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Outfitter, guide permit reauthorizations begin Outfitter, guide permit reauthorizations begin

News from Forest Service Department of Agriculture HELENA — Starting this month, the Forest Service is accepting comments on reauthorization of existing outfitter and guide permits for the Bob Marshall Wilderness Complex.  “We are working with a team of specialists from the Helena-Le...

Governor, First Lady announce purchase of historic Helena home Governor, First Lady  announce purchase of  historic Helena home

News from the office of Governor Gianforte HELENA — Governor Greg Gianforte and First Lady Susan Gianforte today announced their private purchase of the historic Samuel T. Hauser House, which they will donate to the State of Montana. The home will serve as their primary residence in Helena. &ld...

Montana man arrested for assaulting law enforcement, other charges during Jan. 6 Capitol breach

News from U.S. Attorney’s Office, District of Columbia WASHINGTON — A Montana man has been arrested on felony and misdemeanor charges, including for assaulting law enforcement during the breach of the U.S. Capitol on Jan. 6, 2021.  His actions and the actions of others disrupted a jo...

Apply now for Smith River permits

News from MT Fish, Wildlife & Parks HELENA — Floaters hoping for a Smith River permit can apply through Feb. 14. However, a few changes are coming this year that applicants should be aware of. Celebrated for its spectacular scenery, remote location and excellent trout fishing, the Smith Riv...

State supreme court vacates local judge’s order, restores child custody to mother

HELENA — On Jan. 2, 2024, the Montana Supreme Court vacated a Sept. 19, 2023, Lake County District Court order made by Judge Deborah Kim Christopher that removed a five-year-old child from his mother and awarded full time custody for the next five years to his out-of-state father.  Shanna Sprin...

More newspaper pages available through MTHS Library & Archives Project More newspaper pages available through MTHS Library & Archives Project

News from the Montana Historical Society HELENA — Two newspaper digitization projects will improve and expand access to historical Montana newspapers, which is one of the most used collections at the Montana Historical Society (MTHS).  This latest project through the National Digital Newsp...

State-Tribal Relations Committee to meet

HELENA/ZOOM —The State-Tribal Relations Committee (STRC) will meet at 9 a.m. on Thursday, Jan. 11, in room 137 of the Montana Capitol and via Zoom. The meeting agenda is posted on the website: leg.mt.gov and go to meeting information. Additional materials will be posted as they become available.

$17.5M investment made in community-based behavioral health, disabilities care

News from the office of Governor Gianforte HELENA — Governor Greg Gianforte announced an investment of up to $17.5 million to increase Montanans’ access to community-based behavioral health and developmental disabilities care. The investment represents the first allocation of $300 million...

$7M allocated to protect Columbia headwaters $7M allocated to protect Columbia headwaters

  News from Western Montana Conservation Commission HELENA – The Western Montana Conservation Commission (WMCC) is proud to announce a groundbreaking initiative aimed at mitigating toxic pollution in the headwaters of the Columbia River Basin. Bolstered by a $7 million grant through the Bipart...

2023 youth hunting story contest winners announced 2023 youth hunting story contest winners announced

News from the office of Governor Gianforte HELENA — Governor Greg Gianforte recently announced the winners of the 2023 Governor’s Youth Hunting Story Contest. “Every youth hunter in Montana should be proud of the hunting legacy they’re helping carry on,” Gov. Gianforte s...


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