Montana News

Montana’s Republican congressional delegates are decrying a New York City jury’s conviction of former President Donald Trump as unjust.

A four part story focused on Montanans and the things that matter to them. Our purpose is to ground our election coverage in the issues that are important to Montanans. Find out what we learned during our five day, 900 mile listening tour across the state.

Highway 93 is a major thoroughfare for the region that runs right through the heart of the Flathead Reservation. One section of the road is the deadliest strip of highway for grizzly bears anywhere in northwest Montana.

Montana Land Board expands agency oversight regarding water rights on state trust land

Montana Supreme Court schedules oral arguments in youth-led climate case Held v. Montana

The federal government is in the process of updating its policies regarding management of the National Wildlife Refuge System. Montana ranchers are worried the new rule could prohibit cattle grazing on refuge lands.

As Memorial Day brings another summer tourism season to Montana, residents remain broadly supportive of the industry. But long term data shows that support is waning, and anxiety about future tourism is growing.

Voter outrage over high property taxes is a big campaign issue, but how will that translate at the polls? Gov. Gianforte's primary endorsements aren't sitting well with some Republicans. Jon Tester unveils a new hard-hitting ad against his opponent Tim Sheehy. Tim Sheehy has a new ad with a powerful message about his military service.

Montana has seen record levels of fundraising for Supreme Court candidates in recent years, parties seem to have their favorite candidates and outside special interest groups spend a lot of money to influence these races. On top of that, not everyone is familiar with the workings of the court. So, how can voters evaluate candidates for state Supreme Court?

Helena Public Schools trustees voted to lay off 52 non-tenured teachers during their May 14 meeting.

State attorney general spokesperson Chase Scheuer confirmed the investigation in an email to MTPR. Madison County police previously indicated students at Harrison School are possible victims of the teacher’s conduct.

As part of MTPR’s primary election coverage, reporters are profiling every statewide office. Corin Cates-Carney spoke with John Hooks about the candidates for State Auditor.

We’re bringing you coverage of all the major political races this year.

We’re bringing you coverage of all the major political races this year. MTPR’s Corin Cates-Carney sat down with reporter Austin Amestoy to break down the race for Superintendent of Public Instruction.

Republicans clamor over the arrival of a migrant family in the Flathead. Tester signs on to a Republican immigration bill. And calls for a special legislative session are racking up.

The Japanese government awarded $5 million to the University of Montana to permanently fund a professor of Japanese and Indo-Pacific affairs.