Employer-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...

U.S. Rep. Downing visits Montana ranchers to advocate for U.S. beef producers

HOBSON — U.S. Representative Troy Downing spent Thursday afternoon at Stevenson’s Diamond Dot Ranch outside Hobson, meeting with ranchers to discuss increasing concerns about the future of American beef production. His visit comes just days after...

Head Start plans for disruptions in Montana as government shutdown continues

BILLINGS — Head Start Billings is planning for food-service disruptions as the federal government shutdown continues. Head Start is a federally funded program that aims to provide families with an affordable preschool option. Watch to learn how...

Artistry and attention to detail bring Montana hunting memories to life

HELENA — Every year, some hunters finally bag that trophy animal they've been searching for, which they can tell their friends and family all about. To preserve those animals, however, it takes time, artistry, and attention to detail. “We preserve...

Montana Costco Members See New Perks and Early Access

Costco, like a lot of businesses, continues to adapt and evolve. There have been a lot of changes that have taken place over the past year. They have added card scanners at their entrances, raised the price of memberships, and expanded their hours...

Montana election officials reaching out to voters who had ballots rejected

HELENA — Election officials across Montana 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 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 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 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...

Positively Montana (November 2, 2025)

Frontier Conference FB recap: Carroll escapes upset in final minute, Tech remains perfect, Western getting back to winning ways

FRONTIER - Week 10 of the Frontier Conference football season brought in loads of action with a near upset and teams continuing their winning ways. Week 10 Scores: Eastern Oregon - 14 Montana Western - 56 Carroll College - 41 Southern Oregon - 40...

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...

Plan Ahead For The 2026 Headwaters Country Jam In Three Forks

I know, I know. We haven't even seen the first true snowstorm in Montana for 2025 yet. Nor have we enjoyed family gatherings for Thanksgiving, Christmas, and the soon to be New Years celebration. via GIPHY But I can't help but start to plan not...

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...

Zinke visits Glacier County - Checks progress on $20.9 million in Glacier County projects secured through his work on the Appropriations Committee

Western Montana Congressman Ryan Zinke visited Glacier County last week to check in on the status of funding he secured for the county as part of the Fiscal Year 2024 appropriations process. As a member of the House Appropriations Committee,...

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...

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...