Missoula County and partners to host wildfire preparedness event in Seeley Lake on May 2
Missoula County will hold a free Wildfire Preparedness Day in Seeley Lake on May 2. Residents can learn about fire safety from experts while enjoying family-friendly activities. Local agencies will offer information on home protection strategies.
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Governor Gianforte visits Kalispell water tower supporting housing and community growth
Governor Greg Gianforte toured Kalispell’s new water tower on April 7 as part of ongoing efforts to expand critical infrastructure supporting residential growth. Local officials say projects like this are vital for meeting increased demand from new homes being built across Montana.
Montana opens first regional agricultural chemical recycling granulator
Montana’s Department of Agriculture has opened its first regional agricultural chemical recycling granulator.
Montana Disability Employment Summit scheduled for May 13–14 in Helena
The Department of Public Health and Human Services has announced that Helena will host the 2026 Montana Disability Employment Summit on May 13–14. The event focuses on supporting inclusive hiring practices among employers statewide. Registration is now open.
Montana among 29 states banning boys from playing girls’ high school sports
An analysis by Big Sky Times shows that, following President Donald Trump’s Feb. 5 executive order titled “Keeping Men Out of Women’s Sports,” Montana is one of 29 states following the order that bans biological males from playing on female sports teams.
Small Business Employment Index rises; Montana leaders comment on workforce trends
The National Federation of Independent Business (NFIB) released its latest Jobs Report, showing that the Small Business Employment Index rose nearly one point to 103.5.
Montana agencies schedule webinar for vendors interested in rural health transformation program
The Montana Department of Public Health and Human Services (DPHHS) and the Department of Administration (DOA) will host a live Zoom webinar on March 11 from 10 a.m. to noon for vendors interested in upcoming Requests for Proposals (RFPs) related…
Montana receives $36.9 million in VA Interest Rate Reduction Refinance Loans during Q4
The VA issued 87 Interest Rate Reduction Refinance Loans in Montana during the fourth quarter of fiscal year 2025, according to figures provided by the Veterans Affairs Home Loans Index.
Montana listed as one of 29 states prohibiting boys from girls’ high school sports
An analysis by Big Sky Times shows that, following President Donald Trump’s Feb. 5 executive order titled “Keeping Men Out of Women’s Sports,” Montana is one of 29 states following the order that bans biological males from playing on female sports teams.