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Yellowstone's white bison calf -- which prophetizes prosperity -- is missing

Well, that can't be a good omen.

Alec Baldwin to face involuntary manslaughter trial in July after judge rejects multiple efforts to dismiss charges

Alex Baldwin's involuntary manslaughter trial is on track to take place this July despite continued efforts by his lawyers to have the charge dismissed.

Hiker, 26, dies after getting swept over waterfall at Glacier National Park

A 26-year-old Pennsylvania woman visiting Glacier National Park in Montana plunged to her death after falling into a waterfall and drowning, park officials said.

Immigration takes center stage in contested Montana US Senate race

Montana has one of the longest shares of the U.S. border with Canada of any state. However, it’s the other border – nearly 1,000 miles away – that is becoming...

10 most patriotic US states ahead of July 4: See if your home state made the list

States were ranked based on military engagement, such as the number of veterans per 1,000 civilian adults, active-duty military personnel and more. 

Dem senator bristles at Republican senate committee for shaming his DC Prius ownership: 'Bunch of jackasses'

Third-generation dirt farmer Sen. Jon Tester didn't take kindly to having his reputation soiled by revelations he sports a red Prius in Washington, DC.

Vulnerable Montana Democratic senator to face Trump-backed Republican in key November race

The Montana Democrat faces a tough re-election battle in a deeply red state. 

Montana parents who lost custody of daughter after opposing gender transition claim 14-year-old was taken without warrant

The teen's father, Todd Kolstad, and stepmother, Krista, slapped the agency with a federal suit earlier this week claiming that social workers allegedly took their child without due process by...

Vulnerable Senate Democrat backs Laken Riley Act after calling border crisis ‘unacceptable’

The Montana Democrat voted against the Laken Riley Act when it was introduced as an amendment to another piece of legislation earlier this year.

For $1.7M, you can buy an entire Wild West-themed town in Montana

Once known as Frontier Town, this tourist attraction became one man's home -- and now he's looking to hand it off to its next owner.

Mom's last words as she died from poison mushroom in sushi roll: 'I'm not sure I can go on much longer. I love you'

Donna Ventura, 64, met a prolonged and painful death after consuming the meal of uncooked fungus from China.

Warren Buffett-owned railway claims its shouldn't be liable for asbestos that killed hundreds

Attorneys for a Warren Buffett-owned railway are expected to argue before a jury on Friday that the railroad should not be held liable for hauling asbestos into a Montana town...

Circus Elephant stops traffic in Montana after escape

A Montana city got the show of a lifetime on April 16 when a show elephant broke free from her pen and tore down a busy street. Thrilling video shows...

Historic hospital hits the market for just $10 — but potential buyers face this huge obstacle

A historic and sprawling Spanish-mission-style building that functioned as a working hospital in Montana until the 1940s is on the market for just $10.

Victims of Montana asbestos pollution that killed hundreds take Warren Buffett's railroad to court

Paul Resch, 61, is battling an asbestos-related disease that has severely scarred his left lung.

Are you being influenced into a bad vacation? Try these destination dupes

Nearly 60% of travelers say they’ve felt “misled” by social media heads — fortunately, for every destination overhyped, there’s an underrated dupe. 

Ranch owner pleads guilty after creating giant hybrid sheep and selling them for captive hunting: DOJ

Montana livestock ranch owner Arthur "Jack" Schubarth pleaded guilty to running a scheme to create, breed and sell giant sheep to captive hunting facilities where they could ultimately be killed.

Rep. Matt Rosendale won’t run for re-election after ‘death threat’ and ‘false and defamatory rumors’ 

Rep. Matt Rosendale (R-Mont.) announced Friday that he will no longer seek re-election for his House seat after facing a “death threat” and “false and defamatory rumors” alleging that he...

Yellowstone gets $40M donation so staff can actually afford to live there

As visitation rates have reached record highs in recent years, it's been increasingly difficult for park staff to find housing within their budgets.