What To Pack For A Safe Camping Trip In Montana

Memorial Day weekend marks the unofficial kickoff to camping season in Southwest Montana—and there’s no better time to shake off winter and head into the woods. But before you throw the tent in the back of the truck and hit the road, let’s talk about what …

2025 Montana Class B and C state golf tournaments

2025 Montana Pro Football Hall of Fame: Tom McMahon

The Montana Football Hall of Fame will induct its 2025 Class on June 28, 2025 at the Billings Hotel and Convention Center. Until then, SWX will profile each of the inductees in the weeks leading up to the ceremony. Tom McMahon is a notable figure in the …

Waded Cruzado is leaving Montana but keeping her 406 area code

A look back at some of her accomplishments and challenges, and look forward to her new role as President of the Association of Public and Land-Grant Universities. The conversation started with how she was recruited for the role 15 years ago. I don't …

Federal grant cuts erode critical work in rural Montana

The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency has cancelled nearly 800 grants set for addressing environmental concerns in communities large and small across the country, including in Montana. Glendive, one of the largest towns in Eastern Montana, is built on …

Skalkaho Pass reopens, marking Montana's summer season

MONTANA - Skalkaho Pass, a scenic mountain road winding through the Bitterroot and Sapphire Ranges, is set to reopen at noon this Friday, May 23. The pass, located along Montana Highway 38, offers travelers a journey through dense forests and past …

Montana sees more rain Thursday before improving Memorial Day weather

MONTANA - Parts of northwest and west-central Montana experienced a mix of rain showers and sunshine today, while most of the state stayed dry. Winds reached up to 25 mph across central Montana. High temperatures were slightly cooler than average, with 40s …

Montana officials warn of increased patrols for Memorial Day weekend

BOZEMAN, Mont. - As Memorial Day weekend approaches, marking the unofficial start of summer travel, safety officials are warning about the "100 deadliest days" on Montana roads. Bozeman police and the Montana Highway Patrol are increasing patrols …

Montana counties designated as disaster areas for drought

MONTANA - The USDA has declared Granite, Lewis and Clark, and Powell County as primary natural disaster areas due to ongoing drought conditions. This designation allows producers to apply for emergency loans to aid in recovery efforts. Contiguous counties, …

Montana DOT warns of text scam targeting residents

HELENA, Mont. – The Montana Department of Transportation (MDT) has alerted residents to a new text scam circulating across the state. The scam suggests that residents owe fines for toll roads, which do not exist in Montana. MDT reported receiving more than …