Beartooth rescue showcases teamwork: From Aug. 24–26, the Montana Army National Guard teamed with local and federal partners to locate and airlift a missing 71-year-old hiker from the Stillwater Plateau — find out how.
Montana’s four-day school week: MSU’s Emily Tomayko explores the impact on kids’ health, learning and food security as 117 districts adopt reduced schedules — learn what communities and families should consider.
Big Sky’s scenic road duo: Montana lands two highways in a national Top 10 scenic roads list—Glacier’s Going-to-the-Sun Road ranks #5 and the legendary Beartooth Highway takes #2, both offering bucket-list fall drives — find out why.
UM Climate Office Drought Initiative: The University of Montana’s Climate Office secured an NSF grant to head the Northern Great Plains Regional Incubator for Drought Resilience, combining satellite data, ground sensors, AI and tribal partnerships to monitor and forecast water availability across five states — find out how it strengthens regional drought resilience.
Air quality alert issued: The Montana Department of Environmental Quality has put Beaverhead, Deer Lodge, Granite, Mineral, Missoula, Powell, Ravalli and Sanders counties under an air quality alert until 9 AM on 09/05/2025 due to rising particulates from wildfire smoke — learn what precautions to take.
Other Montana headlines this week
- Horse Haven Montana hosts Equus Film Festival
- Montana ranchers challenge status quo amid threats
- Montana Tech joins Miners Union Day competition
- Montana farmers unite for safer rail crossings
- Governor Gianforte recognizes wildlife crossing investments
- Governor Gianforte recognizes Montana veterans, seeks nominations
