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Montana News Roundup: AG Investigates Newspaper Data Breach
Montana Attorney General Austin Knudsen is going after the largest newspaper chain in the state, demanding some information and answers to what he says was a cyberattack that exposed the personal information of thousands of subscribers. Knudsen is...

Montanans respond to attacks on Iran's nuclear sites and retaliation
Iran targeted short and medium-range missiles at the largest us military base in the Middle East on Monday. These attacks come after the United States struck three key Iranian nuclear sites on Saturday. “That's impressive,” said State Sen, Ken...

Millions of acres of public land at risk of sale, though Montana excluded
Vast tracks of public land could be sold as part of President's "Big Beautiful Bill." (Jordan Hansen / Daily Montanan) A massive sell-off of millions of acres of public lands is part of the federal “Big Beautiful Bill Act,” with at least one...

Inter Lake stakes claim as Montana’s best newspaper
The Daily Inter Lake was named the state's best daily newspaper for the second consecutive year after earning top honors across a range of categories in the annual statewide newspaper contest. From vital political coverage to innovative digital...

Forest Service plans to repeal rule that has blocked logging, mining in parts of Alaska and the West
The U.S. Forest Service will seek to repeal a rule that has effectively blocked the logging of almost a third of America’s national forests, Secretary of Agriculture Brooke Rollins told a meeting of Western governors on Monday in New Mexico. The...

Montana’s strategic military presence in a shifting global landscape
GREAT FALLS, Mont. - As global tensions escalate, including recent developments involving the U.S. and Iran, Montana’s military community finds itself positioned on the international stage, with Air National Guard members deployed overseas and...

Young Sheldon Star Montana Jordan Marries His Longtime Girlfriend Jenna Weeks: A Look Insi...
Young Sheldon star Montana Jordan is married! The actor tied the knot with his longtime girlfriend, Jenna Weeks, in an elegant ceremony hosted in Austin, Texas. The couple exchanged their vows in a country-themed wedding with 200 guests in...

Mt. Airy business faces challenges due to road closure amid construction
CINCINNATI (WXIX) -A business owner in Mt. Airy is concerned about her shop due to the ongoing construction in the area. Mindi Borgman, the owner of Putz’s Creamy Whip, notes that the community has supported her business, located just off of West...

H-1B approvals for employers classified under Information industry across Yellowstone Times publication area in 2024
Ted H. Kim, Associate Director Refugee, Asylum and International Operations Directorate for USCIS | https://www.naco.org/Ted H. Kim, Associate Director Refugee, Asylum and International Operations Directorate for USCIS | https://www.naco.org/ In...

Best of Montana Moment: Historic bridge merged human ingenuity with natural environment
ALBERTON, Mont. — For 105 years, the Natural Pier Bridge in Alberton has been serving the travel needs of its community. The beloved landmark is a source of pride for its durability and unique design. It merged human skill and ingenuity with its...

Trump administration to open undeveloped forests to mining, logging
Audio By Carbonatix By Andrew Hay (Reuters) -The U.S. Department of Agriculture will rescind a Clinton-era policy that banned logging, roads and mining in undeveloped forests so it can manage those lands for fire risks, the agency said on Monday,...
Missouri River study could lead to increased water use for irrigation, industry
BISMARCK, N.D. (KFYR) - The North Dakota Department of Water Resources (DWS) is looking for ways to draw more water out of the Missouri River for future development and crop irrigation. It completed the first phase of the Missouri River Intake...

Secretary of Labor in Belgrade touring Towhaul as part of President Trumps manufacturing agenda
BOZEMAN, MT- The U.S Secretary of Labor is in Montana visiting the Towhaul facility in Belgrade. Secretary of Labor Lori Chavez-Deremer also visited Missoula beforehand to speak with Governor Greg Gianforte. This comes as part of an initiative...

The Surprising Number One Crop Grown In Montana
What Crop Is Most Closely Tied To Montana's Identity? Is there a crop that is tied to our state identity? What I mean is, when you think of Idaho, you think of potatoes; when you think of Nebraska, it's corn. But what crop comes to mind when you...

5 Only-in-Montana Venues for Corporate Meetings and Retreats
Montana has seen a surge in tourism in recent years. More people are discovering the treasures within its national parks—others may have watched Yellowstone and been inspired to see its famed landscapes for themselves. Whatever the reason, Montana...

Going wide: Decentralized college of nursing helps fill dire state shortage
Montana’s 1.1 million people sometimes drive an hour or two to get medical care. The cities have hospitals, but 46 of the 56 counties are designated as “frontier.” A nurse practitioner is often the only health care provider in those sparsely...

Female drivers bring safety and skill to propane industry, but barriers remain
The propane industry offers drivers opportunities for flexible schedules, steady and satisfying work, and the chance to acquire in-demand skills and certifications. Still, few women join as drivers. In 2024, a Women in Trucking Association survey...

Montana Unemployment Claims Montana Increased Last Week
Montana Unemployment Claims Montana Increased Last Week New jobless claims in Montana increased to 540 in the week ending June 13th up from 520 the week before. U.S. unemployment claims dropped to 245,000 down 5,000 claims on a seasonally adjusted...

Every Drop Counts: Water bills on the table during the 2025 Montana Legislative Session
By Katherine Berry and Milosz Shipman EBS COLUMNISTS Water issues are technical, abstract, and very personal. They’re about the water we drink, the rivers we fish, the snow we ski and the future we’re building. The 2025 Montana Legislative Session...

Hobby Farming in Montana
Starting a small farm, or a Hobby Farm, can be the project of a lifetime or just a big headache. Transforming a big backyard or wanting to buy a piece of land for a farm makes a big difference in how to approach the project - but it can be done....