Montana motorists have a higher risk of hitting an animal while driving the state’s roads than almost anywhere else in the country and two new laws seek to address the problem. Research from State Farm indicates Montanans have the second-highest chance of striking an animal of any state in the country. Wildlife crossings over and under roads have been a solution some states in the Western

The federal government recently finalized an $18 million settlement with a group of 12 people who were abused by an Indian Health Service doctor in Montana and South Dakota. Indian Health Service is the federal entity responsible for providing health care to members of federally recognized tribes. The agency is chronically underfunded and has long been criticized for the quality of care it provides.

American Prairie has added just more than 1,400 acres of land, which includes scenic habitat situated both near and along the Missouri River, improving public access for boaters, floaters, anglers, and other river recreationalists. The first land acquisition grows American Prairie’s existing PN unit by 1,365 acres, which is made up of 630 deeded acres and 735 leased acres. The property is located

With the many boots expected to be on the ground this hunting season, Montana Fish, Wildlife & Parks biologists are looking to hunters and other recreationists to report bighorn sheep seen in sheep hunting district (HD) 622. Earlier this spring, the Montana Fish and Wildlife Commission closed bighorn sheep hunting in HD 622 during an emergency meeting. The closure was proposed by FWP after

Shelby Art-Koljonen has been named the new artistic director for the Fort Peck Summer Theatre, replacing longtime head Andy Meyers. According to a press release from the Fort Peck Fine Arts Council, “Shelby brings her talent, vision and creative energy to the role starting Sept. 2 and we couldn’t be more excited to welcome her to the team.” Art-Koljonen has enjoyed a diversified theater

Former Valley County Undersheriff Luke Strommen was re-sentenced in District Court Monday, August 25. He will not return to prison, according to the terms of a plea agreement. A 2020 jury trial in Glasgow found Strommen guilty of the charge of sexual intercourse without consent, with a sentence of 40 years in prison. On appeal, an April 2024 Montana Supreme Court decision sent the case back