Bobcat running back room continues to make noise

There are running back rooms and there is what the No. 2-ranked Montana State Bobcats seem to have put together this season, enroute to a 5-1 start.

Legals for October, 4 2023

Hunter Biden pleads not guilty to three federal gun charges filed after his plea deal collapsed

WILMINGTON, Del. (AP) — Hunter Biden pleaded not guilty on Tuesday to three federal firearms charges filed after his earlier deal imploded, setting the case on a track toward a possible trial in 2024 while his father is campaigning for reelection.

Camper thief given two suspended sentences

Judge Robert Allison handed down a pair of three-year suspended sentences with the state Department of Corrections to Crystal Marie Stierns, 35, on Sept. 29, giving her credit for 12 days of time served.

Legals for October, 3 2023

Behind Emerson, Polson completes State A golf sweep

The Polson golf teams nailed down their state title sweep Saturday, and found another 1A golfer along the way.

Legals for October, 2 2023

Whitefish's Stack Financial ranked among top firms

Stack Financial Management of Whitefish was ranked no. 72 in the 2023 CNBC Financial Advisor 100.

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Knudsen sabotages our well-being by opposing abortion safety zones

Montanans cherish our personal liberty and privacy. We expect to make private medical decisions for our own bodies. Montana’s Constitution explicitly guarantees our right to privacy, which Montana courts have affirmed includes the right to abortion.

Decision to forgo Banned Books Week at ImagineIF Libraries proves divisive

An ImagineIF Libraries trustee disputed the depiction of a recent decision to forgo observation of Banned Books Week as a board decision during a Sept. 28 meeting packed by residents hoping to weigh in on the mandate.

Braves get first win of season

The Flathead Braves got their first soccer win of the season, 4-2 against Western AA foe Butte on Saturday.

Bobcats run wild in win over Vikings

Sean Chambers accounted for four touchdowns and Montana State overcame a slow start to beat Portland State 38-22 Saturday, and extend their home winning streak to 23 games.

Legals for October, 1 2023

Hiker sets new fastest known time record for Continental Divide Trail

The 41-year-old was accounting for hiking 3,050 miles when he only needed to account for 2,882 miles. After taking his only rest day of the entire trip to recover from a cold, his worries about not being able to make up for lost time faded away. He was well within his means to set a new fastest-known time for the famous thru-hike.

As employers face labor shortages, Biden administration rolls out playbook for training workers

The Biden administration on Friday is expected to release a playbook on best practices for training workers as the low 3.8% unemployment rate and years of underinvestment have left manufacturers, construction firms and other employers with unfilled jobs

Polson boys, girls lead State A golf

SIDNEY — The Polson golfers appear to travel well, with both the girls and boys teams seizing first-day leads at the State A golf tournament at the Sidney Country Club.

Prep Football: Whitefish upends Bigfork; Eureka wins big

BIGFORK — Carson Gulick threw for two touchdowns and ran for another, leading Whitefish over Bigfork 20-16 in a Western A football game.

Glacier handles Capital, 56-0

Glacier coach Grady Bennett feels the 2023 Wolfpack are a little more together — and Friday, together, they put a complete thumping on the defending state champions.

PHOTOS: Glacier shuts out Capital, 56-0

Photos from the Glacier Wolfpack's 56-0 win over the Helena Capital Bruins at Legends Stadium on Friday, Sept. 29.