Grizzly Bears: Living up to our heritage

Something extraordinary is slowly unfolding across central Montana, and most Montanans have heard only fragments of the story. Grizzly bears are quietly walking east onto the prairie. Some female grizzlies have now denned and had cubs on the open prairie grassland miles from any trees.

A performance to remember: Local dancers share the stage with San Diego Ballet

This is the fourth year the San Diego Ballet has visited Northwest Montana to perform the timeless Christmas classic, Pyotr Ilyich Tchaikovsky’s “The Nutcracker,” with live music from the Glacier Symphony Orchestra.

PHOTOS: Montana State heads back to FCS Championship with 48-23 win over Montana

Photos from the Montana State Bobcats 48-23 win over the Montana Grizzlies in an FCS semifinal matchup at Bobcat Stadium in Bozeman on Saturday, Dec. 20. With the win, the Bobcats advance to the FCS Championship to face Illinois State.

MLPD logs for Dec. 15-17, 2025

The reports below were provided by the Moses Lake Police Department. All suspects are considered innocent until proven guilty in a court of law.

Northwest Notes Dec. 13, 2025

Malo comes to the Palouse following a season at Portland State, his alma mater, where he was the defensive ends coach.

PRESS CHRISTMAS FOR ALL Couple with high-risk infant grateful for tires, car repairs

As part of the annual Press Christmas for All campaign, we share stories of those who have received help from the program. This is one of them. Bringing a new life into the world means a fresh start and a world of possibilities for unconditional love. "Christen" and her partner "Matt" made the courageous steps to become parents, overcoming years of family trauma that Christen had endured to begin their own chapter and start a new generation.

Numerica announces 'Five Days of Family Fun'

Celebrate winter break with Numerica’s Five Days of Free Family Fun! Enjoy free activities like ice skating, snow tubing, waterparks, and family movies in Spokane and North Idaho.

Family forestry workshop dates set

Legals for December, 20 2025

Seahawks overcome 16-point deficit to stun Rams 38-37 in OT in NFC West showdown

SEATTLE (AP) — Mike Macdonald was in no mood to play for a tie, and the Los Angeles Rams’ defense had no interest in letting Sam Darnold connect with any of his top receiving options. After Darnold hit Jaxon Smith-Njigba for a touchdown in overtime, Macdonald entrusted his quarterback to win it for Seattle. Darnold did just that, hitting a wide-open Eric Saubert for the 2-point conversion, and the Seahawks overcame a 16-point fourth-quarter deficit to stun the Rams 38-37 on Thursday night for a one-game lead in the NFC West.

Libby man pleads guilty in shooting death of toddler son

PRESS CHRISTMAS FOR ALL Putting money where it matters

Earlier this week Super 1 Foods donated $7,500 to Press Christmas for All, continuing their longstanding legacy of dedication to the community.

Weekend TV/Radio highlights

Television, radio and streaming highlights for upcoming weekend.

Vandals hire Shoemaker as offensive coordinator / quarterbacks coach

Vandals hire Shoemaker as offensive coordinator / quarterbacks coach

Kalispell man accused of gunplay receives suspended jail sentences

Joashua Allen Willard, 45, initially pleaded not guilty to felony criminal endangerment and misdemeanor tampering with a communication device in connection with the alleged June 7 confrontation on Fourth Avenue West.

Polson man gets partially suspended sentence for bear spray attack

A Polson man was sentenced in district court in Polson on Dec. 4 to 10 years in the Montana State Prison with eight years suspended in connection with a bear spray attack.

Super Brawl: Something has to give

The “Super Brawl” fast approaches, marking the second meeting of intrastate rivals Montana and Montana State in four weeks, and you wonder if it might go different.

Super Brawl Capsule

MSU is 3-0 at home in the semifinals and hasn’t lost at home to a Big Sky opponent in Brent Vigen’s tenure (22-0)

AFCA puts Wortham, Dowler on All-America first team

Montana State safety Caden Dowler and Montana all-purpose star Michael Wortham were among 26 FCS players named first-team All-America by the American Football Coaches Association Thursday.

Big Sky Now: Quarterfinal recap and historic Super Brawl as Cats and Griz battle for a place in the finals

In a first-ever playoff meeting - Montana faces Montana State in Bozeman this weekend for the Super Brawl!