Teachers in Kalispell Public Schools get new two-year contract
Kalispell Public Schools teachers and other certified staff have a new two-year contract that replaces the district’s usual percentage raises with flat-dol...
Jun 14, 2026Open source
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Financial ripple: Outfitters protect fishing resources to preserve industry with big economic impact
People travel thousands of miles to fish the region’s pristine rivers, which means the health of local waterways and their fisheries is the most important...
Jun 14, 2026Open source
More Montanans cast ballots in this election than any other midterm primary
Montana’s June primary election drew more than 300,000 voters across the state for the first time, the highest raw vote total for a primary during a midter...
Jun 14, 2026Open source
37th Montana Big Sky Class B All-Star Football Game memories
The South won the contest 6-2 on 6-13-26 at Palisades Field at Red Lodge High School.
Jun 14, 2026Open source
A Montana hospital tried to build a cutting-edge heart program. It drove doctors away.
Former cardiologists and family members of a deceased patient question why and how people were routed to the now-paused TAVR program at Benefis Health System...
Jun 14, 2026Open source
Providers call Gianforte approval of Medicaid cuts ‘irresponsible’ threat to patient care
Despite pushback from a bipartisan group of lawmakers, the Montana health department will move forward with its plan to nix Medicaid rate increases to addres...
Jun 14, 2026Open source
Montana Western hires East Helena head coach Tyler Murray as offensive coordinator
The East Helena head coach will depart after a successful run as the Vigilantes head coach to be the Montana Western offensive coordinator.
Jun 14, 2026Open source
Community Briefs: ServeMontana awards, Montana Plan Madness, school groundbreaking, 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?
Jun 14, 2026Open source
A Montana hospital tried to build a cutting-edge heart program. It drove doctors away.
Former cardiologists and family members of a deceased patient question why and how people were routed to the now-paused TAVR program at Benefis Health System...
Jun 14, 2026Open source
A Montana hospital tried to build a cutting-edge heart program. It drove doctors away.
Former cardiologists and family members of a deceased patient question why and how people were routed to the now-paused TAVR program at Benefis Health System...
Jun 14, 2026Open source
Montana boys pull away for win in first game of Montana-Wyoming All-Star Basketball Series
The Montana All-Stars kept building its lead as the game progressed at Gillette College.
Jun 14, 2026Open source
A Montana hospital tried to build a cutting-edge heart program. It drove doctors away.
Former cardiologists and family members of a deceased patient question why and how people were routed to the now-paused TAVR program at Benefis Health System...
Jun 14, 2026Open source
How unidentifiable donors are funding Montana’s anti-dark money initiative
Nearly all of The Montana Plan’s hundreds of thousands of dollars in donations have come from a nonprofit that doesn’t have to disclose its donors.
Jun 13, 2026Open source
Montana’s 2027 American Indian Caucus could be the biggest yet
The state Legislature’s American Indian Caucus could include at least 14 members for the 2027 session.
Jun 13, 2026Open source
American Prairie lawsuit over bison grazing on Montana state lands heard in court
Earlier this year, Montana leaders adopted a new policy, putting a pause on requests to graze bison on state trust lands.
Jun 13, 2026Open source
Dog bites illustrate important lessons about rabies risks and treatment
A dog bite can happen to anyone — and when it does, medical experts say it's critical to see a doctor immediately, even if the wound seems minor.
Jun 13, 2026Open source
Statue delivered in advance of Montana Firefighters Memorial ceremony
Jamie Swecker, board chair of the Montana State Firefighters Memorial, said Romero's sacrifice warranted recognition even though he was not a Montana resident.
Jun 13, 2026Open source
Montana Libertarian Party cries foul in Senate primary
Kyle Austin, the winner of the Libertarian primary for U.S. Senate in Montana, says he’s not a Republican in disguise, but members of the Montana Libertari...
Jun 13, 2026Open source
Rocky Mountain Labs, Hamilton scientist under scrutiny by Republicans
Last week, Montana U.S. Sen. Tim Sheehy joined fellow congressional Republicans in calling for scrutiny of Hamilton’s Rocky Mountain Labs.
Jun 13, 2026Open source
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Essex is in Flathead County, Montana.
Region: Western Montana
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59916
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Financial ripple: Outfitters protect fishing resources to preserve industry with big economic impact
People travel thousands of miles to fish the region’s pristine rivers, which means the health of local waterways and their fisheries is the most important...
Jun 14, 2026Open source
More Montanans cast ballots in this election than any other midterm primary
Montana’s June primary election drew more than 300,000 voters across the state for the first time, the highest raw vote total for a primary during a midter...
Jun 14, 2026Open source
37th Montana Big Sky Class B All-Star Football Game memories
The South won the contest 6-2 on 6-13-26 at Palisades Field at Red Lodge High School.
Jun 14, 2026Open source
A Montana hospital tried to build a cutting-edge heart program. It drove doctors away.
Former cardiologists and family members of a deceased patient question why and how people were routed to the now-paused TAVR program at Benefis Health System...
Jun 14, 2026Open source
Providers call Gianforte approval of Medicaid cuts ‘irresponsible’ threat to patient care
Despite pushback from a bipartisan group of lawmakers, the Montana health department will move forward with its plan to nix Medicaid rate increases to addres...
Jun 14, 2026Open source
Montana Western hires East Helena head coach Tyler Murray as offensive coordinator
The East Helena head coach will depart after a successful run as the Vigilantes head coach to be the Montana Western offensive coordinator.
Jun 14, 2026Open source
Community Briefs: ServeMontana awards, Montana Plan Madness, school groundbreaking, 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?
Jun 14, 2026Open source
A Montana hospital tried to build a cutting-edge heart program. It drove doctors away.
Former cardiologists and family members of a deceased patient question why and how people were routed to the now-paused TAVR program at Benefis Health System...
Jun 14, 2026Open source
A Montana hospital tried to build a cutting-edge heart program. It drove doctors away.
Former cardiologists and family members of a deceased patient question why and how people were routed to the now-paused TAVR program at Benefis Health System...
Jun 14, 2026Open source
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48.4940280, -113.9466780
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