A former Montana Senate president didn’t appear in person in a Helena courtroom Thursday morning, but he did appear by video, ...

Former Republican state Senate president Jason Ellsworth pleaded not guilty to a misdemeanor official misconduct charge ...

A state senator pleaded not guilty Thursday to an official misconduct charge over a no-bid contract he awarded to a longtime ...

A former Montana Senate president didn’t appear in person in a Helena courtroom Thursday morning, but he did appear by video, ...

July, which requires a unanimous ruling to convict. The charge carries up to six months in jail and a maximum of a $500 fine.

In 2025, an attempt by Sen. Ellsworth to pay out a no-bid, six-figure contract for a friend exploded into a political scandal ...

Independent voters are having their moment in the spotlight as (still) University of Montana President Seth Bodnar eyes a potential U.S. Senate run without a major party affiliation.

Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. Sen. Jason Ellsworth, R-Hamilton, apologized for the appearance of impropriety, but maintains he did no wrongdoing in signing a ...

A state judge in Helena has agreed to temporarily suspend former Montana Senate President Sen. Jason Ellsworth from office, while he goes through the legal process on a charge of official misconduct.

Peterson pinned Lake City junior Andy Wisdom in 31 seconds at 215 pounds, one of seven pins for the Vikings in a 60-20 win ...

On Dec. 19, District Court Judge Kathy Seely (Helena) suspended Sen. Jason Ellsworth (R–SD 43) following a public misconduct charge filed by the Department of Justice pursuant to MCA 45-7-401(4). At ...

Some advocates have questioned whether the compressed 2026 timeline for using the federal windfall is even feasible.