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Virgelle Ferry cut nearly an hour in trooper's emergency response

Virgelle Ferry cut nearly an hour in trooper's emergency response

A Montana Highway Patrol trooper used the Virgelle Ferry to reach a remote grain auger accident involving a seriously injured young worker. A Facebook post from Montana Highway Patrol said the ferry crossing saved nearly an hour on the response. Trooper Torgerson took photos from the Missouri River during the

Midtown Commons moves ahead after Missoula City Council vote

Midtown Commons moves ahead after Missoula City Council vote

Missoula, Mont. — A plan to redevelop long-vacant land near Southgate Mall moved forward after Missoula City Council spent hours debating the Midtown Commons proposal. Council members weighed housing needs, public investment, tree removal and transparency concerns tied to the project. The proposal would bring housing, park space and trail

Missoula approves Midtown Commons housing project near Southgate Mall

MISSOULA, Mont. — The City Council recently moved ahead with a major Midtown housing project after hours of debate focusing on trees, public money, affordability and green space. The Council approved the Midtown Commons development agreement on Monday night in a 9-3 vote. The project will reportedly add housing, public

Belgrade School District conducts review after malware incident

BELGRADE, Mont. — Belgrade School District officials reported experiencing technology problems recently due to malware and that an investigation into possible data exposure remained underway. The malware has reportedly been removed, however, district officials stated that work to restore and secure their systems would continue into June. Cybersecurity experts are helping

Montana economic committee weighs AI licensing for medical care

HELENA, Mont. — Montana lawmakers spent part of a committee hearing on Tuesday focused on how artificial intelligence could fit into medical care and how the state might regulate it. The Montana Economic Affairs Interim Committee heard a proposal that would create a licensing system for AI used in medical care.

Montana SNAP waiver blocks some high-sugar foods from benefits

MONTANA — State leaders are moving to stop Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) benefits from being used on several sugary products after federal approval cleared the way for the change. Governor Greg Gianforte recently announced that the U.S. Department of Agriculture approved the state's request to limit which

Montana State Parks continues to see increase in visitors

Montana State Parks continues to see increase in visitors

HELENA, Mont. — Montana State Parks drew an estimated 3.38 million visitors in 2025, continuing a steady rise in use across the state, Montana Fish Wildlife and Parks (FWP) said in a release. That total was up 4.9 percent from 2024, up 11.5 percent from 2022 and up