John Riley MTN

Reporter from Big Sky Country. Was verified back when it meant something. Opinions are my own [email protected]

[John Riley MTN @MTJohnRiley]

With all the changes with MTN, here is an update on my status.

[Jonathon Ambarian @JSAmbarian]

Still some close #MTLeg races, but it appears eight incumbents (all Republicans) have been defeated: Sens. Barry Usher and Shelley Vance, and Reps. Lyn Bennett, Linda Reksten, Nelly Nicol, Ken Walsh, John Fitzpatrick and Curtis Cochran. #MTNews #MTPol

[KTVH @KTVHNews]

A major expansion of Montana's and the USFS's Shared Stewardship has been announced, nearly doubling the amount of federal forest land the state of Montana will oversee. https://t.co/8rldidFzh5  #mtnews #mtpol

[Jonathon Ambarian @JSAmbarian]

Still no call from the AP, but Forstag's campaign is declaring victory in an emailed news release. #MTNews #MTPol #MT01

[John Riley MTN @MTJohnRiley]

Political journalists across Montana are all refreshing the Secretary of State's page, hoping for that sweet release that is the first numbers drop.

[Jonathon Ambarian @JSAmbarian]

The polls are closed in Montana! MTN will soon have initial results available online. #MTNews #MTPol

[John Riley MTN @MTJohnRiley]

The polls are open for the 2026 Montana Primary Election. MTN will have full coverage later tonight with analysis by Senior Political Reporter @JSAmbarian. More information about where to vote can be found here: https://t.co/FpeUIttakV #mtnews #mtpol

[KTVH @KTVHNews]

In honor of the United States of America’s 250th anniversary, we take a look at Montana’s and the nation’s first woman elected to Congress. Jeannette Rankin was an unwavering advocate for peace, women and workers' rights. https://t.co/dA34inREnK  #mtnews #mtpol #America250

[KTVH @KTVHNews]

Montana Fish, Wildlife and Parks is hoping to get more citizen input on the topic of "corner crossing" to find solutions and prevent conflicts. https://t.co/FAoN19EKkc  #mtnews #mtpol

[Jonathon Ambarian @JSAmbarian]

Factoid I had lying around: Montana has never elected an independent to Congress, but they have sent some to the #MTLeg, most recently in 1958, as far as I can tell. #MTPol

[KTVH @KTVHNews]

It has been two months since a student assaulted a teacher at East Helena High School. This week, the East Helena School Board is considering the future of both the student and the teacher with the school district. https://t.co/Bxjqze2VGQ

[KTVH @KTVHNews]

A group of conservation advocacy organizations are suing the State of Montana to “cement the legality of corner crossing” in Montana. https://t.co/n4guZjdLeo

[KTVH @KTVHNews]

The debate over “corner crossing” in Montana has drawn increased attention in recent months. On Wednesday, Lt. Gov. Kristen Juras addressed state lawmakers on the issue in Big Sky Country. https://t.co/DTa6SlE4Rf

[John Riley MTN @MTJohnRiley]

@AndyCurtisTV @NATASMichigan @FOX17

[Jonathon Ambarian @JSAmbarian]

The @MT_PSC is beginning what could be a weeklong hearing on the proposed merger between @NWEinfo and @bhenergy. #MTNews #MTPol

[Jonathon Ambarian @JSAmbarian]

The @MT_PSC voted 3-2 this week to take action against Commissioner Brad Molnar, after a monthslong investigation into his workplace conduct. However, Molnar continues to argue the findings were wrong and the process has violated his rights. https://t.co/co8RrwweTI #MTNews #MTPol

[Jonathon Ambarian @JSAmbarian]

Almost a month after suspending his congressional campaign, Sen. Jonathan Windy Boy, D-Box Elder, said in a news release he's reversing his decision and fighting back against allegations that he calls “a coordinated political smear.” https://t.co/3XvoyHRLCp #MTNews #MTPol #MT02

[KTVH @KTVHNews]

The Helena community rallied together on Monday to honor a young man and his gift of life following Thursday's motorcycle crash on E. Lyndale Avenue. https://t.co/qtVJ7KpzAS #mtnews

[Seaborn Larson @SeabornLarson]

Thurs: Montana AG invokes supervisory control over Gallatin County Attorney's Office to open records to ICE

Fri: Gallatin CA asks MT Supreme Court to block the AG

Mon: Still in supervisory control, AG directs Gallatin CA to dismiss her own SupCo filing

#mtnews

[KTVH @KTVHNews]

The State of Montana is providing updated guidance on eating wild-caught fish after a study that found potentially harmful chemicals in fish populations. https://t.co/Wlu9Fm1MVc  #mtnews #mtpol

[Jonathon Ambarian @JSAmbarian]

With @RyanZinke retiring, it's an open seat in Montana's western congressional district and four candidates seeking the GOP nomination: Ray Curtis, @aaronflint, @christi4montana and @alformontana. Extended interviews with candidates: https://t.co/I6DuTZ9LcJ #MTNews #MTPol #MT01