Western Montana News

09/18/2025

Montana Centenarians Share Secrets as State Tackles Aging Challenges

21 Montanans reached 100 in 2025, celebrated at conference addressing long-term care crisis

21 Montanans reached 100 in 2025, celebrated at conference addressing long-term care crisis

09/17/2025

It's one of the first Montana towns Charlie Kirk visited as a teenager when he was just starting Turning Point USA. Now, Kalispell is planning a big celebration of life for American patriot Charlie Kirk.

09/17/2025

Federal Oil and Gas Lease Sale Generates $38 Million for Montana, North Dakota

Phoenix Energy One leads competitive bidding for 23 parcels covering more than 7,600 acres of public land

Phoenix Energy One leads competitive bidding for 23 parcels covering more than 7,600 acres of public land

09/17/2025

Montana Secretary of State Promotes Voter Registration Ahead of 2026 Midterms

Christi Jacobsen encourages Montanans to verify registration status and prepare for 2026 elections

Christi Jacobsen encourages Montanans to verify registration status and prepare for 2026 elections

09/17/2025

Federal Sentencing Contradicts Claims Heart Butte School District Financial Crisis Was Resolved

Former employee sentenced for $30,000 embezzlement more than a year after officials claimed budget was "in order"

Former employee sentenced for $30,000 embezzlement more than a year after officials claimed budget was "in order"

09/17/2025

Billings Registered S*x Offender Convicted After Using Gift Cards to Solicit Child Images Online

Steven Scott's case highlights challenges in monitoring registered offenders' digital activities

Steven Scott's case highlights challenges in monitoring registered offenders' digital activities

09/17/2025

Montana State Builds on DARPA Partnership to Court Regional Innovators

University hosts Sept. 24 event connecting Montana businesses with federal defense research opportunities

University hosts Sept. 24 event connecting Montana businesses with federal defense research opportunities

09/17/2025

Industry Executives Dominate Gianforte’s Energy Task Force Appointments

Twenty-member panel includes utility executives and energy company officials, with bipartisan legislative leadership from Pope and Parry

Twenty-member panel includes utility executives and energy company officials, with bipartisan legislative leadership from Pope and Parry

09/17/2025

Judge Dana Christensen has a history of donating to Democrats.

09/17/2025

Screenshots shared on X show a Billings teacher allegedly saying, "Charlie Kirk's death is literally chickens coming home to roost. Rouse me for something worth anyone's time."

A Billings public school teacher is now under investigation after allegedly celebrating the assassination of Charlie Kirk.

09/17/2025

Kalispell Area Friends,

A private group is organizing a memorial for Charlie Kirk in your area. We are monitoring comments and know many want to know when these events are happening. Please take a look at the invitation below:

"Come celebrate the life of Charlie Kirk this Thursday in the parking lot of Sykes Diner, 4-7 pm. If you'd like, you can bring a chair, an American flag, a candle, etc. We will be remembering Charlie as he lived: a husband, a father, a patriot, and a servant of Christ. Food, drinks, & restroom access not provided."

09/16/2025

New Legal Project Offers Free Constitutional Representation for Montanans

Big Sky Legal Project targets property rights, economic freedom, and educational opportunity cases

Big Sky Legal Project targets property rights, economic freedom, and educational opportunity cases