Body recovered, half-brother sought around Yellowstone lake

Rescue crews in Yellowstone National Park recovered the body of a 67-year-old Washington state man and searched around a lake Tuesday for his half-brother after the pair failed to return from a backcountry canoe trip.

Legals for September, 21 2021

Legals for September, 20 2021

Senator Tester faces choice on Colstrip, energy jobs

Hidden away deep within the massive, $3.5 trillion Congressional budget package is a ticking time bomb for Montana’s economy.

Patricia Jean (Buck) Sevier, 91

Patty passed away Aug. 24, 2021.

First Interstate, Great Western banks merge

First Interstate BancSystem Inc., parent company of First Interstate Bank, and Great Western Bancorp Inc., parent company of Great Western Bank, this week announced they have entered into an agreement under which the companies will combine in an all‐stock transaction.

David Garth Robertson, 83

“If you eat popcorn, it will give you dandruff.” I believed this well into my 20s and is just one example of dad’s ridiculous sense of humor.

Glacier spikers sweep Helena High

Glacier earned another Western AA volleyball win by beating Helena High in three sets Saturday at Glacier High School.

Local harriers fare well at Mountain West Classic

As usual, Idaho and Washington runners cut a wide swath at the Mountain West Classic cross country meet held Saturday at the University of Montana Golf Course, but Montana harriers — and those from the Flathead Valley — had some excellent times.

Unintended consequences of Glacier’s ticketed entry

Glacier National Park achieved its intent with this summer’s ticketed entry system for Going-to-the-Sun Road.

With hands tied, Montana officials issue public health plea

Health officials in both Missoula and Bozeman are begging Montana residents to wear masks indoors and get vaccinated as hospitals face increasing strain and the state remains without any statewide health mandates.

Braves start slow, fall to Bulldogs 48-7

Butte’s Dylan Snyder scored four touchdowns, including a kickoff return to open the second half, and the Bulldogs down Flathead 48-7 in a Western AA football matchup at Legends Stadium Friday.

Vikings slip by Panthers, 20-19

The Bigfork Vikings scored three rushing touchdowns to edge Jefferson 20-19 Friday in Class B football.

Bravettes edge Helena High

The Bravettes won three straight sets Friday to defeat Western AA foe Helena High.

Wolfpack charge comes up short against Sentinel

Missoula Sentinel got two touchdown passes from Zac Crews and two late scoring runs from Adam Jones to beat Glacier 29-21 in a Western AA football showdown Friday at MCPS Stadium.

Pentagon reverses itself, calls deadly Kabul strike an error

The Pentagon retreated from its defense of a drone strike that killed multiple civilians in Afghanistan last month, announcing Friday that an internal review revealed that only civilians were killed in the attack, not an Islamic State extremist as first believed.

West Valley School District keeps masks optional

Masks will remain optional for students and staff at West Valley School District following a long discussion about Covid-19 protocols at Wednesday’s school board meeting.

Pacific storm to bring mountain snow this weekend

The coldest temperatures of the season are expected across Western Montana this weekend, along with a good chance of mountain snow.

Local pastor to talk with astronaut on space station

A Flathead Valley pastor will broadcast a live interview this Sunday with an astronaut on the International Space Station.

Ridgeway, Schlauch guide Whitefish over Stevensville

Fynn Ridgeway threw for 143 yards and three touchdowns and the Whitefish Bulldogs stayed perfect with a 24-6 Class A football win over Stevensville Thursday.