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Montana State centers host panel on Western land use at Bozeman library
Four authors will take part in a panel discussion at the Bozeman Public Library on September 3, focusing on ecological, social, and economic issues tied to land use and planning in the American West. The event is organized by Montana State...

Join The Montana Effort To Survey Elusive Nighthawks
Montana Fish, Wildlife & Parks and Montana Audubon are calling on volunteers to help track common nighthawks across the state this summer. Citizens willing to participate in surveys can play a key role in gathering data on these elusive birds,...

A breakdown of Montana Grizzlies' cornerbacks heading into the 2025 season
MISSOULA — Montana's cornerbacks hold the distinction as the only position group on the defense that returns multiple players who appeared on the weekly two-deep for more than half of the games last season. However, the Griz have to replace both...

Underrated National Forest Hikes in Montana That Rival Glacier’s Highline Trail
If you've lived in or explored Montana for any length of time, you know that the weather here—and the scenery—can shift dramatically in no time at all. From the state that brought you the rugged valleys of West Yellowstone and the jaw-dropping...

A MoFo Privacy Minute: Neural Data Added to Montana’s Genetic Information Privacy Act
Question: How does Montana’s amendment to its Genetic Information Privacy Act (“GIPA”) regulate neurotechnology data, and what obligations might my business face compared to the amendments that were passed in Colorado and California? Answer:...

Montana FWP shares huckleberry tips, recipe
MISSOULA, Mont. — It's huckleberry season in Western Montana and Montana Fish, Wildlife and Parks is giving advice for picking berries, and sharing a recipe for Wild Montana Huckleberry Coffee Cake. Here are some tips: Huckleberries are most...

Jackrabbits to face Montana in Vegas in 2029
LAS VEGAS – ESPN Events has announced a pair of future Vegas Kickoff Classic games at Allegiant Stadium that will feature matchups of top FCS programs from the Missouri Valley Football Conference and Big Sky Conference. North Dakota State will...

Zonta District 12 Press Release: What is Climate Justice and Why Should We Care?
Zonta International, District 12 is located in a four-state region, Colorado – Montana –South Dakota – Wyoming. There are many weather-related disasters in this region –wildfires, floods, tornados, avalanches, drought, increased number of extreme...

Montana Gears Up For Upcoming New Ballot Changes
Montana gears up for upcoming elections with new ballot changes Counties across Montana are preparing for the next round of elections with a focus on engaging voters and ensuring a smooth voting process. Election administrators across the state...

Celebrating Vibrant Gardens: Montana's Summer 2025 Gardening Success
Show Us the Best You Grew During Montana Summer 2025 I have to give due credit to Mother Nature for the Summer of 2025 in Montana. Just past mid-August and we still have a lot of green around Great Falls and the state from moisture in June and...

Is It Illegal To Drink & Bike In Montana?
The nice thing about living in Great Falls is that you don’t have to worry about long commutes. Sure, you have to drive a good ways to get to parks and surrounding towns, but if you’re staying in town? You’ve got an easy road ahead of you…...

Rabies Risk Hits Close To Montana After Grand Teton Incident
Rabies. We’ve all heard of it. Basically the zombie disease of the animal kingdom. It drives you mad, eats at your brain, and once symptoms show up, there’s almost no coming back. It’s rare, sure, but it’s out there. And the critters most likely...

Tight ends a veteran mix of returners, transfers for Montana Grizzlies
MISSOULA — In the game of football, tight end is a versatile position, whether pass-catching or blocking on the offensive side of the ball. For the Montana Grizzlies this year, they've got a couple of returners back who've had a lot of experience...

USDA signs historic agreement to reduce wildfire risk in Montana
HELENA, Mont. — U.S. Forest Service Chief Tom Schultz and Montana Governor Greg Gianforte signed a historic Shared Stewardship Memorandum of Understanding, establishing a new framework between the U.S. Forest Service (USFS) and the State of...

Sunflowers In Montana: A Blooming Environmental Solution
Sunflowers are just awesome. Everybody likes them, they're found everywhere, and they're easy to grow at home. Montana has huge fields of them and sunflowers are one of the most popular flowers to grow in your own backyard. Sorry, Bitterroot....

How the nature of environmental law is changing in defense of the planet and the climate
This article was originally published at The Conversation. The publication contributed the article to Space.com's Expert Voices: Op-Ed & Insights. While the dangerous effects of climate change continue to worsen, legal efforts to address a range...

New Law Shields Wildlife Location Data from Public View – but Where’s the Line?
Montana’s right to know is a cornerstone of our state’s democracy, guaranteeing access to public documents. But every year, the Legislature debates the contours of that access — what should and should not be open to public inspection. One of the...

Dark personality traits flourish in these specific environments, huge new study reveals
A massive new study suggests that growing up in a society marked by corruption, inequality, poverty, and violence may influence how willing people are to behave selfishly—even if it comes at a cost to others. The findings, published in the...

Updated: Bottled water will now be available Sunday at Montana Resources
Butte residents still affected by a "do not consume" order for city tap water can get free bottled water at the Montana Resources site across from McGruff Park from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. on Sunday. Butte-Silver Bow said late Saturday afternoon that...

Montana Tech Volleyball Team Ranked No. 17 In NAIA Poll
The following is a release from Montana Tech Athletics: KANSAS CITY, Mo. -- Montana Tech finished the 2024 season with a fourth-consecutive NAIA championship appearance, posting a 20-12 record and winning a match in the national tournament. Three...