Bipartisan U.S. Senate bill aims to boost bison tribal management, restoration

A bipartisan group of U.S. senators has again introduced a bill that aims to create a permanent bison program within the Department of Interior to help bolster tribal involvement in the restoration and management of the creatures on tribal lands.

Montana data shows 44% who lost coverage in Medicaid unwinding were kids

Nearly half of the roughly 55,000 Montanans who lost Medicaid coverage through the disenrollment process between April and August were children, according to new data provided to a legislative committee by the Department of Public Health and Human Services.

Whitefish couple fashions custom hats made to last

Glacier Rim Hats, the couple’s current business, is based out of the family’s Whitefish home, operating out of a spare guest room and garage.

95 mills: Counties committed to fiscal responsibility

We hope this letter finds you well. The Montana Association of Counties (MACo) Board of Directors wishes to address several matters of concern as well as provide feedback on the recent legislative session and tax policy.

Letters to the editor Oct. 8

Letters to the editor Oct. 8

Joan Maria Deily, 89

Joan Maria Deily, 89

Vermont's flood-damaged capital is slowly rebuilding. And it's asking tourists and residents to help

The small city of about 8,000 is celebrating its ongoing recovery with food trucks, music and street performers in hopes of drawing visitors downtown and giving shops a chance to sell their merchandise in sidewalk sales.

Road dogs come up big as Montana Western upsets No. 11 Montana Tech

Montana Western played spoiler on the road Saturday as the Bulldogs took down the Montana Tech Orediggers 38-28 Saturday. The Bulldogs rushing attack played a big factor in the win as Bulldogs racked up 273 yards and three scores on the ground.

Pack shuts out Helena schools

The Wolfpack is still solidly at the top of Western AA soccer standings after winning two games on Friday and Saturday.

Griz hold off UC Davis, 31-23

Eli Gillman’s 85-yard touchdown burst in the third quarter let the No. 17 Grizzlies open up a 28-20 lead, and Montana held off No. 20 UC Davis 31-23 in a Big Sky Conference football game Saturday.

Legals for October, 8 2023

Whitefish wipes out Stevi, 62-14

WHITEFISH — Carson Gulick threw three touchdown passes and took an interception back for a score, providing just some of the highlights in Whitefish’s 62-14 Western A football win over Stevensville Friday.

Ex-boyfriend arrested after string of alleged incidents in Columbia Falls

David James Bollman faces counts of burglary and assault with a weapon in Flathead County District Court.

Schweikert, special teams key big C-Falls win

COLUMBIA FALLS — Cody Schweikert accounted for four touchdowns and Columbia Falls’ special teams were special, in a 41-0 rout of Western A rival Libby Friday.

Wolfpack runs past Braves in 2nd half

Kobe Dorcheus, the junior half of Glacier’s running back tandem, was a tough tackle on Thursday night in the Wolfpack’s 42-6 Crosstown win over Flathead.

Bulldogs down Columbia Falls, 3-1

The Whitefish Bulldogs poured in three goals in the second half to top the Columbia Falls Wildcats 3-1 at Smith Fields on Thursday in Northwest A soccer.

Legals for October, 6 2023

Biden says he had to use Trump-era funds for the border wall. Asked if barriers work, he says 'No'

WASHINGTON (AP) — President Joe Biden on Thursday defended his administration's decision to waive 26 federal laws in South Texas to allow for construction of roughly 20 miles of additional border wall, saying he had no choice but to use the Trump-era funding for the barrier to stop illegal migration from Mexico.

WTC presents Pulitzer Prize-winning masterpiece ‘Lost In Yonkers’

This nostalgic memory play takes us back to the summer of 1942: World War II is on and flat-broke Eddie Kurnitz leaves his sons Jay and Arty with their grandmother while he takes to the road as a salesman to pay off his debts.

Whitefish High School Class of 1958 holds book signing

The book is called “Love Letter to Whitefish, Montana” and is being released this weekend to coincide with the 65th class reunion and Whitefish High’s homecoming.