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

A pair of recent polls show increased name recognition and favorability for Tim Sheehy, a Republican running for one of Montana’s seats in the U.S. Senate this election cycle. Sheehy, a first-time candidate and Belgrade business owner, is the top pick of national Republicans to take on long-time Democratic incumbent Sen. Jon Tester in 2024. But he will likely face a Republican primary opponent

Federal, state, and local officials are urging medical providers to be on the lookout for possible cases of lead poisoning in children after at least 22 toddlers in 14 states were sickened as of Nov. 7, by lead linked to tainted pouches of cinnamon apple puree and applesauce. The following were recalled by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) due to reports of elevated levels of lead