Sign in Subscribe

montana news

Montana land use law earns national housing affordability spotlight

MT — Montana’s land use planning law has been named a finalist for a national housing affordability award. Senate Bill 382 was selected as a finalist for the Ivory Prize for Housing Affordability, which recognizes new ideas aimed at making housing more affordable across the country. The nomination came as

Stolen pickup chase runs through Libby and Troy

Stolen pickup chase runs through Libby and Troy

LINCOLN COUNTY, Mont. — The Lincoln County Sheriff’s Office said deputies stopped a stolen pickup after a chase that started near Yaak and went through Libby and Troy on April 11, 2026. A caller reported around 6:12 p.m. that three boys had taken a truck and were driving

Montana Board of Regents unanimously approves Shinn as UM President

The Montana University System Board of Regents convened for a brief session this morning to formally approve Boise State interim president Dr. Jeremiah Shinn as the University of Montana’s new president. “We approached this search with a clear commitment to a thoughtful, thorough and nationally competitive process,” said Clayton

Tim Sheehy involved in emergency plane landing near Ennis

Tim Sheehy involved in emergency plane landing near Ennis

Madison County, Mont. — The Madison County Sheriff's Office said a private plane flown by Montana U.S. Sen. Tim Sheehy had to land in a field near Ennis on April 10. Two people were on the plane and both got out without injury, according to the press release.

Montana boat inspections aim to keep invasive species at bay

MISSOULA, Mont. — Inspection stations are opening across Montana as boating season gets underway. Montana law requires inspectors to look at almost anything used on the water, including kayaks, inflatables and related gear. Officials said the goal was to stop invasive species before they spread. Vivaca Crowser with Montana Fish, Wildlife

City of Bozeman seeking engagement for historic preservation updates

City of Bozeman seeking engagement for historic preservation updates

BOZEMAN, Mont. — The City of Bozeman is starting its engagement process for reevaluating the Neighborhood Conservation Overlay District, or NCOD, a system meant to preserve historic buildings and encourage development that matches their character. The NCOD stretches across a significant portion of Bozeman and contains nine historic districts. It provides

Bozeman pickup fire at 19th Avenue and Burke

Bozeman pickup fire at 19th Avenue and Burke

BOZEMAN, Mont. — A pickup caught fire near 19th Avenue and Burke in Bozeman. Video from the scene shows the pickup burning in the street. Updates will be provided as more information becomes available to us.