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New Possibilities in Pharmaceutical Processing with RAM Technology
Discover how researchers are leveraging ResonantAcoustic® Mixing (RAM) technology to transform drug discovery and production—achieving faster processing, superior blend quality, and unmatched repeatability only possible with RAM. Register Free:...

Montana Guard Rescues 73-Year-Old Hiker
SEPTEMBER 23, 2025 – On the night of August 25-26, 2025, an MH-139A Grey Wolf, the Air Force’s newest helicopter, added a significant chapter to the 40th Helicopter Squadron’s operational history when they located and rendered aid to a lost hiker....

Montana family raises thousands through cattle auctions to fight son’s disease
BILLINGS - Cattle auctions are a familiar sight in Montana, where crowds gather for profit, but one event in Billings last week was a sale for progress. The seventh annual Calves to Cure DMD charity cattle auction at the Billings Livestock...

Fungus deadly to bats detected in western Montana
The fungus that causes white-nose syndrome among bats has been detected in northwest Montana. This is the first time the fungus has been detected west of the Continental Divide in the state. The fungus attacks bats during hibernation and can lead...

Bozeman Health opens inpatient mental health crisis unit
People living in southwest Montana have long struggled to find care when they experience a mental health crisis. They often drove for hundreds of miles to get help. A new facility is opening for those patients. Bozeman Health this week is opening...
AI-Powered Cognitive Rehab Leader Moneta Health Raises $4.5M, Expands Access with Benefis Health System Partnership
In addition to operating in Montana, Moneta’s virtual clinic treats patients in Florida, Nevada, Washington, and West Virginia, with plans to expand nationally. The program is reimbursed by Medicare, TRICARE and a growing number of Medicare...

Montana disability group responds to Trump’s autism remarks
BILLINGS - A Montana organization dedicated to serving individuals with disabilities is voicing concern after President Donald Trump announced new recommendations related to the cause of autism, linking the disorder to the use of acetaminophen...

Frozen shrimp sold at Kroger, other retailers, recalled for potential health risks
If you recently purchased frozen shrimp from your local grocery store, you might want to check the label before eating it. According to the U.S. Food & Drug Administration (FDA), three different frozen shrimp products that are sold at multiple...

Simulation In Motion uses life-like mannequins to train MT medical personnel
SHELBY - Simulation In Motion Montana brought advanced medical training to Logan Health in Shelby, using high-tech mannequins to prepare rural hospital staff for trauma scenarios they might encounter during real emergencies. The non-profit...

Kratom vs OH-7, Montanans Need to Know the Difference
We're seeing more and more bad news stories about kratom here in Montana. But here's what you need to know- there's a big difference between natural kratom vs 7-OH, the synthetic version of kratom. Background: Kava bars are becoming very popular...

Shodair Children's Hospital receives more than $2M through Employee Retention Credit
HELENA - It’s been five years since the COVID-19 pandemic, but like many healthcare organizations, Shodair Children’s Hospital says it’s still feeling the impacts. Now, they’re receiving more than $2 million in federal funding to help them move...

Health startup founded by Canadians expands AI-powered dementia treatment, raises more funding
Moneta Health, a digital-health startup founded by two Canadians, is bringing its artificial-intelligence-powered treatments for dementia to more U.S. states and at the same time receiving an infusion of new cash from investors that include an arm...

Best Cities: How Montana Stacked Up In New Rankings For Women
WalletHub just released its 2025 Best & Worst Cities for Women report, and the results are… interesting. Out of 182 U.S. cities, some are clearly rolling out the welcome mat for women, while others are lagging behind. The rankings looked at...
Conservationist warns federal bill puts Montana grizzlies at risk
Legislation known as the Grizzly Bear State Management Act of 2025 has passed a key U.S. House committee in Congress, sparking alarm from wildlife advocates who said the move puts Montana's bear population at risk. The bill would delist grizzly...

Aquastar recalls more than 85,000 bags of shrimp due to possible health risk
(CBS, KYMA) - AquaStar (USA) Corp. is recalling more than 85,000 bags of shrimp due to insanitary conditions where the products may have been contaminated with cesium-137, a radioactive element. In an alert posted Sunday, the U.S. Food and Drug...

Montana can stop the next opioid wave
Think it won’t happen in Montana? Since 2020, 29 people have died from Kratom concentrates in Montana. On July 29, the U.S. Food and Drug Administration urged the DEA to schedule 7-hydroxymitragynine (7-OH), a powerful opioid now sold in vape...

College football star, 19, victim of alleged shooting after rivalry game and rushed to hospital for emergency surgery
A SUSPECT is on the run after the shooting of a 19-year-old college football star in Washington. Uilisone Falealo was shot in the abdomen at an apartment party hours after Saturday's Apple Cup. 2 Uilisone ‘Sone’ Falealo as shot in Washington over...

Montanans at Work Statewide Tour begins
MISSOULA, Mont. — The Montana Department of Labor & Industry (DLI) is hitting the road this fall with the Montanans at Work Statewide Tour, kicking off in Missoula on September 22nd. Over the next six weeks, DLI staff will visit 15 communities...

Simulation In Motion uses life-like mannequins to train medical personnel
SHELBY — Simulation In Motion Montana brought advanced medical training to Logan Health in Shelby, using high-tech mannequins to prepare rural hospital staff for trauma scenarios they might encounter during real emergencies. The non-profit...

People Caused Most Montana Fires This Year
People Caused Most Montana Fires Again This Year This year’s fire season is winding down. The Montana Department of Natural Resources and Conservation reports only one new small fire in the past 24 hours. There are currently 28 active fires—the...