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9th Circuit: Montana drag law likely violates free speech

The U.S. Court of Appeals for the Ninth Circuit has upheld a lower court order blocking enforcement of Montana House Bill 359, a law that restricts certain drag performances and “drag story hour” events where minors may be present. A three-judge panel agreed with Chief U.S. District

Potential war-driven fertilizer shortage sparks concerns over grocery prices

MONTANA — As the conflict in Iran enters its third week, concerns have arisen about potential price hikes in agriculture. With a significant portion of the world's nitrogen fertilizer passing through the Strait of Hormuz, its continued closure could lead to a global shortage of fertilizer just as planting

A Republican reckoning in Montana's Flathead Valley

A Republican reckoning in Montana's Flathead Valley

KALISPELL — Posting losses in Kalispell’s 2025 municipal elections wasn’t just humiliating for Flathead County Republicans — it was dumbfounding. This month they did something about it. The northwest Montana community is known for punching above its weight in Republican politics. Fourth among Montana counties in population, Flathead is second

Montana drivers reminded to clear snow from cars for safety

MONTANA — As wintry conditions persist across the Treasure State, the Montana Department of Transportation is urging drivers to ensure their vehicles are free of snow and ice before hitting the road. Failing to clear snow can not only obstruct your view but also pose a hazard to other drivers if

Bozeman-based federal nominee withdraws from consideration following bipartisan backlash

A Bozeman-based nominee to the U.S. State Department withdrew his name from consideration following bipartisan opposition over past inflammatory remarks about race, religion and gender. Jeremy Carl, a senior fellow with the Claremont Institute, a conservative think tank, announced earlier this week on social media that he was

‘The Madison’: 'Yellowstone' spinoff filmed near Three Forks quietly comes and goes

THREE FORKS — Cradled by the winding Jefferson River, rolling hills and the towering Tobacco Root Mountains, the KG Ranch blankets 26,000 acres of Gallatin County. A chorus of whistling wind, the songs of migrating red-winged blackbirds, and the soft mooing of 800 mother cows permeate the otherwise silent

Flint debuts Montana congressional campaign in Missoula before local Republican group

Aaron Flint, the Republican candidate handpicked by U.S. Rep. Ryan Zinke to replace him, debuted his campaign before a local GOP group in Missoula on Friday. "This fight, this seat, this race right here in western Montana is critical to whether we remain a free Republic for another