Federal officials have reduced the number of vaccines recommended for children. Some state medical groups say they will continue to follow the old guidelines. Parents will need to talk to their doctor to get the shots that are no longer recommended for all children.

Permitting for fast-tracked mining project in the Bitterroot moves forward; Trump AI order could undercut state regulations; Health Department applies for federal recertification of Montana State Hospital.

State prosecutors say Sen. Jason Ellsworth abused his power when he awarded a no-bid state contract to a longtime friend and colleague.

Gov. Greg Gianforte declined to suspend a state public service commissioner from office, but encouraged an internal investigation to continue. Molnar has been accused of harassment and is under investigation by an internal response team.

Flu hospitalization numbers are double compared to this time last year. The state is offering low-cost radon tests for the month of January. A livestock animal from a Gallatin County ranch has tested positive for brucellosis. State officials say Montana has paid more than $100,000 in restitution to victims of fraudulent schemes.

After months of strained economic conditions for farmers, the Trump administration in December announced a $12 billion aid package as a way to help. Details of that aid have begun to roll out.

A Missoula smokejumper and union leader has entered the race for the western U.S. House district. A U.S. Air Force veteran and leadership coach is now in the race for one of Montana’s U.S. Senate seats.

Earlier this year, federal lawmakers created a $50 billion program to support rural health care. It came as a result over concerns that cuts to Medicaid will shutter many rural hospitals across the nation.

The state’s high court agreed that Montana Attorney General Austin Knudsen violated the rules of professional misconduct, but not to the extent an oversight board concluded.

Raising domestic livestock in wild places comes with challenges. Especially when ranching happens alongside predators like grizzly bears and wolves. New research sheds light on decades-old practice of monitoring livestock and deterring predators on horseback.