Voices of Montana

Libby native Ryggs Johnston is breaking barriers. He's the first Montanan to ever compete in The British Open Championship… and he made the cut.  Click on the podcast to hear Ryggs talk about the experience of playing in one of […] The post Ryggs Johnston – From Libby to Australia to the British Isles first appeared on Voices of Montana.

Plans have been announced for a major A.I. project coming to Montana that will challenge what we think about data centers. It'll be designed not just for computing, but for community. Click on the podcast as Travis Jank and Steve […] The post Proposed Montana A.I. Center is a Sustainable Leap Forward first appeared on Voices of Montana.

We head to northwest Montana, where one of the state's most important pieces of infrastructure is celebrating 50 years of service. Libby Dam has helped control flooding, generate clean power, and provide recreation for half a century. Click on the […] The post Libby Dam at 50 – Powering, Providing, Protecting first appeared on Voices of Montana.

Training the Next Generation of Real-World Ranches – Click on the podcast for an inside look at the Montana Ranch Boot Camp — an immersive experience designed to train and inspire the next generation of ranchers. Guests Laura Nowlin, Executive […] The post Ranch Boot Camp is Hands-On, Heads-Up Education first appeared on Voices of Montana.

World copper demand is expected to double in the next decade. Will mining be able to keep up with that demand?  With the higher demand, and now looming tariff increases, Montana's miners are keeping their eye on the markets and […] The post Montana Mining and the Copper Run first appeared on Voices of Montana.

Taxes and tariffs – are they reshaping Montana's economy? Click on the podcast and catch Jeffrey Michael of the Bureau of Business and Economic Research and Brigitta Miranda-Freer of the Montana World Trade Center break down how tariffs, trade disruption, […] The post Taxes, Tariffs, and Trade Wars – BBER's Midyear Update, first appeared on Voices of Montana.

Earthquakes have recently been triggered in the Pacific Ocean, as well as various places like Alaska and Nevada. On top of that, scientists have found a new thermal opening at Yellowstone National Park.  What's going on?? Click on the podcast […] The post Rumblings and Seismic Shifts – What in the World is Going On? first appeared on Voices of Montana.

Interested in a new path to a teaching degree in Montana?  Then click on the podcast as Montana Dept. of Labor and Industry Commissioner Sarah Swanson lays out all the details of a new Teacher Apprenticeship Program DIL is launching […] The post Montana Launches Teacher Apprenticeship Program first appeared on Voices of Montana.

Montana Congressman Troy Downing joins us fresh from Crypto Week in Washington, D.C., to break down what lawmakers are saying about the future of digital assets—and how Montana fits into the national conversation. Plus, we dig into some of the […] The post Congressman Troy Downing on Defense Bill, Crypto Week, OBBBA first appeared on Voices of Montana.

Wind development in Montana has met little resistance in the form of local zoning regulations. This has left some folks questioning if there are truly enough public safety and other guidelines to protect their local communities. Click on the podcast […] The post NextEra Energy Discusses Concerns on Montana Wind Project first appeared on Voices of Montana.

Filmmaker Tom Opre has asked a very good question — what is to become of our U.S. food supply if land for production agriculture is lost to development, trophy-ranch owners, or global NGO easements? Click on the podcast as Tom […] The post The Real Yellowstone – The Story You Need to Hear first appeared on Voices of Montana.

Montana has a new Government Trust Fund, the Growth and Opportunity Trust Fund. It kicks off with $900 million in seed funding from the state's surplus. Click on the podcast to hear veteran lawmaker and main sponsor, State Representative Llew […] The post MT's New Growth and Opportunity Trust Fund from the Inside Out first appeared on Voices of Montana.

Click on the podcast as Madelynn Hust, Miss Montana Volunteer (pictured in blue), and MaKayla Sparks, Miss Montana Teen Volunteer (pictured in pink), talk about how the Miss Montana Volunteer program has been an inspiration in their young adult lives. […] The post Miss MT Volunteer Pageant Offers Confidence, Direction, Support first appeared on Voices of Montana.

Click on the podcast for an intriguing conversation with two leaders shaping the future of rural power—retiring MECA Executive Director Gary Wiens, and incoming director Mark Lambrecht. We'll look back on Gary's 30-year legacy supporting Montana's electric cooperatives and hear […] The post MECA Leaders Shaping the Future of Rural Power first appeared on Voices of Montana.

Red Lodge always gears up for the world-famous Home of Champions Rodeo—but this year, there's more than broncs and bulls in the spotlight. Montana artist Jim Dolan will be placing one of his iconic “Call Home” phone booth metal sculptures […] The post Phone Booth Project Pays a Call to Home of Champions Rodeo for Mental Wellness first appeared on Voices of Montana.

Over 4 years in the making, this week downtown Billings is hopping with over 14-hundred extension agents from every corner of the country – here for the 2025 NACAA Professional Conference. The NACAA is the National Association of County Agricultural […] The post Century-old Ag Extension Conference Brings Agents & Family to Big Sky Country first appeared on Voices of Montana.

How many of you are concerned that Social Security benefits will be dramatically cut in the future to save the program? How many of you are concerned that there will be NO social security when you get to retirement age? […] The post Questions About Social Security's Future Need Answers Today first appeared on Voices of Montana.

The Montana Dinosaur Trail is celebrating its 20th anniversary this summer, and the trail's long-serving Volunteer Coordinator Victor Bjornberg joined us in-studio to talk about the history and the fun Montanans and travelers have exploring it.  Featuring Anne Boothe – Great […] The post MT Dino Trail Turns 20 with Events Galore first appeared on Voices of Montana.

We shine a light on Montana’s Shodair Children's Hospital—the state's only hospital dedicated exclusively to youth psychiatric and genetic care. CEO Craig Aasved, and Chief Development Officer Rusty Cash join us in-studio to talk about the impact Shodair has across […] The post Shodair Children's Hospital Raising Awareness on Montana's Mental Health first appeared on Voices of Montana.

Summertime is Montana time! Click on the podcast as Felix, Annette, Chance and Brenda join us from our affiliate KCGM in Scobey to talk about the fun in store this weekend for hundreds of folks who will take-in Pioneer Days […] The post Pioneer Days & Dirty Shame Show – Community Fun in Missouri River Country first appeared on Voices of Montana.

Montana physical therapists are concerned that Medicaid reimbursement rates are not meeting even the cost of their care, and that a bipartisan bill was recently vetoed that would have made some key adjustments. Click on the podcast to hear from […] The post Physical Therapists Concerned Reimbursement Rates May Force Patient Exclusion, Clinic Closures first appeared on Voices of Montana.

This program features guests from the Speak Up Symposium, a panel discussion on physical and mental health, which is a part of the 2025 Montana Football Hall of Fame Induction Ceremony, Saturday, June 28 in Billings. Click on the podcast […] The post Speak Up Symposium Highlights Athletes' Need to Discuss Their Health first appeared on Voices of Montana.

The Montana Family Foundation has filed a legal challenge to the recently adopted Montana constitutional initiative 128. CI-128 is a pro-abortion amendment that family groups fear would legalize risky abortion procedures in the state. Derek Oestreicher from the Montana Family […] The post Abortion Amendment Faces Legal Challenge & Safe Haven Baby Boxes first appeared on Voices of Montana.

Click on the podcast for a chat about Montana history, values, ranching, business, and banking, with Bill Coffee, CEO of Stockman Bank. Stockman is Montana's largest family-owned bank, founded by Bill’s grandfather in the early 1950’s. The post Montana Banking, with Bill Coffee, CEO of Stockman Bank first appeared on Voices of Montana.

This special episode celebrates the graduation of Class 52 from the Montana Youth Challenge Academy—a life-changing program for at-risk youth held in Dillon, Montana. Director Melissa Robbins joins us along with current graduates Hazel Wallace and Aaron Kyle, alumni Parker […] The post Graduation Day for Montana Youth Challenge Academy first appeared on Voices of Montana.

LIVE from the CSI’s 2025 Investing in Montana Summit, Commissioner James Brown co-hosted this show exploring the investment landscape for businesses in Montana. The podcast features an inside look on business development and capital-raising strategies from Paul Reichert of Prospera […] The post CSI's Investing in Montana Summit first appeared on Voices of Montana.

For the third consecutive season, the weather does not favor a rise in water levels for Flathead Lake. In fact, new projections indicate the lake may wind up three feet below full pool by August. How will this impact the […] The post Flathead Lake Levels Forecast Challenges Ahead first appeared on Voices of Montana.

Montana's burgeoning film industry got a boost this spring when Story House Montana purchased the former Roseburg wood products plant in Missoula with plans to turn the project into a full-service movie studio – with housing, to boot. Click on […] The post Story House Montana – Big Stages for Big Sky Movies and More first appeared on Voices of Montana.

Summer is a great season in Montana, but it's also considered the 100 deadliest days on Montana's roadways. So, it's time for extra caution as residents and tourists are out-and-about exploring the many thousands of miles of Big Sky Country. […] The post Working to Change Montana's 100 Deadliest Roadway Days first appeared on Voices of Montana.

Montana Congressman Troy Downing weighs-in on his support for President Trump's “One Big Beautiful Bill.” The post Congressman Troy Downing: One Big Beautiful Bill is Once-in-a-Lifetime Opportunity first appeared on Voices of Montana.

Hunting regulations in Montana can spark debate and curiosity among hunters—and now's your chance to shape them. Click on the podcast as FWP Director Christy Clark discusses the upcoming “season setting” process, a statewide review that happens every other year, […] The post FWP Season-Setting Process Underway – Want to Help? first appeared on Voices of Montana.

Bryan Mussard, a rancher and entrepreneur from Dillon, has joined forces with the U.S. Secretary of Health and Human Services, Robert F. Kennedy, Jr., on the quest to Make America Healthy Again. Bryan and Marcia Mussard own and operate Reminisce […] The post Montana Rancher Bryan Mussard Leading the Charge for Sat Fats and a Healthier Diet first appeared on Voices of Montana.

Noxious weeds are one of the most costly and challenging threats to Montana's agricultural economy and natural ecosystems. With 36 officially designated noxious weed species, the state is losing millions of dollars annually due to reduced livestock forage, increased land […] The post Early Detection, Rapid Response – Montana Noxious Weed Awareness Week first appeared on Voices of Montana.

Montana State Senator Greg Hertz is a veteran of 7 legislative sessions, and serves Senate District 7 from Polson to Noxon in western Montana. Senator Hertz was a leading proponent in helping to bring resolution on a conflict over whether […] The post Shooting the Session Breeze, with Senator Greg Hertz first appeared on Voices of Montana.

Click the link below for the the PDF with details: Mount Antelope Part 1 Regs20250327Final 5-16-25 Ag producers and landowners in eastern Montana have filed a petition in Dawson County to create a special landowners zoning district that would place […] The post Citizens Zoning Initiative – Wind Development first appeared on Voices of Montana.

The recent Montana legislature wrapped up about 1 month ago, yet there's still plenty of debate going on over property taxes.  Click on the podcast as we hear from State Senator Dave Fern of Whitefish, and Republican House Representative David […] The post Property Tax Relief and Bipartisan Approaches first appeared on Voices of Montana.

Montana Speaker of the House Brandon Ler and State Senator Wylie Galt discuss a handful of critical water issues addressed by the past, present, and likely future Montana legislature. The post Water, Wells, and the Montana 69th first appeared on Voices of Montana.

It is difficult to overstate the tremendous impact that President Waded Cruzado has made in the past 15 years at the helm of Montana State University.  As she steps down from that role, President Cruzado took time to visit with […] The post Farewell Waded Cruzado! first appeared on Voices of Montana.

Nathan Descheemaeker from Landmark Resource Firm, LLC, joined guest host Kyle Riley to discuss final comments submitted Friday by Montana Natural Resource Coalition of Counties (MtNRC) regarding USFWS efforts to revise the grizzly 4(d) rule and maintain a threatened status […] The post Grizzly Delisting first appeared on Voices of Montana.

Montana Commissioner of Securities and Insurance James Brown joined guest host Kyle Riley to discuss: the upcoming 2025 ‘Investing in Montana’ Summit June 12 in Bozeman; the June National Association of Insurance Commissioners Mid-Year Meeting in Big Sky; and numerous […] The post Laws from Montana's 69th Legislature that could Impact You first appeared on Voices of Montana.

The dedication of the new unified campus for the Montana Rescue Mission (MRM) in Billings serves as the backdrop for a special look at how Montanans are caring for the homeless, vulnerable, and those facing hardships and challenges. In studio […] The post Rescue is a Big Mission, and Montanans Respond to the Call first appeared on Voices of Montana.

Dr. Sonora in Croatia & Rambo Memorial Dedication in Libby With Dr. Robert Sonora With Patty Rambo The post Dr. Sonora in Croatia & Rambo Memorial Dedication in Libby first appeared on Voices of Montana.

Come join us and about 2,000 of your fellow Montanans for the Montana Special Olympics Summer Games, as we broadcast live track-side from Lockwood high school for the events Friday morning, talking with event organizers, coaches, volunteers, and the special […] The post A Special Broadcast from the Montana Special Olympics Summer Games first appeared on Voices of Montana.

Chris Anderson and Sean Steinebach, from Sun Mountain Lumber in Deer Lodge, joined the program to discuss Montana's forests and wood products industry, ahead of their 4th annual Partnership Meeting, which brings together forest and industry advocates to work toward […] The post Partnering for Healthy Forests and Local Economies first appeared on Voices of Montana.

Plans are in the making for another large wind energy venture proposed for eastern Montana. Former State Senator Ric Holden, from Glendive, joins the program to size up the project and the concerns being voiced by area residents. Heelstone Renewable […] The post Locals Question Another Wind Farm Project in Eastern Montana first appeared on Voices of Montana.

Chinese policy author and commentator Gordan Chang is touring the countryside with a strong message on China – remember what they are working for.  Author of “Red Plan: China’s Project to Destroy America,” Chang points to the social, economic and […] The post Leading Asian Analyst Tours Montana with Warning Message on China first appeared on Voices of Montana.

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Nuclear energy is once again being seriously considered as a necessary and viable energy source as industry and society look to curb carbon emissions. A recent Department of Energy study examined how Montana's current coal infrastructure at Colstrip could be […] The post Nuclear Options Coming into Focus for Montana's Energy Future first appeared on Voices of Montana.