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Montana nonprofits are delaying invasive mussel prevention outreach because a $130,000 federal grant remains on hold.

Groups such as ISAN (based in Livingston) and the Montana Nonprofit Association have asked congressional members for clearer funding rules.

Local photographers captured fast-moving aircraft at the Yellowstone International Air Show on Sunday in Billings using traditional cameras; they preserved fleeting moments and celebrated a lifelong passion for aviation photography.

NorthWestern Energy customers have seen a spike in power bills this summer due to higher energy use and a modest rate increase; the Montana PSC is coordinating with the provider and asks customers noticing unusual charges to submit their bill copies & details for review.

The Catholic Diocese of Great Falls-Billings announced Friday that St. Patrick's Academy High School will not open for 2026-27 after failing to secure a full-time principal plus enough certified staff.

Bishop Jeffrey Fleming confirmed the decision just days before school was set to begin.

Montana lawmakers urged higher education officials to create an impartial censorship protection representative for students who feel their civil rights are violated on campus, with a plan aimed at strengthening campus oversight.

Head Start Back to School Golf Tournament

Join us Friday, September 11, 2026, at Lake Hills Golf Course for a day of golf, great company, and supporting 200 local children and families. Registration is $650 per team and includes green fees, cart, range balls, dinner, and one drink ticket per player; check-in begins at 11:00 AM with a 1:00 PM shotgun start.