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Tranel announces bid for Montana Legislature, will face Democratic primary

Former Democratic congressional candidate and Missoula attorney Monica Tranel this week announced her campaign for the state Legislature. Tranel is coming off two unsuccessful contests for the western congressional district against Republican Congressman Ryan Zinke in 2024 and 2022. In 2020, she lost a Public Service Commission election against Jennifer

Montana extends homeowner application period to claim property tax exemption

The Montana Department of Revenue is extending its deadline for property owners to apply for the homestead and long-term rental tax rates, the state announced on Thursday. The new deadline to apply for the reduced property tax rates is March 20. Previously, the state said it would accept applications

Missoula real estate agent sentenced to almost 3 years for financial crimes

A Missoula real estate agent was sentenced Thursday to 33 months in prison for using fraudulent promises of boats, condos and Super Bowl tickets to scam investors out of over $700,000. Brady Batista, 33, pleaded guilty in October 2025 to one count of wire fraud, one count of money

Report: Montana schools underfunded by $100M despite spending millions on improvements

Montana’s public school districts are underfunded by more than $100 million for infrastructure, with most of the financial burden falling to local school districts, according to a 2025 national report. During a School Funding Interim Commission meeting earlier this month, district officials told lawmakers earlier this month how the

‘I love a challenge’: New head of Montana Democrats sees opportunity, not crisis

As Montana Democrats look to regain ground in a state now run by Republicans but once known for its stubborn purple streak, they’ve put their faith in a former small town mayor and campaign operative from Pennsylvania to steer the party into its next chapter. There’s not a

Montana dude ranch seeks water lease for its members-only golf course under new law

The Crazy Mountain Ranch’s proposal to use new legislation to lease water to itself to irrigate an 18-hole and 3-par golf course has gained initial approval from the state. The Department of Natural Resources and Conservation posted its decision on Feb. 19. That started the clock ticking

Former Bitterroot assisted living facility staffer accused of felony elder exploitation

A Darby man is accused of taking $16,000 from a nursing home resident while he was employed at a Bitterroot assisted living facility. 23-year-old Trevor Anthony Robert Hudson was charged with two felony counts of exploitation of an older or incapacitated person in Ravalli County Justice Court