Fourth of July fireworks are an American tradition, and this year’s Fourth celebration promises to be even more spectacular with the United States commemorating its 250th anniversary of independence. The Town Pump Charitable Foundation is offering to help communities across Montana that want to celebrate this year with a fireworks show by providing “Light Up the Big Sky” grants to help

Montana Fish, Wildlife and Parks will be holding an informational fisheries meeting at the Sheridan County Library Jubilee Room on Tuesday evening, February 24, from 6-8 p.m. Regional fisheries technician Hayden Cody, along with regional fisheries manager Tyler Haddix, will provide an overview of pond and small reservoir sampling in 2025, including Box Elder Reservoir sampling results, stocking

The Montana Department of Labor & Industry is warning residents and businesses about a phishing scam in which fraudsters impersonate officials through deceptive emails, often appearing to come from a fictitious “Bridget Hawkins” or similar names, reference “code enforcement notices,” request confirmation of received documents, or urge recipients to sign and return attachments.

The Department of Public Health and Human Services and Montana State University have announced a significant platform update for ParentingMontana.org, a premier digital resource for Montana families. The update features a redesigned layout and an expanded suite of practical tools. As a partnership between DPHHS and the Center for Health and Safety Culture at MSU, this project enhances

Williams County in northwest North Dakota reported a measles case, the state’s first case of the disease in 2026, the North Dakota Department of Health and Human Services said Wednesday, Feb. 4. The individual was unvaccinated and acquired the disease out of state, the department said in a statement. The agency’s measles dashboard indicates the person is 20 or older. There are no

Four new hunting districts across the state recorded a detection of Chronic Wasting Disease since July 2025, the Montana Department of Fish, Wildlife and Parks said Friday, Jan. 9. The four districts were in FWP regions 3, 4 and 6. Those regions cover the south west, north central and northeast parts of the state. The department announced since July, there were 433 positive Chronic Wasting

As we move through the Christmas season, I hope you’re finding time for what matters most — family, friends, and fellowship. I spent the week before Christmas in Helena in long days of budget meetings — going line by line through Montana’s year-end finances to prepare for the new year. That’s how Montanans do things: you make sure you’re ready before the weather turns. This week the