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Senate candidate Sheehy makes campaign stop in Mineral County
Republican candidate for U.S. Senate Tim Sheehy met with a couple dozen Mineral County residents in Durango’s on Monday. Sheehy is running to unseat U.S. Sen. Jon Tester, D-Montana. The Belgrade resident is a former Navy SEAL who owns the aerial firefighting company Bridger Aerospace. He told attendees that he decided to run for the Senate seat following the U.S. withdrawal from Afghanistan in 2021. (Monte Turner/Mineral Independent)
Montana working on vaccine for fentanyl, heroin overdose
A vaccine to prevent overdosing on fentanyl and one for heroin are in the works at the University of Montana and partner institutions.
COLUMN: Dig, set, spike
As anyone who knows me can tell you, sports are a big part of my goofy life!
Jolene Marie Jackson Jacobson
Jolene Marie Jackson Jacobson
Plains cross-country roster continues to grow
The mark of anything that gains followers is likely that it is popular and growing.
NorthWestern energy plan out for public comment, listening sessions planned
NorthWestern Energy said flexible natural gas is one of the resources it needs to provide electricity to customers in the next couple of decades — but the Montana Public Service Commission is holding listening sessions starting next week on the monopoly utility’s plan.
Tribes to hold surplus bison auction
The Confederated Salish and Kootenai Tribes will be conducting a capture event in October at the CSKT Bison Range to pull surplus bison as a means to keep genetic diversity high and capacity within Bison Range long-term goal for the remaining herd.
While rare, otter attack not out of character, experts say
The three women who were recently attacked by an otter while floating on the Jefferson River near Three Forks stood about a near-equal chance of being charged by an angry unicorn.
Tough-as-leather rodeo athletes shine at Mineral County Fair
Never let it be said that rodeo is not an extremely entertaining sport.
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.
Economist warns state must boost energy production
Montana risks becoming a net importer of electricity because growth in electricity generation and transmission infrastructure is failing to keep pace with increasing demand, according to Dr. Pat Barkey, director of the University of Montana’s Bureau for Business Economic Research.
Economist warns state must boost energy production
Montana risks becoming a net importer of electricity because growth in electricity generation and transmission infrastructure is failing to keep pace with increasing demand, according to Dr. Pat Barkey, director of the University of Montana’s Bureau for Business Economic Research.
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
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.
Verna Marie Smith, 85
Verna Marie Smith, 85
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.
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
Even in the heat of the summer, “cool” is the rule.
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.
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.