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MDT Will Attend the January 14th Commissioner meeting
Jan 14th 2026 at 10 am MDT, and Great West Engineering will attend the Broadwater County Commission Meeting.Read the full Article
Reach Higher Montana Invites Students to Reach New Heights with "It's Scholarship Time" Application
Reach Higher Montana, a leading non-profit organization dedicated to supporting education and empowering Montana students, is excited to announce the "It's Scholarship Time" application for high school and college students across the state.Read the full Article
Grants Available for Traditional and Folk Arts and Media Arts in Montana
The Montana Community Foundation (MCF) announces its annual grant cycle from the William B. Pratt Fund to benefit Montana traditional and folk art, as well as media arts in Montana.Read the full Article
Helena-Lewis and Clark National Forest hosts public event on Jan. 11
The Helena-Lewis and Clark National Forest invites the public to an open house on Jan. 11 from 1-4 p.m. at the Moose Creek Cabin near Helena with guided treks, hot beverages and a presentation for those looking to learn more about forest products and recreational opportunities on the forest.Read the full Article
Smith River float permit applications available from January 1 to February 15
Applications for a permit to float the Smith River will be available beginning on Thursday, Jan. 1 through Sunday, Feb. 15. The drawing for float permits will tentatively be held on Wednesday, Feb. 18.Read the full Article
Montana Fish and Wildlife Hunting Regulations for 2026 and 2027
The Montana Fish and Wildlife Commission set the Montana hunting regulations for 2026 and 2027. In doing so, it made a variety of changes to address concerns about nonresident hunting pressure and mule deer numbers.Read the full Article
Top Montana News for 2025 and What To Expect in 2026
Data centers, grizzly bears and wild weather are on the horizon for 2026.Read the full Article
Judge Granting a Full Stay Allowing ESA Reimbursements
Superintendent Hedalen Announces Judge Granting A Full Stay Allowing ESA ReimbursementsRead the full Article
Megan Bleile named Coach of the Year for State Class B Volleyball
The Montana Coaches Association has announced its Coach of the Year Awards for the Fall Season in all sports. Townsend Schools own Megan Bleile has been selected as the 2025-2026 Coach of the Year for State Class B Volleyball. This prestigious honor is a selection by peer coaches throughout the state, a coveted title.Read the full Article
Montana’s Public Schools Will Receive $80.8 Million
Governor Gianforte, Superintendent Hedalen, and Director Kaster Announce $80 Million From State Trust Land RevenueRead the full Article
Mixed Reactions in Montana to $12 Billion for Farmers
One industry group celebrated the news, another was more skeptical.Read the full Article
2026 Big Sky Pulmonary Conference
The Montana Asthma Control Program is excited to share information for the 2026 Big Sky Pulmonary Conference. Registration is Open! https://mt43news-business-services.com/mt43newsRouter/2026PulmonaryRead the full Article
Info Sought on Bull Elk Killed in Western Montana
Game wardens with Montana Fish, Wildlife & Parks are looking for tips from the public about two bull elk that were killed in Hunting District 380 west of Toston.Read the full Article
How soon can you catch a train from Billings to Bozeman?
Southern Montana’s passenger rail agency is pushing for a new route through major Montana cities. Even if they overcome dissenters, it might be a while before you can hop aboard.Read the full Article
Support Your Community - Shop Local
This holiday season, let’s practice a little Community Care. After a long year, treat yourself (and the people you love) to something real and local: time in your favorite small businesses.Read the full Article
Fake ‘Windows Update’ Malware Scam
Watch out for this fake ‘Windows Update’ malware scam that’s going around. A genuine Windows Update will never ask you to perform this specific series of instructions.Read the full Article
Christmas tree permits available
Christmas tree permits available from the Helena-Lewis and Clark National Forest for the upcoming holiday seasonRead the full Article
Montana’s big legislation shifted 2025 property tax bills
Revenue department data indicates many homeowners are seeing lower taxes this year. More shifts will come with next year’s second-home tax.Read the full Article
Proposed State Hwy 284 resurfacing near Townsend
The Montana Department of Transportation (MDT) is announcing and inviting the public to comment on a proposal that will resurface about 26.5 miles of Secondary Highway 284 (S 284), east of Canyon Ferry Dam. The project begins at mile marker 16.0 east of Canyon Ferry Dam, and extends south, ending at the intersection with US Highway 12 (US 12), approximately 1.5 miles east of Townsend.Read the full Article
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This season, let’s celebrate the heart of our communities by shopping locally. Every purchase from a neighborhood store, artisan market, or family-run business helps sustain the people who make our towns vibrant and unique. Local shops offer more than just goods—they offer stories, craftsmanship, and personal connection. By choosing to support them, we invest in our shared future, nurture local jobs, and keep traditions alive. Let’s make every gift and every meal a tribute to the place we call home.
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