UM Legislative News Service, University of Montana School of Journalism HELENA - After heated debate, a bill that will raise property taxes for second homes and short-term rentals while lowering taxes ...

Pam Polejewski was sentenced in district court on April 23 on charges of evidence tampering and solicitation of evidence tampering. A jury found her guilty of those charges on March 4 after a two day ...

The American Red Cross of Montana is hosting its 10th annual Give a Pint blood drive on May 2 at the Civic Center, in the Gibson Room. Those who donate blood between 10 a.m. and 3 p.m. at the Give a P ...

UM Legislative News Service, University of Montana School of Journalism As federal headwinds continue to swirl, state legislators are considering a study on how shifting funding will affect Montana’s ...

This week’s wrap up of local news from the last week. As a reminder, you can sign up for The Electric’s email newsletter to get the headlines delivered to your inbox at 4 a.m. just about daily. Ballot ...

Giant Springs State Park in Great Falls invites visitors to celebrate Earth Day this year with nature crafts and active games for kids at the park. The free event is open to children of all ages with ...

Name: Craig Duff Occupation: retired law enforcement officer Political/educational background: bachelors of arts in sociology, University of Texas Website/social, if applicable: Facebook Q: Why are ...

Timothy McDowell was sentenced in district court on April 21 on charges of sexual assault, incest, strangulation of a partner or family member and assault on a minor. On the count of sexual assault, ...

Occupation: behavioral support staff – Aware Political/educational background: bachelor of science in mathematics, current GFPS trustee of three years Q: Why are you running for school board? A: I am ...

Occupation: medical strategy director and educator (seasonal and adjunct) Political/educational background: GFPS graduate, PhD in chemistry from University of Notre Dame Website/social, if applicable: ...

County Commissioners voted 2-1 during their April 22 meeting to extend a funding contract with the state for the Armington Bridge project. In May 2021, the Montana Coal Endowment Program awarded $750, ...

UM Legislative News Service, University of Montana School of Journalism HELENA — The Montana Senate has amended and advanced a draft of the state’s two-year budget, with some disappointed Republicans ...