State News
Montana Congressman Ryan Zinke introduces new legislation to extend major investments in national parks, public lands, and outdoor recreation
Whitefish, Montana - A bipartisan group of lawmakers has introduced new legislation aimed at extending and expanding one of the most significant public lands...
Billings resident receives more than a decade behind bars after trying to purchase 35 pounds of meth from courier linked to Mexican drug operation
Billings, Montana - A Billings man who attempted to purchase a large shipment of methamphetamine during a law enforcement sting operation has been sentenced...
Montana leaders push for stronger state oversight of Medicare Advantage plans to better protect seniors and consumers
Helena, Montana -Â Montana leaders are calling for stronger state involvement in overseeing Medicare Advantage plans, arguing that local officials should have greater authority to...
Traffic stop in Montana leads to conviction of Honduran woman on immigration related federal charges
Great Falls, Montana -Â A federal jury has convicted a Honduran woman on immigration-related charges after prosecutors said she illegally returned to the United States...
New bipartisan proposal would dramatically increase penalties for leaking confidential IRS taxpayer records
Helena, Montana - A bipartisan effort in the U.S. Senate is seeking to strengthen protections for taxpayer data by imposing much tougher penalties on...
Missoula man with prior felony assault conviction admits to illegally possessing loaded handgun during Great Falls traffic stop
Missoula, Montana -Â A Missoula man who was legally prohibited from possessing firearms has admitted to a federal weapons charge after authorities discovered a loaded...
Montana ranked among the best states in America to start a business as economic growth continues statewide
Helena, Montana -Â Montana has earned another national recognition for its business climate, with a new study ranking the state among the top places in...
Montana Department of Transportation announces final construction activities on upgraded U.S. Highway 2 corridor
Harlem, Montana -Â Drivers traveling along U.S. Highway 2 between Zurich and Harlem will soon see the final stages of a major roadway reconstruction project...
Montana Attorney General Austin Knudsen leads 22 state coalition urging Congress to approve long term funding for border security agencies
Helena, Montana -Â Montana Attorney General Austin Knudsen is leading a coalition of attorneys general from 22 states in calling on Congress to approve legislation...