Merry tidings at Shoshone Medical Center

First graders spread some Christmas cheer at Shoshone Medical

Governor orders two-week public school closure

Governor Steve Bullock directed Montana’s public K-12 schools to close March 16 through March 27.

Sick staff fueled outbreak in Seattle-area care centers

SEATTLE (AP) — Staff members who worked while sick at multiple long-term care facilities contributed to the spread of COVID-19 among vulnerable elderly in the Seattle area, federal health officials said Wednesday.

ADVERTISING: Advertorial — The passing of an icon, a visionary and a friend

A couple of weeks ago while we were away on vacation we learned of the passing of Allen Shoup.

Polson museum launches campaign to fix roof

Tarps placed over the thousands of artifacts on display at the Polson Flathead Lake Museum are serving as the main line of defense against the elements this winter.

New plan details habitat upgrades, wildlife protection

The U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service has released a final Comprehensive Conservation Plan for the National Bison Range that emphasizes wildlife protection and habitat improvements to the 18,800 acres of the range’s grassland, timber and riparian areas.

School up for review

Mike Cast, Leader Staff

Montana range tour coming in September

Pompeo in Saudi Arabia for visit focused on Iranian threats

RIYADH, Saudi Arabia (AP) — U.S. Secretary of State Mike Pompeo met with Saudi Arabia's King Salman and the crown prince on Thursday in a visit focused primarily on discussing shared security concerns about regional rival Iran.

ADVERTISING: Advertorial — What your headache is really trying to tell you

More people complain about headaches than any other medical ailments. There are approximately 45 million Americans complaining of headaches each year. That works out to about one in every six people or 16.54% of the population. More than eight million Americans visit their doctor for complaints of headache each year.

Park Service green lights ticketed entry for Sun Road travel

Glacier National Park officials announced Wednesday that a ticketed entry system for the 50-mile Going-to-the-Sun Road corridor is officially a go for the 2021 season.

Evacuations ordered; Going-to-the-Sun section closed

Glacier National Park has closed the Going-to-the-Sun Road from the south end of Lake McDonald to Logan Pass and ordered an evacuation of residences, buildings and campgrounds around the lake due to the

Trump traveling 'to be with those' in hurricane-hit states

LAKE CHARLES, La. (AP) — Fresh off the Republican National Convention, President Donald Trump flew to Louisiana on Saturday to survey the damage after Hurricane Laura, a trip that allows him to use the trappings of his office to try to project empathy and leadership. He is also to make a stop in Texas before returning to Washington.

Trump surveys Hurricane Laura damage in post-convention trip

LAKE CHARLES, La. (AP) — President Donald Trump got a firsthand look Saturday at the damage from Hurricane Laura on a post-Republican National Convention trip that allowed him to use the trappings of his office to try to project empathy and leadership.

Trump surveys Hurricane Laura damage in post-convention trip

LAKE CHARLES, La. (AP) — President Donald Trump got a firsthand look Saturday at the damage from Hurricane Laura on a post-Republican National Convention trip that allowed him to use the trappings of his office to try to project empathy and leadership.

Czech health minister breaks virus rules, asked to resign

PRAGUE (AP) — The Czech Republic’s prime minister called on his health minister to resign or be fired after he broke strict government restrictions to slow a record surge of coronavirus infections and visited a Prague restaurant.

Terry Branstad, US ambassador to China, to leave next month

BEIJING (AP) — The U.S. ambassador to China will step down early next month, ending a three-year tenure marked by a trade war and increasingly bitter relations between the world's two largest economies.

Terry Branstad, US ambassador to China, to leave next month

BEIJING (AP) — The U.S. ambassador to China will step down early next month, ending a three-year tenure marked by a trade war and increasingly bitter relations between the world's two largest economies.

College Football Picks: AAC tries to plant flag in P5 turf

Last week was the Sun Belt's time to shine. This week, the American Athletic Conference gets its chance to plant its flag.

College Football Picks: AAC tries to plant flag in P5 turf

Last week was the Sun Belt's time to shine. This week, the American Athletic Conference gets its chance to plant its flag.