Griz Look to End Losing Streak vs. Rival Bobcats in Bozeman

The Montana Grizzlies (14-8, 6-5 Big Sky) are set to face their rivals, the Montana State Bobcats (11-11, 6-5 Big Sky), on November 7, aiming to break a two-match losing streak. This will be their second meeting of the season, with the Bobcats...

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...

"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...

Northern Lights Forecast: 15 States Could See Aurora Borealis Wednesday

Topline A considerable number of northern U.S. states have a shot at seeing the northern lights Wednesday night, according to an upgraded forecast from the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration, which is predicting auroral activity to...

Montana aviation disasters prompt safety investigations

MONTANA - Aviation safety is under scrutiny in Montana after two fatal crashes occurred recently. On Friday night, a Spokane man, Dan Arrotta, died in a plane crash near Lincoln Airport in Lewis and Clark County. According to a Facebook post by...

Montana Millionaire 2025 set to begin with more chances to win

MISSOULA, Mont. — Montana Millionaire tickets for the 2025 lottery are set to go live soon and the anticipation for the annual game is surging. Tickets go on sale at 5:30 a.m. on Saturday, November 1, with all 620,000 available tickets vanishing...

Montanans Go After ‘Citizens United’

Credit: Bill Clark/CQ Roll Call via AP Images If anyone should wonder how Dashiell Hammett, the founding father and greatest creator of hard-boiled detective fiction, went from being a strikebreaking Pinkerton agent to a member of the Communist...

UNC volleyball beats Montana State for season’s first sweep

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....

Montana's ski resorts: A wide diversity of terrain, snow and cultures

A look at Montana's ski resorts: Big Sky Resort — Big Sky • Nearest town: Big Sky (50 miles south of Bozeman). • Elevation/vertical: Summit 11,166 feet / vertical 4,350 feet / base areas 6,000 feet. • Lifts/terrain: 36–40 lifts, 5,800–5,850 acres,...

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...

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...

Governor Gianforte donates salary to fight hunger in Livingston

LIVINGSTON, Mont. – Governor Greg Gianforte has donated a quarter of his annual salary to The Producer Partnership, a nonprofit focused on providing hunger relief with locally raised beef and animal proteins. Gianforte emphasized the importance of...

Montana woman charged with homicide after toddler is found dead in pile of laundry

DILLON, Mont. — A Montana mother has been arrested and charged after police discovered the decomposing body of her 2-year-old son inside their home. Nichole Lynn Boyer, 28, is charged with one count of deliberate homicide and is being held in the...

Montana Lottery Powerball, Lucky For Life results for Oct. 27, 2025

The Montana Lottery offers multiple draw games for those aiming to win big. Here’s a look at Oct. 27, 2025, results for each game: Winning Powerball numbers from Oct. 27 drawing 17-39-43-51-66, Powerball: 20, Power Play: 2 Check Powerball payouts...

Montana State's Myles Sansted on Cal Poly win, kicking progression

Montana State kicker Myles Sansted talks to reporters about his perfect kicking performance in the Bobcats' 34-17 win at Cal Poly, his misses the previous three games and more Monday, Oct. 27, 2025, at the Kennedy-Stark Athletic Center in Bozeman....

Montana State's Talon Marsh on Cal Poly win, D-line depth

Montana State defensive tackle Talon Marsh talks to reporters about the defensive line's performance in the Bobcats' 34-17 win at Cal Poly, being part of MSU's key backup group of D-linemen and more Monday, Oct. 27, 2025, at the Kennedy-Stark...

Montana State’s Brent Vigen on Cal Poly, Northern Colorado

Montana State head football coach Brent Vigen talks to reporters about the Bobcats’ 34-17 win at Cal Poly, their upcoming game at Northern Colorado and more Monday, Oct. 27, 2025, at the Bobcat Athletic Complex in Bozeman. Follow Victor Flores...

Who from Northwest Indiana area’s former high school standouts will be active on Saturday, Nov. 8?

Saturday, Nov. 8 will feature competition from these former Northwest Indiana area high school standouts. Aidan Duerig Southern Illinois Salukis Sophomore 6′6″ 305 Crown Point High School Hometown: Lowell Next Game: vs. Youngstown State Penguins,...

Montana Nets Game-Winning Goal; Gorloks Extend Win Streak To Four Games With 2-1 Victory Over Lyon

Via Webster University Athletics, 6h ago BATESVILLE, Ark. – The Webster University women’s soccer team continued conference play with a road match at Lyon College. The Gorloks scored two second half goals; one by Mayrin Soto while Payton Montana...