Energy & Land
Elder 1 Wildfire Near Frenchtown Contained as Dangerous Winds Approach
Firefighters have fully surrounded the Elder 1 wildfire burning near Frenchtown, establishing a control line around the entire perimeter of…
Energy & LandMontana DNRC Raises Drought Alarm as Fire Weather Watch Covers Western Zones
Montana officials are sounding the alarm over rapidly shifting drought conditions statewide, with the National Weather Service office in Missoula…
Lolo National Forest Fire Danger Climbs to Very High as Vegetation Dries Out
The Lolo National Forest in Montana has elevated its fire danger rating to very high, citing a stretch of hot,…
Montana Fish and Wildlife Department Releases Lower Wolf Count, Cuts Hunting Quota by Nearly Half
Montana Fish, Wildlife & Parks released its 2025 annual wolf report Friday, introducing a new population model that estimates significantly…
Montana Agriculture Labs Consolidate at MSU Bozeman Campus in New Shared Facility
Hundreds of people gathered in Bozeman this week to mark the opening of a new combined laboratory building at Montana…
Energy & LandCole Canyon Farms and Montana Raw Milk Producers See Renewed Interest After Billings Pasteurized Milk Spoilage
As Montana’s investigation into early-spoiling pasteurized milk continues, some consumers and small dairy producers across the state are drawing renewed…
Energy & LandUniversity of Montana study quantifies data center job creation, as proposed facilities stall across state
Researchers at the University of Montana’s Bureau of Business and Economic Research presented economic modeling this week showing how data…
Energy & LandHebgen Reservoir Health Advisory Issued After Toxic Algae Detected Near Grayling Arm
A harmful toxin linked to blue-green algae has been confirmed in Hebgen Reservoir in southwestern Montana, prompting a public health…
Energy & LandMontana Ranchers Revive Push for Mandatory Country-of-Origin Labels on Beef and Pork
Ranchers across Montana and neighboring states are working to restore mandatory country-of-origin labeling for beef and pork, a requirement Congress…
Energy & LandTwo Exploratory Mining Projects Target Montana River Headwaters for Copper and Rare Elements
Two mineral exploration ventures are advancing in the headwaters of western Montana’s iconic rivers, targeting deposits of copper, rare-earth elements,…