This year’s back-to-school season is the first in 35 years that Montana has had an active measles case, likely generating questions and concerns for parents, teachers and community members. After the state reported its first measles case since 1990 in April, the University of Montana’s Public Health Training Center realized many health care providers and public health officials had never

As school starts, the Montana Highway Patrol is reminding Montanans to be mindful of school bus laws to help ensure Montana students get to and from school safely. “As the school year begins, we want to remind everyone who is sharing our roads to do so in a safe manner,” MHP Col. Kurt Sager said. “By obeying traffic laws and signals while in school zones, and allowing extra time in the

The Montana Motor Vehicle Division has launched Montana Mobile IDs, which allow Montanans to carry a digital version of their driver license or state-issued ID securely on their iPhone, Apple Watch, and Android devices, providing increased convenience, enhanced security and greater privacy for users. Montana Mobile IDs allow citizens to seamlessly and securely add their Montana-issued driver

North-central Montana Winter weather during 2024-2025 in north-central Montana varied widely throughout the region. Areas along the Rocky Mountain Front and the western Hi-Line experienced below average snowfall and average winter temps, with dry conditions continued into spring. Spring surveys showed pheasant crow counts above last year’s numbers in areas of good habitat, and below average