Montana veterans share service stories for Veterans History Project
The project recently traveled to Kalispell, where veterans from several branches of service shared their stories.
May 12, 2026Open source
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Kalispell chef brings Montana-made barbecue to Food Network's 'Chopped Castaways'
Chef Stephen Kina is bringing his Montana-made barbecue to a national audience, competing on the new Food Network show Chopped Castaways.
May 11, 2026Open source
Limited yield: High costs force Northwest Montana farmers to restrict wheat planting
But turning the grain into staple foods sold at the bakery and served on the dinner table is facing challenges, as market constraints and the high cost to pr...
May 10, 2026Open source
Poster Player of the Week: Glacier's Ava Grady
This week’s Poster Player of the Week, presented by Corwin Motors, goes to Ava Grady of Glacier softball.
May 6, 2026Open source
Election Results: Trustee winners declared, levies mostly rejected
Results from Flathead County school district and special district elections held Tuesday, May 5.
May 6, 2026Open source
Montana Morning Headlines: Tuesday, May 12, 2026
One dead and another injured from Columbia Falls shooting, NTSB releases report on Sen. Tim Sheehy's emergency landing, and Missoula received a grant to help...
May 12, 2026Open source
Montana Morning Headlines: Monday, May 11, 2026
Kalispell Chef Steph Kina competing on Food Network's "Chopped Castaways," Missoula residents petition to reduce train noise, and Logan Health's ALERT progra...
May 11, 2026Open source
Kalispell Glacier's Owen Thiel runs 400-meter dash in Missoula
Kalispell Glacier senior Owen Thiel runs in the boys 400-meter dash at a high school track and field quadrangular Thursday at Missoula County Stadium.
May 1, 2026Open source
Kalispell woman killed in highway crash near Whitefish
A Kalispell woman was killed and two others were seriously injured in a highway crash near Whitefish on May 7.
May 11, 2026Open source
Kalispell Glacier 'respects but disagrees' with MHSA on recruiting violations
"Glacier High School respects the MHSA and their governing body fully, but still disagrees with the ruling and outcome of this hearing."
May 9, 2026Open source
Missing hiker killed by bear in Glacier National Park
Glacier National Park officials announced the discovery of a deceased hiker, potentially mauled by a bear, on Mt. Brown Trail.
May 8, 2026Open source
Missing hiker's body recovered in Glacier National Park, bear encounter suspected
Glacier National Park rangers are currently searching for Anthony Pollio, a 33-year-old Florida man last heard from on Sunday evening when he communicated pl...
May 8, 2026Open source
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Butte Sullivans heading to global family reunion in Ireland
The reasons are twofold — meet new and old relatives and attempt to hold the largest ever surname reunion with the bonus of making it into the Guinness Wor...
May 12, 2026Open source
Helena study on potential under- or overpass at Montana Ave. train crossing begins
Could an underpass at the Montana Avenue railroad crossing and a roundabout at malfunction junction be in the future? A Helena study on the possible changes...
May 12, 2026Open source
Unsealed documents in Anaconda murder case reveal evidence against Michael Paul Brown
Prosecutors say they have video evidence from the scene and a confession by Brown.
May 12, 2026Open source
Police blotter: Alleged gun-wielding man in custody
Local law enforcement personnel respond to multiple crimes in and around Butte
May 11, 2026Open source
Margaret Leary fifth grader takes first place at Hall of Fame competition
With a perfect score, Theo Graf, a fifth grader from Margaret Leary Elementary School, took first place on May 7 at the Butte-Silver Bow County Superintenden...
May 11, 2026Open source
Watson Children's Shelter hosting free Community Baby Shower
Watson Children's Shelter's free Community Baby Shower is May 12 in Missoula, offering diapers, clothes and more.
May 11, 2026Open source
'Iconic Missoula:' Local art flaunted at new airport welcome wall
The Missoula Montana Airport unveiled a new art installation and visitor center on Friday.
May 10, 2026Open source
Montana State-bound Taylor Doleac becomes 'once-in-a-career' athlete in Hamilton
Montana State signee Taylor Doleac has been a do-it-all athlete for the Hamilton Broncs in track and field his senior season.
May 9, 2026Open source
City of Missoula's hands largely tied when it comes to railroad noise
From the Lower Rattlesnake to East Broadway, many people in Missoula are more than familiar with the sound of trains at odd hours of the day.
May 9, 2026Open source
‘It deserves to be protected’: Frenchtown residents debate zoning
Frenchtown residents have made the case for and against citizen-proposed zoning in the area north of Interstate 90 near the interchange where Town Pump plans...
May 8, 2026Open source
Helena's airport firefighting training center draws crews from across North America
Helena's Rocky Mountain Emergency Services Training Center is one of only three airport firefighting training facilities in the western U.S.
May 8, 2026Open source
Montana Highway Patrol Advanced Academy gets new troopers ready for the road
New law enforcement officers graduated from the Montana Law Enforcement Academy at the end of April. New Montana Highway Patrol troopers are now in Boulder c...
May 8, 2026Open source
Community Spotlight: The Fourth D Club's New Podcast
The Fourth D Club of Missoula is a recovery community dedicated to spiritual growth that now offers a new podcast.
May 8, 2026Open source
Beaded artwork to represent Montana in America 250 Time Capsule
The Montana Historical Society has submitted Montana's contribution to the America 250 Semiquincentennial Time Capsule: a beaded artwork by Apsáalooke/Arika...
May 8, 2026Open source
May 7 recap: Missoula and Western Montana news you may have missed today
The popular breakfast burritos, along with biscuits and gravy, will now be available late night.
May 8, 2026Open source
Helena man sentenced to 10 years in prison for felony assault with a weapon
A Helena man was sentenced to 10 years in the Montana State Prison on Wednesday in Lewis and Clark County District Court after he was convicted last year of...
May 7, 2026Open source
Helena man sentenced to 45 years in prison for sexually assaulting young girl
A Helena man was sentenced Wednesday to 45 years in the Montana State Prison after a jury convicted him last year of sexually abusing a 7-year-old girl.
May 7, 2026Open source
What's the real story behind Missoula's Slant Streets?
If you've lived in Missoula, you've may have heard sensational tales of strife and betrayal about the origin of the Slant Street neighborhood. What's the rea...
May 7, 2026Open source
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Lake Mc Donald is in Flathead County, Montana.
Region: Western Montana
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Montana schools and daycares face worker shortages amid lagging pay
Montana’s labor department projects a need to fill more than 4,000 jobs in education and childcare each year, mostly due to workers leaving the industry.
May 16, 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
Sun River gates draw crowds near Augusta as antler season begins
A growing crowd turned out about nine miles northwest of Augusta as the gates opened at the Sun River Wildlife Management Area.
May 16, 2026Open source
Hamilton considers yield signs at uncontrolled intersections along Third Street
Hamilton officials are looking at ways to make two uncontrolled intersections in Hamilton safer after residents brought their concerns to the city recently.
May 15, 2026Open source
Ravalli County candidates for MT Legislature look to win voters in primary home stretch
With this year’s primary date quickly approaching, candidates are working to earn every vote in the sprawling Ravalli County.
May 15, 2026Open source
Nonprofit on Crow Nation receives funds from opioid settlement
The Mountain Shadow Associated, based in Lodge Grass, announced that the Montana Opioid Abatement Trust had awarded funds to support the organization.
May 15, 2026Open source
Montana Gov. Gianforte declares Sunday a 'Day of Prayer for Rain' amid worsening drought
“Prayer is the most powerful tool we have,” Gianforte said in a statement. “I ask Montanans who are faithful to join Susan and me in coming to God with...
May 15, 2026Open source
Rosebud Coal Mine has laid off more than 60 workers after mild winter
Following a mild winter, mining company Westmoreland laid off more than a fifth of its workforce at the Rosebud Mine.
May 15, 2026Open source
Saxon's new ERA: 1914 Roadster traveling U.S. for women's rights stops in Bozeman
The bright yellow Saxon Roadster rolled slowly down Bozeman streets around 8 a.m. Wednesday and stopped outside the Extreme History Project, where Mayor Joey...
May 15, 2026Open source
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