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Plan to raise Flathead Lake level torpedoed by water management team
July 14, 2023 1 p.m.

Plan to raise Flathead Lake level torpedoed by water management team

A regional water management team on Friday opted not to alleviate Flathead Lake’s low water level by increasing flows out of Hungry Horse Reservoir.

Tranel says Zinke’s ‘extremism’ makes him vulnerable in 2024
July 14, 2023 midnight

Tranel says Zinke’s ‘extremism’ makes him vulnerable in 2024

Missoula Democrat Monica Tranel is confident in her chances of winning Montana’s western district U.S. House seat in the 2024 election.

July 12, 2023 12:05 a.m.

COLUMN: Monkey bars

It started early for me. I’ve always been a scavenger of one sort or another.

July 12, 2023 midnight

Legals for July, 12 2023

July 12, 2023 midnight

Legals for July, 12 2023

Volunteers clear old wire on Hiawatha to help protect wildlife
July 12, 2023 midnight

Volunteers clear old wire on Hiawatha to help protect wildlife

The fourth annual Rocky Mountain Elk Foundation wire-pull on the Montana/Idaho border had fewer volunteers this summer, but the enthusiasm for the project hasn't changed.

July 12, 2023 midnight

Conservation license now required to access some state lands

A new rule that went into effect over the weekend requires all outdoor enthusiasts to secure a conservation license to access some state lands previously open with few restrictions to the public.

Stories shared at Paradise School reunion
July 12, 2023 midnight

Stories shared at Paradise School reunion

Former Paradise School students gathered before the Fourth of July for their third annual class reunion.

Plains horse sculpture discussed by town council
July 12, 2023 midnight

Plains horse sculpture discussed by town council

Few attended the July Plains Town Council meeting scheduled one day before the July 4 holiday. No public comments were made during the meeting.

Fourth of July festivities light up Sanders County
July 12, 2023 midnight

Fourth of July festivities light up Sanders County

Oh beautiful, for Big Blue skies, for forests, hills and Plains.

Noxon fireworks trailer destroyed in post-Fourth blaze
July 12, 2023 midnight

Noxon fireworks trailer destroyed in post-Fourth blaze

You can see it in his eyes, even though he tries to suppress the hurt.

Pat's Knob Lookout reopened for fire season
July 12, 2023 midnight

Pat's Knob Lookout reopened for fire season

Forest Service crew members Wesley Buchanan, AJ Jermyn and Tanner Ovitt made the long drive to the top of Pat’s Knob to open the historic Patrick’s Knob Lookout for the 2023 fire season.

July 12, 2023 midnight

Zinke endorses political newcomer Sheehy for Senate

U.S. Rep. Ryan Zinke on Wednesday threw his support behind Navy SEAL veteran and businessman turned U.S. Senate candidate Tim Sheehy, joining other prominent Montana conservatives in endorsing the Bridger Aerospace CEO.

July 12, 2023 midnight

Montana GOP grew government, raised taxes

Less government and lower taxes. You hear that political slogan from Republican candidates early and often while they are campaigning.

July 12, 2023 midnight

Montanans are getting their money back

Nearly all working-age Montanans, more than half the state’s total population, are getting some welcome news this month: the state is sending them money.

Michigan homicide suspect escapes custody in Sanders County
July 9, 2023 midnight

Michigan homicide suspect escapes custody in Sanders County

A Michigan man wanted for a 2011 homicide escaped from custody Sunday morning in the Plains area.

Family brings 'glamping' experience to Paradise
July 9, 2023 midnight

Family brings 'glamping' experience to Paradise

Camping, like so many things, has evolved from the days of the Old West.

G Joan "Joanne" Gregory, 81
July 6, 2023 midnight

G Joan "Joanne" Gregory, 81

G Joan "Joanne" Gregory, 81

State wants comments on new elk management plan
July 5, 2023 midnight

State wants comments on new elk management plan

Elk hunters who are interested in how the Montana Department of Fish, Wildlife and Parks manage elk have the opportunity to weigh in on the new draft elk management plan.

July 5, 2023 midnight

Legislative districts modified for state elections

As the dust continues to settle on the last legislative session, boundaries that affect Mineral and Sanders counties have had some modifications.