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Flathead County Short-Term Rentals Topped $207 Million in Revenue Last Year, UM Report Finds
Short-term rentals in Flathead County brought in $207 million in revenue during 2025, making it the leading county in Montana…

Yellowstone County Sheriff Mike Linder Retires After Four Decades in Law Enforcement
Yellowstone County Sheriff Mike Linder is stepping down after 40 years with the Yellowstone County Sheriff’s Office, closing out a…

Helena Commission Votes to Put $5.3 Million Public Safety Levy Before Voters in March
The Helena City Commission has tentatively agreed to ask voters in March to approve a $5.3 million public safety levy…

Custer County, Montana Reports 27 Wildfires in Three Days as Crews Stretch Thin
Custer County firefighters have responded to 27 wildfires since Monday, with the surge of activity pushing crews across the county…

Dillon Police Warn Local Businesses of QuickBooks Fraud Scheme After $20K-Plus in Losses
The Dillon Police Department is urging Montana small business owners to scrutinize their financial accounts after several local companies reported…

Gianforte, Trump Honor Montana State’s Football National Championship at White House
Governor Greg Gianforte joined President Donald Trump at a White House ceremony on July 29, 2026, to celebrate Montana State…

GSA Moves to Sell Bozeman’s Historic Federal Building and Post Office
The General Services Administration announced Thursday it intends to sell a historic federal building and post office in downtown Bozeman,…

Glacier National Park Releases Details on Fatal Grizzly Attack That Killed Hiker Anthony Pollio
Glacier National Park officials have released additional details surrounding the fatal grizzly bear attack that killed hiker Anthony Pollio in…

Billings Fire Department Teams With BNSF Railroad to Train for Track-Side Emergencies
Billings firefighters took part in hands-on emergency training with BNSF Rail, climbing into tanker cars and simulating locomotive rescues to…
CommunitiesShelby Schools Superintendent Pleaded Guilty to DUI in District Vehicle; Community Calls for More Transparency
The superintendent of Shelby School District in Pondera County pleaded guilty in April to a misdemeanor DUI charge stemming from…