Montana groups bring unique solutions to child care problems

Child care is expensive and in high demand but groups in Montana are taking creative approaches to help. Child care services in Montana currently meet about half the state's need, and full-time child care can cost more than college tuition, according …

Montana softball benefiting from new indoor facility as Ewing era begins

MISSOULA, Mt. — Given the weather it's hard to believe that the Montana softball season begins this week, and we can all be jealous of the team as they'll be spending the next few days in Phoenix, where the thermometer is a little higher than it is …

New bill promises harsher fines for boaters ignoring efforts to halt spread of invasive species in Montana

State wildlife officials examine over 100,000 boats annually at roadside inspection stations, searching for signs of hitchhiking critters that could harm local lakes, rivers and streams.   Of special concern are zebra and quagga mussels. Both species have …

The Women Wranglers of Montana's Dude Ranches

“You’re going to want to see this.” Monica Ellis, Lone Mountain Ranch’s head wrangler, points up the hill. A group of 15 wranglers—all but one, women—descend towards us with purpose and poise. Some are trotting on horseback, others swinging their arms to …

Jersey Proud: CBA students travel to Montana to tutor students on reservation

Some students at Christian Brothers Academy in Lincroft have come back from a trip to Montana that is making New Jersey proud. Fourteen students went west to work with other students at De La Salle Blackfeet School. This was a service project to tutor kids …

Cat-Griz Insider Podcast: Strong week for multiple Montana, Montana State programs

New hopes for Montana’s newest program

Through the first decade of its existence, Griz softball has given fans only two winning seasons to celebrate, but a new coach is restoring the players' confidence to win and is trying to implement the process to do it. “The record will mean nothing to …

Full Court Press: Montana high school basketball highlights (Feb. 4)

Editor's Note: To have games included here, submit scores and scoring details to 406mtsports.myteamscoop.com. The Full Court Press is updated as we receive results. BOYS Class AA • No. 1 Helena High 73, Great Falls High 37: The Bengals responded to …

AOTW: Montana Fairbairn dominates in Seawolves Gymnastics home opener

ANCHORAGE, Alaska (KTUU) - With just a few weeks to go until senior day, UAA Gymnast Montana Fairbairn is still taking it all in. “I’ve really been trusting my training and the process and going out there and having fun with my team. it’s my last year here …

Montana education officials react to reports of ending Dept. of Education

MISSOULA, Mont. — After more than 40 years, the Department of Education’s days may be numbered. NBC News reports the White House is readying an executive order that would attempt to abolish the department, an action that would require Congressional …