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Montana is the only state with major sapphire deposits, and several spots let you dig for gems yourself.

The Old Farmer's Almanac says Montana's fall forecast splits east versus west this year.

Spirit Halloween is moving to a new Billings location this year, taking over the former Montana Convention Center on Midland Road. And honestly, the building already has a creepy vibe.

A Montana Little League team faces Utah today with a shot at the World Series on the line.

Shadow has been waiting at Yellowstone Valley Animal Shelter longer than most dogs do. This sweet two-year-old Lab mix just needs the right family to give her a chance.

Curbside cardboard pickup is ending in Billings, and a new bin lid rule is coming too.

Nearly 2,400 acres of Stillwater County land could soon be generating solar power, mostly for customers in other states. Not everyone is happy about it.

The Powerball jackpot has climbed to an estimated $1 billion ahead of tonight's drawing, and Montana players are in on it.

Montana finished last in a national ranking of nursing career searches, but Google activity offers only one small look at the state’s nursing pipeline.

Two red panda cubs born at ZooMontana are just starting to open their eyes, and their fluffy grey and white fur is already beginning to change.

Gelavita in the Heights is a locally owned spot serving Italian ice, gelati and dairy-free, protein-packed treats.

A sudden backcountry encounter requires instant action, but the wrong move can turn deadly. Learn the critical, species-specific survival rules every Montana hiker must memorize before hitting the trail.

Back-to-school season hits the wallet hard, and a good grilled cheese might be the most underrated budget meal hiding in plain sight.

Billings is throwing a cannabis tasting party this Saturday, and it sounds like a solid afternoon out at the 406 Events Lawn.

Billings Police will retire their online crime map in October, with a new system expected by late 2026 or early 2027.

After 26 years in business, the Billings party store will close its doors on Halloween.

A Laurel man pleaded guilty to a federal firearm charge after accidentally shooting himself while under felony indictment.

A Huntley golf tournament next month will raise money for Allies in Aging, a nonprofit that helps Billings-area seniors and their families find caregiving resources.

A Kalispell bail bondsman just had his license pulled, and the allegations behind that decision are pretty hard to sit with.

Only the driver was on board at the time. He pulled over and leaped out. He's fine.

A 50-state study finds Montana has the highest rate of unbuckled traffic deaths in the country, far outpacing every other state.