Trump supporters pack Bozeman arena for campaign rally

A red sea of MAGA hats filled the streets outside the Brick Breeden Fieldhouse in Bozeman on Friday, with people of all ages gathered for Donald Trump’s first campaign appearance in weeks following an assassination attempt on the former president and a ticket switch by the Democrats.

Home Ranch Bottoms meshes food and drink with entertainment offerings

Defying the odds that come with an off-grid restaurant, Home Ranch Bottoms is a quaint spot in Polebridge, offering quality food and drink, and aiming to be a cultural hub for music, comedy and art.

Accused stickup men sentenced on criminal endangerment charges

The two men accused of holding up a motorist on Browns Meadow Road in March 2023 each received sentences to the state Department of Corrections for their roles in the alleged stickup.

Commissioners approve levy to pay for Lake County Jail expansion

Property taxes will go up across Lake County in November due to a $3.8 million judgement levy passed last week by the county commissioners to help cover the costs of expanding and remodeling the jail.

Richard Siderius, 84

Richard Wayne Siderius, 84 of Kalispell, passed away on Nov. 11, 2023.

This is not political, it’s people’s homes

Property taxes aren’t red, blue or political; the state writes the rules on property taxes, counties follow the rules. And everyone — no matter what your political stripe — pays.

Lifelong love of trees bore fruit

The valley lost a real good apple recently — Rod McIver.

Law roundup: Dispatcher isn’t in need of saving

A woman reportedly called 911 to quote scripture to a dispatcher who abandoned the call to answer multiple emergency calls coming in.

From the Yellowjackets to the Red Dog

The Libby Loggers' championship 2003-04 season

Libby’s 2003-04 boys basketball season was one for the ages. It began with an opening-weekend loss and ended with about the most epic championship game you could imagine: A 96-89 triple-overtime win over Belgrade, on the Panthers’ home floor.

Legals for August, 11 2024

Donald Trump headlines Montana rally after plane was diverted but landed safely

Donald Trump traveled to Montana for a Friday night rally intended to drum up support for ousting the state's Democratic senator, but the former president's plane first had to divert to an airport on the other side of the Rocky Mountains because of a mechanical issue, according to airport staff.

Trump heads to Montana in a bid to oust Sen. Tester after failing to topple the Democrat in 2018

BOZEMAN, Mont. (AP) — With control of the Senate potentially at stake, Donald Trump is visiting Montana on Friday hoping to remedy some unfinished business from 2018, when he campaigned repeatedly in Big Sky Country in a failed bid to oust incumbent Democratic Sen. Jon Tester.

Governor’s Property Tax Task Force’s proposals finalized for delivery to Gianforte

The centerpiece of Gov. Greg Gianforte’s Property Tax Task Force’s 12-piece proposal could cut taxes by 15% to 20% for about 345,000 homeowners and long-term renters, as well as 32,000 small business owners, according to tax force estimates.

Third person dies in listeria outbreak tied to Boar's Head deli meats

Three people have now died in a listeria food poisoning outbreak linked to Boar's Head deli meats, federal food safety officials announced Thursday, and the overall number of people sickened rose to 43.

Suspects in foiled attack on Taylor Swift shows were inspired by Islamic State group, officials say

VIENNA (AP) — Both suspects in a foiled plot to attack Taylor Swift shows in Vienna appeared to be inspired by the Islamic State group and al-Qaida, Austrian authorities said Thursday, and investigators found bomb-making materials at one of their homes. Officials said one of the two confessed to planning to "kill as many people as possible outside the concert venue."

Tropical Storm Debby spins up tornadoes, dumps rain in North Carolina

LUCAMA, N.C. (AP) — Tornadoes spawned by Tropical Storm Debby leveled homes, damaged a school and killed one person early Thursday, as the system dropped heavy rain and flooded communities across North and South Carolina.

Legion regionals: Twins, Outlaws win; Scarlets, Mavs lose

ROSEBURG, Ore. — Matthew Mitts’ RBI single broke a 4-4 tie in the seventh inning, and the Glacier Twins held on to beat host Roseburg in the West A Regional Legion baseball tournament Wednesday.

Annual Great Bear Festival brings beers and food to downtown Kalispell

Last year more than 1,200 people enjoyed great music and food, sampled dozens of outstanding beers from local and regional breweries, and tasted lovely wines, ciders, and sparkling waters — all for the benefit of the Flathead community.

Live music and documentary featured at Wachholz College Center in August

From enchanting music to a compelling documentary film, there’s a diverse range of performances and screenings coming to the Wachholz College Center this month.

Local musicians shine for Montana Music Event

The event held at Stillwater Landing outside Whitefish is a fundraiser for the nonprofit music school.