Montana Officials Warn of Elevated Wildfire Risk From Increasing Drought, Heat and Wind
Montana officials are warning that the 2026 wildfire season could bring above-normal fire risk to parts of the…
Montana will ban certain sugary foods from SNAP benefits
HELENA — The state of Montana has gotten approval from the federal government to stop people who are…
Rage, suspicion, fear: Why Laurel’s residents want to stop a new state psychiatric facility
On a Tuesday afternoon in early March, a group of neighbors stood at the end of their residential…
Laurel locals speak out against site location for state psychiatric facility
This story is excerpted from the MT Lowdown, a weekly newsletter digest containing original reporting and analysis published…
Montana’s rural health windfall, explained
In late December, state and federal officials celebrated the announcement of a health care funding windfall. The administration…
In Laurel, details thin about proposed state-run mental health facility
Montana state Sen. Vince Ricci, a Republican whose district stretches from west Billings to the nearby town of…
What Happens When Wolves Leave Yellowstone
Mountain Journal produced this story in collaboration with WyoFile. If not for a series of tones broadcasting her…
Man suspected of killing 4 people at a Montana bar is in custody
A man suspected in a shooting at a Montana bar that left four people dead was captured Friday…