Leslie Feigel

Communities across south central Montana are bracing themselves for the impact of mass layoffs at the Sibanye-Stillwater mining operations that are set to take effect mid-November.

Production companies around the U.S. are bracing for a potential work stoppage on commercials, TV shows and films because of stalled talks between a major productions workers union and TV and film producers. A strike would affect not just Hollywood — but it could be felt in Montana.