Daily fines of up to $500 and possible jail time are penalties for those who don’t move off the streets when the ban takes effect. The post Hope and despair as Bozeman’s ban on urban camping arrives appeared first on Montana Free Press.| Montana Free Press
After losing federal funding, the Department of Corrections hasn’t restarted a parenting program that state lawmakers put $120,000 toward earlier this year. The program had served roughly 160 fathers and 400 children during the program’s four-year tenure. The post The state has money for a parenting program at the prison, but it’s not operating yet appeared first on Montana Free Press.| Montana Free Press
It’s unclear if or how a federal government shutdown would affect the operations of national parks, including Yellowstone and Glacier. The post What happens to the national parks if the federal government shuts down? appeared first on Montana Free Press.| Montana Free Press
The Owl Bar in Anaconda opened again for the first time since four people were shot and killed there in August. Michael Paul Brown, the suspect in the killings, has pleaded not guilty to four counts of deliberate homicide, as well as arson, theft and intentionally evading law enforcement during a weeklong manhunt. The post In photos: Anaconda residents mourn shooting victims at the Owl appeared first on Montana Free Press.| Montana Free Press
Montana homeowners have until Oct. 1, 2025, to apply for rebates of up to $400 on their 2024 property tax bills. That relief is one component of a bipartisan push by lawmakers and Gov. Greg Gianforte to address rising residential property taxes. The post Applications for $400 homeowner property tax rebates due Oct. 1 appeared first on Montana Free Press.| Montana Free Press
In Montana, legislation to shield a portion of debtors’ assets from garnishment easily passed a committee. Supporters hoped the measure would be particularly helpful to Native American patients, who are disproportionately burdened by medical debt. But it later died on the House floor. The post A bill to shield patients from medical debt failed this year in Montana appeared first on Montana Free Press.| Montana Free Press
PLUS: MTFP to host mayoral candidate forum. The post Immigration advocates push city for anti-ICE action appeared first on Montana Free Press.| Montana Free Press
Neighborhood councils dropped from fall ballot.| Montana Free Press
State health officials are grappling with the stack of new regulations passed by Congressional Republicans earlier this year.| Montana Free Press
Tensions are high on the Northern Cheyenne Reservation, where members of the tribe’s legislative branch are feuding with the tribal president. As traditional leaders and the Bureau of Indian Affairs wade into the conflict, questions remain about who is in charge.| Montana Free Press
The Remington Fire continues to trouble southeastern Montana landowners a year after it charred more than 190,000 acres.| Montana Free Press
New state funding and a growing early literacy program helped offset declining enrollment, school officials said.| Montana Free Press
The Livingston-based writer talks about small-town reporting and social media.| Montana Free Press
County adds levy for roads, bridges to fall ballot.| Montana Free Press
The median residential property tax bill rose 21% between 2022 and 2023.| Montana Free Press
Even with 66% of the state in drought, Montana has seen far fewer acres burn than at this point last year. Experts weigh in on the factors contributing to this summer’s unusually mild fire season.| Montana Free Press
474 groups spent more than $9.3 million to influence lawmakers as they decided the fates of hundreds of pieces of legislation.| Montana Free Press
Montana is among the states that have recently required safeguarding brain data collected by devices outside of medical settings. That includes headphones, earbuds, and other wearable consumer products that aim to improve sleep, focus, and aging by measuring electrical activity and sending the data to an app on users’ phones.| Montana Free Press
Governor’s veto pen slashes hundreds of millions in spending that had been approved by legislators.| Montana Free Press
Courthouse gathering rallies against recent state and federal legislation targeting the LGBTQ+ community.| Montana Free Press
ACLU to represent Missoula in ‘bathroom bill’ lawsuit.| Montana Free Press
A new class on the Blackfeet Reservation helps students engage with art to cope with distress and make meaning from pain.| Montana Free Press
PLUS: Montana’s abortion rights amendment takes effect.| Montana Free Press
Nine Republican lawmakers are caught up in a months-long festering feud for breaking with the Freedom Caucus at the start of the 2025 Legislature.| Montana Free Press
NorthWestern Energy, Montana utility board dial back electricity rate hike| Montana Free Press
As wildfires worsen across the U.S., job uncertainty is combining with a growing mental health crisis and threatening the lives of wildland firefighters.| Montana Free Press
Some lake users say more can be done to keep the lake close to full pool, but dam operator says sacrifices are necessary.| Montana Free Press