Idaho beats No. 7 Montana 42-35 to reclaim Little Brown Stein
Israel Carter’s late touchdown put Idaho ahead for good, and the Vandals stopped Montana on fourth down in the final minute.
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Montana sues GM over alleged insurance use of driver data
Montana alleges GM and OnStar routed driving data through brokers to insurers. The state seeks an injunction, civil fines and data deletion.
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17 groups ask Montana court to review utility climate orders
The organizations challenge Montana regulators’ denial of requests to address climate costs and risks in utility decisions.
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DEQ opens comment on Quantica well near Broadview
Montana DEQ is taking public comment on a proposed well for Quantica’s Big Sky Campus, with comments due Oct. 29.
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Montana court voids four SB 93 initiative provisions
The court unanimously affirmed three appealed rulings and left in place a separate, unappealed district court ruling on attorney general review. It also upheld the denial of attorney fees.
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FDA, CDC Investigate 22 Salmonella Cases Linked to Sprouts
Federal officials are investigating 22 Salmonella cases linked to recalled broccoli sprouts from an Idaho grower sold in Idaho, Montana and Washington.
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Montana regulators find NorthWestern Energy’s long-term power plan deficient
The Montana Public Service Commission gave NorthWestern Energy until September 18, 2026, to revise its 20-year power plan or request more time. The action does not approve a project, set rates or choose a final resource mix.
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Paramount-Warner merger hits new legal test as talks collapse
Settlement talks over Paramount’s proposed Warner Bros. acquisition have broken down as Iowa and Montana ask the Supreme Court to intervene.
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Montana judge halts Laurel psychiatric facility, orders new environmental review
A Yellowstone County judge paused on-site construction of Montana’s planned 32-bed forensic psychiatric facility near Laurel, finding that the state’s environmental review did not adequately establish whether the city’s water system could serve the project.
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GAO finds security gaps and contractor problems at ICE’s Camp East Montana detention facility
A Government Accountability Office report found camera blind spots, missing perimeter cameras and understaffing when ICE’s Camp East Montana facility opened in 2025. ICE terminated the contract in April 2026 and chose a new contractor.
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Hardin’s $2.75 Million Tourism Grant Advances Depot Renovation and Visitor-Center Plans
A five-year, $2.75 million Pilot Tourism Grant awarded to Hardin in 2025 will support renovation of the historic Hardin Train Depot as a visitor center connecting travelers with local businesses, attractions and cultural sites.
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Helena High construction changes campus access and parking for 2026-27
Construction at Helena High School is changing parking for the 2026-27 school year as Helena Public Schools works toward an August 2028 completion target for the replacement campus.
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Billings adopts FY2027 budget with nearly $68 million for law enforcement
Billings City Council approved the city’s FY2027 budget on June 8, setting a nearly $68 million law-enforcement allocation for the coming fiscal year.
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SR 162 paving continues in Oroville as Caltrans warns of traffic impacts
Paving continues on State Route 162 between the Feather River Bridge and Foothill Boulevard, with completion estimated for Oct. 20, 2026.
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Townsend begins testing $14 million water-system project ahead of August 2026 startup
Testing is underway on Townsend’s delayed water-system project, including a new water tower expected to come online in August 2026.
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Heat Wave Sets August Record in Las Vegas as Wildfire Risk Rises Across the West
Las Vegas reached 116°F, an August record, as extreme heat and dry conditions increased wildfire danger across parts of the western United States.
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Missoula Opens Public Review of FY2027 Preliminary Budget
Missoula has posted its FY2027 preliminary budget, beginning the public review and City Council process that will shape city spending and services.
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EPA proposes stricter residential lead cleanup plan for Butte Superfund area
A June 2026 EPA proposal would lower the residential lead cleanup level and expand the number of Butte-area homes eligible for remediation, but the threshold and implementation schedule have not been released in the approved materials.
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Bozeman building-fee update takes effect amid $28.8M construction plan
Bozeman’s building-fee update is effective Aug. 1 as the city carries out a 14-project, $28.8 million transportation and utility construction program.
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Great Falls Opens Review of Draft 2026 Housing Funding Plan
Great Falls has released its draft 2026 Annual Action Plan, giving residents and community groups a chance to weigh in on proposed federal funding priorities.
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Montana energy rulemaking enters final public-comment window
Montana DEQ is accepting public comments on proposed energy-related administrative rules through August 7, 2026. The rules have not been adopted.
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Montana begins Medicaid work requirements as budget pressure cancels provider raise
Montana has begun rolling out community-engagement requirements for some Medicaid Expansion adults while canceling a planned 3% provider-rate increase because of a human-services budget shortfall.