Wine and beer will be available for delivery on Jan. 1, 2026, following the passage and signing of House Bill 211 on Thursday. The legislation, brought by Rep. Katie Zolnikov, R-Billings, creates a new third-party license which allows off-premises licensees the ability to utilize a delivery licensee and its drivers to deliver beer and table wine. During a Senate hearing on Feb. 18, Zolnikov

Culbertson April 11: Cook’s choice. April 15: Polish mac and cheese, vegetables and dessert. April 18 : Tator tot casserole, vegetables and dessert. *** Bainville April 10: Liver and onions, mashed potatoes, vegetables and dessert. April 15: Pulled pork sandwiches, broasted potatoes, vegetables and dessert. April 17: Ham, mashed potatoes, vegetables and dessert. *** Froid April

A district court judge in Missoula on Tuesday, April 1, temporarily blocked state officials from enforcing a new Montana law restricting access to public restrooms, changing rooms and sleeping spaces based on an individual’s sex assigned at birth. Missoula District Court Judge Shane Vannatta’s ruling said a temporary restraining order on House Bill 121 is warranted and will preserve the status