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.

Legals for July, 27 2022

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.

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.

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.

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.

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

Emergency response service comes to Mineral County

Residents of Mineral County now have the ability to create a free Emergency Health Profile to share medical information with the Mineral County Sheriff’s Office.

'Better Together' event planned for Sunday

A local group of Mineral and Sanders County residents are holding another event this year to pull friends and neighbors together to celebrate what unites us as communities. The second annual “Better Together: A Community Celebration” will feature music, speakers, games for children, plus food and beverages.

Hunter ed course planned in August

Montana Fish, Wildlife and Parks will be holding an in-person classroom course Monday, Aug. 8 through Friday, Aug. 12 from 6-9 p.m. in the Superior Ranger District Office, 309 West Riverside Ave.

Ozzy's truck: Restoration project raises suicide prevention awareness

Jeffrey “Ozzy” Otzwirk, was raised in Haugan.

Legals for July, 6 2022

Three I-90 bridges slated to be rebuilt

I-90 construction season is upon Mineral County resident once again. So many people ask, “What are they doing this time?”

Area rivers still running high and fast

While Mineral and Sanders counties haven't faced serious flooding like other parts of Montana this June, high water levels on area rivers are still keeping sportsmen from casting their poles at this point. And although fishermen are impatiently waiting on the shorelines for water levels to recede, this later spring runoff is actually on the more normal scale.