Essentia Health recognized for excellence in hyperbaric and dive medicine

FARGO — A department at Essentia Health has earned a national award only 50 other facilities in the country share. Essentia Health Fargo’s Hyperbaric and Dive Medicine Department celebrated its “Accreditation with Distinction” recognition from the...

Bozeman woman fights surprise $97K medical bill to repair broken elbow

As soon as she fell, Deborah Buttgereit knew she couldn’t avoid going to the hospital. “I could hear the bones moving around in my elbow,” said Buttgereit, who was 60 when she slipped on a patch of ice in December outside her apartment in Bozeman,...

Arizona lawmakers can help celebrate National Pharmacist Month by letting them serve their communities

Garet Turner October is National Pharmacist Month — a time dedicated to recognizing and thanking pharmacists for the contributions they make in health care. As Chief Executive Officer of the Arizona Pharmacy Association, I know firsthand the...

Entertainment News | British Independent Film Award: Jennifer Lawrence Nominated for 'Die My Love'

Los Angeles [US], November 3 (ANI): Actor Jennifer Lawrence has secured her first British Independent Film Award nomination for 'Die My Love'. 'Die My Love', which premiered at the Cannes Film Festival in May, follows the characters of Lawrence's...

Libby child abuser headed to Montana State Prison

A Libby man who admitted to beating and causing serious injuries to his infant son last year, was sentenced Monday to serve time in the Montana State Prison in Lincoln County District Court. District Judge Matt Cuffe sentenced 25-year-old Masin...

State OKs northwest Montana conservation easement valued at $58 million

The Montana Land Board on Monday approved a 53,000-acre conservation easement in the Cabinet Mountains of northwest Montana that will protect public access to working timberland owned by Green Diamond Resource Company. The board, comprising the...

Clean Out Your Medicine Cabinet: Native Communities Can Safely Dispose of Unused Drugs This Saturday

Details By Elyse Wild October 24, 2025 Native communities will have the opportunity this Saturday to safely dispose of unused and expired prescription medications as part of a nationwide initiative to combat drug misuse and protect vulnerable...

RSA Gets Largest Working Ranch Donation in Montana History from Phillips County Couple

MALTA, MT – When it comes to defining his family legacy, Dale Veseth is unwavering: Veseth Cattle Co. will remain a working ranch that strengthens opportunities for local ranchers, champions education and community-led conservation, and upholds...

For Second Time This Week, a Family Dies in Montana Air Crash

The Republican running for the Governor of Illinois is suspending his campaign, as his family deals with the loss of his son and his family, who was killed in a helicopter crash near Ekalaka. Darren and Cindy Bailey's son Zachery Bailey, his wife...

State judge tosses challenge to Montana food safety act over ‘standing’

Two years into suing the State of Montana over food safety gaps, Jeffrey P. Havens has learned that state District Court Judge Christopher D. Abbott has dismissed his case “with prejudice for lack of justiciability.” A licensed sanitarian, Havens...

Why Two Montana Asbestos Victims May Never Receive an $8M Judgment

Long before she joined a major legal case for asbestos victims, Joyce Walder had a bold streak, according to her sister, Judith Hemphill. On a recent Monday in October, walking through the forests of northwest Montana, Hemphill recalled how she...

Measles cases spike in Montana as vaccination rates decline

BILLINGS, Mont. – The Centers for Disease Control has reported nearly 1,600 cases of measles nationwide this year, with 32 cases in Montana. This marks the highest number of cases seen since 1992. Dr. Megan Littlefield, Chief Medical Officer at...

Gov. Gianforte addresses Montana's addiction crisis as overdose deaths continue statewide

Montana Gov. Greg Gianforte says the state is making progress in addressing addiction, but acknowledges that the increase in suspected overdoses remains very concerning as communities across the fourth-largest state face varying challenges with...

The IRA broke Medicare and MT seniors and veterans are paying the price | Opinion

In just a few weeks, seniors across Big Sky Country will start receiving notices of huge Medicare Part D premium increases. Every single Democrat in Congress — including Montana's then-senior senator Jon Tester — voted for the Inflation Reduction...

Billings healthcare providers donate 200 teddy bears to child domestic violence

BILLINGS — In honor of spreading awareness for Domestic Violence Awareness Month and to give back to the community, healthcare providers at St. Vincent Regional Hospital in Billings donated teddy bears to child victims of domestic violence....

As feds slash funding, Montana begins to wrestle with impact

Large scale federal changes to funding, both through the reconciliation bill passed this summer and other actions President Donald Trump’s administration has taken, will have significant impacts on Montana, state agencies reported on Wednesday....

Drake White Cancels New York Concert Following Tour Bus Accident That Sends Driver To Hospital

The singer is set to return to the road this weekend. Drake White has revealed that his tour bus was involved in an accident around 2:30 AM this morning (Oct. 23). The singer confirmed that the band and crew are unharmed, though the driver is...

States jostle over $50 billion rural health fund as Trump’s Medicaid cuts trigger scramble

WASHINGTON — Nationwide, states are racing to win their share of a new $50 billion rural health fund. But helping rural hospitals, as originally envisioned, is quickly becoming a quaint idea. Rather, states should submit applications that “rebuild...

Healthcare subsidies stir debate in Montana amid government shutdown

Two Montana health research groups are warning that health insurance premiums through the Affordable Care Act marketplace could skyrocket if enhanced subsidies are not extended. One side says Congress needs to handle the enhanced subsidies now....

Missoula Health and Wellness Fair Returning October 25th

MISSOULA — The Missoula Health & Wellness Fair is returning on Saturday, Oct. 25, 2025. The fair will feature over 60 local health professionals, wellness providers, and community organizations offering screenings, demonstrations, and hands-on...