Montana Green Party officials say they sought the public's help in gathering voter signatures to qualify for the ballot, but they are unaware of anybody being paid to do so.
Workers face an even bigger job than usual as they begin the annual task of clearing snow from roads in Glacier National Park, where snow depths on both sides of the park are well above average.
The University of Montana has hired a new executive vice president and Provost. Dr. Jon Harbor is currently at Perdue University, where he serves as associate vice provost for teaching and learning, and executive director of digital education. He is also a professor in the Earth sciences department.
The Montana Democratic Party is courting and supporting candidates for local offices to capitalize on a renewed interest in politics and to create a bigger pool of candidates for legislative seats in future years.
Two federal agencies penalized the Fort Peck tribal law enforcement agency for failing to repay $1.6 million dollars in federal police money used for other purposes and for failing to conduct background checks on officers.
Thousands of people are tracking the movements of a sleepy black bear who seems reluctant to leave the tree hollow it used as a den this winter.
State Auditor and candidate for the Republican nomination to run for US Senate Matt Rosendale announced more dates in a tour of the state today, which include teaching two classes at the University of Montana.
