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The 2026 Montana Grizzlies feature players from across Montana. See every hometown represented as Bobby Kennedy builds his roster around in-state talent.

A Texas influencer is offering $10,000 to identify hunters who legally harvest wolves outside Yellowstone National Park. Here's why one Montana hunter believes that's a dangerous precedent.

Montana August weather isn't always scorching. Explore NOAA's ranking of the state's coolest Augusts and see how early fall sometimes arrives.

Montana's Bitterroot Celtic Games return to Hamilton with Highland games, Scottish traditions, Irish music, pipe bands, food, whisky tastings and family fun.

Montana gas prices have slightly dropped after back-to-back weeks of significant increases.

A young man from Columbia Falls didn't make it home after his 21st birthday. What came out of that loss is something quietly spreading across the country, one parking lot at a time.

Crews climbing two steep ridge lines every single day just to reach the fire's edge — that's what it's taking to fight the Elder 1 Fire south of Missoula right now.

Montana ranked No. 29 in the latest U.S. News Best States rankings, with education and opportunity leading while healthcare lagged behind.

Montana State and Montana begin the 2026 season ranked No. 1 and No. 2 in the FCS preseason poll, cementing the Big Sky Conference's place atop college football.

From real-time interactive maps to local restrictions, here is your essential guide to staying informed during Montana’s wildfire season.

The Montana State Bobcats join Governor Gianforte on a visit to the White House to celebrate their national championship.

Two Harrison men just found out the hard way that a single tip from a concerned neighbor can unravel three years worth of illegal hunting.

According to a new report, the 'Dumb Blonde' host is taking meetings in Los Angeles as she explores a potential series.

Construction begins Aug. 10 on Missoula's new Northside Park featuring a dog park, playground, sports courts, trails and major Scott Street improvements.

NOAA data reveals Montana's hottest Augusts since 1895 as heat, wildfire season, smoke, and cooling nights define late summer.

Montana's foster kids are about to keep money that's been going to the state for over twenty years — and it took a governor's signature to finally change that.

A recent Kelly Clarkson Show interview with Kurt Russell turned into a heartfelt conversation about Montana, The Madison, and why Big Sky Country continues to capture America's attention.

Montana ranks No. 15 among the best states to move to in 2026, with strong quality of life but rising housing costs keeping it out of the top 10.

Suzette's Organics has begun its soft opening inside Missoula's former Finnegan's building, bringing fresh organic breakfast and new life to a beloved local landmark.

Fentanyl seizures in Montana are down — but meth and cocaine numbers are heading the other direction. There's more to this story than just one drug.

Montana landed right in the middle of the pack on a new national school ranking — but how it stacks up against its neighbors tells a more interesting story.