6+ hour, 39+ min ago   (823+ words) BOZEMAN, Mont. — For decades, we've used synthetic materials made from chemicals of fossil fuels to manufacture clothing. But many consumers prefer material made of natural fibers. Wool used to be an essential material for apparel. In a sign of the…...

3+ day, 12+ hour ago   (316+ words) MISSOULA, Mont. — For some Montanans, keeping Medicaid coverage could soon come with a new monthly requirement: documenting work, school, volunteering or job training. Montana began a soft launch this summer for its new Medicaid expansion “community engagement requirement.” Under the…...

3+ day, 17+ hour ago   (887+ words) Bozeman, Mont. — Affordable housing has become one of the most common phrases in conversations about growth, development, and the cost of living in Bozeman. But what does the term actually mean? According to David Fine, economic development manager for the…...

3+ day, 22+ hour ago   (150+ words) MISSOULA, Mont. — New this morning — Kia is recalling more than 21,000 electric SUVs over a potential airbag problem. The recall covers certain 2025 and 2026 EV vehicles. NHTSA says the occupant detection system may not deactivate the front passenger airbag when a child…...

4+ day, 12+ hour ago   (630+ words) by Zeke Lloyd | Montana Free Press HELENA, Mont. — Gov. Greg Gianforte announced his support for a public education campaign supporting a flat 4.7% state income tax at a press conference in the Capitol Tuesday, arguing that a flat rate — which would…...

4+ day, 13+ hour ago   (103+ words) NBC Montana Flathead Electric Coop crews to conduct vegetation maintenance in Libby area KALISPELL, Mont. — Flathead Electric Cooperative will have tree crews working along local power lines in Libby this fall. FEC says contractors will spend about six to eight…...

4+ day, 22+ hour ago   (386+ words) (TNND) — The price of oil surged past $100 a barrel Wednesday, its highest level in more than six weeks, after U.S. military strikes destroyed five Iranian tankers and Houthi attacks set oil facilities ablaze in Saudi Arabia. U.S. Central Command said…...

4+ day, 21+ hour ago   (130+ words) MISSOULA, Mont. — A massive boulder is standing in the way of a major expansion at the Flathead County Landfill. Crews are getting ready to blast it apart Wednesday. Here’s what the public can expect. The boulder was uncovered during excavation…...

5+ day, 10+ hour ago   (270+ words) MISSOULA, Mont. — Montana State Auditor James Brown is urging homeowners to review their insurance coverage as flooding and wildfire threats continue across the state. Brown said flooding is a year-round concern in Montana, especially for homes near rivers and creeks…...

6+ day, 12+ hour ago   (608+ words) Americans hitting the road for the Labor Day weekend are facing the highest gas prices ever recorded for the holiday, as disruptions tied to the conflict with Iran and reduced traffic through the Strait of Hormuz continue to put pressure…...