FWP starts new license year March 1

Everything in the little orange pocket folder you have been carrying around since early last year is going to expire Feb. 28, if it hasn’t already.

Health department promotes "Through with Chew Week"

Montana’s smokeless tobacco use prevalence is 14% for adult males, which is more than twice as high as the national average.

St. Regis boys, Superior girls earn top seeds

Two tickets were punched to the next round of the Western Montana Class C post-season quest, but as of the end of District tournament play Saturday evening, their travel plans were still in limbo.

Plains teams bounced from 7B District tourney

The season is over for the Plains Horsemen and Trotters.

Thompson Falls teams move on to divisionals

In a tournament won by the overwhelming favorites, Thompson Falls still managed to send both its girls and boys team to the Divisional tournament this weekend in Anaconda.

Consolation rounds test top teams

Often, consolation rounds can have “con” sequences.

State outlines efforts to protect westslope cutthroat trout

Montana Fish, Wildlife and Parks is asking for public comments on proposed state efforts to protect native westslope cutthroat trout in the Flathead Basin’s tributaries.

UM study: Montanans share common love toward grizzly bears

For an animal whose population barely tops 2,000, Montana’s grizzly bears hold an outsized presence in the psyche and politics of the Treasure State.

Lady Tigers' Hill top 1,000-points mark in victory

The last couple weeks of the season are often about getting ready for the playoffs.

T-Falls teams cap regular season with wins

After a rough start to the week, both Thompson Falls boys and girls basketball teams rebounded for a win to wrap up their regular season schedule as the playoffs have arrived.

Lady Bobcats take top seed to districts

A pair of easy wins and an eye-opening defeat was the case for the Western 14C conference number one seed Superior Lady Bobcats basketball team during the final week of the regular season.

Superior outlasts Plains in wild finish

Save the best for last?

Hot Springs teams primed for tourney time

It was a whirlwind week for the Hot Springs boys and girls basketball teams, with each team playing three games in three nights to wind up their regular season schedules.

Mineral County program assists with child safety seats

Raising children can be a treasure and a joy, but it can also be trying, tiresome, and downright expensive.

Officials move to delist Montana grizzlies

The Biden administration took a first step Friday toward ending federal protections for grizzly bears in the northern Rocky Mountains, which would open the door to future hunting in Montana, Wyoming and Idaho.

St. Regis hits bump against tough Charlo team

Over the course of a long season, talent may not always be enough.

Local wrestlers qualify for state tournament

Two Western Division B/C champs and eight total qualifiers give the Superior Bobcats a strong presence at this weekend’s Montana Matt Classic state championships in Billings.

Bigfork gives Plains teams tough test

The Plains boys and girls basketball teams, along with the home fans, got a good look this past weekend at the best of the Western 7B conference...and the state.

Fentanyl overdoses on the rise in Lake County

According to a press release issued by the Polson Police Department, there appears to be a spike in what is believed to be fentanyl-related overdoses in 10 counties around the state, including Lake County.

Legals for February, 8 2023