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- State Announces Zoning Change and Public Comment Period for Proposed Mental Health/Forensic Facility Near Laurel
Yellowstone County sets a hearing on rezoning; officials emphasize “Laurel or nowhere” for the controversial project. - March 26, 2026 - Republican Lawmaker Proposes Ballot Measure to Cap Local Property Tax Growth
A constitutional amendment initiative to limit increases in local property taxes is gaining traction as a key policy story. Sen. Wylie Galt, R- Martinsdale is leading the charge. - March 26, 2026 - Montana Supreme Court Rules Media Outlets Can Argue for Release of Sealed Documents in Anaconda Homicide Case
The court sided with news organizations, calling public access “essential” while balancing the defendant’s fair-trial rights. This statewide story is one of the most prominent right now. - March 26, 2026 - Montana Neighbors Donating Food to Unpaid TSA Agents at Local Airports
With TSA workers affected by a partial government shutdown, communities (especially in Missoula) are stepping up with meals and support for staff at Montana airports. - March 25, 2026 - Montana Supreme Court Rules Media Can Argue for Release of Sealed Documents in Anaconda Homicide Case
The court sided with news outlets, saying it’s “essential” to balance public access with the defendant’s fair-trial rights. This is one of the most widely reported stories today. - March 25, 2026 - Danny Choriki Announces Democratic Run for Yellowstone County Commission
The former Billings City Council member says the county commission is where he can have the biggest impact and officially launched his campaign today. - March 25, 2026 - Montana Supreme Court Upholds 2023 Development and Zoning Reform Laws
The court ruled that the Montana Land Use Planning Act gave the public sufficient opportunity to weigh in on development projects. - March 25, 2026 - New Owners to Take Over Historic Fishtail General Store
The beloved landmark in Fishtail is changing hands in a “passing of the torch” moment. - March 25, 2026 - U.S. Deploys 1,000+ 82nd Airborne Paratroopers to Middle East Amid Iran War
The Army is sending elite troops to supplement the roughly 50,000 already in the region as fighting continues. - March 24, 2026 - Trump Administration Sends Iran a 15-point Ceasefire Plan
The proposal for a temporary halt to the war was delivered via Pakistani mediators; oil prices tumbled and stocks jumped on the news of possible de-escalation. - March 24, 2026 - Democrat Flips Florida State House Seat That Includes Trump’s Mar-a-Lago
Emily Gregory defeated Republican Jon Maples in a special election, handing Democrats a surprising win in a longtime GOP stronghold. - March 24, 2026