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UM secures $3.6M to help cure Montana nursing shortage
The University of Montana recently secured $3.6 million from the Health Resource and Service Administration to bolster the nursing workforce across Big Sky Country.
Delivering income and property tax relief
As I meet with Montanans in every corner of our state, I hear the same concern often — taxes are too high. And they’re right. Taxes are too high and need to be reined in.
Mule deer quotas adjusted in response to spring surveys
While mule deer populations remain steady in portions of the state, spring green-up surveys conducted by Montana Fish, Wildlife and Parks wildlife biologists showed populations in some parts of the state remain lower than desired, and as a result, licenses available to hunters in those areas have been cut back.
“Big fruit year” say cherry growers
Flathead cherry season is here, and lots of sweet, juicy cherries are ripe and ready to eat. “Big fruit this year,” said Bruce Johnson, a board member of the Flathead Cherry Grower’s Co-op. “Lots of size, and lots of stands are open.
Stage 1 fire restrictions in place across Northwest Montana
Northwest Montana fire managers decided to enact stage 1 fire restrictions across the region.
Warrior Expedition cyclists pass through Mineral County
“This is day 65 and 3,200 miles so far with maybe two weeks left before I finish the journey. I’m shooting for the first part of August,” shared Tim Davis last Tuesday evening under the shaded Douglas fir picnic area at Savenac Nursery.
Plains welcomes new school superintendent; board reviews bus contract
Plains School Board of Trustees welcomed the new District No. 1 Superintendent Dr. Kathleen Walsh during their July meeting.
Woman killed in grizzly bear attack near West Yellowstone
The Custer Gallatin National Forest closed the Buttermilk area west of West Yellowstone during the weekend after a woman hiking alone there was killed by what wildlife officials believe was an adult grizzly bear.
Preparation, storage of morels likely cause of illnesses at Bozeman restaurant
An investigation into what killed two people and left more than 50 others sick who ate at Dave’s Sushi in Bozeman earlier this year found morel mushrooms, and possibly their storage and preparation, were the likely causes of the illnesses, according to a report released Wednesday.
Big Sky football: Griz, Cat coaches chew on preseason predictions
When you look at the 2023 Big Sky Conference football preseason polls, it's important to know that in 2022, the Montana Grizzlies were the pick, and finished 8-5. Montana State, picked second and third by the media and coaches, and Sacramento State were co-champions.
CARD Clinic ordered to pay $6 million in fraud case
BNSF Railway, upon behalf of the United States government, brought the suit in 2019 under the False Claims Act. The act allows private parties to sue on behalf of the federal government.
Flathead Lake's low water level prompts disaster declaration request
Flathead County commissioners asked Gov. Greg Gianforte on Monday to issue a disaster declaration for Flathead and Lake counties owing to the repercussions of Flathead Lake’s diminished water level.
Dealing with Chinese economic coercion
What are gallium and geranium? Earlier this month China announced that effective Aug. 1, it will put export bans on these two seemingly obscure metals.
Fishing restrictions possible on Flathead River due to low flows
State wildlife officials may implement fishing restrictions in Northwest Montana as rivers and streams run at or near historic lows for late July.
Grizzly euthanized after spate of conflicts in Glacier National Park
Glacier National Park officials on July 20 euthanized an aggressive and food-conditioned grizzly bear suspected of charging at a picnicking family near Swiftcurrent Lake Boat Launch earlier in the week.
Teen drug prevention focus of Superior presentation
Opioids are a class of drugs that include the illegal drug heroin, synthetic opioids such as fentanyl, and pain relievers available legally by prescription, such as oxycodone, hydrocodone, codeine, morphine and several others.
Passport in Time, YCC volunteers visit Savenac Nursery
Keeping the Savenac Nursery in Haugan in pristine condition comes mostly from volunteers, with the bulk of help from Passport in Time.
Alberton celebrates its history at Railroad Days
At an elevation of 3,055 feet, Alberton sits on I-90 at the southern tip of Mineral County with a rich history of railroads.
ATV riders meet at West End for annual poker ride
The West End ATV Association is an ATV club made up of locals primarily from DeBorgia, Haugan and Saltese.
Sanders County Fair Board finalizes details
Sanders County Fair Board was busy at last Wednesday’s meeting making final preparations for the fair, carnival and rodeo.