Montana Wildfire Site Sold Out Carbon Credits in 6 Weeks
A company turned burned trees into a solution that restores forests and fights climate change. The project sold all its carbon credits in less than six weeks.
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Montana Buries Wildfire Trees, Funds Forest Regrowth
A company turned 10 million pounds of dead wildfire trees into underground carbon storage, sold all the credits in six weeks, and is now using the money to replant a scorched Montana forest. This could be the funding model that helps fire-ravaged lands recover.
6,500 Trees Restore Montana Ranch After 75,000-Acre Fire
Five years after a devastating wildfire consumed their Montana ranch in just 12 hours, the Gentry family watched crews plant 6,500 ponderosa pines on their scorched land. The restoration, funded through carbon credits, costs landowners nothing and includes an innovative burial method that locks away carbon for centuries.
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Montana's Fossil Paradise Reveals Dinosaurs' Final Days
A single fossil bed in Montana has unlocked nearly everything we know about T. rex and the final moments before dinosaurs vanished forever. Scientists are still finding treasures that show how life bounced back after Earth's most famous catastrophe.
Grizzly Bears Bounce Back, Drones Keep Them Safe
Montana's grizzly bear population has rebounded so successfully that the state hired its first prairie-based bear manager in 2017. Now, wildlife biologist Wesley Sarmento is using drones to protect both bears and humans from dangerous encounters.
Montana Hires First Grizzly Manager, Uses Drones for Safety
As grizzly bears return to Montana's prairies after decades, the state hired its first prairie grizzly manager to protect both bears and people. After a close call with a bear, he pioneered using drones to keep everyone safe.
Montana Astronaut Returns From Historic Moon Mission
Christina Koch, a Livingston resident, just splashed down after nine days orbiting the moon on NASA's Artemis II mission. Her small Montana hometown is celebrating one of their own making history in space.
Montana Senator Lands Plane Safely After Engine Fails
Senator Tim Sheehy put his flight training to the test when his plane's engine failed mid-air, executing a textbook emergency landing that brought both pilots home safely. The Montana senator's twice-yearly training drills proved their worth when routine practice turned into a real-world test.
Helena Homeless Center Finds Permanent Home at Thrift Store
After years of uncertainty and multiple relocations, Helena's Our Place Drop-in and Recovery Center is finally settling into what organizers hope will be its forever home. The daytime shelter for people experiencing homelessness is moving into Good Samaritan Ministries Thrift Store with a $162,000 renovation plan.
Helena Grant Gives Homeless Recovery Center a Permanent Home
A walk-in recovery center serving people experiencing homelessness in Helena, Montana, is finally getting a permanent home after years of uncertainty. Thanks to a $134,600 city grant, Our Place will move into Good Samaritan's building where clients can access daily essentials and community support all under one roof.
Montana Hospital Offers $4K Scholarship to Med Students
Bitterroot Health is investing in the next generation of healthcare workers with a $4,000 scholarship for local students pursuing medical careers. The annual award helps Ravalli County graduates focus on their studies instead of worrying about loans.
Montana Freshman Titus Jeffrey Breaks 7-Year Discus Record
A first-year college athlete just shattered a school record that stood for seven years, launching a discus over 182 feet in his home state. Titus Jeffrey's throw is just one highlight in a day where University of Montana athletes claimed 13 event victories.
Montana Foundation Gives $147M to Strengthen Communities
The Gianforte Family Foundation has donated $147 million to nonprofits since 2004, with $112 million staying in Montana to support rescue missions, education programs, and family services. Last year alone set a record with $16 million in grants, including $1.4 million to Flathead Valley organizations.
Montana Reforestation Collects 500K Seeds for Climate Future
A partnership between Mast Reforestation and Firebreak Management just gathered half a million ponderosa pine seeds from a previously untapped Montana region. This collection expands the genetic diversity needed to restore forests hit by wildfires and climate change.
Montana Film Festival Puts Kindness at Center Stage
A filmmaker fed up with doom-scrolling culture just launched a festival that only screens stories about people making things better. The Lone Peak Film Festival in Big Sky, Montana proves good news can still pack a theater.
Search Team Rescues Two Idaho Hikers Trapped in 3-Foot Snow
Two women stranded in Montana's backcountry during a massive snowstorm were found safe after a family's desperate rescue attempt. Lewis and Clark County Search and Rescue brought them home without a scratch.
New Horse Rescue Team Saves 29-Year-Old Dream from Creek
A 29-year-old horse named Dream fell off a bridge into a freezing Montana creek, but a brand-new large animal rescue program saved his life on their very first call. Dream is now back home, eating and alert.
Montana Launches EMS Leadership Academy for Rural Towns
Montana State University just launched a five-year program to help rural emergency medical services recruit and train the next generation of lifesavers. Six small towns are already using the free online courses to solve staffing challenges that threaten their ability to respond to 911 calls.
Montana's Jake Sanderson Wins Olympic Gold for Team USA
Jake Sanderson, who learned to skate in Whitefish, Montana, helped Team USA win its first men's hockey gold medal in 46 years. The 23-year-old defenseman brought the celebration full circle by sharing the historic moment with his family who supported him from his hometown rink to the Olympic podium.
Montana Firefighters Save Horse Named Dream From Creek
A horse trapped in freezing creek water with only her head above the surface was pulled to safety by a coordinated team of firefighters, veterinarians, and neighbors in Montana. The 40-minute rescue shows how communities come together when lives are on the line.
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