Daily Montanan
![Judge: UM did not discriminate in Schweyen lawsuit](http://townsquare.media/site/1098/files/2023/10/attachment-University-of-Montana-sports.jpeg?w=980&q=75)
Judge: UM did not discriminate in Schweyen lawsuit
The University of Montana’s decision to not renew Shannon Schweyen’s contract as head coach of the Lady Griz was not discriminatory, a U.S. District Court judge in Missoula ruled Tuesday.
![Suit challenges Legislature’s new map as unconstitutional gerrymander](http://townsquare.media/site/1098/files/2021/12/PSC.jpg?w=980&q=75)
Suit challenges Legislature’s new map as unconstitutional gerrymander
Groups filed a lawsuit Monday challenging the new Public Service Commission district map redrawn this year by the Republican supermajority legislature, which they say is gerrymandered to favor Republicans in violation of the state constitution.
![Montana Association of Counties wants ‘swift resolution’ on property tax question](http://townsquare.media/site/1098/files/2017/05/courthouse2.jpg?w=980&q=75)
Montana Association of Counties wants ‘swift resolution’ on property tax question
The Montana Supreme Court should sort out the property tax questions that have come up this year so people pay the right amount in 2024, according to a lawsuit filed last week.
![Montana releases draft of first wolf management plan update in 20 years](http://townsquare.media/site/1098/files/2023/10/attachment-wolves.jpg?w=980&q=75)
Montana releases draft of first wolf management plan update in 20 years
Montana has released the draft of its first updated gray wolf conservation and management plan in 20 years, along with a draft environmental impact statement, and is asking for public input on the plans and holding regional public meetings in December.
![Montana consortium designated as Regional Technology and Innovation Hub](http://townsquare.media/site/1098/files/2020/04/UM-biotech-research.jpg?w=980&q=75)
Montana consortium designated as Regional Technology and Innovation Hub
A consortium of Montana businesses, universities and workforce development groups have been designated as one of 31 newly announced Regional Innovation and Technology Hubs.
![Officials say dry winter could mean deeper drought in northern Montana](http://townsquare.media/site/1098/files/2023/10/attachment-water.jpg?w=980&q=75)
Officials say dry winter could mean deeper drought in northern Montana
Most of Montana is headed into the winter months with better drought conditions than this time last year, but a forecasted El Niño through the core winter months will likely put the state on a path toward wetter spring months.
![Governor, officials criticize Yellowstone’s draft bison plans](http://townsquare.media/site/1098/files/2019/11/IMG_2280-scaled.jpg?w=980&q=75)
Governor, officials criticize Yellowstone’s draft bison plans
The Gianforte administration sharply criticized the options presented and said it might reconsider the tolerance zones it previously agreed to that allow bison to roam in small areas outside the park.
![Demand high for affordable apartments in Missoula](http://townsquare.media/site/1098/files/2023/10/attachment-housing.jpg?w=980&q=75)
Demand high for affordable apartments in Missoula
New housing complex offers homes for people at lower incomes, including some previously homeless.
![Montana FWP chief of operations on administrative leave](http://townsquare.media/site/1098/files/2023/09/attachment-FWP.jpg?w=980&q=75)
Montana FWP chief of operations on administrative leave
The chief of operations for the Montana FWP was put on administrative leave this week after he was cited for hunting without permission in Lewis and Clark County.
![PSC Commissioner Pinocci arrested, charged with felony witness tampering](http://townsquare.media/site/1098/files/2023/10/attachment-Randy-Pinocci-PSC.jpg?w=980&q=75)
PSC Commissioner Pinocci arrested, charged with felony witness tampering
Public Service Commissioner Randy Pinocci was arrested on two felony charges of witness tampering in Cascade County on Friday.