FCS Notes: Cats 'better equipped' for this title run

Montana State coach Brent Vigen wasn’t completely on board Saturday with comparisons between his current 15-0 football team and the one that surged into the 2021 FCS title game in his first season. But he gets it.

Longtime pass-rushing tutor Teerlinck dies at age 69

INDIANAPOLIS (AP) — John Teerlinck loved teaching the art of pass rushing. His top students considered him the best instructor in league history.

Scientist receives top conservation award for protecting Flathead River

University of Montana Research Scientist Erin Sexton was awarded the 2012 Conservation Achievement Award for her work in developing a long-term solution in protecting the Flathead Basin ecosystem during the Montana chapter of the American Fisheries Society’s February meeting.

Scientist receives top conservation award for protecting Flathead River

University of Montana Research Scientist Erin Sexton was awarded the 2012 Conservation Achievement Award for her work in developing a long-term solution in protecting the Flathead Basin ecosystem during the Montana chapter of the American Fisheries Society’s February meeting.

Scientist receives top conservation award for protecting Flathead River

University of Montana Research Scientist Erin Sexton was awarded the 2012 Conservation Achievement Award for her work in developing a long-term solution in protecting the Flathead Basin ecosystem during the Montana chapter of the American Fisheries Society’s February meeting.

Moses Lake takes steps toward Creative District designation

Moses Lake’s vision of designating downtown as a Creative District has surpassed the dreaming stage.

HUCKLEBERRIES: At the right place, at the right time

A broken-down 1966 Buick saved a 4-year-old girl’s life 45 years ago.

UN expert says Spain fails badly in tackling poverty

MADRID (AP) — A U.N. human rights expert on Friday lambasted Spain for its treatment of its poor, saying the country's post-crisis economic policies have benefited businesses and the wealthy, but have left many ordinary people way behind.

Badrock Invitational at Glacier Bank Park next week

Badrock 15U Baseball, which is made up of Whitefish, Columbia Falls and Eureka youth baseball players, is hosting the first annual Badrock Invitational at Glacier Bank Park, the home of the Glacier Range Riders, June 27-30.

James Kearns Jr., 86

James William Kearns, Jr. (Bill) passed away Saturday, March 8, 2025, in Bozeman, Montana, where he had lived for the last couple of years. He was born to James William Kearns, Sr. and Ossia Taylor Kearns on November 1, 1938, in the Broadwater Hospital in Townsend.

Oklahoma State's Cunningham staying despite postseason ban

Cade Cunningham, one of the nation's top basketball recruits, has chosen to remain at Oklahoma State despite the program being banned from the 2021 postseason.

Sandpoint ranger hiding important documents

The Sandpoint ranger is concealing vital documents. The Kaniksu Winter Over Snow Vehicle EA developed by a pro OSV use collaboration, poses a threat to endangered species, including Canada lynx, wolverine, grizzly bear, and whitebark pine.

Team Spirit of American takes on Yukon 1000

Boundary County’s own Josh Friedman and Julie Kirk are competing in the world’s longest paddle race, the Yukon 1000. Friedman and Kirk have dubbed their kayaking duo, Team Spirit of America.

Oil industry shuts platforms, rigs, refineries before storm

NEW YORK (AP) — The energy industry braced Wednesday for catastrophic storm surges and winds as Hurricane Laura cut a dangerous path toward the coastlines of Texas and Louisiana.

Law enforcement records for April 27, 2023

The reports below were provided by the sheriff’s office or police department indicated. All suspects are considered innocent until proven guilty in a court of law...

Trump signs only a portion of Iowa's disaster relief request

WEST DES MOINES, Iowa (AP) — President Donald Trump said he had signed an emergency declaration for Iowa to help supply federal money to help the state recover from an unusual wind storm that struck a week ago but federal emergency management officials later confirmed he had only signed a portion of the request.

Whiplash: All at once, a steady US economy screeches to halt

WASHINGTON (AP) — Three weeks ago, EmpireCLS was heading toward a second straight year of record business. A car service company in New Jersey, Empire couldn’t even find enough chauffeurs and office workers to meet its needs.

St. Regis knitter makes good on special request

Some puzzles require a bit of unraveling. That was the case when St. Regis resident Ed Holterman set out to track down a young lad who had requested a special-colored hat during a Halloween giveaway in October.

Asia shares mixed, eyeing economies reopening, central banks

TOKYO (AP) — Asian shares are mixed Tuesday as governments inch toward letting businesses reopen and central banks step in to provide cash to economies.

Lightning strikes sailboat

People rush to douse fire at Silver Beach Marina

Sailboat scorched