Attorney General Austin Knudsen and Montana Commissioner of Labor & Industry Sarah Swanson today warned Montana workers and employers of elevated levels of fraudulent unemployment insurance (UI) scams. State UI systems across the United States are being targeted at unusually high levels by scam artists and criminals, leading to the filing of thousands of fraudulent UI claims. The filing of

Montana Fish, Wildlife and Parks is seeking public comment on open water fishing contests proposed for the 2024 open water season. Participants must comply with state fishing regulations, including daily and possession limits. Applications for fishing contests may be approved, approved with conditions or denied by the FWP Fisheries Division in Helena. Conditions placed on contests may help

The Fort Peck Tribes have issued a checklist for tribal members experiencing the loss of a loved one. Items include reminders to contact Clayton Stevenson Memorial Chapel for arraignments; the Tribes for funeral expenses (contact Paula Rankin or Presley Sears), Individual Indian Money/Bureau of Trust Funds Administration/ Probates, West Electronics (headstone), Friesen’s Floral & Greenhouse

The Montana Department of Justice’s Office of Consumer Protection is warning non-profit organizations of scammers who are targeting them with fake donations and then asking for a portion of the money back, Attorney General Austin Knudsen has announced. OCP has received reports that individual(s) under fake pseudonyms including, ‘Barrington Blythe,’ are making donations to non-profit organizations

Todd Lackman, an agricultural education teacher from Miles City, represented Montana in the national Young Farmer & Rancher Discussion Meet held during the 105th American Farm Bureau Convention in Salt Lake City. The Discussion Meet has competitors addressing pre-determined questions on current issues and developing goals and solutions. Lackman advanced to the Sweet Sixteen round in the

Average gasoline prices in Montana have risen 9.3 cents per gallon in the last week, averaging $2.95/g on Monday, Feb. 12, according to GasBuddy’s survey of 615 stations in Montana. Prices in Montana are 8.7 cents per gallon higher than a month ago and stand 28.0 cents per gallon lower than a year ago. The national average price of diesel has risen 6.9 cents in the last week and stands at $3.99

Montana health organizations say a state government backlog in paying its contractors has hindered their ability to provide care, and they worry the bottleneck’s ripple effects will be felt long after the money comes through. Several organizations waiting for contracts to be approved and funding to arrive said that more than 200 private and public contractors across the state government

The FBI recently issued a new warning about an evolving online threat targeting minors and young adults: financially motivated sextortion. In these schemes, predators typically pretend to be alluring young girls to befriend teen boys — often on social media and gaming platforms. The predators then trick these teens into exchanging sexually explicit material or believing the predators have already

Each fall, millions of hunters across North America make their way into forests and grasslands to kill deer. Over the winter, people chow down on the venison steaks, sausage, and burgers made from the animals. These hunters, however, are not just on the front lines of an American tradition. Infectious disease researchers say they are also on the front lines of what could be a serious threat to

If you or someone you know may be experiencing a mental health crisis, contact the 988 Suicide & Crisis Lifeline by dialing or texting “988.” To reach the Native and Strong Lifeline, call “988” and press 4. Amanda MorningStar has watched her children struggle with mental health issues, including suicidal thoughts. She often wonders why. “We’re family-oriented and we do stuff