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'He was torn up pretty bad': Two Yellowstone hikers injured by at least one bear near Old Faithful

YELLOWSTONE NATIONAL PARK — Two hikers in Yellowstone National Park were injured by at least one bear near Old Faithful on Monday. The pair was hiking on the Mystic Falls Trail when the incident occurred. This marks the first bear incident in the park in 2026. Craig Lerman, a 35-year-

River experts urge life jackets as more Montanans head to the water

ALBERTON, Mont. — As warmer temperatures bring more people to Montana rivers, local river experts said wearing a life jacket (PFD - Personal Flotation Device) and planning ahead can make a big difference on the water. Tom Barry, owner of Zoo Town Surfers, said this even goes for strong swimmers. “All of

People in Business for May 2, 2026

• Dustin Barber has been named Executive Vice President and Chief Banking Officer at Opportunity Bank of Montana. In this role, he will oversee the Bank’s lending and relationship banking functions, supporting growth and strengthening customer relationships across the state. Barber joined Opportunity Bank in 2014 and most recently served

A lifetime on the line: Author Nick Lyons talks fly fishing in Montana State lecture series

A lifetime on the line: Author Nick Lyons talks fly fishing in Montana State lecture series

By the age of 7, Nick Lyons was an adept fisher. He spent his childhood fishing at his grandfather’s hotel up in the Catskill Mountains of New York. In his early days, he would catch frogs and sell them for 5 cents to a comedian at the hotel, who

Local chapter of Wild Montana to host annual volunteer program

Local chapter of Wild Montana to host annual volunteer program

The Madison-Gallatin chapter of Wild Montana will host its annual Trail Work Program again this June, bringing volunteers together to protect and maintain local recreation areas. Wild Montana was founded in 1958 by Bozeman locals Ken and Florence Baldwin. The organization works to bring people and communities together around

Rider killed, another injured in Polson-area crash

Rider killed, another injured in Polson-area crash

POLSON, Mont. — A 58-year-old man is dead after a motorcycle crash south of Polson Saturday night. The crash happened around 8:59 p.m. April 18 on Montana Highway 35 near mile marker 16 in Lake County, according to the Montana Highway Patrol. Troopers say two motorcycles were

Triple Bridges access near Alberton to close during bridge work

Alberton, Mont. — A bridge replacement project on Interstate 90 near Alberton will shut down walk-in river access at the popular Triple Bridges area starting April 15. The closure affects parts of Old Highway 10 West, a pedestrian bridge and a kayaker trail. Those areas will be closed to the