Why two Montana asbestos victims may never receive an $8 million 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...

From Arlington Ingenuity to National Impact: How the Le Brothers and Luraco Turned a Local Success Story into a Wellness Movement

ARLINGTON, Texas, Oct. 21, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- What began as a humble family dream has become a national wellness movement. When the Le family arrived in Arlington from Vietnam in 1995, they carried little more than determination and hope. Their...

How a Montana sawmill is adapting to industry changes

CLANCY — Healthy forests depend on a strong forest products industry. Sawmills help support thousands of Montana jobs, reduce wildfire risks, and provide a renewable resource. Despite recent mill closures in Missoula and Seeley Lake, Marks Lumber...

Great Falls mother has concerns about police handling of mental health crises

GREAT FALLS — A Great Falls mother is appealing for change after her deaf son was hurt during what she described as a mental health crisis gone bad. Trudy Fisher, an advocate for the deaf community, says that her deaf son Jeremy, who suffers from...

ZooMontana receives $500,000 gift for Animal Health Center

BILLINGS, Mont. — A gift given to ZooMontana will be matching donations for the Animal Health Center through the end of the year or until $500,000 is raised. The gift was made in honor of Sue Bentley, a long-time guest and friend of ZooMontana....

Why Montanans Are Curious About The New Coca-Cola Flavor

My kid is a BIG fan of the "Mexican Coke." You know, the Coke in the glass bottles? Not because of the bottle. But because he can taste the difference in REAL sugar. Well, now, fans of "Mexican Coke" are getting excited over what some locals are...

Montana Woman Charged With Felony DUI After Crash On Highway 93

Missoula, MT (KGVO-AM News) - On October 9th, 2025, a Montana Highway Patrol Trooper was working a night shift, and around 9:20 P.M., he was alerted to a single-vehicle crash up US Highway 93 N, near mile marker 5. The trooper responded and, upon...

Water at Montana State Prison routinely tested positive for coliform bacteria

Montana State Prison’s drinking water has routinely tested positive for coliform, a bacteria found in fecal matter, and the facility has received numerous drinking water violations over the past three decades, according to the state’s Safe...

Montana Brown ignites huge parenting row over two things she's banned her son from

Montana Brown sparks parenting row over two items she's banned her son from(Image: TikTok) Love Island star Montana Brown has ignited a parenting debate after revealing two things she has banned her three-year-old son Jude from having at school -...

Report: Worker was fatally electrocuted at Montana mine

An electrician died at a Montana platinum and palladium mine on July 26 when “he contacted (an) energized 13,200 Volt switchgear in a power center.” That is the preliminary finding of the U.S. Mine Safety and Health Administration regarding a...

How the federal government shutdown can impact students in Montana

EAST HELENA — Pressure is mounting on some families that rely on a federal paycheck as the partial federal government shutdown continues. However, there are programs in schools to help. “We should expect things to continue running as normal, at...

NDSU Women’s Basketball Adds National TV Game Against Montana State

Story Links SIOUX FALLS, S.D. – The North Dakota State women's basketball game against Montana State has been selected to be televised nationally on CBS Sports Network. The Bison will host the Bobcats in the Big Sky-Summit League Challenge on...

Montana program allows hunters to donate harvests for good cause

BUTTE, Mont. — The Hunters Against Hunger partnership has been going on for 15 years, thanks to the Montana Food Bank Network, in coordination with Montana Fish, Wildlife and Parks and businesses across the state. That includes confiscated...

Montana Great Clips raise funds for Shodair Children’s Hospital

KALISPELL, Mont. — Great Clips salons across Montana are teaming up this month to support children in need. Organizers say all donations will go to Shodair Children’s Hospital in Helena. The fundraiser runs through the end of the month, and...

Land Board approves northwest Montana conservation easement valued at $58 million

Stay up-to-date on the latest breaking news. Get MTFP's in-depth, independent reporting sent directly to your inbox. The Montana Land Board on Monday approved a 53,000-acre conservation easement in the Cabinet Mountains of northwest Montana that...

Inside Justin Timberlake, Jessica Biel’s marriage after ‘rough’ tour and health scare

This year has been tough for Justin Timberlake and Jessica Biel both personally and professionally but they are still going strong. The singer’s two-year-long Forget Tomorrow World Tour faced heavy criticism as it was plagued with issues,...

Great Falls mom has concerns about police handling of mental health crises

A Great Falls mother is appealing for change after her deaf son was hurt during what she described as a mental health crisis gone bad. Trudy Fisher, an advocate for the deaf community, says that her deaf son Jeremy, who suffers from PTSD and ADHD,...

Great Falls mom has concerns about police handling of mental health crises

A Great Falls mother is appealing for change after her deaf son was hurt during what she described as a mental health crisis gone bad. Trudy Fisher, an advocate for the deaf community, says that her deaf son Jeremy, who suffers from PTSD and ADHD,...

Montana nonprofit paints hope through suicide prevention murals

BILLINGS - A nonprofit is addressing Montana's high suicide rate through colorful murals on the Billings' South Side that will hold a strong message of hope and healing. Watch how public art is using paint for a purpose in Billings: Montana...

Woman charged with deliberate homicide following death of Montana child

LIMA — A mother has been charged with deliberate homicide in the death of her son in Lima reported last week. According to a release from Beaverhead County Sheriff David Wendt, deputies and emergency medical personnel from Lima Ambulance responded...