Sign in Subscribe

Latest

Ryan Busse becomes fourth Montana Democrat to enter the U.S. House race against Rep. Zinke

Ryan Busse, the 2024 candidate for governor, has entered a crowded primary field of Democrats who are lining up to challenge Republican Rep. Ryan Zinke for Montana’s western congressional district. The former firearms executive, author and longtime conservation advocate announced his return to politics on Thursday. He’s the

MT Supreme Court sides with attorney general, blocks anti-dark money ballot initiative

The Montana Supreme Court on Tuesday blocked a ballot initiative that sought to rein in the spending of corporate and secret donor money in the state's political races. The unanimous decision from the high court upholds Attorney General Austin Knudsen's initial determination from late last year

Former teacher charged with sex abuse of children after undercover operation in Missoula

A Missoula County man and former teacher was charged with two counts of sexual abuse of children after prosecutors say he contacted a local law enforcement officer posing as a 12-year-old girl to engage in sexual activity. Cody A. Davis, 42, faces charges for sexual abuse of children

Missoula Democratic smokejumper enters U.S. House race to unseat Rep. Zinke

A Missoula-based wildland firefighter and Democratic activist announced his bid Monday morning to unseat Republican Rep. Ryan Zinke from the U.S. House. Sam Forstag, a smokejumper for the U.S. Forest Service and local union leader, is the third Democrat to officially enter the race. National Democrats are

Walkerville couple has spirited plans for historic Salvation Army building

The vigorous and varied sinning in Uptown Butte summoned The Salvation Army to the Mining City in 1888. The charitable organization came to rambunctious Butte to fight for the lost souls of men and women. History suggests some subset of thieves, prostitutes, drunkards and gamblers found a path out of

Repo plan: Berkeley Pit gets the snub, for now, to accepting Superfund wastes

Josh Bryson of Atlantic Richfield said in March 2024 that preliminary analysis of the Berkeley Pit suggested the contaminated lake was shaping up as a preferred option to accept Superfund wastes from sites in the Silver Bow Creek Corridor. Not anymore. At least not for now. “The need for continued

Forty years later, Our Lady of the Rockies still a symbol of Butte pride, resilience

Turning 40 is considered a milestone birthday, with “Lordy, Lordy, look who’s 40” the usual celebratory catchphrase. Our Lady of the Rockies has reached that momentous date. Forty years ago today, a dream became a reality and the 90-foot statue representing the Madonna, mother of Jesus, finally stood