Montana renters feel the pinch: A new WalletHub study slots two of the state’s biggest cities in the bottom half of over 180 markets for affordability, vacancy rates, and job access — find out where they landed.
State expands forensic care: A state commission eyes Billings for the second forensic facility after lawmakers approved $27 million in April to ease a 100-person waitlist at Galen — find out how.
Kip Moore’s Big Sky return: Multi-platinum country star Kip Moore will perform two nights at The Elm in Bozeman on October 24th and 25th with opener Leon Majcen — find out how to snag tickets.
Telephone Of The Wind restored: After April’s vandalism, Rocky Mountain Laser Arts, Freedom Fabrication and Helena volunteers joined forces to re-engrave and reinforce the JFK Park memorial to Samuel Tielking, giving grieving families a renewed place to share messages — find out how they made it happen.
Great Montana SUP Sprint returns: The third annual paddleboard races hit the Clark Fork this Saturday with new family “Better Together” and Kings/Queens relay events, pre-race clinics, a bustling market, beer garden and Sunday flotilla — find out how to join the fun.
Montana’s biggest legal aid boost: Montana Justice Foundation awards a record $1.6 million to 22 nonprofits, expanding civil legal services from domestic violence support to tribal advocacy amid rising demand — find out who benefits.
Iconic Montana diner says goodbye: The Missoula 4B’s, serving home-cooked classics since 1947, has shut its doors, leaving a community lamenting the loss of its famous tomato soup — find out why it means so much.
Montana drought crisis deepens: A new Summer 2025 Drought Outlook Report warns that nearly 75% of the state is facing moderate to extreme dryness as low snowpack and soaring temperatures threaten water supplies — find out how to prepare.
Asbestos clinic teeters on brink: After BNSF Railway seized its property and the CARD clinic closed in May, looming federal grant cuts threaten Libby’s only asbestos screening center — find out how it’s fighting to survive.
Hay bale auction honors Bobbi Jo: The Avon ranching family is offering a full semi-load of hay to benefit the historic Avon Community Club House, with bidding open now until noon on Labor Day — check out how to bid.
Other Montana headlines this week
- Travelers call Montana’s all-inclusive ranch the best
- FWP approves second phase of conservation easement
- Montanans harvest highway ditch grass for hay
- MT GOP elects Art Wittich to party chair
- Judge Watters announces retirement to senior status
- SNAP cuts threaten thousands in Montana
- Montana PSC dials back NorthWestern Energy rates
- Western Montana riders relish Bigfork homecoming
