Edward O'Brien

The Nez Perce-Clearwater National Forests will soon enact restrictions on two popular hot springs along the western Montana border with Idaho. Officials say the regulations are the result of mounting public health, safety and natural resource damage concerns.

Sen. Jon Tester says he has not yet made up his mind on running again in 2024. The three-term Democrat says he needs to talk it over with his wife, Sharla, first.

According to the American Lung Association, only 5% of eligible Montana residents have been screened for the disease. Experts say screening is key to early diagnosis, which saves lives.

Conservation groups filed a lawsuit on Thursday alleging that Montana’s wolf hunting and trapping policies violate state and federal laws.

Starting Oct. 31, all in-person visitation to the State Prison will be suspended until further notice.

Absentee ballots for November’s midterm election will be mailed to eligible Montana voters starting Friday, Oct.14. Preparing those ballots for distribution is a massive undertaking.

State environmental officials are accepting public comment on a proposal to reissue a hazardous waste permit for Malmstrom Air Force Base.

Montana’s top political commissioner of political practices announced Monday he’s resigning, a few weeks before his term is up.

Early indicators have state public health officials bracing for what could be a significant influenza season, prompting them to urge Montanans to get their flu shot in the coming weeks.

Montana's population is among the oldest in the country. While inflation levels near a 40-year high, cost of living adjustments for things like Social Security and food assistance aren't keeping pace, leaving some older adults struggling.