MONTANA NEWS ROUNDUP: Bozeman Home Prices Keep Climbing

If someone asks you where the most expensive homes in Montana are, you'd likely answer "Bozeman" without question.      -Even you might be surprised how expensive real estate has become. Though it's been two years since the pandemic spike …

Indoor cigar smoking bill, unpopular with voters, fails in Montana House

A bill to legalize cigar smoking in designated Montana barrooms has failed a third reading in the state House. Similar legislation is introduced most years, although polls show it is unpopular among Montanans. The 2005 Montana Clean Indoor Air Act outlawed …

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Arizona Wildcats land Montana long snapper, All-American Broden Molen

Long snapper was among the positions of need for Arizona after its five-week spring practice schedule, and the Wildcats landed one Monday night, when Broden Molen committed to Arizona in front of family and friends at a ceremony at Great Falls High School …

Montana Warden Stops Tugboat Carrying Invasive Species Near Anaco

A Montana Fish, Wildlife & Parks warden stopped a driver transporting a mussel-infected tugboat close to Anaconda last week and discovered a large amount of Aquatic Invasive Species (AIS). The boat, which had most recently launched in Lake Michigan,  …

Candida auris infection reported in Montana

MISSOULA, Mont. – A new health concern has emerged in Montana. Candida auris, a multidrug-resistant fungal infection, was recently reported in the state. This infection is primarily found in hospitals and nursing homes. The Missoula Public Health …

Montana state budget heads to governor's desk for approval

HELENA, Mont. – The Montana Legislature has passed the state budget, moving it forward to the governor for approval. The budget, known as House Bill 2, passed the House with a 67-33 vote after significant discussion and amendments. Representative Llew …

Questions being answered as spring ball closes for Montana State

Bozeman, Mont.- Montana State football conducted fifteen or so practices during spring football, all leading up to the Sonny Holland Classic. So, what questions were answered from Saturday's spring game?  Let's start at the quarterback position.  …

Montana man sentenced to 3 years in prison for using a phone to promote prostitution with a minor

BILLINGS – A Hardin man who promoted prostitution with a minor was sentenced today to 36 months in prison to be followed by 3 years of supervised release, U.S. Attorney Kurt Alme said. William Serges Joseph, 75, pleaded guilty in November 2024 to use of …

Unique opportunity: Montana men's tennis team shoots for 1st NCAA tourney win at Texas

MISSOULA — Never in the 60-year history of Montana men's tennis has the team recorded an NCAA tournament win. The opportunities have been few. For only the second time, the Grizzlies will have a chance to reach the seemingly unreachable when they play …