Arrest warrant issued for Libby man accused of stabbing woman

According to a court document filed July 26, Reid was at...

Big Sky commissioner on FCS playoffs, NCAA antitrust settlement

SPOKANE -- The NCAA antitrust settlement, FCS playoffs and conference realignment were among the topics covered at the July 22 State of the Conference address by Big Sky Commissioner Tom Wistrcill. Oh, and the conference’s new deal with ESPN, which begins in 2025.

Reeling in a winner

Carl Hojem takes top spot in 40th 'Big One Salmon Derby'

Carl's winning catch weighed in at 25.5 pounds.

Weekend TV/Radio highlights

Television, radio and streaming highlights for upcoming weekend.

Associated Press Business Briefs - Aug. 2, 2024

Business news and information from around the United States and the world.

Economic worries cause Wall Street to tumble 700 points

U.S. stocks tumbled after weak data raised worries the Federal Reserve may have missed its window to cut interest rates before undercutting the economy's growth. The S&P 500 sank 1.4% Thursday after a report showed U.S. manufacturing activity is still shrinking. The Dow Jones Industrial Average fell 1.2%, and the Nasdaq composite dropped 2.3%.

Ronan receives $1.25M to revitalize downtown

Four decades ago, Ronan’s Main Street was a bustling place, with grocery, clothing, furniture, hardware and drug stores, cafes and even a jewelry shop. But as small towns everywhere declined and box stores flourished, those Main Street businesses moved to the highway corridor or closed completely.

Legals for August, 2 2024

UPDATE: Gwen fire now 65% contained

The Gwen Fire in Nez Perce County has burned nearly 29,000 acres.

Skylar Meade transferred to Nez Perce County to face murder charge

Meade was indicted in June on murder charges in connection with the death of an elderly man from Juliaetta.

Teen joins family as volunteer firefighter

An 18-year-old from Naples received her firefighter certification, joining the rest of her family as a volunteer firefighter at South Boundary Fire Protection District.

Revitalizing Ronan: $1.25 million grant gives community a big boost

Four decades ago, Ronan’s Main Street was a bustling place, with grocery, clothing, furniture, hardware and drug stores, cafes and even a jewelry shop. But as small towns everywhere declined and box stores flourished, those Main Street businesses moved to the highway corridor or closed completely.

Broadway stars and hopefuls create Harmony for Whitefish performances

For 20 years Alpine Theatre Project has brought artists direct from Broadway to Whitefish to perform and teach. This mission continues with 10 stars tapped to perform Broadway showstoppers in a concert series titled, Harmony.

40 Under 40: Ashley Scott McKean

Being nominated for 40 under 40 isn’t just about professional excellence, though that’s a key element that the Basin Business Journal looks for. It’s also about community involvement and being there to build up those around you. Ashley Scott McKean, who was nominated by nine people, the most of any of this year’s awardees, exemplifies all of that according to Brett Lopez, one of the people who put her name in the running. “(She helped) us out the best way possible when she helped me and my wife find our first home together. I know she does a lot for kids sports and always helping in any way possible,” said Cody Webster in his submission honoring Scott McKean.

Whitefish songwriter weekend Downtown in the Round announces lineup

For three days this fall, songwriters from Nashville along with local musicians will congregate in Whitefish for Downtown in the Round, a celebration of original songs and storytelling.

Alpine Theatre Project’s Broadway showstoppers returns with 'Harmony'

Whitefish Performing Arts Center was a buzz Thursday as 60 Alpine Theatre Project Broadway Summer Camp students threw on their tap shoes for a rehearsal of George Gershin’s song, “I Got Rhythm.”

Coeur d'Alene School District recognizes 60 students for perfect AP exam scores

The Coeur d’Alene School District recently celebrated 60 high school students who earned at least one perfect score on their Advanced Placement exams in the 2023-2024 academic year.

Griz top preseason Big Sky polls, Cats 2nd

SPOKANE, Washington — Coming off a trip to the FCS national championship game in January, Montana was picked to win the Big Sky Conference for a second consecutive season in both the media and coaches preseason polls Sunday.

COLLEGE NOTEBOOK: Casey named to Stats Perform FCS Preseason All-America Second Team

The Griz head to training camp on Aug. 2 and their first game is Saturday, Aug. 31 at home against Missouri State.

Here's how you can see the Northern Lights in north Idaho

The Inland Northwest will have a chance to see a mild display of Northern Lights on Tuesday and Wednesday night.