Biden visits Illinois to sell voters on families agenda

CRYSTAL LAKE, Ill. (AP) — President Joe Biden on Wednesday turned his focus to pitching his proposed investments in families and education, using a visit to a community college in an Illinois swing district to highlight how his spending on so-called human infrastructure would boost the economy.

Calls, no hugs: UK moms spend Mother's Day far from family

LONDON (AP) — Sunday was Mother’s Day in Britain and the government had a stark message for millions of citizens: Visiting your mom could kill her.

Basin events for Dec. 10-15

Events Dec. 9-15

Keeping Summer Fun

(

Red Sleep Mountain Drive slated to open

Pence visiting Wisconsin's capital city, liberal stronghold

MADISON, Wis. (AP) — Vice President Mike Pence's planned visit on Tuesday to Wisconsin's liberal stronghold of Madison may signal the opening of a new front in the hotly contested campaign to win the battleground state.

First Foal by American Pharoah Born at Brookdale Farm

First Foal by American Pharoah Born at Brookdale Farm

NCAA board hands call on fall championships to each division

The NCAA Board of Governors on Wednesday directed each division of the association to decide independently by Aug. 21 whether it will be able to conduct championship events safely in fall sports such as soccer, volleyball and lower levels of football during the coronavirus pandemic.

104-year-old rents chopper for northern Denmark family visit

COPENHAGEN, Denmark (AP) — What is a 104-year-old woman to do if she wants to visit family members but can't sit in a car for a long period of time?

'Tis the Season…to cut a Christmas tree

COEUR d’ALENE — It is soon to be the most wonderful time of year to visit the Idaho Panhandle National Forests and find the perfect Christmas tree!

Wanted: A friend to gift slobbery kisses to

SOAP LAKE — Frankie is a big, sweet pup who is full of hugs and slobbery kisses. He loves to play with other dogs and humans. He is around a year old which means he still has some of his puppy energy. He is a bullmastiff-boxer mix and weighs around 100 pounds. The sweet boy is up to date on shots and is neutered, now he is just waiting for his forever home. If Frankie is your kind of guy visit RockBottomRocker.org. If you can’t adopt this love bug but still want to help a local nonprofit visit the website and click the “donate” button. If you would like to drop off items to the shelter, they are in need of dog and cat food, cat litter, a 32-gallon garbage can with wheels, pee pads, toilet paper, paper towels and dish soap.

Lakeside business provides unique lake excursions

Some excursions include Cedar Island, Whitefish Lake, and Somers Bay, but the outfitter’s most popular tour is Wild Horse Island where kayakers learn about the island’s geographical, cultural and biological wonders.

Tribute concert features music of Huey Lewis and The News

The music of quintessential American rock band, Huey Lewis and the News, is featured during a tribute concert next week for the final installment of the Whitefish Summer Concert Series.

Spanish-language opera screens in Whitefish

This spellbinding and romantic opera will be shown on Saturday, Dec. 9 at 10:55 a.m. at the Whitefish Performing Arts Center.

Tribute concert features music of pop rock band Huey Lewis and The News

The band had a run of hit singles in the 1980s and early 1990s enduring them to millions of fans.

THE DIRT: The history of roads in the Silver Valley Pt. 2

Grant Co. jail roster for March 24, 2026

This list shows current inmates from the Grant County Jail who were booked March 24, 2026. All individuals listed are presumed innocent until proven guilty.

WEATHER: May 4-9

Monday: Sunny, with a high near 87 and north winds to 11 miles per hour, gusts near 21 mph. Overnight mostly clear, low around 55. Northwest winds to 10 mph, gusts near 21 mph.

Building will drive down housing costs

WEATHER: May 20-26

Wednesday: Sunny then partly sunny in the afternoon, with a high near 78. Light northwest wind. Partly cloudy overnight, with a low around 49.