The U.S. Interior Department says it won't fight a judge's recommendation for the agency to take a new look at the environmental effects of burning fuel from Montana's largest coal mine.
Two for-profit groups are exploring the possibility of opening medical schools in Montana.
Montana State University officials are considering new policies on alcohol and drugs that could affect tailgating, fraternities and telling parents when their children get in trouble.
Wyoming Gov. Matt Mead says he expects ports in the Northwest ultimately will allow coal exports from the Powder River Basin to Asia, but doesn't know when.
A utility-scale solar plant is being proposed near Missoula. California-based Cypress Creek Renewables, which is aggressively developing similar projects across the nation, is proposing to build a 3 megawatt facility on 40 acres.
The ride-hailing company Uber has filed an application with Montana regulators to operate in the state.