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99th annual Memorial Day wreath ceremonies listed

News from Susan Campbell Reneau, Memorial Day Ceremony Organizer MONTANA - Listed is the complete list of 12 wreath ceremonies that take place every Memorial Day, starting at 7 a.m. and ending at 5 p.m. The ceremonies are free and open to the public. The historic World War II airplane, Miss Montana, wil...

Enjoy ‘Crown Jewel’ of rails-to-trails

  News from Ride the Hiawatha MONTANA - The Route of the Hiawatha - Scenic Bike Trail is a gentle 15 mile downhill pedal, featuring 10 dark train tunnels and seven sky-high historic steel railroad trestles, located just off I-90 close to the Montana -Idaho border.  This family friendly bike ...

DPHHS launches $6.5M grant program

MONTANA — Funding will help support counties and municipalities as they develop, enhance, and expand forensic stabilization services in local detention centers Department of Public Health and Human Services (DPHHS) Director Charlie Brereton recently announced the agency is now accepting proposals on...

Northwestern rate case delayed

Dates and information for NorthWestern Energy’s rate case public hearings but the Public Service Commission (PSC) has delayed public notices on opportunities for public hearings or comments following breaking news of a settlement with the Montana Consumer Advocate. Enviro groups will look into this set...

Groundbreaking ‘Right to Compute’ legislation signed into law 

News from Kyle Schmauch, MT Senate Republicans HELENA — An innovative and groundbreaking technology bill sponsored by Senator Daniel Zolnikov, R-Billings, has been signed into law.  Senate Bill 212, the “Right to Compute Act,” protects Montanans fundamental free speech and prop...

Briefs for April 23, 2025

Hiawatha Trail opens MONTANA — On Memorial Day weekend, beginning Friday, May 23, the route of the Hiawatha Scenic Bike Tail will open. Considered the “Crown Jewel” of rails-to-trails adventure and located just off I-90 close to the Montana-Idaho border. Go to: https://www.ridethehiawa...

Organ donors honored Organ donors honored

News from LifeCenter NW, Gov. Office of Community Service HELENA - Lt. Gov. Kristen Juras will honor 60 Montanans who saved 164 lives through organ donation in 2024 by presenting them with the Governor’s Gift of Life Award on Friday, April 25, at 11 a.m. at the Great Northern Hotel in Helena. The ...

Montana’s unemployment rate remains below 3% for six consecutive months 

News from the office of Governor Gianforte HELENA — Montana’s unemployment rate fell slightly to 2.7% in March, marking the sixth consecutive month of unemployment below 3%.  Total employment (which includes payroll, agricultural, and self-employed workers) decreased slightly in Marc...

Hunting permit drawing results available, another deadline approaches

News from Montana Fish, Wildlife & Parks HELENA – The drawings for Montana deer and elk permits and for nonresident combination licenses are complete and applicants can check their results online. This is the fifth year of the new online application process, which allows Fish, Wildlife & P...

State health officials report significant increase in fentanyl, opioid overdoses

News from DPHHS HELENA - Department of Public Health and Human Services officials are raising awareness about an identified increase in overdoses across the state and reminding Montanans of available recovery and treatment programs. “This current overdose spike serves as a startling reminder of...


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