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Governor Gianforte Honors DNRC Search and Rescue Team

Governor Gianforte Honors DNRC Search and Rescue Team

Governor Greg Gianforte recently honored nine Montana Department of Natural Resources and Conservation (DNRC) employees with his Outstanding Service Award to recognize their efforts during an October 2025 aircraft recovery mission in the Bob Marshall Wilderness. “On October 18, 2025, a tragic aircraft incident occurred deep in the Bob Marshall

Retired K9 Mika Receives Nine-year Service Crystal

Retired K9 Mika Receives Nine-year Service Crystal

Retired K9 Mika from the Montana Highway Patrol received her nine-year service crystal on January 29th. She received the award from Lieutenant Colonel Kyle Hayter. Sergeant Kilpela accepted the award on her behalf and took the crystal home for Mika. K9 Mika retired from the Montana Highway Patrol last

Governor Gianforte Recognizes School Choice Week in Montana

Governor Gianforte Recognizes School Choice Week in Montana

Governor Greg Gianforte today recognized School Choice Week in Montana, celebrating the important role parents play in their children’s education and the wide range of high-quality educational opportunities available to Montana families. “Parents know their children best, and they should be empowered to choose the educational path that

Gov. Gianforte, MSU Increase Opportunities for Montana Companies in Defense Industry

Gov. Gianforte, MSU Increase Opportunities for Montana Companies in Defense Industry

BOZEMAN, Mont. – Joining Montana State University (MSU) President Brock Tessman, Governor Greg Gianforte, on Friday, celebrated the university’s designation as a Defense Innovation Unit (DIU) OnRamp Hub to bring together researchers and Montana companies to scale up technologies for use in defense projects. “Montana is being recognized on the

Gov. Gianforte Celebrates National Champion Montana State Bobcat Football Team at State Capitol

Gov. Gianforte Celebrates National Champion Montana State Bobcat Football Team at State Capitol

The Bobcats concluded a historic 14-2 season by winning the 2025-2026 NCAA Football Championship Subdivision (FCS) Championship with a 35-34 overtime victory over Illinois State on January 5 in Nashville. The win represents the team’s first national championship title since 1984. The governor’s celebration at

Governor Gianforte Celebrates Winners of 2025 Youth Hunting Story Contest at State Capitol

Governor Gianforte Celebrates Winners of 2025 Youth Hunting Story Contest at State Capitol

Honoring Montana’s hunting heritage, Governor Greg Gianforte today celebrated ten winners of his fourth annual Youth Hunting Story Contest in a ceremony at the State Capitol. “It’s always an honor to welcome the ten winners of the Youth Hunting Story Contest to the State Capitol to hear their

Lewis & Clark County Sheriff's Office Welcomes Two New Deputies

Lewis & Clark County Sheriff's Office Welcomes Two New Deputies

The Lewis & Clark County Sheriff's Office recently announced the official swearing-in ceremony for Morgen Cantrell and Tyler Johnson as Probationary Deputies with the Lewis & Clark County Sheriff's Office. This momentous occasion marks a significant milestone in their careers, highlighting their commitment to upholding