Gallatin County

The number of measles cases in Montana continues to rise. Twenty people have contracted the virus since April. Most cases have come from out-of-state travel, but measles may now be spreading in Gallatin County.

The number of measles cases in Montana has grown to 17, and two people have been hospitalized. Most people who’ve contracted the virus have been unvaccinated. But, at least one fully vaccinated individual did get sick.

An individual from Flathead County is the ninth confirmed case of measles in Montana. County health officials say they likely contracted the contagious virus during a trip in Montana, but didn’t say where.

What happens after voters turn in their ballots or visit the polls?MTPR’s Austin Amestoy sat down with Montana Association of Clerks and Recorders president Eric Semerad to find out how ballots are handled and counted.

The laws allow duplexes and accessory dwelling units — things like converted garage or basement apartments — to be built on lots zoned for single-family homes.

Four men were charged last week in Gallatin county for allegedly defrauding investors, farmers, and the State of Montana out of millions of dollars while operating a hemp extraction business.

Local governments in Montana are receiving federal money to expand composting and food waste reduction projects. Montana’s K-12 education agency is looking for a new way to pay for a major college readiness exam. Missoula’s airport set a new passenger record in 2023 and officials expect another strong showing this year.

Montana’s influenza season is ramping up. Federal health officials say this year’s flu season is hitting the U.S. harder and earlier than in years past.

Local option sales taxes on recreational marijuana appear to have been favored during Montana’s midterm election. Efforts to ban recreational sales had a more mixed response.

A group of parents known as Stand Up Montana brought two cases in Gallatin and Missoula counties where mask rules were implemented in districts last school year in order to limit the spread of the coronavirus.