Trump rally size raises question about risk in age of virus

WASHINGTON (AP) — President Donald Trump’s

Trump rally size raises question about risk in age of virus

WASHINGTON (AP) — President Donald Trump’s paltry crowd for his weekend campaign rally in Oklahoma raises new questions about politics in the age of coronavirus: Maybe pandemic-scarred Americans just aren’t ready to risk exposure for close-up engagement in the 2020 presidential election.

The causes, treatments of PTSD

Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD) is an anxiety disorder characterized by haunting memories, nightmares, social withdrawal, jumping anxiety, and/or insomnia that lingers for four weeks or more after a traumatic experience.

Virus deaths mount in US, Europe; Americans hope for relief

BERLIN (AP) — As virus deaths mounted and Americans hoped for some economic relief Tuesday from their divided government, heath officials and leaders warned that the world was entering a critical period that would determine just how deeply the pandemic slices through their nations.

Cartel battles stun once-peaceful state in central Mexico

MEXICO CITY (AP) — The two most powerful drug cartels in the hemisphere are battling over the industrial and farming hub of central Mexico — a state that has attracted gangs for the same reason it has lured auto manufacturers: road and rail networks that lead straight to the U.S. border.

Verdicts due for 14 over links to Jan. 2015 Paris attackers

PARIS (AP) — The terrorism trial of 14 people linked to the January 2015 Paris attacks on the satirical weekly Charlie Hebdo and a kosher supermarket ends Wednesday after three months punctuated by new attacks, coronavirus outbreaks among the defendants, and devastating testimony on three days of bloodshed that shook France.

Hardships for family include fire and auto accidents

House and barn fires are experienced hardships, besides the rigors of everyday life in the early part of the last century. Read on.

Silverbow Honey donates product to veterans, airmen

Each month the 92 Air Refueling Squadron at Fairchild Air Force Base holds a Hail and Farewell ceremony. My wife, Garnet, and I attend whenever we are able, about nine out of 12 months.

LAW ROUNDUP: One hitch: No shoes, no shirt, no ride

Someone told

Town remembers deadly tornado, one year later

Storm took the lives of 161 people, injured hundreds of others

JOPLIN, Mo. - Carrying small American flags and wearing T-shirts bearing the names of friends and loved ones who died when a massive tornado tore through Joplin one year ago, thousands of people made a somber march Tuesday through some of the town's hardest-hit neighborhoods.

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Ferguson protests temporarily close malls near St. Louis

The impact of Ironman

Businesses applaud hike in sales during inaugural event

Firehouse Subs coming to Cd'A

Firehouse Subs will occupy the eastern third of a 6,000-square-foot structure to be built at 1486 W. Appleway (near Cracker Barrel and across from WinCo).

Dietary Vice: Breaking bad food habits

Everybody knows you shouldn’t smoke cigarettes. Making the decision to do so means accepting the chance of potential consequences.

Kalispell mulls medical marijuana moratorium

Kalispell City Council will consider an emergency ordinance imposing a 90-day moratorium on medical marijuana businesses at its regular meeting Tuesday night.

Designer digs

Decorating firm to expand in former Whitefish nightclub

A prominent building in downtown Whitefish is about to be reborn.

In wake of riots in Portland, leaders call for reflection

After a night of rioting in Portland, Oregon, those responsible for the damage to police headquarters, a shopping mall and many businesses will be tracked down, authorities said Saturday, but also adding that this was a moment for soul-searching.

Amazon's mission: Getting a 'key' to your apartment building

Amazon didn’t respond to questions about potential hacking

Ozzy's truck: Restoration project raises suicide prevention awareness

Jeffrey “Ozzy” Otzwirk, was raised in Haugan.

Extroverts (and introverts, too) face quarantine challenges

Within days, Vicktery Zimmerman had figured out how to connect with friends and family even as she and her husband shelter in place at their Chicago home.