Read the latest news from regional and global sources, presenting different voices and perspectives.

Classical Music Playlist, July 7, 2025
After attending a performance of a Serenade for Winds by Mozart, Czech composer Antonín Dvořák completed his own wind Serenade in just a couple weeks, but in his own Czech musical accent. Dvořák’s friend Johannes Brahms (no less) would call this...

Local TV Groups E.W. Scripps And Gray Media Swap Stations In Five Markets
Gray Media and the E.W. Scripps Co., two of the largest U.S. owners of local TV stations, have engineered a swap of stations in five small and mid-sized markets. The move will create new duopolies, coveted sources of extra revenue within a single...

KATC parent company working on station swap with Gray Media
KATC's parent company, the E.W. Scripps Company, has reached an agreement with Gray Media Inc. that will transfer KATC to Gray. Gray Media owns several stations in Louisiana, including WAFB in Baton Rouge, WVUE in New Orleans and KPLC in Lake...

Beautiful Luxurious Mega-Mansion Hits The Market In Montana
In a state known for wide-open spaces and breathtaking mountain views, one property is turning heads not for its scenery, but for its sheer scale. The largest private residence in Montana has officially been listed for sale, and it's nothing short...

Gray Media And Scripps Agree To Swap Some Stations
Gray will acquire Scripps’ WSYM Lansing, Mich., and KATC (ABC) in Lafayette, La., while Scripps will acquire Gray’s KKTV (CBS) in Colorado Springs; KKCO (NBC) and KJCT-LP in Grand Junction, Colo. and KMVT and KSVT-LD in Twin Falls, Idaho. No cash...

Major Media Deal Impacts Lafayette's KATC; New Ownership
(999 KTDY) - Louisiana will see a change in the ownership of one of its television stations. It was announced today that Scripps Media is swapping with Gray Media. Now, KATC will be owned by Gray Media. E.W. Scripps and Gray Media will be swapping...

Owner of WAFB-TV to acquire Lafayette, LA television station
BATON ROUGE (WAFB) - Gray Media, Inc., the owner of WAFB-TV, has agreed to acquire KATC-TV, the ABC affiliate in Lafayette, Louisiana, the company announced Monday. The move will mean that Gray Media will have a station in all seven of Louisiana’s...

Montana Morning Headlines: Friday, July 4, 2025
WESTERN MONTANA — Here's a look at Western Montana's top news stories for Friday. The Zootown Festival kicks off today at the Missoula Fairgrounds, drawing thousands of music fans from across the state. Gates will open at 1:30 p.m., with the first...
Montana Ranked Second Most Patriotic State in Nation
HomeState NewsMontana Ranked Second Most Patriotic State in Nation HELENA, Mont. — Governor Greg Gianforte announced Wednesday that Montana has been ranked the second most patriotic state in the country, according to a new report from WalletHub....
Montana WILD Hosts Free Family-Friendly Nature Events in July
HomeState NewsMontana WILD Hosts Free Family-Friendly Nature Events in July HELENA, Mont. — Montana WILD in Helena is offering a series of free outdoor events in July. Activities include a family fishing night on July 15th, bird banding on July...

This Simple Mental Hack Is Helping Montanans Fight Anxiety
Why Looking Back Might Be Good For Your Mental Health As a kid you can't wait to grow up and get older so that you can experience all that life has to offer. Then as you get older, you wish you could go back and relive some of those experiences...

Montana changes course by opting in to NCAA settlement this year
MISSOULA, Mont. — The University of Montana is changing course and will opt in this year to the settlement stemming from the House v. NCAA antitrust lawsuit. The recent settlement means college athletic programs across the country are free to...

Love Island leads nominations at the National Reality TV Awards 2025
7 July 2025 Love Island leads the National Reality TV Awards 2025 nominations. Love Island leads the nominations at the National Reality TV Awards 2025 The ITV2 reality dating show has 17 chances to win an award for the annual ceremony, which will...

The 10 Best Nollywood Movies Produced By Omoni Oboli, Ranked
Whether Omoni Oboli is directing or calling the shots behind the scenes, she has carved out a powerful niche in Nollywood as one of its most recognisable filmmakers. As an actor, writer, producer, and director, she’s built a movie catalogue that...

Hidden Montana Waterfall You’ve Got To See To Believe
Over the 4th of July weekend, I decided to do a little exploring. I had one goal in mind: find a waterfall. And let’s be honest, in Montana, that’s not exactly a tall order. We’ve got plenty of beautiful falls scattered around the state. But I...

Monday Headlines: Music for summer, a final parade and looking back 75M years
Here's a quick look at our top stories for the morning of Monday, July 7, 2025: Watch the latest weather forecast Warmer And Sunny For Monday TOP HEADLINES: Music on Main kicks off for the Summer Season Music on Main kicks off for the Summer...

Popular Montana Town Ranked One Of The Best For BBQ
One of my favorite things to do is barbecue. I love cooking up classic dishes while adding a new twist here and there. I mean, everything tastes great off the grill. Steak, Chicken, Pork, Burgers, Hotdogs, Turkey, Bison, you name it, and I can...

Montana State students release jazz album combining STEM backgrounds
Engineering and psychology students at Montana State University have released a jazz album titled "Something More." The Kellan Moore Trio, consisting of recent graduates Kellan Moore, Jaden Hopkins, and Carson Putnam, produced the album, which...

Legendary Chiefs Coach Still Regrets Bills Losses Even With Joe Montana, Addresses Marty Schottenheimer’s HOF Snub
Back in 1993, Marty Schottenheimer’s Chiefs were supposed to be Super Bowl-bound. The head coach made the franchise a playoff caliber team, posting winning seasons in his all first four seasons till 1992. But one thing he couldn’t do was get past...

Classic Cars And Live Music Highlight Butte's Cruise Nite
It's hard to believe that this is going to be our first Cruise Nite at the Butte Depot. Here at 95.5 KMBR we have been solid partners with Bill Fisher and the crew at the Butte Depot for decades but this Wednesday evening will be the first time we...