'The doctor told me it was a boy. I cried for days': Middle class mothers with  'gender disappointment' will baffle anyone who has longed for a healthy baby - but they insist you shouldn't judge their 'grief' over having sons

When Tiffany Gaines fell pregnant with her first child shortly after the death of her mother, it sent her into a spiral of 'ugly crying' that lasted for days while she grappled with a 'deep feeling of loss'. These intense emotions were not,...

Discovery reveals hidden differences in herpes virus cultures

Matthew Taylor likened his recently published work alongside doctoral student Gary Dunn to kicking over a rock. Once the discovery was made, it was time to see what lay beneath. Taylor, an associate professor in Montana State University's...

Montana designer Bethany Yellowtail partners with Carhartt

BILLINGS — Bethany Yellowtail, an acclaimed Native American designer and Montana native, has teamed up with Carhartt to celebrate Native American Heritage in a limited-edition fall collection. Watch the video here: Montana designer Bethany...

Montanans at Work Tour visits Kalispell

KALISPELL — The Montana Department of Labor and Industry visited Kalispell Thursday to talk about the Montanans at Work 406 Jobs Initiative. The stop was part of 15-city six-week tour to gather input from local employers, educators, workforce...

Tipi theft at Great Falls schools impacts Indigenous education

GREAT FALLS, Mont. – Great Falls Public Schools reported the theft of tipi lodges from Chief Joseph and Loy Elementary Schools in the early hours of September 29. The theft occurred between 2:00 and 2:20 a.m., according to the Great Falls Montana...

Montana State helping launch statewide AmeriCorps program for community health

By Isabel Hicks MSU NEWS SERVICE BOZEMAN — Montana State University is a key player in launching a new AmeriCorps program designed to bolster the community health workforce in Montana. After nearly a year of planning, the Community Health Corps...

International Hereford breeders head to Montana

Hereford breeders from around the world are coming to Montana Oct. 16-21, touring prominent Hereford operations ahead of the World Hereford Conference (WHC) in Kansas City, Mo., the following week. “We are incredibly excited to welcome...

Montana State Scientists Uncover New Insights Into Virus Replication and Infection

In the intricate world of virology, the fundamental processes governing virus replication and infection are continuously being revisited as new scientific insights emerge. Recently, a landmark study led by Associate Professor Matthew Taylor of...

'Reservation to runway': Montana designer Bethany Yellowtail teams up with Carhartt

BILLINGS - Fashion designer Bethany Yellowtail, born in Wyola and raised on the Crow Reservation, is taking her bold Native-inspired style to a national stage through a collaboration with one of America’s most iconic workwear brands. Yellowtail,...

Montana group sues over law allowing police to check immigration status during unrelated stop

HELENA, Mont. (AP) — A Flathead-based immigration advocacy organization is suing the state of Montana to block a 2025 law that allows law enforcement to check the immigration status of individuals during routine stops, like when someone is pulled...

Valley Neighbors challenges new immigration enforcement law

Immigration advocates are challenging the constitutionality of new state law that allows police officers to check an individual’s immigration status during traffic stops, arguing that it violates protections from unreasonable search and seizure....

See where gender identity care is restricted and where it’s protected across the US

By Annette Choi, CNN (CNN) — The US Supreme Court’s decision to uphold Tennessee’s ban on gender identity care for transgender minors earlier this summer has fueled ongoing polarization around LGBTQ issues and controversial policies across the...

Explosive Growth in Bozeman, Montana: A Perfect Storm of Yellowstone Fame and Remote Work Trends

BOZEMAN, Mont., Oct. 2, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- Montana Real Estate Group has witnessed big changes in the state often referred to as, "the last best place." Bozeman is Montana at its finest, located in a valley surrounded by majestic mountains in...

From the field to the freezer: Inside Montana’s Hunters Against Hunger Program

A meat processing facility might look — and even smell — like a horror scene, but here, the story is one of hope, as this meat is destined to feed the hungry. “You can see there’s already 700 pounds there — that’s all going to the food bank,” says...

Timber In Montana: Jobs, Fires, And Big Questions

In small towns across Montana, timber isn’t just a resource, it’s history, culture, and survival. Logging once supported paychecks, schools, and small businesses across Montana. Families built entire lives around the industry, but over the years,...

Ottawa flags U.S. as a risk for Canadians using gender-neutral passports

Breadcrumb Trail Links News Global Affairs Canada travel advisory says travellers could be required to prove whether they are male or female Canada is advising non-binary Canadians with gender-neutral passports that they may face restrictions when...

Is Montana A Healthy Place To Live?

When you're younger, there are a few things most of us don't really think about. One of them is retirement. The other is our health. I mean, I get it. You're young and living your life, plus, let's be honest, staying healthy can be a bit pricy....

Montana Tech opens doors for students with Trades and Technology Day in Butte

BUTTE, Mont. – Montana Tech's Highlands College hosted its fourth annual Trades and Technology Day on Wednesday, providing high school students with a hands-on experience in various vocational fields. The event aimed to address the increasing...

Montana's Unemployment Rate at 2.9 Percent

On Sept. 19, Governor Greg Gianforte announced Montana’s unemployment rate was at 2.9 percent in August, marking the 11th straight month under three percent and over four consecutive years of unemployment at or below 3.4 percent, a new record. “In...

Montana Farmers Union Announces 110th Annual Convention

Each autumn, Montana Farmers Union (MFU) hosts its annual convention. Marking the organization’s 110th convention, this year’s proceedings will take place at the Yogo Inn in Lewistown, Montana, from October 30 through November 1. Members from...