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IPS Partnership Brings The Bones & Co. Raw Pet Food to Washington, Oregon, Idaho & Montana
Independent Pet Supply (IPS), celebrating 30 years as the Pacific Northwest’s premier family-owned distributor, recently announced a new partnership with The Bones & Co., bringing the brand’s innovative, premium raw pet nutrition to retailers...

Montana wildlife crossing bills get governor’s signature
Montana motorists have a higher risk of hitting an animal while driving the state’s roads than almost anywhere else in the country and two new laws seek to address the problem. Research from State Farm indicates Montanans have the second-highest...

Can You Use a Credit Card for Montana Lottery Tickets?
Montanans are buzzing with excitement as the Powerball jackpot reaches $815 million ahead of tonight’s drawing. The lump sum cash option is estimated at $367.9 million and that's the kind of money that sparks daydreams at the dinner table and...

Cooper's 'unfinished business' brings him back to Raiders
HENDERSON, Nev. (AP) — The lack of sleep and the early-morning flight from Dallas to Las Vegas followed by his first Raiders practice was taking its toll on Amari Cooper by the time late Tuesday afternoon rolled around. But Cooper was also excited...

Montana State University launches participant database for research studies
Montana State University has launched a new initiative aimed at connecting researchers with potential study participants through the creation of the Research Community Database. The effort began after an MSU psychology researcher approached the...

Montana State University welcomes new class of Hilleman Scholars
Fifty-eight freshmen from across Montana have been named to the 10th class of Hilleman Scholars at Montana State University. The program supports students who show academic, leadership, and career potential, with many recipients coming from...

How to buy Oregon vs. Montana State football tickets
The No. 7 Oregon Ducks take on an FCS opponent, the Montana State Bobcats (0-0), at Autzen Stadium on Saturday, Aug. 30, 2025. If you are in the market for Ducks vs. Bobcats tickets, information is available below. Oregon vs. Montana State game...

Montana Sees 66.3% Increase in Commercial Construction Spending Since 2018
As the U.S. economy enters a new political era, the commercial construction sector is at a crossroads. Much of the recent growth—particularly in manufacturing, logistics, and clean energy—was seeded by federal investment during the Biden...

Montana News Roundup: Investigators to Analyze Copter Crash
Investigators will look into the cause of yesterday's crash of a medevac helicopter, which came down right on the shoulder of Highway 200 in Lincoln. Fortunately, the crash happened in the middle of the night, right around 1 am, so traffic was...

Montana congressional delegation calls for tariffs on Russian palladium
(A picture of Sibanye-Stillwater operations provided by the company) Sibanye-Stillwater and the United Steelworkers Union are calling for duties on Russian palladium, arguing the tariffs are needed because Russian imports are being dumped onto the...

FCC documents show some internet providers struggling to bring service to rural Montana
Federal Communications Commission documents show internet service providers struggling to bring high-speed connectivity to Montanans, including one provider with contracts from the state through ConnectMT, the state’s organization for building out...

Montana Secretary of State visits Hamilton
by John Dowd, Editor Last Thursday, Hamilton got a visit from Montana’s Secretary of State, Christi Jacobsen. The event was sponsored by the Council on Aging and Partners in Home Care. She visited three locations, and each one was well-attended....

Montana bars raise nearly 8 times goal for Anaconda shooting victims’ families
BILLINGS— Montana bars, businesses and individuals have raised $125,000 for the Anaconda shooting victims’ families. Their original goal was $16,000. Watch to see how the fundraiser exceeded expectations: Montana bars surpass fundraising goal for...
Montana Fun Weekend 2025 - 20th anniversary of show at the Cut Bank International Airport
By Roy Nollkamper for the Montana Fun Weekend The 20th anniversary of the Montana Fun Weekend is in the books with another successful year of burn-outs, show and shine, racing and lots of great food and liquid refreshments. Friday evening was warm...

Amari Cooper's 'unfinished business' brings him back to Raiders
HENDERSON, Nev. (AP) — The lack of sleep and the early-morning flight from Dallas to Las Vegas followed by his first Raiders practice was taking its toll on Amari Cooper by the time late Tuesday afternoon rolled around. But Cooper was also excited...

Montana Livestock Loss Board Announces 2025 Livestock Loss Prevention Grant Recipients
HELENA, Mont. – The Montana Livestock Loss Board, an attached agency of the Montana Department of Livestock, is awarding $216,335 to 13 projects that intend to proactively implement measures that decrease the risk of wolf, grizzly bear, black...

Montana Careers in Demand for 2025
The Montana High Tech Business Alliance has released its “31 Hot Montana Jobs for 2025 report, spotlighting careers across multiple industries that are expected to see strong demand in the state. The annual list is designed as a resource for job...

Montana Teens Face The Highest Dangers On The Road
Teen Driving In Montana: Excitement Meets Risk There are certain milestones in every person's life, but the one that brings the most freedom is getting your driver's license. Every year, a new batch of teenagers hits the road for the first time,...

Montana State Opens Quantum Computing Facility
BOZEMAN, Aug. 26, 2025 — Montana State University officially opened its interdisciplinary research facility dedicated to the study of quantum computing Aug. 20. Called QCORE, or Quantum Collaborative Research and Education, the high-tech facility...

Missing-Endangered Person Advisory issued for Montana baby
KALISPELL — The Montana Department of Justice has issued a Missing Endangered Person Advisory for six-week-old Julian Amon, who is believed to be with his non-custodial parents. The advisory was issued at the request of the Flathead County...