Employee-sponsored childcare grants bridge gaps for Montana childcare challenges

HELENA — The state’s chief economist says that in 2024, the state had enough child care spots for only about half of the kids who needed them overall, and for just one-third of infants who needed care. A partnership between Zero to Five Montana...

Extra patrols across the state for Halloween weekend

Montana Highway Patrol will have extra troopers throughout the Treasure State over the Halloween weekend. Before going out for the night, plan for a sober ride home with a designated driver or by using a ride share service. Don't forget to buckle...

As election day nears, ballot rejection rates remain high in Montana's largest counties

Residents have started to vote in the upcoming municipal elections taking place across Montana and the ballot rejection rates are higher than usual in some of the state's largest counties. The spike in ballot rejections is likely due to a new law...

UNC volleyball beats Montana State for season’s first sweep

The University of Northern Colorado volleyball team picked a good time for its first sweep of the season. The Bears defeated Big Sky Conference opponent Montana State 3-0 Thursday evening at Bank of Colorado Arena, maintaining a hold on second...

Hannah Perrin, Owen Smith enter Big Sky cross country meet thankful for time at Montana State

PARKER COTTON Bozeman Daily Chronicle BOZEMAN — Through Owen Smith’s high school years at Billings Senior, he took note of where the state’s best runners were choosing to go to college. kAmw6 C2465 282:?DE {6G: %2J=@C @7 {2FC6=[ q6? !6CC:? @7...

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"All these little things add up": Montana Celebrates Indigenous Peoples Day

Monday, October 13, 2025, marked the first time Montana legally commemorated Indigenous Peoples Day as a state holiday. In a statement about the new holiday in this newspaper, Senator Shane Morigeau stated, “As young people, when you know your...

Funeral services set for Jasper flight instructor killed in Montana plane crash

The community is preparing to say their final goodbyes to Lainey Anderson, a Jasper flight instructor from Huntsville who tragically lost her life in a plane crash in Montana. Her father and sister were also among those killed in that crash....

Billings entrepreneur brings Oaxaca to Montana through dance and culture events

BILLINGS — Rooted in his Oaxacan heritage, one Billings entrepreneur is working to bring his traditions to Montana through community dance events that celebrate Mexican culture and connection. Watch how one Billings man is hoping to share his...

Montana State Bobcats get commitment from three-star Texas high school DB

BOZEMAN — Kayden Steptoe, a high school senior defensive back from Texas, has committed to the Montana State football program, he announced Friday. Extremely Excited and Blessed to be able to announce my Commitment to Montana State University. Go...

Montana State Bobcats revise Athletics Facilities Master Plan

MSU Athletics BOZEMAN — Leon Costello doesn’t see Montana State University’s updated Bobcat Athletics Facilities Master Plan as a starting point or a new document. He sees it as a continuation. kAm“%96 565:42E:@? 2?5 92C5 H@C2?J A6@A=6 92G6 96=A65...

Montana Tech class learns the ancient art of atlalt throwing

BUTTE - The prehistoric weapon known as an atlatl, and some Montana Tech students were learning to throw these so they could understand the mechanics of using this ancient weapon. “Oh, it’s such a fun class. I love that John lets us come outside...

Inside The Montana Town Where Entrepreneurs Are Rebuilding the American Dream

Opinions expressed by Entrepreneur contributors are their own. This article is part of the America's Favorite Mom & Pop Shops series. Read more stories We’ve all heard about the impact COVID-19 had on coastal cities. Everyone has seen the haunting...

Montana Renewables Launches New Sustainable Aviation Fuel

GREAT FALLS, Mont. - Montana Renewables, in collaboration with Calumet Montana Refining, has commissioned onsite blending and shipping facilities to offer a nominal 50/50 blend of renewable and fossil jet fuel certified under ASTM D7566 and ASTM...

Montana GOP Leaders Target Teachers’ Union, Vow Legislative Action Aimed at ‘Woke’ Annual Conference

Montana’s superintendent of public instruction and Senate president took joint aim at the Montana Federation of Public Employees (MFPE) — the state’s largest union which represents public schoolteachers — on Monday, announcing in a press release...

Montana Farm Bureau Accepting Applications For Premier Agricultural Leadership Program

The Montana Farm Bureau is currently accepting applications for the ACE (Advocate. Communicate. Educate) premier agricultural leadership program. This program is designed to empower Farm Bureau members to be confident, effective leaders in their...

Montana Host Runs Into Vice President Vance at Capitol

Schumer feels the heat over the Democrats shutdown, while Montana Senator Steve Daines says it was all beef at the GOP luncheon. I tell you what...sometimes it is better to be lucky than good. Tuesday afternoon, AFP-Montana's Jesse Ramos and I...

Montana Stockgrowers Association Responds to President Trump's Comments on Beef Prices

HELENA, Mont. (October 20, 2025) - The Montana Stockgrowers Association (MSGA) is deeply concerned by recent comments from the Trump Administration to intervene in domestic beef prices and to expand beef imports from Argentina. MSGA strongly...

Montana’s Top Halloween Deals For Adults You Can’t Miss

Halloween is practically here and we all know the kids are chomping at the bit to get their spooky gear on and pillage Montana of all the free candy they can find. But what about us adults? What’s our treat for surviving the sugar rush, costume...

From Montana to the White House, Our Chat w/ Katie Miller

It was great catching up with Katie Miller, wife to White House Deputy Chief of Staff Stephen Miller, on Capitol Hill earlier this week. She stopped by and joined us after Montana Coffee at Senator Steve Daines' (R-MT) office Wednesday morning....