Gov. Gianforte donates a Helena mansion to house future governors, public comment opens on a Flathead forest project, and troops aid Bitterroot repairs.
- Montana Public Radio
A new conservation easement near Warm Springs Creek protects 800 acres in Montana’s Garnet Mountains, preserving key wildlife habitat and a critical migration corridor.
- Montana Public Radio
A Montana judge rejected Sen. Jason Ellsworth’s claim that legislative immunity shields him from an official misconduct charge over two no-bid state contracts.
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A new partnership will embed eight therapists in Missoula Parks and Recreation summer camps to support kids’ mental health when school-based services pause.
- Montana Department of Transportation
MDT has finalized design plans for the Batavia Lane and US 2 roundabout, advancing safety-driven intersection improvements near Smith Valley School in Kalispell.
- Montana State University
Three Montana State University graphic design seniors earned top honors and an honorable mention in the Society of Publication Designers collegiate magazine competition.
- University of Montana
The University of Montana named Nicole Tatman inaugural director of its new Center for Hunting and Conservation, a partnership with the Rocky Mountain Elk Foundation.
The University of Montana named Nicole Tatman inaugural director of its new Center for Hunting and Conservation, a partnership with the Rocky Mountain Elk Foundation.
The Montana Historical Society will host a five-day Montana History Festival in Helena, celebrating the full opening of the Montana Heritage Center with mostly free events.
Montana State University honors student Adella Harris was crowned Miss Montana and will promote her “Made for More” initiative before competing at Miss America.
Gov. Greg Gianforte announces Montana ranks fifth nationwide for real GDP growth since 2021, with strong wage gains, improved fiscal health, and major tax cuts.
The Council on Social Work Education honored the University of Montana School of Social Work’s Field Education Program with a national innovation award.
The Missoula Current will profile veterans who secure permanent housing through Missoula’s Built for Zero program, which aims to end veteran houselessness by Nov. 11, 2026.
Montana State University will host free on-campus and off-campus Juneteenth celebrations June 19 in Bozeman, featuring food, music, activities and student meal vouchers.
- Montana State University
Montana State chemistry major Peyton Summerhill was named a 2026 Astronaut Scholar, adding to a year of research honors, internships and national recognition.
- Montana State University
Montana State University leaders will tour southeast Montana June 16-18, meeting local officials, residents and MSU partners and hosting a public dinner in Miles City.
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Navajo Transitional Energy Company received national recognition from the Interstate Mining Compact Commission for reclamation and safety at Spring Creek Mine in Montana.
- Montana State University
Montana State University’s Veteran Support Center helped MSU earn No. 1 rankings as a military-friendly school and spouse school, supporting veterans and families.
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- Montana Fish Wildlife parks
A grizzly bear feeding on a carcass has prompted a partial closure at Point of Rocks Fishing Access Site on the upper Yellowstone River north of Carbella.
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- Montana Fish Wildlife parks
Montana FWP approves Alternative 2 to allow a private landowner at East End Colony to stock rainbow and brown trout in a private pond after environmental review.
- Montana State University
Montana State mechanical engineering student Kollen Pipinich is honored for extensive community service, leadership in Circle K, and success as a first-generation student.
- Carroll College
Carroll College has appointed advancement leader Nancy Osmundson as vice president for institutional advancement, effective June 8, 2026, to lead fundraising and alumni relations.
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- Missoula County
Missoula County is accepting CDBG pre-applications for eligible housing, infrastructure, facility, planning and economic development projects through June 22.
- Missoula Public Health
Missoula Public Health is using Montana Opioid Abatement Trust funds to expand overdose prevention, support foster children and increase access to naloxone.
- Missoula
Missoula crews will mill and pave Spruce Street between Orange and Woody from 5 a.m. to noon Thursday, June 4, 2026, with a full half-day closure to all traffic.
- Montana
Montana is selected for a four-year federal CCBHC Medicaid demonstration to expand sustainable mental health and substance use treatment statewide through certified clinics.