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A bill allowing people across the state to conceal-carry weapons without a permit, including on college campuses, is now working its way through the...

As several Montana counties issue more restrictive health mandates to stem the spread of the coronavirus, Yellowstone County — with the highest number of active COVID-19 cases in the state — is rescinding all local health orders.

The Montana health department Wednesday clarified who will be eligible next for the COVID-19 vaccine under the state’s revised distribution plan.

Social services in Billings are opening a temporary shelter to meet the city’s need for isolated sleeping spaces as COVID-19 cases rise and temperatures drop.

Yellowstone County ranks 14 out of the top 20 metro areas in the country for the highest infection rates of coronavirus per 100,000 people, according to COVID Act Now. To slow the spread of COVID-19 and lessen the strain on hospitals, the county health officer will implement new restrictions starting Wednesday.

School districts across Montana have been in session for a few weeks now and there have already been confirmed cases of the novel coronavirus in schools...

Montana has awarded more than $540,000 in grants to health care providers so they can help people find affordable insurance plans.

With the fall semester fast approaching, colleges and universities in Montana are preparing to offer a mix of in person, online and hybrid courses to keep students safe from COVID-19. YPR News’ Jess Sheldahl reviewed state, tribal and private institutions’ reopening plans and shares her reporting with Nicky Ouellet.

Several Montana communities are offering free COVID-19 testing in coming days to check for undetected infections.

Montana health officials announced 80 new cases of the COVID-19 illness July 7, including over 50 cases in Yellowstone County, the majority of which are connected to an assisted living facility in Billings. The new cases break the state’s record for single day total cases reported.