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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

“Buddy” Westphal named as a 2026 inductee in the Montana Cowboy Hall of Fame

The Montana Cowboy Hall of Fame recently announced their crop of 2026 inductees into the organization. Their mission is to” to honor our cowboy way of life, American Indian cultures, and collective Montana Western heritage.” They picked a good...

Town Pump grants $2 million to combat Montana hunger

The Town Pump Charitable Foundation is providing $2 million in grants this fall to combat hunger in Montana, including local Ronan and Polson food banks. The Foundation is matching $1.2 million to help raise $4 million during its annual Help Those...

Mmmm Donuts: Which Donut Is The Most Popular In Montana?

For many, nothing says happiness like the perfect donut. Now, what makes the perfect donut is certainly debatable. Is it glazed? Something with filling? Is the filling jelly or cream? Do you prefer a cake donut or a yeast donut? See, there are...

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...

University of Montana students use tech to study local wildlife

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...

United States Antimony Corporation Updates Significant Montana Antimony Mining Activities

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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...

Ty Morrison: Montana’s Big Sky Special Teams Star

Meet the Griz is a series that tells the stories of Montana Grizzlies athletes, coaches, and contributors. Here are some past "Meet the Griz" features: Meet the Griz: Paging Dr. Peck! Dr. Hunter Peck! Meet the Griz: The Unsung Hero of Griz...