Apr 23 Watch 2:26 Appreciative neighbors howl for health care workers in Missoula By Breanna McCabe, Montana PBS Despite the grief and horror of the novel coronavirus pandemic, people around the world have shown signs of solidarity, from window arias in Italy to skyscrapers lit up in New York City. Across the U.S., Americans have coordinated group cheers… Continue watching
Dec 02 Watch 6:45 Why millennials are moving away from large urban centers By Jeffrey Brown, Mike Fritz For years, rural areas and small towns consistently lost some of their most talented young people, who moved to urban centers. But recent census data indicates that this “brain drain” phenomenon is subsiding as both millennials and more Americans of… Continue watching
Oct 11 Watch 7:28 How Montana's Tippet Rise showcases artistic achievement amid natural beauty By Jeffrey Brown The Tippet Rise Art Center in southern Montana is home to stunning sculptures, architecture and classical music. But instead of traditional museum or concert hall walls, its artworks are surrounded by natural wonders. And its organizers make a conscious effort… Continue watching
Sep 18 Watch 2:02 A special retirement message for Mr. Moe, a beloved Montana teacher Last week, several students from Big Sky High School in Missoula, Montana, wrote to the NewsHour to sing the praises of their beloved teacher Mark Moe, who announced he would be retiring. Moe shares the news summary with his classes… Continue watching
Aug 21 Watch 8:17 How the Trump administration is shaping the future of America's public lands By Jeffrey Brown, Sam Lane The Trump administration is responsible for the largest reduction of federally protected land in U.S. history, according to a recent study by the journal Science. And in the wide expanses of the American West, Trump's encouragement of industry and development… Continue watching
Aug 15 Veteran accused of assaulting boy for not removing hat during national anthem By Associated Press An attorney said the man, who suffered a traumatic brain injury from an automobile crash, believed he was doing what President Donald Trump wanted him to do. Continue reading
Jan 04 Outgoing Interior secretary Ryan Zinke defends legacy as he leaves By Matthew Brown, Associated Press As former U.S. Interior Secretary Ryan Zinke exits Washington amid a cloud of unresolved investigations and criticism of his actions favoring industry, he told The Associated Press that the myriad allegations against him will be proven untrue. Continue reading
Nov 07 Democratic Sen. Jon Tester of Montana re-elected to third term By Associated Press President Donald Trump had taken a personal interest in defeating Tester, and had visited the state to campaign against the incumbent. Continue reading
Oct 25 Reporter warns Gianforte not to mislead voters about 2017 assault By Associated Press Thursday's letter from Guardian reporter Ben Jacobs' attorney threatens to cancel an agreement not to sue U.S. Rep. Greg Gianforte if the congressman misleads voters about the assault or their settlement. Continue reading
Oct 18 Watch 3:19 Will Trump's support yield GOP victory in Montana Senate race? By Anna Rau In Montana’s closely contested senate race, cattle ranching and President Trump’s trade policy are major issues. The president has visited the state three times in recent months to back Republican Matt Rosendale, while Montana’s only Democratic member of Congress, Sen. Continue watching