US Senator receives threatening voicemail from Dem city commissioner candidate

U.S. Sen. Tim Sheehy, R-Mont., was on the end of vile insults and threats after a city commissioner candidate from Helena, Montana, left him a voicemail earlier this summer. (Credit: Sen. Tim Sheehy, R-Mont.)

Alberta parents who lost son to impaired driver urge people not to drive drunk

Their son, Cameron Jaeger, was 36 when he was struck and killed by a drunk driver in Montana just over 18 months ago. The driver, whose blood-alcohol level was more than three times the legal limit, struck Cameron on his bicycle as he was...

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...

Montana congressional delegation responds to SNAP funding running out

With SNAP running out of money Nov. 1, almost 42 million Americans will be impacted. NBC Montana reached out to the Montana congressional delegation to a response to the growing concern. We offered an on-camera interview, which nobody took up. We...

MT Wildlife & Transportation Project Accepting Proposals

We all know, or should be aware of at least, that there are a lot of wildlife-related accidents on Montana's roads. The Montana Wildlife & Transportation Project, a joint collaboration between two state agencies and an advocacy group, is looking...

Montana 11th Judicial District to launch Adult Drug Treatment Court

KALISPELL, Mont. — In the Flathead, a new Adult Drug Treatment Court is set to begin at the end of this year. The Montana Opioid Abatement Trust allocated funding to the 11th Judicial District Court to start the Adult Drug Treatment Court. The...

Montana groups urge Governor Gianforte to support SNAP benefits

MONTANA - The Montana Food Bank Network, along with 50 other organizations, has reached out to Governor Greg Gianforte, urging him to use state funds to support SNAP recipients in Montana. In a letter to the governor, these organizations requested...

Like Dead Men Without A Grave: Kitchen Dwellers Get Creepy For Halloween In Asheville [Videos]

To say that Kitchen Dwellers‘ return to Asheville, NC, on Halloween was “long-awaited” would be a lazy oversimplification. Last year, the Montana galaxy-grass quartet was poised to play a New Year’s run at Salvage Station, set to be the beloved...

Montana Lottery Powerball, Lucky For Life results for Oct. 29, 2025 

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...

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...

FWP sees strong start to general hunting season

The 2025 big game general hunting season began Oct. 25 and hunters across western and central Montana saw mixed weather conditions but still headed out in droves, reporting increased harvest numbers compared to last year’s opening weekend,...

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...

Montana CSI appoints new lead financial analyst

Dakota Terry (pictured) has been appointed to the position of lead financial analyst - captive insurance regulation, at the Montana Commissioner of Securities and Insurance. She is based in Helena, Montana. Terry was previously a financial...