Montana AG to Newsmax: Blue State SNAP Lawsuit ‘Idiocy’

Montana Attorney General Austin Knudsen blasted the lawsuit filed by 25 Democrat-led states against the U.S. Department of Agriculture over an expected lapse in food stamp benefits, calling it “idiocy” and accusing Democrats of creating the very...

Montana Renewables Introduces 50% SAF Blend to Market

Montana Renewables Introduces 50% SAF Blend to Market Company has added onsite blending capabilty at its Great Falls refinery Sustainable aviation fuel producer Montana Renewables has shipped the first load of its MaxSAF blend, directly from its...

Montana cattle market holds steady amid talk of Argentine beef imports

GREAT FALLS - At Western Livestock Auction near Great Falls, the fall season means long days, full pens, and steady sales, all part of what General Manager Ryan Perry calls the “normal rhythm” of Montana’s cattle business. Despite national...

Montana mom accused of murdering two-year-old son and leaving his body to decompose on laundry pile

Nichole Lynn Boyer allegedly knew that her son was dead for weeks before calling 911 (Image: KXIF) A Montana mom has been charged with killing her toddler son after his body was found decomposing on a pile of laundry in their home. Nichole Lynn...

Montana election officials reach out to voters who had ballots rejected

HELENA — Across Montana, election officials are warning they’ve seen a number of voters tripped up by a new state requirement this year: that mail voters write their birth year when signing their ballot envelopes. Earlier this year, the Montana...

Montana man will face trial as an adult for fatal beating in 2024

BILLINGS - The man charged with beating another man to death in the Billings Heights more than two years ago will be tried as an adult. Yellowstone County District Judge Jessica Fehr submitted her ruling on Tuesday that the case of Bryce Blackburn...

Montana Millionaire tickets on sale Saturday

HELENA - The Montana Lottery will add 120,000 more tickets and a fifth million-dollar prize for the 2025 Montana Millionaire. Tickets cost $20 each, and go on sale on Saturday, Nov. 1, at 5:30 a.m. This year, the lottery will sell 620,000 tickets,...

Montana’s cattle market holds steady amid talk of Argentine beef imports

CASCADE CO — At Western Livestock Auction between Great Falls and Vaughn, the fall season means long days, full pens, and steady sales, all part of what General Manager Ryan Perry calls the “normal rhythm” of Montana’s cattle business. Despite...

This Montana Mining Town Created One of the World’s Strongest Drinks

Montana is known as a state where people like to drink. We have a lot of bars, taverns, and pubs in the state. Bar classifications vary by state. Some bars aren’t considered bars if they serve food. Montana’s Love for Bars and Breweries According...

What Are Montanans Most Afraid Of?

It’s that time of year when everyone’s talking about what gives them the creeps. Ghosts, goblins, and that one neighbor who is a little to excited to be on the HOA board. But as it turns out, Montanans have a different kind of fear keeping us up...

Government shutdown threatens SNAP benefits: How will Montana be impacted?

Over 77,000 Montanans may face food insecurity as SNAP benefits are set to be suspended in November. Felicia Burg, Executive Director of Family Promise in Billings, emphasizes the growing challenges for low-income families during this time. With...

This year’s wildfire season in Montana has been chill so far. Why?

The fire season in Montana this year was supposed to be intense. At the governor’s 2025 fire season briefing in early June, a predictive meteorologist cautioned that the state’s multi-year drought, expected hot temperatures and anticipated dry...

What You Need to Know About the Carfentanil Threat in Montana

Missoula, MT (KGVO-AM News) - The Montana Department of Justice (MTDOJ) and Billings Police Department (BPD) are warning citizens of the increased presence of the synthetic opioid carfentanil in Yellowstone County. The Eastern Montana High...

Digital ID Expands In Montana But Physical ID Still Recommended

Digital ID use expands in Montana, but physical ID still recommended Montana has approved the use of digital IDs, allowing residents to add their state ID to their mobile devices. The digital IDs are being accepted at participating airport TSA...

Paynela Expands its Operations to Kalispell, Montana, Marking a New Era of Growth and Innovation

KALISPELL, Mont.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Oct 30, 2025-- Paynela, LLC the healthcare fintech company redefining how patients pay for and access prescription medications, announced today that it has officially expanded its operations to Kalispell,...

Why Christmas Isn't The Most Popular Holiday In Montana

I absolutely love the holiday season. I love everything about it. I love the food, the music, the gifts, the decorations, the smells, the displays in the stores, all of it. It is, without a doubt, the most wonderful time of the year. You have all...

The Best Of Montana Tech's Legendary Coach Bob Green

We're in the middle of arguably the best time of year when it comes to sports. We're in the middle of an epic World Series, the NFL is in full swing, and NBA basketball is back (shout out to my San Antonio Spurs!). In the midst of all of that, a...

New AI Scam Puts Montana Business Owners on Alert

The discussion about AI's place in our world is a conversation that continues to evolve on a daily basis. One day, it's about how people are using AI to pull off tasteless pranks and the next, it's about how AI will take all of our jobs. Montana...

How to watch the Montana Grizzlies and Montana State Bobcats games on Saturday, Nov. 1

The Montana Grizzlies and Montana State Bobcats — tied atop the Big Sky standings with 4-0 league records — continue conference play with road games Saturday, Nov. 1. The fourth-ranked Bobcats have won six consecutive games to improve to 6-2...

Montana Morning Headlines: Thursday, October 30, 2025

WESTERN MONTANA — Here's a look at Western Montana's top news stories for Thursday. Missoula Developer and former Montana Grizzlies Football Player Cole Bergquist announced plans on Wednesday for Higgins Waterfront, a mixed-use development at the...