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Appeals court: Yellowstone grizzlies are protected until USFWS completes study

July 8, 2020
An appeals court has agreed that the Yellowstone grizzly bears must remain on the Endangered Species List until the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service conducts a full analysis of the other three subpopulations, among other things.
Academic task force to ask MUS to require masks on all state campuses this fall
08-07-2020
In an effort to mitigate risk and return to face-to-face instruction this fall, the leaders of Montana's colleges and universities
UM among American universities troubled by deportation threat of international students
08-07-2020
Some of the nation's top universities are troubled by a Trump administration policy that will force international students to leave
Trump administration's new student visa limits spurt suit by Harvard, MIT
08-07-2020
Harvard and the Massachusetts Institute of Technology hit the Trump administration with a federal complaint Wednesday over a rule that says foreign
Appeals court: Yellowstone grizzlies are protected until USFWS completes study
08-07-2020
An appeals court has agreed that the Yellowstone grizzly bears must remain on the Endangered Species List until the U.S.
Feds nix griz restoration in North Cascades, leaving Montana as main recovery zone
08-07-2020
The Trump administration has pulled support for grizzly bears in the North Cascade Mountains, leaving Montana as the main Western
Ribbon cutting caps completion of $29M Russell Street bridge in Missoula
08-07-2020
Gathered with Missoula officials on the Milwaukee Trail pedestrian underpass, the Montana Department of Transportation celebrated completion of the new
Voices: Alliance for Wild Rockies stops road building, logging in Critical Roadless Area
08-07-2020
Mike Garrity writes, "The Forest Service could have avoided this lawsuit had the agency kept its word and honored the
10 Montana businesses receive PPP loans over $5M; 29 Missoula businesses over $1M
07-07-2020
More than 225 businesses in Montana received loans under the Paycheck Protection Program valued at more than $1 million, according
Missoula District Court: Feds have 2 months to consider wolverine listing as climate warms
07-07-2020
As the effects of climate change continue to intensify, the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service must finally decide if a
ICE deportation threat could impact 150 UM students if school goes online-only
07-07-2020
International students attending the University of Montana could be forced to leave the country this fall if the flagship institution
Health board to weigh mask rule for all indoor public places; COVID cases jump
07-07-2020
Missoula County logged more than 20 new cases of COVID-19 over the Independence Day weekend, including 14 on Monday, bringing
Gallatin, Broadwater counties join push for passenger rail service; members now at 7
07-07-2020
With two more counties aboard, the Big Sky Passenger Rail Authority will include at least seven county members in its
Missoula County approves contract funding crisis intervention team coordinator
07-07-2020
Efforts to reform the local response to calls involving mental health issues received a boost on Tuesday in a contract
City of Helena looks to block recall effort against mayor, commissioners
07-07-2020
The City of Helena has filed a lawsuit seeking to block an attempt to recall the mayor and two city
Montana Viewpoint: The good and the evil of American history - and American greats
07-07-2020
Jim Elliott writes, "How should history judge national figures of the past who committed both good and evil? Does the
Bullock sets fundraising record with $7.7M take in 2nd Quarter
06-07-2020
Democratic Gov. Steve Bullock’s campaign for U.S. Senate said Monday its raised $7.7 million for the three-month period ending June
Montana GOP candidates self quarantine after possible COVID-19 exposure
06-07-2020
Montana gubernatorial candidate Rep. Greg Gianforte and his running mate, Kristen Juras, confirmed Saturday they will self-quarantine after Gianforte's wife,
'Severe environmental consequences:' Judge orders Dakota Access pipeline to be emptied, shut down
06-07-2020
The Dakota Access pipeline must shut down by August 5, a federal judge ruled Monday, a resonating defeat for the oil industry
Spawning fish and embryos most vulnerable to climate's warming waters
06-07-2020
Increasingly warm water temperatures brought on by climate change are likely to hit spawning fish and embryos harder than during
Vacancy in multifamily housing tight in Missoula; economic recovery key to building
06-07-2020
The supply of multifamily housing in Missoula will likely remain tight over the coming year, with most new units already
3 dead in "suspicious" apartment fire in Corvallis
06-07-2020
Three people died in a Corvallis apartment complex fire early Monday, and Ravalli County Sheriff Steve Holton said the fire is
Harmon's Histories: 'The Babs' served early Missoula as a business college
06-07-2020
Professor Edward C. Reitz and his wife Laura arrived in Missoula by train on the night of June 13, 1893.
Trump ally Hermain Cain hospitalized with COVID after Trump's OK rally
05-07-2020
Herman Cain, a former 2012 Republican presidential candidate who attended President Trump’s comeback rally in Oklahoma last month, has been
Unanimous: Billings Gazette newsroom staffers unionize, prepare for negotiations
03-07-2020
Members of the Billings Gazette newsroom received the votes needed this week to formalize their bargaining unit, the Montana News
Coaster Cycles shifts manufacturing to PPE during pandemic; inspires new beer
03-07-2020
When the pandemic hit in March, Coaster Cycles of Missoula shifted its focus from manufacturing cycles and carts to producing
Tester: Future COVID-19 stimulus bill should be more targeted
03-07-2020
Sen. Jon Tester anticipates that Congress could take up another COVID-19 funding bill when it reconvenes at the end of
Football season questions could have ripple effect on all UM athletics
03-07-2020
The University of Montana's football program generates about $5 million in ticket revenue each fall and supports other athletic programs
Experts see 'deep trouble' for Trump overcoming plummet in the polls
02-07-2020
President Trump’s plummeting poll numbers have Republicans concerned, but political experts sharply disagree about whether the polls reflect a hardening
Bullock: Business community, state economy will suffer if Montanans don't "mask up"
02-07-2020
Fearing a potential setback in the state's economic reopening, business leaders joined Gov. Steve Bullock on Thursday to urge masks
Cooney unveils plan to help Montana schools return to classroom teaching
02-07-2020
Under guidelines released by the Montana Governor's Office, the plan urges schools to work in partnership with local health officials
Missoula County joins city in supporting face mask order in all businesses
02-07-2020
State health officials on Thursday reported 10 new cases of COVID-19 in Missoula County, just as county commissioners placed their
Missoula County declines proposed bond for fairgrounds improvements, for now
02-07-2020
An expected request by various user groups at the Missoula County Fairgrounds asking commissioners to place a general obligation bond
U.S. added 4.8 million jobs in June, but coronavirus comeback looms
02-07-2020
The American economy added 4.8 million new jobs in June as the unemployment rate ticked down to 11.1%, but a
Forest managers warn holiday campers to be careful with fire(works)
02-07-2020
The rain has finally let up just in time for a long July Fourth weekend. But even though the forests
Missoula hospitals prepare for influx as coronavirus cases climb
02-07-2020
The staff at Missoula's two main hospitals said they are more prepared than ever to handle an influx of patients
COVID-19 spurs high use of campgrounds, recreation areas
01-07-2020
With a reputation for being relatively unpopulated, Montana suddenly finds itself packed with people in places that are normally secluded.
Calls for mandatory masks grow louder in Missoula; COVID cases surge
01-07-2020
The 50 new cases of COVID-19 reported across Montana on Wednesday marked the second highest number since the pandemic began
Montana PSC critiques NorthWestern Energy's power plan, lack of renewables
01-07-2020
The Montana PSC criticized the analytical model NorthWestern used to justify its proposed strategy for the coming years, saying the
House answers decaying U.S. infrastructure with $1.5T bill; Gianforte votes no
01-07-2020
The House of Representatives passed a sweeping infrastructure bill on Wednesday, a $1.5 trillion package that pours money into clean-transportation initiatives, renewable
Gianforte releases income tax returns; reports $184M over 10 years
01-07-2020
Republican gubernatorial candidate Greg Gianforte, who made millions on the 2012 sale of a software company he co-founded in Bozeman,
Passengers, routes slowly returning to Missoula airport as carriers gain ground
01-07-2020
Commercial air service at Missoula International Airport is ticking back up and flights slowly return, though airport officials said it
Missoula airport leaving "no stone unturned" in search of revenue to cover COVID losses
01-07-2020
The decline in passenger traffic at Missoula International Airport has put a pinch on revenue available to cover daily operations,
Mineral County sheriff resigns position midway through term
01-07-2020
The Mineral County Commissioners Office has confirmed that Sheriff Mike Boone has submitted a letter of resignation. This comes after
Mississippi governor signs bill removing Confederate symbol from state flag
01-07-2020
The Republican governor said the removal of the symbol from the state flag would ensure all residents that “their state
PPL program powers Fuel Fitness through Montana shutdown, reboot
01-07-2020
Fitness centers across the country are still navigating their reopenings with new protocol. For a popular chain of gyms in
Letters: A healthy insect population is needed to support all other life
01-07-2020
Judy Hoy writes, "We can see that insect populations, particularly pollinators, here in Montana have declined significantly. We also know
Letters: Daines must protect Affordable Care Act and lower drug costs
01-07-2020
Mary Brannin writes, "There are any number of reasons why Senator Steve Daines’ continued push to repeal the Affordable Care
New COVID cases jump in Missoula; county exploring proposed face mask order
30-06-2020
The jump in cases has spurred new concerns among local health officials and county leaders. Given the rapid increase, officials have
Five Missoula firefighters test positive for COVID; health officials mull restrictive measures
30-06-2020
Five firefighters with the Missoula Fire Department have now tested positive for COVID-19, the city said Tuesday, and health officials
U.S. Supreme Court slams religious bias in Montana tax-credit scheme
30-06-2020
Montana discriminated against religious schools by not including them in a tax-credit scheme meant to help low-income families afford private
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