Billings Clinic, Blue Cross Blue Shield Montana make deal on reimbursement rates

Customers of Blue Cross Blue Shield of Montana can continue to use Billings Clinic providers within their insurance network, the two groups announced jointly Monday night. Billings Clinic, Montana's largest hospital, and Blue Cross Blue Shield of …

Humanities speakers may be absent from Montana libraries and schools with DOGE cut

When an author, poet or creator comes to an event at a school and library, they often offer a source of inspiration for budding storytellers.   Since Nov. 1, 2023, 13 events sponsored by Humanities Montana have been hosted at Whitefish schools or the …

Montana Tennis star Bittner eyes big finish to junior campaign

MISSOULA, Mt. — The University of Montana's tennis team is on a quest to capture their first Big Sky title since 2014, and they are banking on the talent of Tom Bittner, the highest ranked player in the program's history, to lead the charge. …

Cat-Griz Insider Podcast: Former Montana State, Montana players have notable pro days

Montana Army National Guard recruits prepare for basic training

HELENA — New recruits of the Montana Army National Guard were at Fort Harrison over the weekend for the Devil’s Brigade Warrior Challenge. The challenge helps prepare the new recruits for basic training. The 74 recruits came to Helena from across the state …

DOJ ordered to reinstate fired Montana Highway Patrol trooper

The DOJ is ordered to reinstate former Montana Highway Patrol Trooper Alicia Bragg. (Provided photo.) The Department of Justice has been ordered to reinstate a Montana Highway Patrol trooper it fired last April after the officer shared a workplace climate …

'All the world's a stage': Montana Shakespeare in the Parks returns with 'As You Like It', 'Henry V'

Montana Shakespeare in the Parks (MSIP) returns for its 53rd season with free performances of Shakespeare’s "As You Like It", June 11-14, and "Henry V", June 18-21 in Bozeman at MSU's Duck Pond Grove. The theatre company will then …

Senate Bill voted down that could have impact misconduct rules for Montana constitutional officers

HELENA, Mont. – The Montana Supreme Court is deliberating on a case involving Attorney General Austin Knudsen's conduct during 2021. Meanwhile, a legislative bill, Senate Bill 49, was presented on the House floor that could affect similar situations in …

State budget bill heads to Montana Senate

HELENA — A day after the Montana House officially sent the main state budget bill to the Senate, it’s already moving quickly through the process. The House passed HB 2 58-41 on a final vote Monday afternoon. By the end of the day, it was officially …

Watch: Close call for Montana Department of Transportation officer on slick road

An officer with the Montana Department of Transportation's Motor Carrier Services had a recent scare on Interstate 94 east of Billings. The DOT posted on social media Tuesday a dashcam video from April 2 that showed the officer responding to a vehicle …