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Montana Woman Becomes First to Orbit the Moon – Livingston Today
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Christina Koch, a former resident of Livingston, Montana, has become the first woman to orbit the moon as part of the Artemis 2 crew, the first lunar mission for the United States in 50 years. Koch previously set the record for the longest single female spaceflight when she lived aboard the International Space Station for nearly a year in 2019.
Why it matters
Koch’s historic achievement as the first woman to orbit the moon is a significant milestone for space exploration and a source of inspiration, especially for young people who may now dream of following in her footsteps. Her journey also highlights the progress made in the space program and the growing opportunities for women in STEM fields.
The details
As part of the Artemis 2 crew, Christina Koch will become the first woman to orbit the moon. This mission marks the first time the United States has sent astronauts to the moon since the Apollo program ended in the 1970s. Koch, who previously spent nearly a year aboard the International Space Station, is the first woman to hold the record for the longest single spaceflight.
- In 2019, Christina Koch set the record for the longest single female spaceflight when she lived aboard the International Space Station for almost a year.
- The Artemis 2 mission, which will include Christina Koch as the first woman to orbit the moon, is scheduled to launch in 2026.
The players
Christina Koch
A former resident of Livingston, Montana, who has become the first woman to orbit the moon as part of the Artemis 2 crew. She previously set the record for the longest single female spaceflight when she lived aboard the International Space Station for nearly a year in 2019.
Artemis 2
The first lunar mission for the United States in 50 years, which will include Christina Koch as the first woman to orbit the moon.
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What they’re saying
“Christina Koch’s journey from Livingston to the moon is a reminder of how far we’ve come—and how far we still want to go.”
— Derek Wolf, Author
What’s next
The Artemis 2 mission, which will include Christina Koch as the first woman to orbit the moon, is scheduled to launch in 2026.
The takeaway
Christina Koch’s historic achievement as the first woman to orbit the moon is a significant milestone for space exploration and a source of inspiration, especially for young people who may now dream of following in her footsteps. Her journey highlights the progress made in the space program and the growing opportunities for women in STEM fields.
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Cancer Support Community Montana expands to Helena
After approval from the board of trustees, Cancer Support Community Montana will expand and add a physical location in Helena.
Established in 2004, the non-profit currently has chapters in Missoula and Bozeman, while Helena has been operating as a chapter-in-development.
Now that members have voted to become a full chapter, they’re looking to find a permanent space in Helena where people can gather for support and connection.
Recent data shows nearly 600 people in the Helena area are diagnosed with cancer each year.
The non-profit offers free support programs with the goal of fostering community and breaking down barriers to care.
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Montana Lottery Powerball, Lotto America results for May 20, 2026
The Montana Lottery offers multiple draw games for those aiming to win big.
Here’s a look at May 20, 2026, results for each game:
Winning Powerball numbers from May 20 drawing
10-28-30-46-57, Powerball: 25, Power Play: 3
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Winning Lotto America numbers from May 20 drawing
05-14-26-39-46, Star Ball: 06, ASB: 02
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Winning Big Sky Bonus numbers from May 20 drawing
14-18-25-30, Bonus: 07
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Winning Powerball Double Play numbers from May 20 drawing
12-27-37-40-66, Powerball: 17
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Winning Montana Cash numbers from May 20 drawing
02-37-39-42-43
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Winning Millionaire for Life numbers from May 20 drawing
14-23-27-44-50, Bonus: 04
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When are the Montana Lottery drawings held?
- Powerball: 8:59 p.m. MT on Monday, Wednesday, and Saturday.
- Mega Millions: 9 p.m. MT on Tuesday and Friday.
- Lucky For Life: 8:38 p.m. MT daily.
- Lotto America: 9 p.m. MT on Monday, Wednesday and Saturday.
- Big Sky Bonus: 7:30 p.m. MT daily.
- Powerball Double Play: 8:59 p.m. MT on Monday, Wednesday, and Saturday.
- Montana Cash: 8 p.m. MT on Wednesday and Saturday.
- Millionaire for Life: 9:15 p.m. MT daily.
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Poll finds Jacobsen, Busse most favorable in Montana’s Western District primaries
In Montana’s Western District Democratic primary, Ryan Busse leads in favorability and familiarity, with Christi Jacobsen ahead among Republican candidates, according to a new Montana Free Press-Eagleton poll of registered voters.
Busse, a former Democratic candidate for governor, and Jacobsen, Montana’s secretary of state, were both on the ballot in 2024, when Busse won 43% of the votes in the 16 counties that comprise the Western District but only 38.6% of the total vote across the state. Jacobsen won 61.4% of the vote in her race, outperforming President Donald Trump.

In the poll, conducted in late April and early May, 32% of respondents said they viewed Busse favorably and 27% said they viewed Jacobson favorably. But among Democrats, 75% of respondents said they had a favorable impression of Busse, while 55% said they had a favorable impression of Sam Forstag and 47% said they had a favorable view of Russell Cleveland, two of the other Democratic candidates. Among Republicans, Jacobson had a 41% favorability rating while candidate Aaron Flint had a 40% rating.
Flint, a conservative radio talk show host, leads Republicans in first quarter fundraising and all candidates in PAC contributions. President Trump has also endorsed Flint, which could have some weight at the ballot box. According to the poll, 55% of Republican voters in the state are more likely to vote for a candidate if Trump has endorsed them. The other Republican in the race is Al ‘Doc’ Olszewski, a former state legislator and 2022 primary candidate for U.S. House, who received a 17% favorability rating among all Montanans and a 29% rating among Republicans.
In the Democratic race, Forstag, who leads all candidates in campaign spending, was unidentifiable to 53% of respondents, while Cleveland, who is only 1 of 2 candidates in the field to receive zero PAC contributions, was identifiable to 58% of voters. Matt Rains, the other candidate without PAC contributions, was unidentifiable by 60% of respondents.
The poll of Western District voters was conducted by the Rutgers-New Brunswick Eagleton Institute of Politics. The margin of error is +/-4.3%. Voters were not polled about Libertarian Nick Sheedy, or independent Kimberly Persico.
The MTFP–Eagleton poll surveyed 815 Montana registered voters who were invited by text message to complete an online survey. Data was collected from April 29, 2025, to May 7, 2026.
Participants were recruited using a probability-based method, meaning they were randomly drawn from the state’s registered voter file so every voter had a known chance of being invited. The results were weighted during analysis to reflect the demographics of Montana’s registered voters. The margin of error is plus or minus 4.3 percentage points. You can find more about the methodology here.
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