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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.

Cyr's Bonnie Goodrich is featured quilter at fair
July 26, 2023 midnight

Cyr's Bonnie Goodrich is featured quilter at fair

"American Country" will be the theme of the 22nd annual quilt show held by the Cabin Fever Quilters of Mineral County on Friday and Saturday, Aug. 4 and 5. This popular attraction is held in conjunction with the Mineral County Fair in Superior which is Aug. 3-5.

July 26, 2023 midnight

Roads opened for firewood gathering on Superior District

The Superior Ranger District has opened several roads for firewood gathering through Sept. 1, with the caveat that a piece of paper is required.

Warrior Expedition cyclists pass through Mineral County
July 26, 2023 midnight

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.

Fresh doughnuts served up at senior center
July 26, 2023 midnight

Fresh doughnuts served up at senior center

Whether its travelers headed North to Glacier, or locals stopping in for coffee and morning banter with friends, Johanna Stuart, at the St. Regis Senior Center wants people to drop by and try out her handmade donuts.

Plains event focuses on family heritage
July 26, 2023 midnight

Plains event focuses on family heritage

Families and friends filled Fred Young Park in Plains in celebration of pioneer heritage on Saturday.

Blindfolded side-by-side racers find their way on Thompson Falls course
July 26, 2023 midnight

Blindfolded side-by-side racers find their way on Thompson Falls course

Thompson Falls Clark Ford Valley Elks Lodge #2757 sponsored the second annual Blindfold Side-by-Side event on a sweltering hot Saturday, this past weekend.

Cool Summer Nights Car Show revs up Trout Creek
July 26, 2023 midnight

Cool Summer Nights Car Show revs up Trout Creek

Even in the heat of the summer, “cool” is the rule.

July 26, 2023 midnight

COLUMN: Dog Days

Don’t know if they officially begin in August or if July qualifies, but regardless, “they” are here.

3-on-3 tourney draws hundreds of hoopers
July 26, 2023 midnight

3-on-3 tourney draws hundreds of hoopers

you are a died-in-the-wool basketball fan, this may have made you think you had passed and gone to hoop heaven.

July 26, 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.

July 26, 2023 midnight

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.

July 26, 2023 midnight

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.

July 26, 2023 midnight

Perma bridge work begins this week

The Montana Department of Transportation and Frontier West expect to begin work rehabilitating the Perma bridge over the Flathead River on July 24.