Montana Pitmaster Classic brings state barbecue championship to Bozeman in late August

The Montana Pitmaster Classic, the official state barbecue championship of Montana, is coming to Bozeman in late August. Professional and amateur teams from across the United States and Canada will compete, cooking chicken, pork ribs, pork, and brisket …

The Most Beautiful Lake in Montana That Most People Have Never Heard Of

Framed by the jagged peaks of the Swan Range, Holland Lake combines clear mountain water with dense evergreen forests and a laid-back atmosphere that feels far removed from busier recreation areas. Tucked away in the Swan Valley, Holland Lake offers a …

USDA Designates 5 Montana Counties as Primary Natural Disaster Area Due to Drought

(HELENA)– Governor Greg Gianforte announced Friday that the United States Department of Agriculture (USDA) recently designated five Montana counties as primary natural disaster areas due to drought. In a letter received from USDA Undersecretary Brooke …

Montana Western Rodeo Announces Fall Slate

DILLON, Mont. – The UMW rodeo team has released its 2026 fall schedule, head coach JT Robbins announced Friday. The Bulldogs will compete in four rodeos during the fall semester and a further six in the spring. The Red and Black open the season Sept. 11-12 …

Ted’s Montana Grill sets opening date for first Athens location

Miley Cyrus, Taylor Momsen reunite after 'Hannah Montana' audition

Miley Cyrus and Taylor Momsen, who both auditioned for the lead role in 'Hannah Montana', reunited decades later. Momsen shared photos of the moment, delighting fans who see it as a full-circle event and hope for a musical collaboration. Miley …

Report: Montana overestimated wolf population for decades

There are hundreds fewer wolves in Montana than previously thought, according to the 2025 Wolf Report released by Montana Fish, Wildlife and Parks earlier this month.  About 725 wolves currently inhabit the state, per an updated version of the model that …

Montana pitches price hikes for parks, campsites

Montana Fish, Wildlife and Parks officials are reshuffling state park fees to reflect rising costs and better align with rates in neighboring states. Fees for campsites and other amenities at state-managed parks, fishing access sites and wildlife …

LOCAL NOTES: Montana Tech MBB nominated for sportsmanship award

BUTTE — The Montana Tech men's basketball team, led by Bonners Ferry native Adam Hiatt, has been nominated for the NAIA Team of Character honors by the Frontier Conference, the school announced on Tuesday. The Orediggers are the conference's …

Lucky Montana's public feud with the SIU over corruption allegations and frozen properties

The Special Investigating Unit (SIU) and former Passenger Rail Agency of South Africa (Prasa) CEO Lucky Montana this week entered into a public spat following an order to freeze two luxury properties linked to Montana.  This is after the SIU announced that …