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Top Montana Free Press News

'He's Being Kidnapped Right Now': Helena Police Video Shows ICE Detention of Christopher Martinez

Immigration and Customs Enforcement · Helena

'He's Being Kidnapped Right Now': Helena Police Video Shows ICE Detention of Christopher Martinez

94% Center coverage: 18 sources

Body and dash camera video from the Helena Police Department obtained by the Independent Record shows the July 1, 2025, traffic stop that led to the detention of Christopher Martinez Marvan by U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement.See the Story

Montana, 18 Other States Move to Support Feds in New Climate Lawsuit

Donald Trump · Missoula

Montana, 18 Other States Move to Support Feds in New Climate Lawsuit

77% Center coverage: 13 sources

Montana and 18 other states are seeking to help the federal government defend itself against a lawsuit alleging that President Donald Trump's policies to increase fossil fuel production threaten the See the Story

Yellowstone closes 3 rivers to fishing as water temps climb

Fishermen · Montana

Yellowstone closes 3 rivers to fishing as water temps climb

89% Center coverage: 9 sources

The closure took effect on Saturday, July 12, and will remain in effect until the water temps cool as a way to protect the park's native and wild trout fisheries.See the Story

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‘Our Doors Would Have to Close’: Trump’s Proposed Cuts Threaten Tribal Colleges

Federal Judge: No Jurisdiction over Challenge to Helena Immigration Arrest

100% Center coverage: 4 sources

“While the court takes allegations of racial profiling and constitutional violations seriously, (Martinez) cannot bypass immigration courts and proceed directly to district court,” the federal judge wrote in Tuesday's order.Helena · Helena See the Story

A Montana Backdrop for an Energy Fight

80% Right coverage: 5 sources

The MT Lowdown is a weekly digest that showcases a more personal side of Montana Free Press’ high-quality reporting while keeping you up to speed on the biggest news impacting Montanans. Want to see the MT Lowdown in your inbox every Friday? Sign up here. After a multi-year fight against former President Joe Biden’s energy, climate and environmental policies, Montana Attorney General Austin Knudsen has corralled 18 other Republican attorneys gen…Joe Biden · United States See the Story

Typical Montana home value up 66% in four years

100% Center coverage: 1 sources

Residential valuations produced by the Montana Department of Revenue for property tax purposes chart a major rise in Montana property values.Montana, United States · Montana Read Article

With permit in hand, new owner of Holland Lake Lodge looks to the future

100% Center coverage: 4 sources

More than a week after the U.S. Forest Service issued a formal permit allowing Eric Jacobson to become the new operator of the Holland Lake Lodge, the Great Falls native said its still mind-blowing that hes now the caretaker of the beloved resort.The Flathead National Forest approved the permit earlier this spring, but it wasnt issued until the end of June when an operating plan for the 2025 season was also approved. The issuance allowed the sal…Helena · Helena See the Story

Child care advocates hope new state trust will help address Montana’s daycare crisis

100% Center coverage: 3 sources

Nearly two years ago, Helena resident Christine Miller-Fitzpatrick became the latest in a long line of Montana parents who have turned their struggles finding child care into a new career.With help from the nonprofit Zero to Five Montana, Miller-Fitzpatrick launched Larch Early Childhood Care and has since built the business to two locations with five full-time workers serving 35 Helena families. Shes grown intimately familiar with the challenge…Helena · Helena See the Story

Mercer Gets Nod for Federal Judgeship

74% Center coverage: 8 sources

President Donald Trump announced Thursday evening he was nominating Montana state Rep. William "Bill" Mercer, a Billings Republican, for confirmation to a seat on the federal bench in Montana.Donald Trump · Billings See the Story

Bozeman commissioners face public outcry over Pride Flag issue during lengthy meeting

83% Center coverage: 6 sources

A lengthy meeting on Tuesday evening kept Bozeman city commissioners engaged for over two hours of public comment, ultimately forcing the postponement of several agenda items.The extended discussion largely centered on recent Montana state legislation concerning the display of flags, specifically the Pride flag, on government properties.Residents voiced their concerns as commissioners prepared to recap the 69th Legislative Session and its implic…Opinion · Bozeman See the Story

NorthWestern Energy Implements Temporary Electricity Rate Reduction

80% Center coverage: 10 sources

The average electric residential customer will receive a bill of about $122. That figure would have been around $128 if NorthWestern did not implement the temporary rate, according to officials.Montana, United States · Montana See the Story

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