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Public health services for the homeless are now available from one centralized location in Billings, a shelter on the city’s south side.

The U.S. government plans to restrict Russian imports of palladium after complaints of unfair pricing from the United States’ only producer of platinum and palladium, based in Montana.

A lack of snow in Bozeman has caused the collegiate skiing championships to change locations.

The James Beard Foundation Restaurant and Chef Awards announced, at the end of January, the semifinalists for culinary excellence. Chef Brandon Dreaden made the list as a semifinalist for Best Chef: Mountain for his restaurant Ember in Hamilton, Montana.

School-based health clinics in Montana are helping increase attendance and lower suspensions, according to a new report by the Montana Healthcare Foundation. The survey found 70% of responding school districts reported decreased absenteeism due to the clinics' convenience and greater student access to health care. Comments from Todd Wester, curriculum director, Livingston Public Schools; and Kelsey Gummer, senior program officer, Montana Healthcare Foundation.

The 23rd Big Sky Documentary Film Festival is underway in Missoula. The annual event celebrates nonfiction films and creators from around the world – including right here in Montana. MTPR's Austin Amestoy sat down with the filmmakers behind "Big Sky Falling," a film about a web of Montana State University student athletes connected to a killing and drug dealing ring.

Bills are flying and dying in the Wyoming Legislature's budget session. And lawmakers haven't even touched the budget itself yet. WyoFile's Maggie Mullen and Wyoming Public Radio's Chris Clements highlight some of the biggest upsets – and an incident of checks on the House floor that's launched investigations.

The Yellowstone County Health Needs Assessment helps identify the biggest health priorities for the county and guide next steps.

A public survey and interactive workshops helping the public influence the library's future.

The theft of two historic weapons in 2024 was from the Lewis and Clark Interpretive Center in Great Falls