How to find and afford a place to live was a dominant storyline in Missoula this year, and that will continue into 2026. As ...

A new study compares Montanans’ tolerance for wolves versus their tolerance for hunting them. Its conclusions might surprise ...

From Medicaid expansion to Affordable Care Act subsidies, affordability dominated the health care landscape this year.

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Indian Country faced a multitude of challenges in 2025, but also saw some big wins. On the horizon for 2026 is the ...

The program aims to educate a pipeline of young teachers ready to join the Great Falls Public School District.

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JoVonne Wagner reflects on her 2025 work as an MTFP Local reporter in Helena — and forecasts what she’ll be watching in 2026.

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State utility commissioner Brad Molnar can keep his job. For now. With an internal agency investigation into alleged ...

Montana Free Press published more than 1,000 stories and newsletters in 2025. As we approach the turn of another year, we’ve ...

It was a chaotic year on the water, wildlife, energy, climate and public lands beat, and 2026 is expected to bring more news ...