Students received a demonstration from senior cryogenics engineer David Petrick, who launched several bottle rockets and garbage cans and exploded pumpkins. Petrick said he hopes to get children interested in science through the hands-on experience.

The U.S. Department of Agriculture said it can’t legally dole out SNAP funds in November during the government shutdown, despite previous assurances federal funding would continue. More than 77,000 Montanans would be affected by the delay, which is unprecedented in the food-assistance program's history.

On the fourth day of Kenneth James Floyd’s negligent homicide trial in Flathead County, the victim’s sister described a phone conversation in which the defendant claimed responsibility for the hit-and-run death of Kimberly Gilham

Welborn will take the place of Brad Molnar, who was demoted by fellow commissioners last week in another 3-2 vote

The outcry stems from a series of audio recordings a student posted on his personal X account, which have gained attention in conservative circles. The Montana Federation of Public Employees called the rhetoric and response an example of “misinformation.”

Flathead County jurors during the third day of Kenneth James Floyd’s negligent homicide trial were shown interview footage of the defendant telling detectives a different version of events compared to earlier witness testimony and evidence

The facility is still under a boil order and providing bottled water for drinking

During the second day of the negligent homicide trial in Flathead County District Court, Kimberly Gilham's husband described escalating tensions with the defendant, Kenneth James Floyd, who was previously married to the victim

The requirement comes as the result of a new law passed in the 2025 legislative session, and around the state, hundreds of voters’ ballots are being rejected thanks to a lack of birth date or providing inaccurate information

The price of fertilizer is the highest in years and wheat prices keep dropping

Kenneth James Floyd, 40, is charged with three felonies in the death of Kimberly Gilham after he allegedly ran her over with his vehicle and fled the scene in 2023; defense placed blame on the victim’s then-husband

State ranks third behind Alaska and Wyoming, according to data from the National Transportation Safety Board

A Columbia Falls residence on 0.75 acres; a log home in Bigfork with Swan Range views; and a Lakeside property perched above the treetops

The sector saw a real annual GDP growth of 12.4% statewide last year, even as Flathead manufacturers report a desperate struggle to find qualified employees

The program served as a key factor in the district’s successful levy campaign last spring and Gov. Greg Gianforte recently lauded the program during a roundtable conversation with the U.S. Education Secretary