Renter’s relief signed into Montana law

A bill that saves Montana renters money in unused application fees was signed into law by Republican Gov. Greg Gianforte. In a statement Monday, House Minority Leader Katie Sullivan, D-Missoula, described it as “one of the most significant policies enacted …

Funding boost aims to reduce wildlife conflicts on Montana ranches

MONTANA - The Department of the Interior and the National Fish and Wildlife Foundation have allocated $2.25 million to Montana to help prevent livestock-wildlife interactions. Nathan Owens, Policy Director of Heart of the Rockies Initiative explained, …

Montana men's basketball adds guard in UNLV transfer Brooklyn Hicks

UM sports information and 406 MT Sports MISSOULA — The Montana men's basketball team has landed another transfer out of the portal in Brooklyn Hicks, a 6-foot-3 guard from UNLV. Originally from Seattle, Hicks is the fifth portal player to sign a …

Grace Gilbreth hopes to pave way in women's steeplechase at Montana State after breaking record

BRADEN SHAW Bozeman Daily Chronicle BOZEMAN — There was a freedom for Grace Gilbreth in the women’s 3,000-meter steeplechase being one of the first events at the Bryan Clay Invitational. It was a night race, which helped the energy levels. There were pace …

Montana State Bobcats meet and greet scheduled for July in Laurel, Lockwood

BOZEMAN — A meet and greet with Montana State football players and coaches is scheduled for Wednesday, July 16 in the Billings area. The day's events will begin with a camp, led by MSU players, for children from fourth to eighth grade from 1-3 p.m. at …

Montana's 'Wildlife Law Enforcement Officer of the Year' announced

HELENA — Maribeth Ault has been named the Shikar Safari Wildlife Officer of the Year Award recipient for Montana and is the first female game warden to receive the honor. The Shikar Safari Club recognizes an outstanding wildlife law enforcement officer in …

Yellowjackets Sign Kyla Momberg from Montana Western for 2025

Montana State University Billings has signed Kyla Momberg, a transfer from Montana Western, as the eighth addition to its 2025 women's basketball recruiting class. Momberg, a native of Box Elder, Montana, excelled at Montana Western, where she played …

Montana Tech graduate publishes memoir on overcoming chronic illnesses

BUTTE, Mont. — An inspiring story of a young adult from Butte managing more than a dozen chronic diseases has become a hit on Amazon. Baylie Phillips, a Montana Tech graduate, released her book, ‘Hope Overcomes Pain Everytime,’ less than two weeks ago, and …

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UM Western Provost named new chancellor of Montana Tech

The new chancellor of Montana Technological University will be Johnny MacLean, provost, or chief academic officer, at the University of Montana Western, university officials announced Wednesday. The appointment starts June 1 and is pending approval by the …