Avon family honors beloved daughter: In memory of Bobbi Jo, the Becks are auctioning a semi-load of hay to support the Avon Community Club House, with bids open now on the Minus Five Ranch Facebook page through Labor Day — find out how to bid.
Medicaid cuts get optimistic spin: Rep. Troy Downing argues the One Big Beautiful bill will curb fraud, shrink the deficit, and preserve coverage, even as the Montana Hospital Association warns of about $1 trillion in cuts that could affect one in three residents — find out what’s at stake.
Dine like a dragon: Captain Scurvy’s Black Dragon Den in Billings brings year-round Renaissance fair vibes with dragon steaks, mead on tap and full cosplay immersion — check out the adventure.
Montana’s childcare costs ranking: Montana ranks as the 16th most expensive state for married couples and 34th for single parents in WalletHub’s median family income analysis — find out how it stacks up.
Montana’s first shared stewardship pact: Montana and the U.S. Forest Service on Monday formalized a unique 20-year agreement to streamline projects under the EXPLORE Act and Good Neighbor Authority, accelerate forest restoration, cut wildfire and insect risks on more than 200,000 acres, and boost sustainable timber output — learn what this means for local landscapes.
Inside Montana’s Political Machinery: Explore how Montana’s 1972 constitution, odd-year legislative sessions, split-ticket voting and county sheriffs define local and state power — find out what shapes its politics.
Grizzlies reclaim prairie territory: Tiny north-central Montana towns are installing electric fences, accepting wildlife agency compensation and adopting “bear-aware” routines after grizzlies ventured onto the prairie this summer, killing pigs and harassing livestock — find out how residents are adapting.
Older adults outnumber children: A recent U.S. Census Bureau report shows seniors now exceed kids in Montana and all but 15 counties, driving demand for expanded health care, housing, and social programs as they contribute over $5 million annually to the state’s economy — find out what communities can do next.
Journey to the Cretaceous Era: The Museum of the Rockies’ new “Cretaceous Crossroads” exhibit is now open to the public, featuring hands-on stations and dynamic storytelling that transport visitors 75 million years back in time — find out more.
Southern traditions hit Bozeman: Montana State senior Hunter Swenson launched Greek It Chic It to bring licensed buttons, apparel and bows to Bobcats and beyond — find out how she’s redefining gameday style.
Other Montana headlines this week
- Volunteers prepare Montana airstrips for flying season
- Scandal-plagued Montana megamansion returns to market
- Measles cases reported in four Montana counties
- Montana towns boast hillside letters across landscapes
- ‘Sea of Grass’ spotlights Montana grasslands conservation
- Commission approves lower NorthWestern Energy rates
- Agriculture jobs in Montana embrace digital future
- Charming Montana town boasts top national park
