Trump picks loyal ally Sen. JD Vance as running mate

Donald Trump named Sen. JD Vance of Ohio as his running mate on Monday, choosing a onetime critic who became a loyal ally and is now the first millennial to join a major-party ticket at a time of deep concern about the advanced age of America's political leaders.

Authorities hunt for clues, but motive of man who tried to assassinate Donald Trump remains elusive

WASHINGTON (AP) — The 20-year-old man who tried to assassinate former President Donald Trump first came to law enforcement's attention at Saturday's rally when spectators noticed him acting strangely outside the campaign event. The tip sparked a frantic search but officers were unable to find him before he managed to get on a roof, where he opened fire.

Whitefish Council talks potential change to resort tax rebate

Whether to change the percentage of funds returned to property owners from resort tax collections will be the topic of discussion during a Whitefish City Council work session Monday.

Legals for July, 15 2024

In prime-time address, Biden warns of election-year rhetoric, saying 'it's time to cool it down'

WASHINGTON (AP) — President Joe Biden is warning of the risks of political violence in the U.S. after Saturday's attempted assassination of former President Donald Trump, saying, "It's time to cool it down." In a prime-time national address Sunday from the Oval Office, Biden said political passions can run high but "we must never descend into violence."

Former fire chief who died at Trump rally used his body to shield family from gunfire

BUFFALO TOWNSHIP, Pennsylvania (AP) — The victim who was killed at a Pennsylvania rally for Donald Trump spent his final moments diving in front of his family to protect them from gunfire that rang out Saturday during an assassination attempt against the former president.

Trump heads to convention as authorities investigate motive, security in assassination attempt

BUTLER, Pa. (AP) — Former President Donald Trump is calling for unity and resilience after an attempt on his life added fresh uncertainty to an already tumultuous presidential campaign. The shooting on Saturday also raised sharp questions about how a gunman was able to open fire from a rooftop near a Pennsylvania campaign rally. A full day after the attack, the gunman's motive was still a mystery, and investigators said they believe he acted alone.

Authorities hunt for clues, but motive of man who tried to assassinate Donald Trump remains elusive

WASHINGTON (AP) — Investigators are hunting for any clues about what may have drove Thomas Matthew Crooks to try to assassinate former President Donald Trump.

Barbara Orem, 70

Barbara J. Orem, 70, of La Canada, California, and Bigfork, joined Jesus and her Heavenly Father on April 13, 2024.

Benediction to merging art forms

A dozen people gathered June 20 under tents outside as photographer Barbara Michelman and writer Charles Finn talked about their collaboration, “On a Benediction of Wind: Poems & Photographs from the American West.”

Floyd Steig, 84

Floyd Steig, 84, went to be with his wife, Betty Jane Steig May 23, 2024, with a quick battle of cancer.

Legals for July, 14 2024

Trump injured but 'fine' after attempted assassination at rally, shooter and one attendee are dead

BUTLER, Pa. (AP) — Donald Trump's campaign said in a statement that the former president was "fine" after a shooting at his rally in Butler, Pennsylvania. A local prosecutor says the suspected gunman and at least one attendee are dead.

Riders hit 4 HRs, including slam, in Friday win

BOISE, Idaho — The Glacier Range Riders slugged four home runs Friday — including a grand slam by No. 9 hitter Ajay Sczepkowski — and beat Boise 10-6, staying in front of the race for a first-half playoff berth for th

US, Canada reach deal to renew Columbia River Treaty

After years of negotiations, the United States and Canada have reached a tentative agreement renewing the Columbia River Treaty.

Sharon Brotnov, 86

On June 26, 2024, Sharon Brotnov passed away after a protracted fight with leukemia.

Fee increase approved for Whitefish rural fire area

Flathead County commissioners on a split vote Thursday approved a fee increase for the rural Whitefish fire area.

State hospital shuffles top leadership, again

Roughly six months before its goal of applying for federal certification of the Montana State Hospital, the state health department is again juggling turnover in key leadership positions at the state’s only public adult psychiatric facility.

Castillo, Riders knock out Hawks Wednesday

BOISE, Idaho — Chad Castillo came up big in the eighth inning for the Glacier Range Riders Wednesday, in their Pioneer League game with the Boise Hawks.

Montana abortion petition group alleges Secretary of State wrongfully tossing signatures

Montanans Securing Reproductive Rights, the group behind the petition to get an amendment enshrining abortion access in the state constitution, accused the state Secretary of State’s Office on Tuesday of inappropriately discarding signatures from registered, but inactive, voters and is threatening legal action.