MISSOULA, Montana, Nov. 23 -- The University of Montana issued the following news release: Traffic jams are rare in this historic mill town east of Missoula, but when they happen the locals know it can only be one of two things: There's a concert at the KettleHouse Amphitheater or it's hunting season in the Big Sky State. Bonner is one of several sites on the western side of the state where Montana Fish, Wildlife and Parks (big game) and the Confederated Salish and Kootenai Tribes (waterfowl a  more

BOZEMAN, Montana, Nov. 21 -- Montana State University issued the following news release: Gallatin College MSU students demonstrated their cybersecurity skills at the inaugural Fall Cyber Competition and Career Networking event on Friday, Nov. 17, at the college's East Campus. Approximately 15 students from the Cyber Security and Information Assurance and IT Network Technology programs competed in the NCAE Cyber Games. This is due to the recent designation that Gallatin College MSU received fro  more

HELENA, Montana, Nov. 21 -- Gov. Greg Gianforte, R-Montana, issued the following news release on Nov. 20, 2023: Governor Greg Gianforte and Department of Natural Resources and Conservation (DNRC) Director Amanda Kaster today announced the investment of more than $57 million to public schools from Montana State Trust Land revenue. "Thanks to DNRC's responsible management of State Trust Lands, we're able to make a historic $57 million investment in the future of our state through Montana's publi  more

HELENA, Montana, Nov. 21 -- Gov. Greg Gianforte, R-Montana, issued the following news release on Nov. 20, 2023: Governor Greg Gianforte today announced the Montana Outfitters and Guides Association (MOGA) has joined the second annual Governor's Youth Hunting Story Contest as a prize partner. MOGA will donate one fully outfitted youth deer hunt for one of the ten winners selected by the governor. "Hunting is a proud tradition in Montana that will be carried on by the next generation," Gov. Gian  more

HELENA, Montana, Nov. 21 -- Gov. Greg Gianforte, R-Montana, issued the following news release on Nov. 20, 2023: As chair of the Montana Land Board, Governor Greg Gianforte today led the state's purchase of 328 acres of riparian habitat along the Lower Yellowstone River, boosting public access for Montanans in a priority region for the governor. "For too long, public access to the Lower Yellowstone River has been a challenge for anglers, floaters, hunters, and hikers alike. That's why we've mad  more

HELENA, Montana, Nov. 21 -- The Montana Democratic Party issued the following news release: Mitch McConnell recruit Tim Sheehy is once again facing scrutiny over conflicts of interest. New reporting by The Messenger revealed the extent to which Sheehy is using Bridger Aerospace's resources to campaign - including using footage of his company property in campaign ads and flying company planes to fundraising events. The Messenger also revealed that Sheehy "weighed his candidacy for five months b  more

HELENA, Montana, Nov. 21 -- Gov. Greg Gianforte, R-Montana, issued the following news release on Nov. 20, 2023: Governor Greg Gianforte today announced Montana reached its 24th consecutive month of unemployment below 3%. Prior to the governor taking office, Montana's unemployment rate had fallen below 3% only three times since record-keeping began 50 years ago. "Montana has seen two straight years of unemployment below 3%, shattering previous records," Gov. Gianforte said. "With hardworking Mo  more

BOZEMAN, Montana, Nov. 21 (TNSres) -- Montana State University issued the following news release: A collection of materials from the Montana-based writer Thomas McGuane is now available for the public to view at Montana State University's Library. The collection, which is available for researchers and members of the community to view and use in the MSU Library's Archives and Special Collections, includes notes, drafts and manuscripts of his short fiction, novels, essays and screenplays written  more