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NorthWestern Energy proposes rules for big electricity users to 'protect existing customers'

NorthWestern Energy on Wednesday announced they have proposed establishing new rules and requirements for anyone who wants to buy enormous amounts of electricity from them, including data centers. However, an environmental group in Montana says that it doesn't go far enough. The power company says the move is

Montana Supreme Court denies Gov. Gianforte's request to expedite property tax lawsuit

The Montana Supreme Court on Tuesday unanimously rejected Gov. Greg Gianforte's request to expedite a lawsuit against the major property tax relief bill passed at the 2025 Legislature. While the governor urged the high court to take the case to minimize potential disruptions to the property tax system,

Montana fundraising reports show fierce Republican legislative primaries in full swing

George Nikolakakos, a moderate Republican legislator running for the state senate, turned heads last week when quarterly fundraising reports revealed a $95,000 loan to his own campaign, a sum that could easily power multiple legislative candidates over the finish line. “Jesus,” Sen. Greg Hertz, chair of the Montana Republican

Sri Lankan ambassador visits Helena, Butte during Montana tour

Following a Montana National Guard emergency aid mission to the country, the Sri Lankan ambassador to the United States and the country's Montana liaison, Mahinda Samarasinghe, visited the Treasure State this week to talk future partnerships and mining education. “It’s good to see you,” Samarasinghe said, shaking

Montana health department looks to ban candy, sweetened drinks from SNAP purchases

Montanans who receive public funds to help pay for groceries may soon be barred from using that money to purchase soft drinks, candy and other items the government deems junk food. Nearly 73,000 Montanans receive monthly benefits through the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program, often referred to as food stamps

Montana health department looks to ban candy, sweetened drinks from SNAP purchases

Montanans who receive public funds to help pay for groceries may soon be barred from using that money to purchase soft drinks, candy and other items the government deems junk food. Nearly 73,000 Montanans receive monthly benefits through the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program, often referred to as food stamps

Montana Dept. of Commerce grant hopes to boost 'shoulder season' tourism in Dillon

Luring them sooner and keeping them longer. The Montana Department of Commerce announced Tuesday that Butte-based Headwaters Resource, Conservation and Development will receive $1.25 million in funding from the department’s Montana Tourism Development Grant Program. The state money will support Headwaters’ D-TOUR project, which is designed