Montana health organizations say a state government backlog in paying its contractors has hindered their ability to provide care, and they worry the bottleneck’s ripple effects will be felt long after the money comes through. Several organizations waiting for contracts to be approved and funding to arrive said that more than 200 private and public contractors across the state government

The FBI recently issued a new warning about an evolving online threat targeting minors and young adults: financially motivated sextortion. In these schemes, predators typically pretend to be alluring young girls to befriend teen boys — often on social media and gaming platforms. The predators then trick these teens into exchanging sexually explicit material or believing the predators have already

Each fall, millions of hunters across North America make their way into forests and grasslands to kill deer. Over the winter, people chow down on the venison steaks, sausage, and burgers made from the animals. These hunters, however, are not just on the front lines of an American tradition. Infectious disease researchers say they are also on the front lines of what could be a serious threat to

If you or someone you know may be experiencing a mental health crisis, contact the 988 Suicide & Crisis Lifeline by dialing or texting “988.” To reach the Native and Strong Lifeline, call “988” and press 4. Amanda MorningStar has watched her children struggle with mental health issues, including suicidal thoughts. She often wonders why. “We’re family-oriented and we do stuff

U.S. Sen. Jon Tester, D-Mont., expressed his frustration with efforts to strengthen southern border security during a conference call with rural media members last week. Tester said a bill passed the Senate by a 91-7 margin that included securing the country’s southern border and cracking down on the fentanyl crisis. The House, however, voted to take those measures out of the bill. “We

It took a while to get here, but winter finally hit Montana. That means winter enthusiasts will be heading out to recreate. Whether ice fishing, ice skating, hunting, snowmobiling or just taking a walk, Montana Fish, Wildlife & Parks staff reminds recreationists that safety should be the number one concern during a day out on (or near) the ice. Here are some safety tips: Anglers and other

The Department of Public Health and Human Services reported on Jan. 9, the untimely death of a Big Horn County resident under the age of 18 years due to influenza. DPHHS confirms that this is the 11th influenza-related death in Montana, as of Jan. 5 and the first pediatric death of the 2023-2024 season. In Montana, the last flu-related pediatric death occurred during the 2022-2023 influenza

Montana State University was awarded a $26.7 million grant from the U.S. Air Force to support moving quantum technology applications from concept to market — and potentially, space. “People should know that this is the second quantum revolution,” said Yves Idzerda, physicist and dean of MSU’s College of Letters and Sciences and principal investigator for the grant. “The first one occurred

Average gasoline prices in Montana have fallen 5.5 cents per gallon in the last week, averaging $2.96/g on Monday, Dec. 18, according to GasBuddy’s survey of 615 stations in Montana. Prices in Montana are 34.0 cents per gallon lower than a month ago and stand 5.0 cents per gallon lower than a year ago. The national average price of diesel has fallen 9.2 cents in the last week and stands at $3.99