By Tucson News Now | November 15, 2018 at 11:22 AM MST – Updated November 15 at 11:36 AM TUCSON, AZ (Tucson News Now) – U.S. Customs and Border Protection announced on Thursday, Nov. 15, that part of the border wall in Arizona will be built by a Montana-based company. According to information from the Read More…
Montana coal mining was on a 2 million-ton upswing through the first three quarters of the year, despite a challenging economy. Coal production through the end of September was at 27.6 million tons, a 7 percent increase from the same period in 2017, said Bud Clinch, Montana Coal Council executive director. The uptick comes as Read More…
University of Montana Police have released photos and are asking for the public’s help in identifying two men who reportedly attacked a bus as they disembarked near UM housing at the Lewis and Clark Village on South Higgins Avenue. “We got a report of disorderly conduct on one of the UM transportation buses,” said UM Read More…
MISSOULA, Mont. (Billings Gazette) — A 66-year-old man who was caught watching child pornography as he fled Washington state on a bus with $10,000 strapped to each of his legs pleaded guilty Tuesday in U.S. District Court in Missoula. Eric Franklin Rosser pleaded guilty to accessing the internet with intent to view child pornography after Read More…
HELENA — The fight over who owns the 66-million-year-old fossils of two dinosaurs that appear to be locked in battle may turn on how a “mineral” is defined. A three-judge panel of the 9th U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals has issued a split decision saying the so-called “Dueling Dinosaurs” found on private land near the Read More…
By Tucson News Now | November 15, 2018 at 11:22 AM MST – Updated November 15 at 11:36 AM TUCSON, AZ (Tucson News Now) – U.S. Customs and Border Protection announced on Thursday, Nov. 15, that part of the border wall in Arizona will be built by a Montana-based company. According to information from the Read More…
The Montana Board of Regents is moving to approve 2 percent raises for 13 of its highest-paid administrators, including the two flagship campus presidents and the commissioner of higher education. The regents, meeting for two days in Missoula, expressed strong support for the raises, which will go to some of the state’s highest paid employees. Read More…
LIBBY — A 24-year-old Washington state man is charged with stabbing a Montana man nearly a dozen times while the victim was on a walking path near Libby. Michael Borchardt Robertson of Yakima, Washington, is charged with attempted deliberate homicide for the attack on Doug Crum of Libby on Nov. 11. Officials say Crum is Read More…
Sometimes generosity comes from the place you’d least expect it and touches your heart. In the case of Toys for Tots in Helena, it comes from two local bars that focus on putting smiles on kids’ faces Christmas morning. It all started 21 years ago at Valley Hub. Tammy Laib, the owner of the Hub Read More…
The Montana Preservation Alliance hosted for the first time Wednesday night a Hidden Helena Open House Tour. Fifteen of Helena’s famous, infamous and unknown historic buildings were open for self-guided tours. “This is based on tours that have been done in other major cities, like Chicago and New York,” said Christine Brown, outreach and education Read More…
HELENA — A federal judge’s decision to allow a lawsuit to proceed against the publisher of a neo-Nazi website is “dangerous for free speech,” the publisher’s attorney said Thursday. Attorney Marc Randazza said he believes U.S. District Judge Dana Christensen made a legally flawed decision Wednesday in ruling the First Amendment does not shield Daily Stormer Read More…
Helenans face the delightful dilemma of having not just one Nutcracker in town, but three to choose from. There’s one for every taste from classical Tchaikovsky to rock ‘n’ roll. And it’s pretty certain you’ll know a dancer in at least one of the productions. The holiday season launches this weekend, with Queen City Ballet Read More…
Montana coal mining was on a 2 million-ton upswing through the first three quarters of the year, despite a challenging economy. Coal production through the end of September was at 27.6 million tons, a 7 percent increase from the same period in 2017, said Bud Clinch, Montana Coal Council executive director. The uptick comes as Read More…
The American Civil Liberties Union renewed allegations Wednesday that a Reed Point High School administrator discriminated against Native American fans before a 2017 basketball game. Four fans from Plenty Coups High School claimed during a civil trial in Stillwater County District Court that they were told that the school was “only letting white people in” Read More…
A former inmate at the Yellowstone County Detention Center has settled a civil suit against the county for $37,500 after alleging he was beaten by a detention officer at the jail in May 2016. The county was not required to admit liability in the settlement, which became effective Oct. 31. A copy of the settlement Read More…
One of the three Billings Police officers involved in a sexual misconduct case earlier this year has had his police certification revoked. The other two officers could have their certifications suspended for a month. The Public Safety Officer Standards and Training Council revoked the certification of former officer Paul LaMantia in a letter dated Oct. Read More…
A former Mill Creek resident is suing Atlantic Richfield Company alleging that his neuropathy is a direct result of growing up next door to the former Washoe Smelter when it was still operative. Now living in Missoula, William Corcoran, 63, filed a lawsuit in May in state court. But earlier this month Atlantic Richfield, now Read More…
Community Members, Residents and Staff Get In Holiday Season Spirit at VVH November 14, 2018 Residents and staff of Valley View Home as well as community members gathered on Nov. 9, to celebrate the upcoming holiday season and each other during the home’s annual Harvest Festival. Music provided by Dudley and the Deadbeats got everyone Read More…
Supaman Flies in to Frazer November 14, 2018 Gwendolyn Honrud / The Courier Supaman, Christian Takes Gun Parrish, performs the contemporary “Fancy Dance” in full regalia, adopted from Oklahoma. Landing in Frazer last Wednesday afternoon, Nov. 7, was not a bird, not a plane. Nor was it Superman. Rather, to the delight of students and Read More…
Hinsdale Sophomore Brings Home Bronze from National FFA November 14, 2018 Courtesy Photo / For the Courier Pictured left to right: Patti Armbrister, Jon Rey Taylor, Jeremy Longtree, Emilie Carrillo, Danika Soper, Kaitlyn McColly, and Loden Idler at the 91st National FFA Convention and Expo in Indianapolis, Ind. Members of the Hinsdale FFA Chapter had Read More…
Charles “Charlie” Eugene Copple passed away peacefully at the age of 85 on Saturday, Nov. 3, 2018, at the Hi-Line Retirement Center in Malta, Mont. Please join Charlie’s family for a celebration of his life at the Glasgow Elks on Friday, Nov. 16, starting at 11 a.m. Lunch will follow with fun times of reminiscing. Read More…
Thank You Candidates For Taking High Ground November 14, 2018 Dear Editor, We should be so proud of all of the Valley County candidates who ran in the last election. In a political atmosphere that is so often based on negativity, their positive approach was like a breath of fresh air. Even in the few Read More…
Michelle Bigelbach / The Courier Key stakeholders in Valley County receiving the first ever Cardiac Ready Community designation are, pictured back row, left to right, Whitney Tatafu, Clay Berger and Annie Capdeville, front row, left to right, Karen Breigenzer, Lynn Miller, Janet Trethewey, Connie Wethern and Mary Kate Tihista. After two and a half years, Read More…
Valley County Election Analysis 2018 November 14, 2018 From the top of the ticket down, Valley County voted predominantly Republican and largely voted down initiatives that would have added regulation to businesses or increased taxation on consumers. Voter turnout was also at a recent high for a mid-t… For access to this article please sign Read More…
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Praise for Glasgow School Youth November 14, 2018 Dear Editor, Originally, I wanted to send this note to Superintendent Connors. Then I thought maybe the Board should also get a copy. Really though, the parents and community of Glasgow should hear this since it involves them too. It’s sadly rare… For access to this article Read More…
Wild Bunch Art Show Showcases Variety of Talented Artwork November 14, 2018 For 32 years, A. Nadine Pickthorn and her husband farmed near Fort Peck, during which time Pickthorn developed a business creating and selling art. She was always grateful for the community support in allowing her to make a living out of a hobby…. Read More…
Nashua Porcupine Junior High Basketball November 14, 2018 Kayla Rorvik / For the Courier The Nashua Porcupine junior high basketball teams hosted Dodson on Nov. 10. Pictured left, Nashua’s Courtney Tolzien (#13) keeps an eye on the ball while Keelyn Skolrud battles against a Dodson defender. For access to this article please sign in or Read More…
GWC Trio Competes in Idaho November 14, 2018 Representing the Glasgow Wrestling Club on Team Montana Elite, three grapplers traveled to St. Anthony, Idaho, Nov. 9 and 10, for the Upper Valley Aces Elementary Duals. Results Anders Aune (40) went 5-5 Aune over unknown (forfeit); K. Linnell (U… For access to this article please sign Read More…
Funeral services for Dr. Robert “Doc” L. Martens, age 91, of Glasgow, Mont., who passed away Tuesday, Nov. 13, 2018, at Valley View Home, will be held Saturday, Nov. 17, at 1:00 p.m. at the First Lutheran Church with Pastor Todd Wright officiating. Reception will follow services and burial will be private.
Sunny Florida November 14, 2018 Dear readers – I’m sending this dispatch via the magic of email from sunny Florida. I’ll try not to gloat about the fact that it has been in the 80s every day I’ve been here. Well, I’ll gloat a little bit, but I also realize I’m going to… For access Read More…
The 14th Annual Festival of Trees for Relay of Life will be happening this weekend at the Glasgow Elks Club. A prime rib dinner and auction will take place Friday, Nov. 16, from 6 to 8 p.m., with Brian Austin, of Austin Sound, doing the auctioneering. Dinner will consist of prime rib, vegetable, potato, salad, Read More…
Glasgow Hunter Learns the Ropes of Hunting in NE Montana November 14, 2018 Cory Mottice / For the Courier Josh Lenart captured this buck on a hunting excursion in Northeast Montana on Nov. 10. As a new hunter to Northeast Montana this season, Cory Mottice readily admits there has been a slight learning curve to Read More…
Nick Pankratz, age 93, beloved husband, father, grandfather, great-grandfather and great-great- grandfather, passed away on Friday, Nov. 9, 2018, at Valley View Nursing Home in Glasgow, Mont. Family will receive friends on Thursday, Nov. 15, from 7 to 9 p.m., at Bell Mortuary in Glasgow. Funeral services will be Friday, Nov. 16, at 2 p.m., Read More…
The 28th annual Thanksgiving Day Dinner will be held Thursday, Nov. 22, at Glasgow Senior Citizen Center, located at 328 4th Street South. Last year, 206 folks enjoyed the dinner with hopes of exceeding that number this year. Over the past 27 years, approximately 4,600 people have enjoyed the event. There is always plenty of Read More…
A U.S. District Court Judge in Montana denied a neo-Nazi website publisher’s motion to dismiss a complaint against him for launching a “troll storm” against a Whitefish woman. Andrew Anglin, who publishes the Daily Stormer site, is being sued by Tanya Gersh, who was subject to the “troll storm” along with other Jewish residents living Read More…
A U.S. District Court Judge in Montana denied a neo-Nazi website publisher’s motion to dismiss a complaint against him for launching a “troll storm” against a Whitefish woman. Andrew Anglin, who publishes the Daily Stormer site, is being sued by Tanya Gersh, who was subject to the “troll storm” along with other Jewish residents living Read More…
Update: Power was restored for about 2,800 customers in Helena following a 15-minute outage Wednesday afternoon. Officials did not know the cause of the outage as of 2:40 p.m. NorthWestern Energy is responding to a power outage Wednesday afternoon on the upper east side of Helena. NorthWestern described the outage as “good-sized” as of 2:20 Read More…
Last night my mom was at my house and she took out a gallon of milk and announced that it was five days past the date. My younger daughter said, “That’s just the sell-by date, grandma. It’s still good.” And, sure enough, when mom drank the glass of milk it was just fine. Dates can Read More…
Power agri-businessman Richard Snellman, a Republican, on Nov. 6 defeated incumbent Teton County Commissioner Ron Ostberg, a single-term Democrat from Fairfield, in the race for the District 3 seat in the only county-level contested race on the Teton County general election ballot. Snellman received 1,782 votes while Ostberg tallied 1,270 votes, according to unofficial results Read More…
ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. — Numerous police departments nationwide are not adequately identifying or reporting cases of missing and murdered indigenous women and girls as concerns mount over the level of violence they often face, according to a study released by a Native American nonprofit Wednesday. The report from the Seattle-based Urban Indian Health Institute, the research Read More…
The Choteau Lions Club and the Choteau Soroptimists and many volunteers are inviting community members and travelers to partake of a free Thanksgiving feast in the Choteau Elementary School cafeteria on Nov. 22 from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. The volunteers are happy to deliver meals in Choteau as well so anyone who cannot make Read More…
In Class B/C eight-man football playoffs, Great Falls Central Catholic (second North) will play Drummond/Granite (first West) for the state championship at Naranche Stadium in Butte on Nov. 17. Last weekend, GFCC defeated Fairview (first East), 28-18, and Drummond/Granite beat Shelby (first North), 28-20. The Flint Creek Titans from Drummond/Granite are the defending B/C champs.
It has been 75 years since Fairfield native, Roy Meyer, served as the National FFA 4th vice president. In 1942, when two national officers were drafted into World War II, there was never any doubt that the exemplary Montana FFA state president would be the perfect young man to fill one of those roles. In Read More…