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Missoula campus feedback could shape University of Montana presidential hire

Missoula campus feedback could shape University of Montana presidential hire

Missoula, Mont. — The University of Montana's search for a new president moved into a key phase after one finalist came to campus for public events and meetings with the university community. The search began earlier this year after former President Seth Bodnar stepped down to run as an

Rollover crash on I-90 near Livingston kills Bozeman driver

Rollover crash on I-90 near Livingston kills Bozeman driver

LIVINGSTON, Mont. – A driver was killed on Monday afternoon following a rollover crash that took place on Interstate 90 East in Park County. According to the Montana Highway Patrol (MHP), the incident occurred around 1:20 p.m. A Subaru Forester was traveling east when it crossed over the fog

State Officials unveil new Montana’s welcome sign design

State Officials unveil new Montana’s welcome sign design

Montana highways are about to look more flashy as the Montana Department of Commerce and Department of Transportation unveiled new welcome sign designs.The Treasure States current highway signs have not been updated in 12 years. Governor Greg Gianforte said the new sign incorporates the new Montana brand, which was

MSU plans new Bozeman dorm as campus housing stays near full

MSU plans new Bozeman dorm as campus housing stays near full

BOZEMAN, Mont. — Montana State University is moving ahead with plans to build more campus housing in the next few years as current housing sits close to capacity. MSU said the proposed new residence hall would bring 250 to 300 beds to campus, mostly for upperclassmen and single graduate students. Michael

New Great Falls drop zone gives Montana Air Guard room to train

Great Falls, Mont. — Montana’s 120th Air Wing has started using a new training site near Great Falls called the Vigilante Drop Zone. The land was bought with money approved by the Montana Legislature. Guard leaders said the site’s location close to base matters because it gives crews more

Yellowstone boaters warned to clean gear before May 23 launch

Yellowstone boaters warned to clean gear before May 23 launch

MAMMOTH HOT SPRINGS, Wyo. — Yellowstone National Park (YNP) reminds boaters and anglers to clean, drain and dry their boats, trailers and gear before entering park waters as the 2026 boating season starts May 23 and runs through Oct. 31. Park officials said in a release that Yellowstone faced a growing

Flathead outage hits more than 600 members near Highway 2

Flathead outage hits more than 600 members near Highway 2

KALISPELL, Mont. — Flathead Electric Cooperative said a large outage affected more than 600 members across its service territory. In a Facebook post, the cooperative said nearly 400 of those outages were reported along the U.S. Highway 2 corridor between West Glacier and Essex. It said crews were being dispatched