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Burlington Northern Santa Fe backtracks, resumes pigeon shooting

Burlington Northern Santa Fe Railroad is again shooting and killing pigeons under the B Street underpass via a USDA contractor, despite promising to relinquish managing the population to the City

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January 19, 2026 at 1:00 PM
Montana pediatrician group pushes back against CDC vaccine changes

The revised childhood vaccination schedule downgrades recommendations for six immunizations.

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January 18, 2026 at 1:00 PM
During her time as both a volunteer and vice chair, Swanson was described as a tour de force in local politics.
Longtime educator and Gallatin County Democratic leader dies at 74
During her time as both a volunteer and vice chair, Swanson was described as a tour de force in local politics.
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January 17, 2026 at 5:00 PM
Sam Forstag, 31, a Missoula smokejumper and union leader is betting he can break through the primary smoke — beat Democrat contenders Matt Raines, Russell Cleveland and Ryan Busse to
‘Zinke should be scared’: Democrat Sam Forstag, smokejumper and union leader, touts working class
Sam Forstag, 31, a Missoula smokejumper and union leader is betting he can break through the primary smoke — beat Democrat contenders Matt Raines, Russell Cleveland and Ryan Busse to
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January 17, 2026 at 1:00 PM
The historic Cattle Baron Supper Club in Babb, which was started 100 years ago in a different form, burned down in high winds on Wednesday night.
Cattle Baron Supper Club: 100-year-old business near Glacier National Park burns down
The historic Cattle Baron Supper Club in Babb, which was started 100 years ago in a different form, burned down in high winds on Wednesday night.
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January 16, 2026 at 9:01 PM
Lose the tune. Keep the title. Let the silence from Missoula be the best music you hear all day.
Chris Lilly: Congrats Bobcat Nation, now take the 'Mony Mony' and run
Lose the tune. Keep the title. Let the silence from Missoula be the best music you hear all day.
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January 16, 2026 at 5:00 PM
"These are the funding bills that keep the lights on in the federal government," Daines said in an interview with the Chronicle.
Sen. Daines touts expanded firefighting, national park funding amid $5B minibus cuts
"These are the funding bills that keep the lights on in the federal government," Daines said in an interview with the Chronicle.
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January 16, 2026 at 1:00 PM
A text message allegedly sent by former U.S. Sen. Jon Tester states not only that a Democrat cannot win the race, but that the party’s brand had become a drag
Bodnar confirms Senate run as an independent, and Tester’s apparent support angers Montana Democrats
A text message allegedly sent by former U.S. Sen. Jon Tester states not only that a Democrat cannot win the race, but that the party’s brand had become a drag
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January 15, 2026 at 9:00 PM
“I’m tired of living with the unknown. I don’t want to wake up every morning wondering what (the city) is going to do," — Mark Norem.
'I’m out': Big Timber building owner Mark Norem withdraws city hall offer
“I’m tired of living with the unknown. I don’t want to wake up every morning wondering what (the city) is going to do," — Mark Norem.
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January 15, 2026 at 5:00 PM
In a text message that was widely circulated through Democratic political circles, Jon Tester called the Democratic Party “poison” to his previous campaigns.
Tester rips Democrats, signals support for University of Montana president as best bet against Daines
In a text message that was widely circulated through Democratic political circles, Jon Tester called the Democratic Party “poison” to his previous campaigns.
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January 15, 2026 at 1:00 PM
After a flurry of announcements by Democratic candidates in the western congressional race, candidates in the heavily GOP-favored eastern district say they are ready to make a splash.
Long-shot challengers emerge in eastern Montana congressional and Senate races
After a flurry of announcements by Democratic candidates in the western congressional race, candidates in the heavily GOP-favored eastern district say they are ready to make a splash.
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January 14, 2026 at 9:00 PM
Topping the list of commercial carriers is United Airlines, with 811,127 passengers in 2025. Right behind were Delta Airlines (678,996), Southwest Airlines (485,800) and American Airlines (337,218).
Another record passenger year for Bozeman Yellowstone International Airport
Topping the list of commercial carriers is United Airlines, with 811,127 passengers in 2025. Right behind were Delta Airlines (678,996), Southwest Airlines (485,800) and American Airlines (337,218).
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January 14, 2026 at 5:00 PM
For Gallatin Ice, 2026 will bring more than the sharp hiss of skates stopping and the thwack of puck slamming into the boards and glass.
Gallatin Ice enters next phase of $8 million expansion to become regional hockey hub
For Gallatin Ice, 2026 will bring more than the sharp hiss of skates stopping and the thwack of puck slamming into the boards and glass.
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January 14, 2026 at 1:00 PM
Burlington Northern Santa Fe Railroad is again shooting and killing pigeons under the B Street underpass via a USDA contractor, despite promising to relinquish managing the population to the City
Burlington Northern Santa Fe backtracks, resumes pigeon shooting
Burlington Northern Santa Fe Railroad is again shooting and killing pigeons under the B Street underpass via a USDA contractor, despite promising to relinquish managing the population to the City
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January 13, 2026 at 9:00 PM
A member of the Oglala Lakota Nation, a band of the Sioux people residing on the Pine Ridge Indian Reservation in South Dakota, Katie Fire Thunder describes her indigenous identity
'Already stepping up': At 25, Katie Fire Thunder is widely respected in her community
A member of the Oglala Lakota Nation, a band of the Sioux people residing on the Pine Ridge Indian Reservation in South Dakota, Katie Fire Thunder describes her indigenous identity
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January 13, 2026 at 5:00 PM
Backers of a cable transit system that would carry people from Butte to Our Lady of the Rockies hope to raise $5 million over the next year.
Tram supporters seek $5M for Our Lady of the Rockies project
Backers of a cable transit system that would carry people from Butte to Our Lady of the Rockies hope to raise $5 million over the next year.
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January 13, 2026 at 1:00 PM
County commissioners will meet Tuesday to consider an ordinance to restrict camping on public property.
Park County to consider no-camping ordinance on public property
County commissioners will meet Tuesday to consider an ordinance to restrict camping on public property.
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January 12, 2026 at 9:00 PM
Those who gathered in Montana and across the country demanded accountability for actions by ICE agents and the Trump administration around immigration and deportations.
Hundreds statewide hold vigils to mark death of Minnesota woman killed by ICE agent
Those who gathered in Montana and across the country demanded accountability for actions by ICE agents and the Trump administration around immigration and deportations.
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January 12, 2026 at 5:00 PM
The revised childhood vaccination schedule downgrades recommendations for six immunizations.
Montana pediatrician group pushes back against CDC vaccine changes
The revised childhood vaccination schedule downgrades recommendations for six immunizations.
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January 12, 2026 at 1:00 PM
A month after Chouteau County agreed to settle a lawsuit alleging it unlawfully diluted voting rights of Chippewa Cree Indians, the county said it will move forward with a new
Chouteau County moves forward with new district favoring tribes
A month after Chouteau County agreed to settle a lawsuit alleging it unlawfully diluted voting rights of Chippewa Cree Indians, the county said it will move forward with a new
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January 11, 2026 at 9:00 PM
New buildings, business in Lodge Grass are symbols of recovery from pervasive meth addiction

In a community where about 60% of people struggle with addiction, signs of renewal are emerging.

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January 11, 2026 at 5:00 PM
Montana State’s Brent Vigen earns at least $180k in bonuses after historic football season

The bonuses amount to almost two-thirds of Brent Vigen’s base salary.

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January 11, 2026 at 1:00 PM
Incline Ranch filed its lawsuit in 2023, claiming the Forest Service had asserted rights not conveyed in the original easement.
Public access to Bangtail Mountains via Skunk Road safe, for now
Incline Ranch filed its lawsuit in 2023, claiming the Forest Service had asserted rights not conveyed in the original easement.
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January 10, 2026 at 5:00 PM
In a community where about 60% of people struggle with addiction, signs of renewal are emerging.
New buildings, business in Lodge Grass are symbols of recovery from pervasive meth addiction
In a community where about 60% of people struggle with addiction, signs of renewal are emerging.
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January 10, 2026 at 1:00 PM