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'The man who shaped the mountain': Remembering former Big Sky Resort COO Taylor Middleton

BIG SKY — More than 500 Big Sky community members gathered in the Huntley Dining room Saturday to celebrate the life and legacy of former Big Sky Resort president and chief operating officer Taylor Middleton. Middleton passed Feb. 19 in his sleep at 68. He is remembered as one of the

Montana Outdoors: The Amazing Saga of Montana’s Elk

Yellowstone elk took a cruise to New Zealand in 1905; their descendants are revered

Yellowstone National Park's elk are known to migrate hundreds of miles, but in 1905 seven cows and three bulls likely set a record — a distance of more than 7,500 nautical miles — when they took a cruise from Washington, D.C., to New Zealand. More than 120 years

Middle East war puts shipping firms in tight insurance spot

Middle East war puts shipping firms in tight insurance spot

The outbreak of the conflict in the Middle East has seen maritime insurers cancel coverage, adding to the risk shipping companies face. Many insurers now refuse to offer war risk coverage for the Gulf, a key hub for global oil trade, as the war pitting Iran against the United States

March Mortgage Outlook: Lower Rates Ahead

We're seeing interest rates on 30-year, fixed rate mortgages start with fives for the first time in three-and-a-half years, and rates' downward trajectory is likely to continue in March. I'm not anticipating any major moves — just a continuation of what we

US Supreme Court may toss law barring gun ownership by drug users

US Supreme Court may toss law barring gun ownership by drug users

The US Supreme Court appeared likely on Monday to strike down a federal law prohibiting habitual abusers of illegal drugs from owning firearms. The conservative-dominated court is deciding whether the law violates the Constitution's Second Amendment, which says Americans have the right to keep and bear arms.

Teen writes 102-year-old WWII hero to thank her for her service

Teen writes 102-year-old WWII hero to thank her for her service

By Elizabeth Hunter A 102-year-old wartime codebreaker in Britain has received a heartfelt letter of thanks for her service - from a teen in Denmark. Dr. Jean Munro worked at Bletchley Park during World War II helping to decipher German Army and Air Force Enigma messages. Jonathan Halvarsson, 16,