Fishing boosts Montana's economy with $1 billion in spending

MONTANA - A recent study from the Bureau of Business and Economic Research revealed that fishing has a significant impact on Montana's economy. Last year, more than 450,000 anglers spent over $1 billion on fishing trips across the state. The...

What New Cybersecurity Measures Are Available In 2025 To Help Protect Montana Businesses Online

This content was produced in partnership with PokerStrategy. Montana businesses now have to follow stronger cybersecurity rules than ever before. This is because of new changes in state privacy laws and the fact that online threats are getting...

Made In Montana: The Brands Locals Love The Most

Exploring The Most Beloved Montana Brands With the current discussions surrounding rising costs and tariffs increasing prices on imported goods, many people are beginning to focus on purchasing products made right here in America. Montana has long...

First Winter Storm Watch of season issued in Montana, Wyoming

Commercial pilot Kathleen Bangs explains deicing and anti-icing techniques airlines put to use during the colder months of the year. ESSEX, Mont. – For those who are looking forward to cold weather, winter is almost here as Montana and Wyoming...

Are you not entertained? Montana State DE Hunter Parsons having 'best year' yet

BOZEMAN — The Montana State defensive line came into this season as the most experienced position group on the team, and has shown just how seasoned it is so far this season while limiting opponents to just 10 points per game in its FCS schedule....

Bozeman's ban on urban camping has arrived. The shift brings both despair, and hope.

For Bozeman’s John Wallace and his girlfriend DeeDee, the coming weeks are a time of uncertainty. The couple has been living in a camper trailer on Bozeman’s streets for the past few years, and now they must decide what to do when the city’s ban...

Which former Vacationland area high school stars will compete on Saturday, Oct. 4?

These former Vacationland high school stars set for games on Saturday, Oct. 4. Aa'zoriyon Bonner Western Illinois Leathernecks Freshman 6′3″ 180 Sandusky High School Hometown: Sandusky Next Game: vs. Tennessee Tech Golden Eagles, Saturday, Oct. 4,...

Hope and despair as Bozeman's ban on urban camping arrives

Officials approved the new law but caution that prohibiting the camps that have troubled the city since the pandemic won’t end homelessness by Matt Standal Montana Free Press For Bozeman’s John Wallace and his girlfriend DeeDee, the coming weeks...

The Best Relaxing Small Towns In Montana For A Weekend Retreat

If you're looking for a state with wide open spaces, a slower pace of life, and spectacular natural scenery, there are few states better than Montana. Throughout this stunning state, there are plenty of beautiful small towns with easy national...

How Montana’s Smoking Ban Made a Difference

State officials are marking the 20-year anniversary of Montana's decision to ban indoor smoking at work and "indoor public places", saying the move has had a huge impact on both the number of people smoking and cases of lung cancer. The Department...

Explosive Growth in Bozeman, Montana: A Perfect Storm of Yellowstone Fame and Remote Work Trends

BOZEMAN, Mont., Oct. 2, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- Montana Real Estate Group has witnessed big changes in the state often referred to as, "the last best place." Bozeman is Montana at its finest, located in a valley surrounded by majestic mountains in...

Missoula’s Urban Camping Rules vs. Bozeman’s Tough Ban

Bozeman’s at it again. This week, they formally implemented their ban on camping in the city, which, depending on whom you ask, is either a major victory for cleaning up the city or just another maneuver to push people out. No more tents on city...

Winter Storm Watches issued for some of the mountains in Montana and Wyoming

A WINTER STORM WATCH is in effect for a lot of the mountains in Montana and Wyoming for this upcoming weekend (10/4/2025 to 10/5/2025). Accumulating snow is expected in the mountains this weekend, with snow levels dropping as the weekend goes on....

Signs Of Winter: Beartooth Highway Closure In Montana

There are some pretty obvious signs that the seasons are changing across the Montana landscape. Tree leaves turning colors and falling to yards, crisp air mornings and even maybe a touch of frost on the lawn when you first put the pets outside....

15 Underrated Places to Travel in the U.S. This December

Popular holiday spots get most of the attention in December, but that often means high prices, heavy crowds, and long travel days. There are plenty of lesser-known places across the U.S. that are worth visiting, and they don’t cost a fortune. If...

Montana Morning Headlines: Thursday, October 2, 2025

WESTERN MONTANA — Here's a look at Western Montana's top news stories for Thursday. Travois Village residents announced Missoula's first supermajority tenants union on Tuesday night, now organizing against Texas's Oak Wood Properties after the...

How Big Is Fort Peck Lake In Montana?

Montana is home to multiple waterways. Here in Big Sky Country, we have more than 3000 named lakes and thousands of rivers and creeks across the state. Many of those are used for recreation, like floating, rafting, fishing, boating, and swimming....

Cancer Support Community Montana Partners discusses breast cancer awareness

HELENA — Cancer Support Community Montana (CSCMT) is teaming up with local businesses throughout October to raise funds and awareness for breast cancer patients and their families. Kashia Herring, development manager for CSCMT’s Helena chapter,...

Flights cancelled and landmarks in the dark — all the ways tourists will be affected by the US government shutdown

The first shutdown in nearly seven years will cause chaos for workers and tourists across America (Picture: Getty Images) At one minute past midnight on 1 October in Washington DC, the shutdown of the US federal government began. The first...

Montana National Guard assesses impact of federal shutdown

HELENA, Mont. — The Montana National Guard is currently evaluating guidance from the Office of Management and Budget and the National Guard Bureau to determine which activities will be exempt from the ongoing federal government shutdown. While...