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Bobcats fight but come up short

BOZEMAN — For most of the non-conference season Montana State head coach Tricia Binford looked toward MSU’s game against South Dakota State. It would be a measuring stick for the Bobcat program- a glimpse for where she wants to take the team.

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Ribbons awarded at Lake County Fair shows

The weather was scorching hot, but despite that, the kids and animals fared well at the Lake County Fair.

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Mary Catherine Arden, 97

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Sandpoint JV tennis posts great performances at districts

Head coach Kent Anderson said he couldn’t be prouder of the entire junior varsity team.

Raffle helps nonprofit music school fund music education

North Valley Music School has launched an online charitable raffle to benefit music education, appreciation and performance efforts in Montana.

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SHS senior takes advantage of state funds

“Owen is a great example, because he is super talented academically. He could go down either path,” Mire said. “I think it's very honorable to be in a trade, and I think sometimes we don't give credit to people who are interested in the trades and going to work.”

History comes alive at Polson’s Miracle of America Museum

Want to learn how arrowheads are made, see logs turned into lumber, or watch craftsmen turn molten glass and leather into art?

PF police chief offers crime insights

Says population burst hasn't sent crime rates soaring

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Garth Brooks doesn't want to win CMA entertainer award again

NASHVILLE, Tenn. (AP) — Country superstar Garth Brooks says he is pulling himself out of nominations for the Country Music Association's entertainer of the year award, saying it's time for someone else to win the top prize.

County budget might bust $100 million

COEUR d'ALENE — Kootenai County's proposed budget includes a 3 percent property tax hike and will likely top $100 million for the first time.

Nancy Ellen Chandler Johansen, 84

Nancy Ellen (Chandler) Johansen, born January 15, 1940, in Chicago, Illinois, to Henry and Winnie (Daves) Chandler, passed away peacefully on March 17, 2024, at the Schneidmiller Hospice House after spending a beautiful day surrounded by her family and loved ones.

Ex-Indiana Gov. Kernan, who was a Vietnam POW, dies at 74

INDIANAPOLIS (AP) — Former Indiana Gov. Joe Kernan, a Vietnam prisoner of war who entered politics and was thrust into the state’s top office when his predecessor suffered a deadly stroke, died Wednesday at age 74.

The Latest: China reports 47 new COVID-19 cases, 0 in Wuhan

The Latest on the coronavirus pandemic, which has infected more than 417,000 people and killed over 18,000. The COVID-19 illness causes mild or moderate symptoms in most people, but severe symptoms are more likely in the elderly or those with existing health problems. More than 107,000 people have recovered so far, mostly in China.