A Montana State University psychologist is embarking on a study to determine whether common sleep habits of preadolescent children contribute to later psychiatric disorders, such as substance abuse and depression. Cara Palmer, associate professor in the Department of Psychology in the College of Letters and Science and director of MSU’s Sleep and Development Laboratory, was awarded $3.3

Average gasoline prices in Montana have risen 0.4 cents per gallon in the last week, averaging $3.16/g on Monday, May 12, according to GasBuddy’s survey of 615 stations in Montana. Prices in Montana are 3.2 cents per gallon higher than a month ago and stand 30.5 cents per gallon lower than a year ago. The national average price of diesel has decreased 2.8 cents in the last week and stands at $3.473

Humanities Montana announced last week it is receiving a grant of up to $250,000 from the Mellon Foundation following news its budget was slashed as part of recent federal budget cuts. The contribution is made up of an immediate $200,000 and an additional $50,000 available in matching grants, according to a news release from Humanities Montana. The money is part of a $15 million “emergency

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There has been a lot of focus on mental health issues in Montana during the past few years, specifically aimed toward marginalized groups like the LGTBQ community and indigenous peoples. And for good reason. But one statistic that might surprise people is that a high percentage of the suicides in Montana occur in the farming and ranching community, among middle-aged men. Courtney Kibblewhite

Two bills seeking to reallocate the recreational marijuana taxes the state collects are bound for Montana Gov. Greg Gianforte’s desk. Senate Bill 537, described by its sponsor as a “cops and conservation bill,” cleared its final legislative vote Tuesday, April 29, garnering support from three-quarters of state lawmakers. The following day, House Bill 932, which addresses only the conservation

ditor Dear Editor: The last city council meeting ended with a 6-2 vote not to stop the sale of Triangle Park. This came after nearly 70 citizens voiced their strong opposition to the sale, albeit later than the city requested, mostly because a lot of people no longer read the paper, or whatever. The point being they now have. More money and resources will now be squandered for selling the

Montana Fish, Wildlife and Parks game wardens report that Cody H. Carr, 30, of Kalispell, was found guilty at trial in Flathead County Justice Court for seven criminal counts related to poaching crimes committed in November of 2023. Carr was convicted of two counts of unlawful possession of wildlife, two counts of hunting or killing an overlimit of game animals, two counts of waste of game

The drawings for Montana deer and elk permits and for nonresident combination licenses are complete and applicants can check their results online. This is the fifth year of the new online application process, which allows Fish, Wildlife and Parks to complete the drawing much faster than in years past. There are a few ways to get your drawing results. Visit fwp. mt.gov, click on MyFWP Login

The Montana Senate passed Senate Bill 147, sponsored by Sen. Jonathan Windy Boy, which updates and strengthens protections under the Montana Indian Child Welfare Act. “Indian children deserve to grow up connected to their families, communities, and cultural heritage. Montana Indian Child Welfare Act reflects our commitment to addressing historical injustices and ensuring that Native voices