Missoula accepts feedback on future use of land north of Montana Rail Link Park

MISSOULA, Mont. — The Missoula Redevelopment Agency is accepting public feedback to determine the future uses for 8 acres of city-owned land north of the Montana Rail Link Park on Johnson Street. Comment is being accepted on the remaining 8 acres -- known …

How The Missoula Marathon Boosts Montana's Local Economy

We've been reporting on Montana's tourism spending being "up" last year, but it's not just traditional camping, boating, hiking, and fishing that're driving the visitor economy. Missoula Marathon Race Director Trisha Drobeck says …

Airbnb claims $472M boost on Montana's economy with 6,500 jobs made

According to a recent report released by Airbnb, the platform significantly impacted Montana's economy, generating $472 million in 2024. MONTANA - According to a recent report released by Airbnb, the platform significantly impacted Montana's …

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Montana population growth slows, though some hot spots remain

Thank you for being a member of Montana Free Press. This quality reporting was made possible due in part to your contribution. Thank you for supporting in-depth journalism in Montana. Montana’s population growth rate has declined from the rapid-fire …

What Motivated Zoey Washington's Move To Montana For Basketball?

Meet the Griz is a series where we tell the stories of Montana Grizzlies athletes, coaches and contributors.  Meet Zoey Washington - the Lady Griz's Next Minnesota Splash Over the last few seasons, the Montana Lady Griz have constructed a pipeline to …

Blessing given to first baby box in Montana at Lockwood fire station

LOCKWOOD — A blessing was given to Montana's first safe haven baby box in Lockwood on Wednesday. Nick Anderson, the chaplain for the Montana state firefighters, gave the blessing to make the official opening. Watch part of the ceremony below: Blessing …

Montana Ag Network: Uncertainty for Montana farmers and ranchers while waiting for new Farm Bill

HELENA — For the last two years, Congress has debated a new “Farm Bill”: a major piece of legislation setting agriculture policy and spending for years to come. But in both cases, lawmakers were only able to agree to extend the current farm bill – one year …

First baby box in Montana blessed at Lockwood Fire Department

LOCKWOOD, Mont. – The Lockwood Fire Department has launched Montana's first Safe Haven Baby Box. This initiative offers parents in distress a safe, anonymous way to surrender their babies into the hands of emergency personnel. Safe Haven Baby Boxes, …

Making it in Big Sky: Montana Whitewater

By Ellie Boeschenstein EBS CONTRIBUTOR Explore Big Sky sat down with Montana Whitewater, one of the must-visit attractions for trips to Southwest Montana. We learned about the history of Montana Whitewater and how it has always been and will always be one …