Local and tribal governments will now get an advanced notice before state wildlife officials relocate bears into their area, under a new state law that went into effect this week.

When you think of bison, Poland may not be the first place that comes to mind. One researcher is comparing human-bison coexistence on both sides of the Atlantic.

A Flathead nonprofit is suing over a state law that allows local police to check immigration status during traffic stops.

Three sets of human remains found near Missoula last year are at least 200 years old. State environmental regulators are seeking public input on guidelines for how agencies assess greenhouse gas emissions. State Supreme Court hears case alleging wrongful arrest after filming a police traffic stop.

Many U.S. Department of Agriculture services are frozen as a result of the government shutdown. The freeze could have significant impacts for Montana’s farmers.

Glacier and Yellowstone national parks will remain open during the government shutdown, according to a federal memo. A major drop in staffing will impact park services and gateway communities.

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.

The Trump administration is ending an annual nationwide hunger survey. Montana’s statewide foodbank says it’s a deeply concerning development that will make it harder to assess needs and gauge the effectiveness of food aid programs.

Federal lawmakers this summer created a $50 billion fund to stabilize rural hospitals and other providers. State health officials want public comment on how to spend that money.

Environmental groups filed a second lawsuit over a gas-fired power plant on the banks of the Yellowstone River. The lawsuit takes issue with how the state issued the permit for NorthWestern Energy’s Yellowstone County Generating Station.