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Wind farms are facing strong opposition in much of southeastern Montana, but Stillwater County is welcoming wind power with open arms. New turbines went online there in August, and plans for up to 400 more are under consideration.

Federal environmental officials released their proposed plan to clean up a defunct aluminum smelter in Columbia Falls. Officials announced that they’re going to spend close to $27 million on three habitat restoration projects across Montana. A Wyoming district court has ruled in favor of hunters who crossed corners between public and private lands.

Over 40% of Montana high schoolers reported experiencing symptoms of depression in the last year. A biomedical research facility in Great Falls has been awarded nearly $14 million to launch a rural health research center.

Central Montana’s Smith River is one of few you need a permit to float, and they're notoriously hard to get. Recent changes may help Montana residents have a better shot at getting a permit.

Legislation with major impacts for Montana’s tribal communities is headed closer to the governor’s desk. Democratic Sen. Jonathan Windy Boy carried two bills designed to bolster accountability between state and tribal agencies; A Flathead County district court judge announces another run for the Montana Supreme Court.

A festival in the town of Chester last week brought Hi-Line residents together for music, food and fun. The festival is aimed at building community and celebrating the end of harvest season.

Many of Montana’s wheat producers have struggled with drought for five straight years. Now they’re facing economic headwinds because of President Trump’s tariffs.

Severe winter weather arrives in Montana this week leading to the potential for blizzards. Officials are asking people to be wary of travel plans starting Thursday. Schools in the Flathead Valley and Butte will be closed Thursday in preparation for the storm.

Five grizzly bear deaths have been confirmed in Montana so far this year. Montana ranchers may qualify for meat processing settlement funds. Deer ticks, carriers of Lyme disease, detected in eastern Montana

Five legislators from around the Hi-Line recently gathered for a town hall to discuss the 2025 legislative session. The bipartisan group of two state senators and three House representatives faced a room of around 50 constituents in Havre.