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New headquarters helps Montana Food Bank meet unprecedented demand

January 9, 2026 • 1 min
The Montana Food Bank Network moved into its new Missoula headquarters this fall. It’s nearly twice the size of the former building and it’s already making a difference. The organization, which distributes food to more than 300 partners across the state, faced unprecedented demand for its services last year.
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CDC says children need fewer vaccinations. State medical groups aren't convinced

January 9, 2026 • 1 min
Federal officials have reduced the number of vaccines recommended for children. Some state medical groups say they will continue to follow the old guidelines. Parents will need to talk to their doctor to get the shots that are no longer recommended for all children.
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Former gubernatorial candidate Ryan Busse enters U.S. House Race

January 9, 2026 • 57 secs
Former firearms executive Ryan Busse has entered the race for Montana’s western congressional district, the Democrat announced Thursday.
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New ownership brings changes to Hi-Line news outlets

January 9, 2026 • 1 min
Several Hi-Line news outlets share coverage to keep their papers full and running. Havre’s weekly just joined them.
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Midterms approach, candidates multiply and Campaign Beat returns for 2026

January 9, 2026 • 11 mins
Midterm elections typically don't attract much attention, but 2026 may be different. With three of Montana's four seats in Congress on the ballot, nearly a dozen challengers have thrown their hat in the ring. Republican incumbents are favored in all three races, with the western district race seen as the most competitive.
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Supreme Court blocks proposed initiative limiting corporate campaign spending

January 8, 2026 • 1 min
A ballot proposal to limit campaign spending in Montana is blocked from advancing. The state’s high court Tuesday ruled it doesn’t pass legal muster.
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Court backs opponents of new septic systems in the Gallatin Valley

January 8, 2026 • 1 min
A Montana district court ruled in favor of an environmental group that challenged the state's approval of new septic systems in the Gallatin Valley. The group argued that the state failed to assess cumulative impacts from the septic systems and how they may harm the river.
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Governor won't suspend utility regulator during harassment inquiry

January 8, 2026 • 1 min
Gov. Greg Gianforte declined to suspend a state public service commissioner from office, but encouraged an internal investigation to continue. Molnar has been accused of harassment and is under investigation by an internal response team.
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Fourth Democrat enters congressional race

January 8, 2026 • 1 min
Former gubernatorial candidate Ryan Busse, and Missoula smokejumper and union leader Sam Forstag join Matt Raines and Russel Cleveland in the western U.S. House district primaries. Alani Bankhead, A U.S. Air Force veteran and leadership coach is now in the race for one of Montana’s U.S. Senate seats.
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Montana ag producers could get up to $155,000 in federal aid

January 8, 2026 • 1 min
After months of strained economic conditions for farmers, the Trump administration in December announced a $12 billion aid package as a way to help. Details of that aid have begun to roll out.
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Supreme Court won't suspend attorney general's license over professional misconduct 

January 8, 2026 • 1 min
The state’s high court agreed that Montana Attorney General Austin Knudsen violated the rules of professional misconduct, but not to the extent an oversight board concluded.
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Montana to receive more than $1 billion in federal funds for rural health care

January 8, 2026 • 1 min
Earlier this year, federal lawmakers created a $50 billion program to support rural health care. It came as a result over concerns that cuts to Medicaid will shutter many rural hospitals across the nation.
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Mild temps bookend a wild year of Montana weather

December 30, 2025 • 1 min
Montana forecasters say 2025 was the second most active year for severe weather in at least four decades. MTPR’s Austin Amestoy takes a look back at our year in weather.
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School choice advocates are eager for upcoming scholarship tax credits

December 30, 2025 • 1 min
The pending federal scholarship tax credit program will offer individuals up to $1,700 in tax credits if they donate to qualified student scholarship organizations. Students awarded scholarships can put them toward public or private school expenses like tuition, supplies or educational therapies.
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Federal officials turn down Montana’s Medicaid work requirements — for now

December 30, 2025 • 1 min
Earlier this year, Congress passed legislation that requires some people on Medicaid to prove they are working or lose health coverage.The state quickly submitted its plan to implement those work requirements. But the federal Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services will not consider the state’s request.
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A University of Montana student won a prestigious full-ride scholarship to the UK

December 30, 2025 • 1 min
The Marshall Scholarship provides a full ride to a school of the winner’s choice in the United Kingdom. The award is the latest feather in UM senior Paul Straw's hat — and a big step forward on a path he never thought he’d walk.
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A Missoula woman’s courtroom heart scare highlights the importance of learning CPR

December 30, 2025 • 1 min
A woman nearly died from a heart attack in a Missoula courtroom recently. The incident stresses the importance of learning cardiopulmonary resuscitation.
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Environmental groups ask Montana to stop issuing wastewater discharge permits

December 30, 2025 • 1 min
A third of Montana waterways are impaired by nutrient pollution. Environmental groups are petitioning the state to stop issuing permits they say make the problem worse.
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A major redesign of downtown Missoula’s traffic flow is moving closer to reality

December 30, 2025 • 1 min
Missoula City Council members this month voted to draw up final plans for the $25 million Downtown Safety, Access and Mobility Project. The multi-million-dollar project has been in development for more than 15 years.
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Libby water remains undrinkable as Trump approves disaster declaration

December 19, 2025 • 57 secs
Libby residents may not have access to drinkable tap water for some time. Lincoln County health officials issued a boil water notice last week. President Trump has approved an emergency declaration that allows up to $5 million in federal funding to support the health and safety of Montanans living in the affected areas.
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