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New web tool lets fish predict river conditions

New web tool lets fish predict river conditions

The only thing more unpredictable than anglers fibbing about the size of their catch is how they decide where to catch it. The latter changed this June with the release of TroutCast, an internet tool that both predicts water conditions in Montana trout streams and also shows how future fish

Trump proposes putting political goals above objective criteria in deciding who gets government grants, from childcare to research to public safety

Trump proposes putting political goals above objective criteria in deciding who gets government grants, from childcare to research to public safety

The federal government provides grants – any amount of money that the recipient doesn’t have to pay back – for a wide array of purposes that serve the public interest. States, local governments, colleges and universities, students, nonprofits and other kinds of organizations receive these funds. Huge sums are involved. The

Montana has an opportunity. They should support Bankhead for Senate | Emily Marburger

Every election comes with a lot of promises. But every once in a while, a candidate comes along who reminds people why they got involved in politics in the first place. That’s what I’ve seen with Alani Bankhead. Over the course of this campaign, she has built something

The high cost of low taxes | Roger S. Smith

Those who benefit most from lower taxes devote vast resources to fund think tanks, lobbyists and media to advocate for small government and low taxes. It is up to the rest of us to call out the “high cost” of small(er) government. Although U.S. wealth is exceptional, insufficient

Studies show how homeless numbers ebb and flow in Billings and Montana

Recently released reporting by the federal government indicates that homelessness recorded on a single night in Montana increased by 12.7% from 2024 to 2025. However, additional data seems to show a decline in the count. The 2025 assessment, released at the end of May, showed Montana ranking fourth in

Weekly Mortgage Rates Climb as Inflation Hits Three-Year High

Weekly Mortgage Rates Climb as Inflation Hits Three-Year High

Mortgage rates are up, as new data shows annual inflation has reached its highest level since 2023. The average rate on a 30-year fixed-rate mortgage rose six basis points to 6.43% APR in the week ending June 11, according to rates provided to NerdWallet by Zillow. (A

Montana Folk Festival returns next month, organizers need volunteer help

Montana Folk Festival returns next month, organizers need volunteer help

BUTTE, Mont. -- In just under a month's time, the streets of Uptown Butte will be packed with music, vendors, and attendees for the world-famous Montana Folk Festival. It's one of the Mining City's greatest summer treasures, but it also takes a massive effort