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August 9, 2023 midnight

COLUMN: World Cup team all about politics

Soccer, at least among the Women’s World Cup team, is shooting itself in the proverbial foot.

Tough-as-leather rodeo athletes shine at Mineral County Fair
August 9, 2023 midnight

Tough-as-leather rodeo athletes shine at Mineral County Fair

Never let it be said that rodeo is not an extremely entertaining sport.

Paradise exhibit features region’s top artists
August 9, 2023 midnight

Paradise exhibit features region’s top artists

Cool in every sense of the word.

Louella White, 81
August 9, 2023 midnight

Louella White, 81

Louella Jean Shoffner

August 9, 2023 midnight

Maryland hospitality company buys Chico Hot Springs for $33 million

DiamondRock Hospitality Company announced Wednesday that it has purchased Chico Hot Springs Resort in the Paradise Valley for $33 million.

August 6, 2023 midnight

FWP deserves accolades for deer license reduction

Recently, Montana’s Department of Fish, Wildlife and Parks recently announced they were reducing hunting licenses for mule deer in a large swath of Central and Eastern Montana.

Congressman deems federal government untrustworthy on eve of Trump arraignment
August 4, 2023 midnight

Congressman deems federal government untrustworthy on eve of Trump arraignment

On the eve of former President Donald Trump’s arraignment in federal court on charges related to the attempted overturning of the 2020 election, U.S. Rep. Ryan Zinke told attendees of a Whitefish forum that the government cannot be trusted.

Heat brings fishing restrictions on Clark Fork River
August 2, 2023 midnight

Heat brings fishing restrictions on Clark Fork River

Fishermen have been expecting the hoot owl fishing restrictions with this intense heat, but now there are also closures on the Clark Fork River.

August 2, 2023 midnight

Paddleboard racers to compete on Clark Fork River

Do you remember when the Montana Stand Up Paddleboard Race was scheduled for earlier this year at the Big Eddy fishing access site? It was scheduled for April 29, but because of logistics, possible high water and floating ice may not be the best time for this event.

Plains resident looks to solve rock carving mystery
August 2, 2023 midnight

Plains resident looks to solve rock carving mystery

It’s an intriguing question that Plains area resident Ed Farmer would love to solve.

Bear attack survivor shares tips for Griz country
August 2, 2023 midnight

Bear attack survivor shares tips for Griz country

As he was dangling from the mouth of a record-size brown bear in Alaska, several thoughts surged through Brent Hudson’s badly bleeding head.

August 2, 2023 midnight

COLUMN: College football trouble

Football, my beloved sport, may be in trouble.

What happened when a Tesla came to Ekalaka
August 2, 2023 midnight

What happened when a Tesla came to Ekalaka

An “unidentified electric vehicle” — actually a Tesla Model Y — accused of siphoning power from the local electric utility energized the gossip mill in the small eastern Montana town of Ekalaka last week, prompting front page newspaper coverage, a frantic apology and, in the end, much jawboning about the future of transportation in one of the most remote counties in the lower 48 states.

August 2, 2023 midnight

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.

Wildfire races across Montana 28 at Niarada
July 30, 2023 3 p.m.

Wildfire races across Montana 28 at Niarada

A wildfire west of Elmo raced across Montana 28 on Sunday, leaving a scorched swath of 5,000 acres in its wake.

Delivering income and property tax relief
July 30, 2023 midnight

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.

July 30, 2023 midnight

Montana property taxes explained

By now, most Montana property owners have opened their 2023 property classification and appraisal notices, and many have been surprised by the Montana Department of Revenue’s estimate of their property’s market value.

Mule deer quotas adjusted in response to spring surveys
July 27, 2023 midnight

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
July 27, 2023 midnight

“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.

Mineral County Fair to offer new events
July 26, 2023 midnight

Mineral County Fair to offer new events

"Always Fun in the 54" is the theme of the 48th Mineral County Fair set for Aug. 3-5, with many favorite events but a whole sack-full of new stuff.