Big Sky Now: Recapping the Brawl and full FCS playoff preview

It was one of the biggest weekends of the season, and Week 13 delivered shakeups across the Big Sky.

UM's Eli Gillman, MSU's Caden Dowler are Big Sky MVPs

FARMINGTON, Utah — He’s not a Walter Payton Award finalist, but Eli GIllman is a Big Sky Conference MVP.

FEC grant brings new instruments to junior high

The Columbia Falls Academic Foundation is the recent recipient of a $46,000 Flathead Electric Cooperative Community Education Grant. The grant allows CFAF to support the Columbia Falls Junior High School music program.

Three assistant football coaches out at Idaho

Assistant football coaches Matt Linehan, Lance Dunbar and Tevita Finau will not return to Idaho’s coaching staff in 2026, Vandals head coach Thomas Ford Jr. said Tuesday.

Give thanks for our caregivers

This Thanksgiving, as we gather with loved ones, let’s pause to honor Montana’s unsung heroes: the 214,000 family caregivers who keep our families whole.

Looking Back: Big Mountain’s Chair 3 still called Chair 3

A look back at past Pilot articles by Julie Engler.

Explore Whitefish helps local restaurants raise over $420,000 to support rental assistance

Whitefish is, once again, showing the power of community. Local restaurants, through the 1% Community Support Fund, are stepping up to make a real difference for the people who call Whitefish home. In partnership with Housing Whitefish, this effort has already impacted more than 80 individuals working at over 50 local businesses—helping to ensure that those who serve our community every day can continue to live and thrive here.

Legals for November, 26 2025

Legals for November, 26 2025

Trapped in a car wreck, Woods Bay woman credits teens with saving her life

Driving home from a quilting event in Bigfork in September of last year, Carol Martin remembered that the sky was clear, the sun was shining, and she had a headache.

Trapped in a car wreck, Woods Bay woman credits teens with saving her life

Driving home from a quilting event in Bigfork in September of last year, Carol Martin remembered that the sky was clear, the sun was shining, and she had a headache.

Hauck named AFCA Regional Coach of the Year

Postseason accolades continued to roll in for Montana head coach Bobby Hauck on Tuesday with the American Football Coaches Association (AFCA) naming him the FCS Region 5 Coach of the Year.

Big changes for Libby Public School sports

Libby will field a high school baseball team in the 2026 season, joining the growing ranks of schools in Class A that have varsity squads.

Local fraudster pleads guilty to theft

Michael Alan Hubbard, 35, appeared in Lincoln County District Court Monday...

Libby man gets prison after repeated probation violations

But following several probation violations, Ball ended up with a...

Letters to the editor Nov. 25

Letters to the editor Nov. 25

MSU’s Dowler picks up 3rd straight Big Sky honor

Caden Dowler made history Monday with his third straight defensive player of the week award from the Big Sky Conference.

Source: Vigen, Oregon State close to deal

Montana State football coach Brent Vigen could be on the move.

Adams County Jail roster for Nov. 24, 2025

The reports below were provided by the Adams County Sheriff’s Office. All suspects are considered innocent until proven guilty in a court of law. This is the active list of inmates for the Adams County Sheriff’s Office listed in order of the date of arrest. The Adams County Jail is closed, so inmates are housed in other jurisdictions.

3 area teachers honored by Granco FCU

MOSES LAKE – Granco Federal Credit Union announced its 2025 Teacher of the Year winners.