State News
Bridge reconstruction project to shut down stretch of Montana Highway 21 through June
Augusta, Montana -Â Drivers traveling in central Montana should prepare for significant changes beginning in early March as bridge replacement work gets underway along a...
Montana extends deadline for reduced property tax rate applications after portal issues
Helena, Montana -Â Montana property owners now have more time to apply for reduced property tax rates after state officials announced an extension aimed at...
Convicted felon from Butte receives prison sentence for illegal firearm possession
Butte, Montana -Â A Butte man with a prior felony record has been sentenced to federal prison after authorities discovered multiple firearms and ammunition in...
State report shows Montana among national leaders in improving consumer buying power
Helena, Montana -Â Greg Gianforte announced earlier this week that Montana now ranks among the top three states in the nation for increases in consumer...
MDT move forward with expedited repairs to damaged I-90 Bear Canyon Bridge east of Bozeman
Bozeman, Montana -Â The Montana Department of Transportation has awarded the expedited I-90 Bear Canyon Bridge Repair project to Battle Ridge Builders, launching a rapid...
State leaders commend wildfire crews for protecting communities and limiting fire damage in 2025 season
Helena, Montana -Â In a season marked by intense wildfire risk and continued threats to homes, ranches, and forests, Montana leaders are highlighting the results...
Montana homeowners reminded to apply for homestead tax relief before March deadline
Helena, Montana -Â Greg Gianforte is urging Montana homeowners to take action before the March 1 deadline to apply for the 2026 Homestead Reduced Rate,...
Montana airport improvement grants to support projects across 46 public use airports
Helena, Montana -Â The Montana Aeronautics Board has approved approximately $3.33 million in airport grant and loan funding for state fiscal year 2027, directing the...
Billings man sentenced to prison for illegally buying and possessing dozens of firearms
Billings, Montana -Â A Billings man who was legally barred from owning or possessing firearms due to a prior commitment in a mental health institution...