Republican leaders betray Republicans

Among America’s greatest threats is the World Economic Forum, and their depopulation and geoengineering globalists like Bill Gates.

Law roundup: Driver goes off-roading on lawn

An erratic driver in a spray-painted black and gray pickup nearly hit an ATM and reportedly went off-roading onto a lawn where he drove between apartment buildings.

Lady Griz get their Boise breakthrough

BOISE, Idaho — The Montana women’s basketball team won its first postseason game since 2018 with a 73-61 victory over Idaho on Monday afternoon in a quarterfinal game of the Big Sky Conference Championship at Idaho Central Arena in Boise.

Ford, Goracke lead Montana State past Weber State

BOISE, Idaho — Robert Ford had 27 points and Brian Goracke chipped in 25 points of his own to lead No. 5 Montana State past No. 4 Weber State 91-82 at the Big Sky basketball tournament in Boise.

Legals for March, 12 2024

Emma Stone won, but Lily Gladstone didn't lose

The Academy Awards were full of sure-things, long-awaited anointments and easy predictions. The "Oppenheimer" romp. Ryan Gosling's Ken stealing the show. That put even more focus on the category that was hardest to call: best actress.

US, Canada and indigenous groups announce proposal to address cross-border mining pollution

BILLINGS, Mont. (AP) — The U.S., Canada and several indigenous groups announced a proposal on Monday to address pollution from coal mining in British Columbia that officials say has been contaminating waterways and harming fisheries on both sides of the border for years.

Stock market today: Wall Street slips some more ahead of this week's inflation report

Stocks are slipping as Wall Street prepares for a report on inflation that could show how realistic its hopes for easier interest rates are.

Veteran skier oversees solitude of Essex trails

Gumby is a well-known presence at the Izaak Walton where he rents out the skis, oversees trail conditions, and always takes a moment to ask visitors what conditions were like up to Marion Lake or Dickey Creek.

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US is constantly assessing expansion of chip export controls that can boost China's military

The U.S. commerce secretary says Washington is constantly assessing the need to expand export controls to stop China from acquiring advanced computer chips and manufacturing equipment that can be used to boost its military.

At US universities, record numbers of Indian students seek brighter prospects — and overseas jobs

As India's booming youth population outpaces the growth of its education system, historic numbers of students are turning abroad for higher education. India estimates 1.5 million students are studying at foreign universities, an eightfold increase since 2012.

Sandra McGrath, 73

Sandra Lee McGrath, 73 of Kalispell, was born to William and Ryleen Robison on Nov. 20, 1950, in Coffeeville, Kansas.

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Flathead Republicans not completely sold on perceived frontrunner Sheehy

Montana's Republican heavyweights have thrown their support behind Bozeman businessman Tim Sheehy as the GOP’s best shot at unseating incumbent U.S. Sen. Jon Tester, but not everyone is sold.

Legals for March, 10 2024

Sapa goes big, Wildcats take third

BUTTE — A state trophy was a long time coming for the Columbia Falls Wildcats, who beat Butte Central 58-53 Saturday in the State A boys basketball consolation game. So was a big game from Reggie Sapa.

Suspect who fled Kalispell Police has lengthy criminal history, court docs say

Matthew Francisco Cupp, 26, faces one count of felony criminal endangerment in connection with the alleged March 4 chase.

Meetings discuss roundabout planned for Woodland, Conrad Drive intersection

The purpose of the project is to enhance safety at the busy intersection and reduce the number and severity of crashes, according to the Montana Department of Transportation. Along with the roundabout, improved pedestrian crossings are planned.