Montana bands make noise as Zootown Festival begins

MISSOULA, Mont. — Two dozen music acts spread out over two days. That’s how thousands are expected to spend their Fourth of July weekend in Missoula, starting Friday, for the first ever Zootown Festival. More than 10,000 people are expected over the two- …

Montana Broadband Office to Reopen BEAD Application Portal Monday

HomeState NewsMontana Broadband Office to Reopen BEAD Application Portal Monday HELENA, Mont. —  The Montana Broadband Office will reopen its application portal for Broadband Equity Access and Deployment, or BEAD, funding on Monday at 10 a.m. The portal …

SBA Disaster Loan Deadline Approaching for Montana Businesses

Mont. — The U.S. Small Business Administration is reminding small businesses and nonprofits in ten eastern Montana counties that the deadline to apply for federal disaster loans is July 25th. The loans help cover economic losses caused by drought beginning …

Fireworks rules in Montana for Independence Day weekend

MONTANA - As residents prepare to celebrate, it's important to be aware of the restrictions on fireworks in various parts of Montana. Fireworks are prohibited on all public lands, including national forests, state parks and Bureau of Land Management …

Independence Day 2025 in Butte, Montana

BUTTE — Thousands of people turned out to take in the sights and sounds of the annual Fourth of July Parade in Butte, Montana, as part of the Freedom Fest that kicked off on July 3rd with a fireworks display from the Big M. The annual parade is put on by …

Fourth of July celebrations bring fireworks to Montana

MISSOULA, Mont. - Missoula is hosting its annual Fourth of July celebration, featuring the Zoo Town Music Festival at the fairgrounds. The festival will take place tonight and tomorrow, offering a vibrant atmosphere for locals and visitors alike. In nearby …

High court stays out of scuffle over Montana abortion consent law

Kelsey Reichmann WASHINGTON (CN) — Montana came up short at the U.S. Supreme Court on Thursday in its bid to revive a parental consent law for abortion access, but some conservative justices suggested taking up the issue in a different case. The Montana …

Montana Absentee Ballot Rules for Deceased Voters Explained

If a Montana voter submits an absentee ballot but dies before Election Day, many wonder whether their vote still counts. Understanding how Montana handles these situations is important for ensuring the integrity of elections and the accurate counting of …

US Supreme Court won’t take up case over Montana abortion consent law

The U.S. Supreme Court has declined to take up a case over Montana’s abortion law. Under the law, parents would have to give consent for a minor to get an abortion. The law, which was put in place in 2013 but never took effect because the state’s supreme …

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