Mark Alan Hamilton, 62

Mark A. Hamilton, 62, is finally at peace after a complicated battle with lung cancer. He passed away on Oct. 25, 2023, with his loyal companion Boone by his side.

PHOTOS: Grizzlies take down Hornets, 34-7

Photos from the Montana Grizzlies 34-7 victory over the Sacramento State Hornets at Washington-Grizzly Stadium on Saturday, Nov. 4.

Addiction treatment facilities operating on a provisional license after state investigations

Recent operations at one of Montana’s largest addiction treatment companies included shoddy admissions practices, failure to report a patient death and safety concerns in a timely manner, and unlicensed detox and withdrawal practices, according to state investigations completed in mid-October.

AA football: Pack puts away Spartans

The Sentinel Spartans brought more puzzles to solve for the Glacier Wolfpack Friday, but in the end — thanks to four second-half touchdown passes by Jackson Presley — the hosts prevailed 46-12.

PHOTOS: Glacier advances past Sentinel, 46-12

Photos from the Glacier Wolfpack's 46-12 win over the Missoula Sentinel Spartans in the quarterfinals of the Class AA playoffs at Legends Stadium on Friday, Nov. 3.

U.S. Forest Service may face steep fine for leaks at Holland Lake wastewater system

The U.S. Forest Service could be fined as much as $10,000 a day for violations related to leaks and unreported, unapproved repairs at the wastewater treatment system at Holland Lake, according to the Montana Department of Environmental Quality.

Legals for November, 3 2023

Bail to remain at $100,000 for man accused of running over ex-wife in Martin City

Christopher Gilham’s voice broke as he remembered watching Kenneth James Floyd’s pickup truck run over his wife, Kimberly Gilham, on June 18 and drive off into the night.

Columbia Falls Academic Foundation hosting outdoor film festival

The Columbia Falls Academic Foundation is hosting a nature and outdoor adventure film festival at the high school auditorium on Friday, Nov. 3 at 7 p.m.

Bigfork concert benefits food banks

The event will feature an unforgettable night of music with Man & The Box featuring Tommy Edwards, Clint Sherman, Benny Weag from the hit television show The Voice, and special guest Kelley Sinclair.

Glacier Chorale visits dreamland in upcoming concert

Glacier Chorale hopes its Mystic Dreams concert will transport listeners to a musical dreamland Nov. 4.

Knudsen’s office blocks top-four primary ballot initiative, prompting lawsuit

The backers of a constitutional initiative that would reshape primary elections in Montana are suing the state for access to the ballot in 2024, arguing that Attorney General Austin Knudsen’s office incorrectly determined the proposal was illegal.

Endangered Species Act protections for wolverines likely imminent

An analysis of wolverines in Wyoming and the rest of their Lower 48 range paints a grim picture of a low-density species that’s losing its habitat and facing an uncertain future.

Lottery chances available for trophy bison hunt on the Blackfeet Reservation

Those interested in entering a lottery for a guided trophy bison hunt on the Blackfeet Reservation will have five opportunities to enter the drawing.

Jacob Mathwig, 58

Pastor Jake Mathwig of Bigfork, Montana, born Sept. 25, 1965, went to be with his Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ, on Oct. 28, 2023, leaving behind a legacy of love, grace and dedication.

Legals for November, 2 2023

Sun Road construction on track to finish this fall

Paving on the road will continue daytime operations into November, weather permitting, according to the Federal Highway Administration, the agency that oversees road construction projects in Glacier Park.

Polson High School student sets sights on Carnegie Hall

Polson High School junior Bethany Butler has wanted to sing in Carnegie Hall since she was 6 years old. “I love Carnegie Hall not only because everybody, like anybody who wants to sing, wants to sing at Carnegie Hall,” she says.

Legals for November, 1 2023

Western Montana timber company honored with forestry award

Montana Gov. Greg Gianforte traveled to Plains last week to honor and bestow the annual Forest Products Award to a family-owned business based out of Libby.