Montana housing task force sets sights on 'actionable' solutions

Describing Montana’s housing crisis as “complicated,” Gov. Greg Gianforte welcomed his newly formed Housing Task Force to the state capitol Wednesday for its inaugural meeting.

New superintendent hopes to bring cooperative approach to Glacier

When David Roemer earned his graduate degree from the University of Montana, he never dreamed he would later return to the state as the superintendent of Glacier National Park.

Pickup driver hits family in East Glacier, kills 2 with shotgun

Montana authorities say a man drove his pickup truck into a family as they walked in a tourist village bordering Glacier National Park and opened fire at them with a shotgun.

Riverdogs fall in semifinals of season finale tourney

Anyone who has ever played fetch the stick at a local pond or lake with a retriever or other kind of “water” dog knows how tough and relentless these dogs can be.

Paradise: Water District resolution seeks to recoup funds

Saddle up friends and foes, dudes and dudettes, there’s more riding to do and some potentially hazardous trails to head down.

Plains schools donates van to veterans program

For the longtime servant of Plains Public Schools, it was an inglorious last ride across the campus parking lot.

Superior heptathlete Reese earns trip to national meet

The legacy continues to grow for Superior High School track and field standout Sorren Reese.

Mineral County Fair offers homespun charm

Mineral County (54) is Western Montana’s scenic gateway.

4-H'ers prepare for Mineral County Fair shows

The Mineral County Fair is the highlight of the 4-H year. The 2022 theme "Fun Galore in the 54" invites all ages to join in the festivities Aug. 4-6, at the Mineral County Fairgrounds in Superior.

Mineral County Sheriff's Office calls

Mineral County Sheriff's Office calls

Hunters help clear abandoned wire in Montana elk country

Plastics are destroying aquatic life in the oceans. Wind turbines are killing bats and birds that fly into them. And vacated wire is causing slow, painful deaths for elk on the Idaho-Montana state line.

Trout Creek Senior Center hosts two events in July

The Trout Creek Senior Center will be hosting two events in July. The first event will be an Open House on Saturday, July 23 from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. The second event is the Trout Creek Senior Center Yard Sale on Saturday, July 30 from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m.

Community Calendar

Community Calendar

Conservation easements along Thompson River another step closer

Representatives from the Green Diamond Resource Company and The Trust For Public Lands met with local citizens about the future of the Thompson River corridor, and to thank those who have supported the effort for a conservation easement along the river.

Flathead cherry harvest a few weeks away

Storms, floods, and cooler weather are expected to delay the first harvest of Flathead Lake cherries this year. Despite the delay and a few orchards that suffered damage due to hail, Flathead Lake Cherry Growers are still expecting an abundant harvest this summer.

Troy man kills 2 wolves that attacked his pet goats

There are two fewer wolves on the prowl in Lincoln County.

Legals for July, 20 2022

St. Regis cancer survivor connects with church members through sign language

When you first encounter St. Regis resident Jack Robertson, you would never know he suffers from a speech disability.

Legals for July, 13 2022

Thompson Falls hosts annual Fourth parade

Thompson Falls' annual Independence Day celebration brought large crowds and many venders to the area July 3. Sunny skies, warm weather, and many activities for both children and adults, drew people from all over western Montana.