Montana State University’s nursing college received a $2.5 million Helmsley grant to equip simulation labs in five new buildings, expanding hands-on training statewide.
- Montana Department of Transportation
MDT will resurface sections of MT 200 and MT 210 near Bonner next week. Drivers should expect up to 15-minute delays and single-lane traffic with controls.
- Montana State University
MSU’s JapanX study abroad course immersed business students in Japanese culture and markets, strengthening Montana–Japan ties and students’ global career skills.
- University of Montana
University of Montana’s Flathead Lake Biological Station detected PFAS and pharmaceutical chemicals at low levels across Flathead-area waters, prompting calls for more monitoring.
- University of Montana
University of Montana researchers released a free canopy height model that maps individual trees and shrubs across the contiguous U.S., aiding land and wildlife management.
- University of Montana
UM’s “The Obit Project” podcast, produced with Montana Public Radio, was named to Apple Podcasts’ 2026 “Best So Far” list, highlighting UM journalism students’ work.
- State of Montana Newsroom
Gov. Greg Gianforte announced Mark Blasdel will succeed Misty Ann Giles as Montana Department of Administration director as Giles departs for the private sector.
Gov. Greg Gianforte announced Mark Blasdel will succeed Misty Ann Giles as Montana Department of Administration director as Giles departs for the private sector.
Gov. Greg Gianforte joins United States Antimony Corporation in Radersburg to open a critical mineral mill supporting domestic antimony and metals production.
MSU’s GIS Day caps weeklong geospatial camps for rural Montana youth, showcasing mapping skills, STEM careers and real-world applications from rivers to farms.
Forbes ranked Montana State University 345th on its 2026 “America’s Top Colleges” list, recognizing MSU for student return on investment, research and scholarships.
Montana State doctoral student Morgan Hasenmyer receives a 2026 SPIE Women in Optics Scholarship for her research on polarization-based aerosol remote sensing.
MDT and Montana Lines will begin chip seal work in Anaconda the week of July 6, affecting MT 1, Park and Commercial avenues, with brief access disruptions.
MDT and Jeffery Contracting will resurface 15 miles of S 324 west of Grant, Mont., starting the week of July 6, with monthlong work and travel delays.
- Montana Department of Transportation
Montana’s Executive Leadership Team will review Vision Zero crash trends and impaired driving plans July 15, focusing on coordination to reduce roadway deaths.
- Montana Department of Transportation
MDT proposes resurfacing 3.5 miles of I-90 near Whitehall, with culvert work and chip seal. Construction is planned for 2028, pending design and funding.
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- Powell County
Powell County Planning Board will hold a July 9, 2026 hearing on a Conditional Use Permit for a proposed firearms sales and gunsmithing home business in Garrison.
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- Powell County
Powell County Planning Board will hold a July 9, 2026, hearing on a Conditional Use Permit for a second home in Zoning District #3 near Drummond.
- Montana Department of Transportation
MDT will chip seal about 9.6 miles of US 191 north of West Yellowstone starting mid-July, adding new signage and striping to improve safety and road life.
- Missoula
City Talk shares tips on fireworks safety in Missoula and invites residents to learn about and comment on the countywide Community Wildfire Protection Plan online.
- Montana State University
Montana State University is offering free “Welcome Back Bobcats!” kits to Gallatin Valley businesses to welcome students, with delivery by volunteers Aug. 10-21.
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- Missoula County
Missoula County commissioners will hold a public hearing on interim zoning that would temporarily pause new or expanded data centers while updated rules are developed.
- Montana Department of Transportation
MDT and LHC Inc. have finished rehabilitating 4 miles of US 2 from Rose Crossing to Glacier Park International Airport, improving pavement, safety, and access.
- Montana Department of Transportation
MDT proposes rehabilitating 8.5 miles of MT 24 northeast of Glasgow and invites public comments on planned pavement work, markings and signage improvements.
- Montana Department of Transportation
MDT has updated its Storm Water Management Program and opened a 30-day public comment period, inviting feedback online, by email, or by mailed written comments.
- Montana State University
MSU leaders toured eight southeast Montana communities, gathering input on rural needs, highlighting Extension partnerships and reinforcing statewide outreach goals.