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Jan 20 2026TECHNOLOGY

Montana's Wildlife Licensing System: Time for a Tech Boost

Montana's wildlife licensing system is stuck in the past. It's like trying to use a flip phone in a world of smartphones. The current system is slow, outdated, and in desperate need of an upgrade. This isn't just about convenience; it's about efficiency and accuracy. The current system relies heavi

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Jan 16 2026WEATHER

Wyoming's Wild Weather: Records Broken in Just Two Days

Wyoming recently experienced some unusual weather. In just two days, six weather records were broken. This happened in different parts of the state. The records included both high temperatures and unusual rainfall. On Monday, Big Piney Airport saw a high of 46 degrees. This beat the old record for

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Jan 14 2026POLITICS

Montana's Health Care Marketplace: What's Next?

Montana's health care marketplace is shutting down this week. This move comes as premiums remain high, leaving many people wondering what happens next. The state's senators, Steve Daines and Tim Sheehy, back a Republican plan. They want federal money to go towards health savings accounts instead of

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Jan 12 2026CRYPTO

Wyoming's Bold Move: A New Way to Handle Digital Dollars

Wyoming has introduced a new stablecoin called $FRNT. This digital token is pegged to the US dollar and is fully backed by reserves. The state is overseeing this project through a special commission. This move is not just about creating a new digital currency. It's also a statement about how Wyoming

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Jan 04 2026WEATHER

Wyoming Braces for Heavy Snow and Strong Winds

Wyoming is in for a rough ride with a big winter storm coming. The weather service has issued a warning. It will last until early Monday. Heavy snow and strong winds are expected. The weather service says snow will start falling in the western parts of the state this evening. It will get worse by m

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Jan 04 2026OPINION

Montana's Green Promise: A Messy Path

Montana's constitution has some big promises about the environment. But those promises are so vague that they're causing more problems than they solve. People are suing the state, saying new laws break the constitution's guarantee of a "clean and healthful environment. " But what does that even mean

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Dec 30 2025HEALTH

Montana's Rural Hospitals Get a Financial Boost

Montana's rural hospitals are in a tough spot. Almost 90% of them are running at a loss. This is a big deal because these hospitals are often the only medical help for miles around. But there's some good news coming from the federal government. They're sending over $233 million to help these hospita

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Oct 15 2025SPORTS

Montana High School Football: A Look at the Top Teams and Games

Montana's high school football scene is heating up as the regular season winds down. With just two weeks left, teams are battling it out for playoff positions. In Class AA, Billings West made a big move after beating Bozeman Gallatin. This win was huge for the Bears, as it puts them in a strong posi

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Feb 16 2025HEALTH

Wyoming's First Human Bird Flu Case: What You Need to Know

Wyoming has seen its first human case of bird flu. The patient is an older woman from Platte County. She is currently in a hospital out of state. This is the third hospitalization in the United States related to H5N1. The state health officer, Dr. Alexia Harrist, says there is no need for widespread

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Feb 16 2025HEALTH

Bird Flu in Wyoming: A New Case and What You Need to Know

Wyoming has seen its first human case of bird flu. A woman, described as an older adult with other health issues, was hospitalized after likely catching the virus from sick birds in her backyard flock. This makes her the 70th person in the U. S. to contract the virus since 2024, but only the fourth

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