Montana home values skyrocket: Single-family prices have jumped 145% since 2009—adding over $270K to the median value—while California tops the West with nearly a $500K surge — find out.
Montana Mile and 100 sprints: The 40th Big Sky State Games kicked off in Lockwood with Kaimea Dalke and Zach Merrifield winning the inaugural Montana 100s and Sage Brooks and Jackson Wilson claiming the Montana Miles — check out the highlights.
Montana’s shrinking cow lead: USDA data from early 2024 shows 2.12 million cattle alongside 1.14 million people—still almost two cows per resident but fewer than in 2022 — find out where bovine majorities remain.
Nonprofit expansion for young moms: A Missoula nonprofit serving young mothers and their children is moving into a new building to boost space and services — learn what this means for families.
Cabinet Mountains conservation deal: Montana Fish, Wildlife and Parks approved a 52,930-acre easement to expand public lands, protect key wildlife habitat and guarantee free recreation access, with public comments open through Aug. 4 — find out how to weigh in.
Other Montana headlines this week
- Billings community rallied for Montana Hope Project
- Montana reaches four years of sub-3.4% unemployment
- Montana chamber music festival concert captivated audience
- Map reveals 45 unforgettable Montana stargazing spots
- I-15’s Montana-bound bridge work begins this week
- Ghost town stands preserved in Montana mountains
