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Montana cattle groups react to Trump beef import announcement
President Donald Trump’s announcement that the United States will temporarily lift higher tariffs on some imported beef is drawing concern from Montana cattle groups.

Mountain Line breaks ground on new 18.5 acre facility
Mountain Lion held a groundbreaking for its new $76 million facility, one that will provide a home for Missoula’s buses for decades to come.

Tension among Montana Dems after Bankhead stays in race
There’s still lingering tension within Democratic Party circles.

Neptune to add world’s first A319 firefighting aircraft to Missoula fleet
As wildfires continue to burn across the western United States, Neptune Aviation is preparing to make history with an aircraft conversion that could change aerial firefighting.
Missoula, Ravalli counties set Stage II fire restrictions
Officials are implementing stage two fire restrictions for Missoula and Ravalli counties, alongside the City of Missoula, and state and federal land.

Big Sky Kickoff: QB boom highlights conference depth in 2026
Both the media and the coaches picked the defending national champion Bobcats No. 1 and slotted the Grizzlies, with new head coach Bobby Kennedy now at the helm, No. 2.

Manufacturer to assess UM’s practice facility
The Grizzly Indoor Practice Facility, also known as the dome or bubble, has been down on the University of Montana campus for several days.

Montana U.S. Senate candidates hold firm as calls to drop out grow
Democratic candidate Alani Bankhead and independent candidate Seth Bodnar are both continuing on with their campaigns and making their cases to voters.

Verdict tossed in Ellsworth official misconduct trial
A Helena judge has thrown out a jury’s guilty verdict against former Montana Senate President Sen. Jason Ellsworth, R-Hamilton, and ordered a new trial later this year.

Analysis finds ‘forever chemicals’ in Flathead watershed
Understanding impacts of forever chemicals like PFAS (per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances) and PPCPs (pharmaceutical and personal care products) are on the minds of many nationwide, as they are used in thousands of items and processes.
