Missing person found dead near Port Townsend
The United States Coast Guard was searching for a person who reportedly fell off a 12-foot vessel near Point Wilson on Friday morning.
May 22, 2026Open source
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Home of the Week: A Kennedy is selling her Hyannis house for under $1.6m. Peek inside.
Why Kathleen Kennedy Townsend is selling her Hyannis, Cape Cod, house for under $2 million.
May 12, 2026Open source
Community Briefs: Montana Writers Rodeo, MJP workshop, rural summit in Townsend, and more
You probably know that the grizzly bear is Montana's state animal, but can you tell a grizzly bear from a black bear?
May 9, 2026Open source
Townsend restaurant in South Philly closes temporarily due to fire
The elegant French restaurant on East Passyunk Ave., is once again temporarily closed for the next few months — this time, due to a fire in a nearby build...
May 6, 2026Open source
Port of Port Townsend quits Facebook and Instagram, calls platforms ‘host-destroying parasites’
Port of Port Townsend Executive Director Eron Berg calls Facebook and Instagram 'host-destroying parasites' as the port shuts down both accounts this month.
May 6, 2026Open source
Grant applications sought by May 14 for Nashoba Valley Healthcare Fund
LOWELL — The Greater Lowell Community Foundation opened its 2026 Nashoba Valley Healthcare Fund Cycle on April 16. The foundation seeks requests for propos...
May 5, 2026Open source
Appoquinimink School Board election is May 12
TOWNSEND — Six candidates are vying for two seats on the Appoquinimink School District Board of Education on May 12.
May 3, 2026Open source
First Saturday Art Walk set this weekend in Port Townsend
First Saturday Art Walk set this weekend in Port Townsend
May 2, 2026Open source
Ted Townsend stepping down as CEO of Greater Memphis Chamber
Ted Townsend stepping down as CEO of Greater Memphis Chamber
May 2, 2026Open source
Ted Townsend resigns as CEO of Greater Memphis Chamber
Ted Townsend resigns as CEO of Greater Memphis Chamber
May 2, 2026Open source
Odd finish to a big win for North Middlesex
TOWNSEND — It wasn’t the way the North Middlesex Regional softball team drew it up but nonetheless, the Patriots will take it. On Friday afternoon, the h...
May 2, 2026Open source
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Remembering celebrated Montana musician and composer Philip Aaberg
Philip Aaberg of Chester, who built an internationally acclaimed career as a composer and pianist, has died following a battle with cancer.
May 30, 2026Open source
Out & About: USA 250th Billings website, Renaissance Festival, Big Sky Balloon Rally, Air Show details
This week, we have Visit Billings checking in with us on Montana This Morning as we close out the month of May and look ahead to what summer has in store for...
May 30, 2026Open source
Billings community garden helps neighbors grow food and connect
Billings, Mont. — An accessible community garden in Billings is helping people grow food while also giving neighbors a place to connect.
May 16, 2026Open source
Montana State's Preston Wysocki and Hailey Ells open multi competition at Big Sky Championships
Preston Wysocki and Hailey Ells set themselves up for potential points-scoring opportunities in the multi-events after their first day of competition at the...
May 14, 2026Open source
Photos: Special Olympics Montana Summer State Games in Billings
Photos from the 2026 Special Olympics Montana State Summer Games in Billings.
May 13, 2026Open source
Q2 Billings Area Weather: Lots of sunshine for Tuesday
Above average temps and dry conditions persist through midweek along with elevated fire concerns ahead of a chance for showers, thunderstorms, and gusty, str...
May 12, 2026Open source
County billed for dismissed lawsuit
A Park County man who accused the City of Livingston, its police department and a former city attorney of violating his constitutional rights lost an appeal...
May 12, 2026Open source
Montana State's Harvey Cramb and Libby Hansen earn Big Sky weekly honors
Montana State distance runner Harvey Cramb and pole vaulter Libby Hansen brought home a pair of Big Sky Athlete of the Week honors after impressive performan...
May 11, 2026Open source
FWP receives multiple mountain lion sightings around Bozeman
Montana Fish, Wildlife & Parks has received several mountain lion sighting reports in Bozeman over the last month.Most of the reports are concentrated ar...
May 11, 2026Open source
More details on Montana Senator Tim Sheehy's crash landing near Ennis revealed
The senator said that the jet, which can reach a 542 mph, lost power to the engine going at around 218 mph as he began descending to a landing strip.
May 11, 2026Open source
EPA grants long-contested permit to dispose of Montana refinery’s wastewater
Great Falls biorefinery Montana Renewables can now send hundreds of thousands of gallons of wastewater to disposal sites in nearby Pondera County after the U...
May 11, 2026Open source
Main Street blocked after crash in Billings
A motor vehicle crash has blocked northbound and southbound traffic on Main Street just south of the Wicks Lane intersection, according to the Billings Polic...
May 11, 2026Open source
Billings Howard Johnson investigated after Legionella outbreak
Health officials were investigating a Legionella outbreak tied to the Howard Johnson on Mullowney Lane after three people got sick.
May 10, 2026Open source
Photos: Montana Women's Run in Downtown Billings
Photos from the annual Montana Women's Run in Downtown Billings on Saturday, May 9, 2026.
May 9, 2026Open source
Former legislator Jen Gross attaches her name to 2018 sexual misconduct complaint against Jonathan Windy Boy
A contemporary investigation found Windy Boy sent inappropriate messages to Billings state Sen. Jen Gross during the 2017 legislative session.
May 8, 2026Open source
Ted Turner Was Most At Home At His Flying D Ranch In Montana
Media mogul Ted Turner, who died Wednesday, once owned four ranches in Montana and the largest bison herd in North America. His friends say he was most at…
May 8, 2026Open source
Stillwater Mine electrician who died in 2025 used wrong switch, report shows
A worker who was electrocuted at the Stillwater Mine used the wrong switch to try to cut power to a portion of the underground mine because it wasn’t prope...
May 7, 2026Open source
Marcee Cameron named interim coroner for Butte-Silver Bow following Parish's resignation
All 12 council members unanimously selected B-SB Deputy Coroner Marcee Cameron to serve as interim coroner during a meeting Wednesday night.
May 7, 2026Open source
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Townsend is in Broadwater County, Montana.
Region: Central Montana
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Austin Amestoy
Austin graduated from the University of Montana’s journalism program in May 2022. He came to MTPR as an evening newscast intern that summer, and jumped at...
May 30, 2026Open source
In Missoula, Forstag and Ocasio-Cortez campaign for working class votes
Montana’s primary elections are just a few days away, and candidates are vying to stand out in a packed race. In the final days, Democratic U.S. House hope...
May 30, 2026Open source
How's life as an urban deer?
In the wilds of Montana, you might find yourself in awe at the sight of a grizzly bear lumbering down a trail in Glacier Park, or entranced by the sounds of...
May 30, 2026Open source
Nevada man sentenced for stealing $59,000 in coins from Montana business
A Las Vegas man has been sentenced to more than two years in prison after being convicted of stealing more than $59,000 in coins and precious metals from a s...
May 30, 2026Open source
Democratic and Republican appetite for ticket splitting in Montana elections is low, poll indicates
Four in 10 independents said they are not likely to vote for a candidate of a different political party than the one they typically support.
May 30, 2026Open source
Montana hurries to adopt Trump’s Medicaid work rules amid budget woes
Montana plans to be one of the first states to enforce President Donald Trump’s work mandate for Medicaid enrollees.
May 30, 2026Open source
Tribal groups join lawsuit seeking restoration of $127 million in canceled farm grants
In March, the USDA canceled 49 grants, including at least three supporting Montana projects designed to support ‘underserved’ farmers and ranchers.
May 30, 2026Open source
Montana sheriff warns of more reports of barbed wire strung across public trails
Jefferson County Sheriff's Office is warning people to be cautious while riding on BLM trails to be aware of dangers
May 30, 2026Open source
Remembering celebrated Montana musician and composer Philip Aaberg
Philip Aaberg of Chester, who built an internationally acclaimed career as a composer and pianist, has died following a battle with cancer.
May 30, 2026Open source
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