Bison gores woman in Yellowstone National Park

YELLOWSTONE NATIONAL PARK, Wyo. (AP) — A bison gored a 25-year-old woman in Yellowstone National Park.

Meet the PSC candidates who want to regulate your rates

The Public Service Commission may be one of the least understood elected bodies in Montana, but its regulatory reach extends into nearly every household in the state through electrical meters, natural gas and water lines, internet routers or garbage service — the monopoly utilities regulated by the PSC on behalf of consumers

Delores Ann Sanders, 87

Delores Ann Sanders, 87, of Columbia Falls, passed away May 21, 2022, at home with her family at her side.

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Edward 'Neil' Brewster, 75

Edward “Neil” Brewster departed his time on earth on May 20, 2022

Outdoor gear vending machine part of business goal to make wilderness adventure accessible

Known as The Wilderness Edge, the facility is essentially a giant vending machine for renting outdoor gear and purchasing meals. Right On Trek, the company behind it, is aiming to provide a myriad of services for those looking to take a day hike or head into the backcountry.

With Indianapolis 500 at full throttle, business is booming

Merchants near the Indianapolis Motor Speedway are welcoming a return to full capactiy. Hotels are filling up. It's a challenge to keep merchandise in stock. Restaurants are bustling with customers. After two years impacted by the pandemic, fans are spending money ahead of Sunday's Indianapolis 500. Even high gas prices and inflation concerns are not getting in the way of a business boom in Indy.

State's schools chief cited for illegally passing school bus

HELENA — Police have cited State Superintendent of Public Instruction Elsie Arntzen for a May 19 incident in which Arnzten allegedly illegally passed a school bus that had its flashing lights on while schoolchildren were loading.

ATP presents ‘The Queens of Country’ show

The music of the greatest female country singers of all time takes center stage in the hit-packed tribute concert, “The Queens of Country” featuring an all-star lineup of Alpine Theatre Project artists and musicians.

Conrad Mansion opens a most ‘suitable’ new exhibit

The Conrad Mansion’s newest historic clothing tour and exhibit, titled “Suiting Everyone: Women in Suits 1890-1970,” will be on display May through October.

'Precious individuals' taken in Texas school shooting

UVALDE, Texas (AP) — One student was an avid runner, so fast she swept the races at field day. Another was learning football plays from his grandfather. One girl sensed something was wrong and wanted to skip school.

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Gerald 'Jerry' Dean Wabschall, 75

Mr. Gerald “Jerry” Dean Wabschall of Kalispell passed away on Wednesday, May 18, 2022, at the age of 75.

Kalispell examines garbage rate increase

Residences now pay $111 per year for garbage collection. The city is looking at options that could increase that rate by up to $37 per year. The last time city solid waste rates, which are collected through property tax assessments, were increased was in 2011 and that was by $3 per year.

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Lakers third, Mariners first in Canadian Days A tourney

Mission Valley downs River City 11-0 in championship

Mining companies back away from Brazil's Indigenous areas

Some of the world's biggest mining companies have withdrawn requests to research and extract minerals on Indigenous land in Brazil's Amazon rainforest, and repudiated Brazilian President Jair Bolsonaro's efforts to legalize mining activity in the areas.

Bond reduction denied for accused killer

District Judge Dan Wilson denied May 19 a request to lower bail for Zackary Maas, the Columbia Falls man charged with deliberate homicide in the wake of a March shooting in Kalispell.