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Missoula airport mural gives visitors a new way to explore the city

MISSOULA, Mont. — A new art installation at Missoula Montana Airport aims to give travelers a quick feel for the city as soon as they walk into the main lobby. The airport unveiled the mural in partnership with Destination Missoula. Four artists created the piece, which ties together several parts of

Federal agency revokes bison grazing permits in Philips County area

Federal agency revokes bison grazing permits in Philips County area

PHILIPS COUNTY, Mont. – Montana state leaders clashed with conservationist groups and local tribes after a federal agency cancelled grazing permits for bison on over 63,000 acres of federal public lands in Phillips County. The Bureau of Land Management (BLM) decided to cancel the permits because it said the bison

Bozeman Small Businesses Help Shape Downtown, Local Economy During National Small Business Week

Bozeman Small Businesses Help Shape Downtown, Local Economy During National Small Business Week

BOZEMAN, Mont. — As National Small Business Week wraps up on Saturday, May 9th, it's a reflection of how Bozeman’s downtown scene shapes its local economy. Tatum Johnson is the owner, CEO, and art director of Intrigue Ink on Main Street. She says her passion for the arts

Democratic Candidates Talk Affordability, Healthcare, Childcare At First Congressional District Debate

Democratic Candidates Talk Affordability, Healthcare, Childcare At First Congressional District Debate

Bozeman, Mont. — Voters in Bozeman got a closer look at four candidates in Montana’s 1st Congressional District during a debate at the Emerson Center for the Arts, on Thursday, May 7th. Candidates Sam Forstag, Ryan Busse, Russell Cleveland, and Matt Rains laid out why they are running and what

Jefferson City search ends after missing man found safe

Jefferson City search ends after missing man found safe

JEFFERSON COUNTY, Mont. — The Jefferson County Sheriff's Office (JCSO) reported a search that began after a text-to-911 message on Thursday, May 7 ended when a missing man was found on Friday, May 8. JCSO said dispatch received the message at about 5 p.m. from a

Whitefish crash on US-93 leaves one dead and two injured

Whitefish crash on US-93 leaves one dead and two injured

FLATHEAD COUNTY, Mont. — A crash on US-93 near Whitefish left one person dead and injured two others on May 7, 2026, according to the Montana Highway Patrol. MHP reported the crash happened at 1:38 p.m. near mile marker 133.8 when a southbound vehicle lost control, crossed

Helena homeowner’s call led to osprey rescue near nesting platform

Helena homeowner’s call led to osprey rescue near nesting platform

HELENA, Mont. — NorthWestern Energy said a homeowner’s call about an osprey near a Helena-area nesting platform led to a rescue effort involving utility and wildlife professionals. The company said the rescue moved forward because the weather cooperated and a service technician was already nearby. NorthWestern Energy worked with