National Park Service employees and visitors were asked to do something highly unusual: report any signs that failed to make America look...

New large predator relocation law in effect in Montana

HELENA, Mont. — A new law went into effect Wednesday that when Montana Fish, Wildlife and Parks officials relocate a large predator, it has to be communicated to local and tribal governments. A notification is required within 24 hours of the...

Kootenay watershed pollution investigation seeking data

Entity studying Kootenay watershed pollution seeking open source data, literature and knowledge The International Elk-Kootenai/y Watershed Study Board (Study Board) is seeking literature, data and knowledge that may be related to its study that is...

Montana Ag Network: Goats grazing for a good reason

ST. IGNATIUS - For many people, dealing with weeds and brush is an annoying but important chore. But for goats, grazing comes naturally. Will Powell is looking to change the narrative on goats and the good they can do for agriculture and the...

Montana Morning Headlines: Thursday, October 2, 2025

WESTERN MONTANA — Here's a look at Western Montana's top news stories for Thursday. Travois Village residents announced Missoula's first supermajority tenants union on Tuesday night, now organizing against Texas's Oak Wood Properties after the...

The Best Relaxing Small Towns In Montana For A Weekend Retreat

If you're looking for a state with wide open spaces, a slower pace of life, and spectacular natural scenery, there are few states better than Montana. Throughout this stunning state, there are plenty of beautiful small towns with easy national...

Explosive Growth in Bozeman, Montana: A Perfect Storm of Yellowstone Fame and Remote Work Trends

BOZEMAN, Mont., Oct. 2, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- Montana Real Estate Group has witnessed big changes in the state often referred to as, "the last best place." Bozeman is Montana at its finest, located in a valley surrounded by majestic mountains in...

Two Montana National Parks Make Top 10 List

When it comes to national parks, some spots just know how to draw a crowd more than others. Millions of people pack their bags each year to hike, camp, and snap photos at America’s most iconic outdoor playgrounds. And guess what? Montana made the...

North Dakota's Wildlife: A Look At Bear Sightings Today

North Dakota is the least forested state in the United States. According to World Population Review, North Dakota has only 1.72% of its land forested. That is by far the least amount of forests in the United States. Even the state with the next...

From the field to the freezer: Inside Montana’s Hunters Against Hunger Program

A meat processing facility might look — and even smell — like a horror scene, but here, the story is one of hope, as this meat is destined to feed the hungry. “You can see there’s already 700 pounds there — that’s all going to the food bank,” says...