Montana Weather Alert: Freezing Drizzle and Fog Create Dangerous Tuesday Commute

BILLINGS, Mont. — Commuters across southern and central Montana faced a dangerous start to Tuesday as freezing drizzle and dense fog created slick roads and near-zero visibility along major routes, according to the National Weather Service in...

Montana's Crime Rate: What Happened To The Last Best Place?

For many, living in Montana is a bucket-list item, a dream come true if you will. I mean, the idea of living someplace beautiful, surrounded by mountains, streams, trees, and no one living next to you, is a pretty good definition of Heaven in my...

5 Hidden And Unusual Places In Montana You Need To Visit

We all know Montana has some jaw dropping scenery to check out, great eats, and fun things to check out around town. But beyond all the normal tourist stuff, we do have some quirky side things worth checking out. Here are five unique activities to...

This State Was Just Named the Best in the U.S. for Hiking—And It’s Home to Two National Parks

Across the country, travelers can find an enticing mix of forests, mountains, deserts, and more. But while there are epic hikes all across the United States, some states offer even better trails and killer views to explore. Boasting boundless...

Is Killing a Praying Mantis Illegal in Montana?

Some myths travel farther than any official law ever could and somehow, one of the strongest ones seems to have made it all the way to Montana, untouched by time or geography: You mess with a praying mantis, you’re going to jail. Nobody remembers...

Montana Ranks In Top 5 For Best Hiking States

Fall is by far my favorite time of year, especially in Montana. The East Coast may get all the attention for its fall colors, but I'll stand firm that nothing beats our side of the map. The jagged Rockies, painted with fire-red aspens and...

Montana New Resident Warning Video

A video of a Montana resident complaining about a Fall snowstorm is going viral. The video includes an important warning for people thinking about moving to the state. Life can Montana can be rough, especially when the weather starts to charge and...

Montana's Best Colleges Doesn't Include This Major University

For many, some of the best days of their lives are spent in college. Think about it, what a great time. You're figuring out who you are, you're learning new things, meeting new people, and you have a built-in excuse for poor decisions (I was in...

Hidden Gems: Montana’s Last Working River Ferries

Montana might be known for its wide-open roads, but if you really want to experience travel the old-fashioned way, skip the highways and find yourself a river ferry. That’s right, Montana still has three of them quietly doing their thing along the...

Irish eyes: New Montana push focuses on Ireland

Staff report A new effort to bolster economic development, cultural and trade ties between Montana and Ireland is afoot. Montana-Ireland Trade Commission held its first meeting in August and another one last month. “The MITC, which is...

Weather Forecast: Chilly start to Tuesday with another round of light snow in SW Montana

MISSOULA - After our first widespread snow of the season for most (storm reports below), there’s a chance for another very light round of snow showers Tuesday morning with chilly lows in the upper teens to mid 20s. This disturbance, though, could...

Weather Forecast: Another round of light snow expected in SW Montana Tuesday

MISSOULA — After our first widespread snow of the season for most (storm reports below), there’s a chance for another very light round of snow showers Tuesday morning with chilly lows in the upper teens to mid 20s. This disturbance, though, could...

Popular Savannah Bananas Bringing Banana Ball To Montana In 2026

Banana Ball Is Coming To The Big Sky In 2026 There are many times Montana gets overlooked when it comes to booking acts. A lot of bigger-named acts skip over us because of our smaller population and the dangerous traveling conditions in the...

With possible grizzly delisting on the horizon, Montana FWP changes tone on bears

Christy Clark was stunned last December when Montana’s governor asked her to take the helm at one of the state’s most closely watched agencies, the Department of Fish, Wildlife & Parks. She wasn’t a biologist, unlike many prior directors. And,...

Did You Know Montana’s Winter Storms Have Names?

Montana's Winter Storms Have Names I had no idea there were names for the bad snow and ice storms that happen in America. I remember in the early 2000's when tropical storm Tammy hit. Then in 2023, it was hurricane Tammy. I can't even tell you how...

You Won’t Believe How Much Hawaii Has in Common with Montana

Whenever I travel out of Montana, I can’t help but compare our home with wherever I vacation, comparing the similarities and the differences. Recently, I had the opportunity to travel to Hawaii for the first time, and I was surprised at the many...

The Fielder Guide, How Montana Could Better Manage Wolves

I don't know about you, but I thought it was great to see that a couple of Montana lawmakers filed suit to reduce the number of wolves in the state. Here's the story from the Montana Television Network: Montana lawmakers sue over wolf hunting...

Kaden Huot throws 5 TD passes, No. 14 Carroll fends off No. 8 Montana Western

DILLON — For the first time in three seasons, Carroll College earned a win over Montana Western. Quarterback Kaden Huot complete 22 of 36 passes for 349 yards and five touchdowns as the No. 14 Saints built a three-score lead in the second half and...

Northwestern Montana is under a Weather Alert for winter-like conditions with cold temperatures expected across the state today

MONTANA - A Weather Alert has been issued for northwestern and north central Montana until noon today. This region can expect rain and snow, as well as low visibility, to create areas of difficult travel through the morning hours. Please allow for...

Retirement Road Trips with Pets: Tips for Traveling with Your Dog or Cat

You're retired and cruising down a long, scenic highway, sunlight streaming through the trees. Nestled close by is your loving canine or feline companion, ready for the next adventure. Retirement is the perfect time to hit the road and discover...