Royal City soldier takes recruiting to the screen

ROYAL CITY — Royal City native Pedro Popoca is helping to recruit the next generation of soldiers. Popoca, a second lieutenant in the Army National Guard now living in Seattle, appeared recently in videos for the Army’s “Decide to Lead” promotion campaign to increase officer training participation. “It was actually one of my friends that's also an officer in the program with me (that got me into it),” Popoca said. “She was pictured in another video and she was telling me that they were looking for more people to be part of that campaign video. I ended up interviewing for this campaign and they liked me, so they put me into the video.” Popoca has roles in two videos, both of which can be found on YouTube. In “So Early,” he is shown helping a cadet climb a structure in an obstacle course, then being helped up in turn. In “Together,” he is seen carrying a map and leading cadets into a forest clearing for night training...

Legals for October, 14 2022

Cd'A CHAMBER: Empowering strong female leaders

The CDA Regional Chamber creates opportunities to equip and empower our local community members. From leadership development to networking engagements — our goal is to ensure that a bright future awaits anyone and everyone — regardless of perceived obstacles.

Hayrides, horses and Halloween at Clydesdale Outpost

Halloweentime at Clydesdale Outpost features haunted hayrides, a Clydesdale photobooth, ghost stories around the bonfire, a SPOOKeasy bar, fun food and treats and on certain nights live music.

West Nile Virus detected in Montana

The state Department of Public Health and Human Services urges Montanans to take extra care to avoid mosquito bites this summer.

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Evacuations ordered, areas closed for 900-acre wildfire east of Eureka

Local students organize pro-gun rally

Three area high school students are planning to lead a pro-gun rights rally at Depot Park in Kalispell on Saturday. They hope to provide a platform for youth to voice support of the Second Amendment and responsible gun owners.

Seat belt bill is a lesson in politics

It was the primary seat belt bill that drew the largest and most emotionally charged testimony to the Capitol this week. Senate Bill 237, sponsored by Sen. Dave Lewis, R-Helena, would have made not wearing a seat belt a primary offense.

Packed parks, lurking virus? Worries mount as Italy reopens

MILAN (AP) — Italy’s gradual reopening on Monday after six months of rotating virus lockdowns is satisfying no one: Too cautious for some, too hasty for others.

Some programs in danger of losing funding

Well, the 61st legislative session kicked off in Helena in the midst of a snow storm on Jan. 5. The results of the fall election formed a 27-23 Republican majority in the Senate and a 50-50 split in the House. The key issues during this legislative session are shaping up to be the state budget, stabilizing the economy, and working to mitigate the property tax reappraisals.

Seat belt bill is a lesson in politics

It was the primary seat belt bill that drew the largest and most emotionally charged testimony to the Capitol this week. Senate Bill 237, sponsored by Sen. Dave Lewis, R-Helena, would have made not wearing a seat belt a primary offense.

Gnabry, Lewandowski combine in Bayern's 3-0 win at Chelsea

LONDON (AP) — The city where Serge Gnabry's career stalled now provides the stage for him to shine.

What's Happening: Virus hurts handshakes, elections, Louvre

PARIS (AP) — The new virus is entering new territories, from megacities to seaside villages, and

AP FACT CHECK: Trump's false assurance about troops in Iraq

WASHINGTON (AP) — At first, President Donald Trump stated inaccurately that no U.S. troops were injured in the Iranian missile attack against them in Iraq. Then he prematurely minimized those injuries as doctors tried to determine how severe they were.

Ethiopia says US plans 'substantial financial support'

ADDIS ABABA, Ethiopia (AP) — America’s top diplomat in his final Africa stop on Tuesday discussed dramatic political reforms with Ethiopia’s Nobel Peace Prize-winning prime minister, and the U.S. plans to provide “substantial financial support” to strengthen them, Ethiopia said.

1 year after Illinois shooting, police push gun-fee hike

SPRINGFIELD, Ill. (AP) — In the year since five workers died in a suburban Chicago warehouse shooting, state officials have beefed up illegal firearms enforcement efforts, including the first-ever operations by state authorities to confiscate weapons from those whose gun permits are invalid, Illinois State Police Director Brendan Kelly said Thursday.

As SC Senate education debate meanders, House takes action

COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) — The South Carolina House isn't just sitting around doing nothing with education as the South Carolina Senate spent their week debating a bill to overhaul public education without reaching a conclusion.

AP FACT CHECK: Trump's false assurance about troops in Iraq

WASHINGTON (AP) — At first, President Donald Trump stated inaccurately that no U.S. troops were injured in the Iranian missile attack against them in Iraq. Then he prematurely minimized those injuries as doctors tried to determine how severe they were.

As SC Senate education debate meanders, House takes action

COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) — The South Carolina House isn't just sitting around doing nothing with education as the South Carolina Senate spent their week debating a bill to overhaul public education without reaching a conclusion.