MISSOULA – Wildfires in Montana are nothing new. Last year, the Treasure State saw a bad fire season with more than 114,000 acres burned. In an attempt to better understand how wildfires may affect weather, climate and even health, a group of University of Montana scientists will fly directly into the smoke of a wildfire. Read More…
It seems like hardly a day goes by when you don’t see someone arrested in Gallatin County for a methamphetamine-related offense. It could be when a Bozeman police officer pulls over a driver for a traffic offense and discovers a small baggie with a crystalline substance and a residue-covered pipe. It could be when Read More…
Looking back, Kelly Lawrence thinks her son’s dependence on alcohol and drugs began when he was 14. But it’s hard to say — he hid his disease for so long. The first time he asked for help, he was in his 20s. She knew he was using heroin. They started making calls to see how Read More…
KALISPELL –Kalispell Regional Healthcare officials confirmed on Sunday that over 50 people were injured and transported in Saturday’s deck collapse at Glacier Camp, south of Lakeside. 36 of these patients were treated in the Flathead area, with 9 at North Valley Hospital and 27 at Kalispell Regional medical Center. Significant numbers of orthopedic and neurological injuries Read More…
Upon the dismissal of a liquor violation case against a White Sulphur Springs bar, the owner of the establishment asked government agencies to retain records in case of a lawsuit. Those government agencies who received the notice are the Montana Departments of Revenue and Justice and the Meagher County Sheriff’s Office. The bar owner is Read More…
Buy your chance at the Montana SuperTag Montana’s SuperTag chances for the hunt of a lifetime are on sale through June 29. Hunters can win the SuperTag drawing by purchasing one or more $5 SuperTag chances for the fall 2017 hunting season. Eight SuperTag hunt licenses are offered—moose, bighorn sheep, mountain goat, elk, deer, antelope, Read More…
Award-winning author and former Helenan Maile Meloy will visit Helena this week and hold a book signing for her new novel, “Do Not Become Alarmed.” Meet her from noon to 2 p.m. Friday, June 30, at Montana Book & Toy Company. The adult suspense thriller has made it to the top of a lot of Read More…
A team with the film “Vaxxed: From Cover-Up to Catastrophe,” which was directed by widely discredited former gastroenterologist Andrew Wakefield, will be in Helena Saturday to gather stories of alleged vaccine-related injuries. As part of a nationwide tour, the group’s tour bus will be on Sixth Avenue in front of the Capitol from noon to 4:30 p.m., according Read More…
HELENA — Montana’s Republican Sen. Steve Daines said in a call with constituents Wednesday night that Medicaid expansion, which now covers about 79,000 around the state, would likely end in 2019 regardless of a U.S. Senate bill expected to terminate the program by 2026. When Montana chose to join with 31 other states and expand Read More…
HELENA — Two Democratic governors are saying that the Senate health care proposal would devastate their conservative-leaning states. Montana Gov. Steve Bullock joined Louisiana Gov. John Bel Edwards on Wednesday for a call with reporters outlining their concerns about Republican efforts in Washington to dismantle the Obama administration’s Affordable Care Act. Bullock said GOP proposals Read More…
HELENA — About 50 people gathered outside of Sen. Steve Daines’ Helena office on Wednesday afternoon to urge him to vote no on the Senate healthcare bill to repeal and replace the Affordable Care Act. The gathering happened several hours before a tele town hall on Wednesday night, but people said they were frustrated with Read More…
HELENA — About 50 people gathered outside of Sen. Steve Daines’ Helena office on Wednesday afternoon to urge him to vote no on the Senate healthcare bill to repeal and replace the Affordable Care Act. The gathering happened several hours before a tele town hall on Wednesday night, but people said they were frustrated with Read More…
HELENA — Two Democratic governors are saying that the Senate health care proposal would devastate their conservative-leaning states. Montana Gov. Steve Bullock joined Louisiana Gov. John Bel Edwards on Wednesday for a call with reporters outlining their concerns about Republican efforts in Washington to dismantle the Obama administration’s Affordable Care Act. Bullock said GOP proposals Read More…
BUTTE — Republican Sen. Steve Daines has reiterated his invitation to Environmental Protection Agency’s top administrator Scott Pruitt to visit a Superfund site in Montana. Daines first gave the invitation to Pruitt in February at the time of Pruitt’s confirmation hearing. Pruitt, so far, has not taken Daines up on that offer. When he visited Read More…
BUTTE — Republican Sen. Steve Daines has reiterated his invitation to Environmental Protection Agency’s top administrator Scott Pruitt to visit a Superfund site in Montana. Daines first gave the invitation to Pruitt in February at the time of Pruitt’s confirmation hearing. Pruitt, so far, has not taken Daines up on that offer. When he visited Read More…
BUTTE — Republican Sen. Steve Daines has reiterated his invitation to Environmental Protection Agency’s top administrator Scott Pruitt to visit a Superfund site in Montana. Daines first gave the invitation to Pruitt in February at the time of Pruitt’s confirmation hearing. Pruitt, so far, has not taken Daines up on that offer. When he visited Read More…
BUTTE — Republican Sen. Steve Daines has reiterated his invitation to Environmental Protection Agency’s top administrator Scott Pruitt to visit the Berkeley Pit. Daines first gave the invitation to Pruitt in February at the time of Pruitt’s confirmation hearing. Pruitt, so far, has not taken Daines up on that offer. When he visited a Superfund Read More…
WHITEFISH — Wyoming Gov. Matt Mead hopes to find the “sweet spot” that both protects endangered species and provides certainty for those who make a living on the land. On Wednesday, the Wyoming Republican announced the Western Governors’ Association had passed a resolution that calls for the states to play a more central role in helping Read More…
The Blackfeet Nation voted no on a new governing document Tuesday in their first-ever vote to replace the Indian Reorganization Act constitution that’s been in place since the 1930s. Tribal members rejected the citizen-drafted constitution with 56 percent against and 44 percent in favor, according to unofficial counts. Voter registration forms were sent out to Read More…
BILLINGS — The Fort Peck Tribal Executive Board has filed a complaint with federal agencies, alleging discrimination against Native American students in the Wolf Point School District. The complaint, which is backed by the ACLU of Montana, alleges that Native students have been disproportionately disciplined in comparison to white students and are denied various academic Read More…
BILLINGS — Two Yellowstone National Park visitors were injured after bison “butted” them at Mud Volcano, just north of Lake Village, park officials said. Utah residents Theodore Schrader, 74, and Patsy Holmes, 72, were taking photographs on a boardwalk when a bison approached them. The animal “butted” Holmes, who fell into Schrader. Park rangers helped Read More…
Two Yellowstone National Park visitors were injured after bison “butted” them at Mud Volcano, just north of Lake Village, park officials said. Utah residents Theodore Schrader, 74, and Patsy Holmes, 72, were taking photographs on a boardwalk when a bison approached them. The animal “butted” Holmes, who fell into Schrader. Park rangers helped get the Read More…
Jeff Bridges played a president in “The Contender,” a political flick released nearly two decades ago in the wake of President Bill Clinton’s White House scandals. But when it comes to critiquing the role of today’s real-life president, Bridges is a lot more laid back than some of his fellow celebrities. How would The Dude, Read More…
Jeff Bridges played a president in “The Contender,” a political flick released nearly two decades ago in the wake of President Bill Clinton’s White House scandals. But when it comes to critiquing the role of today’s real-life president, Bridges is a lot more laid back than some of his fellow celebrities. How would The Dude, Read More…
The Custer County Attorney will not pursue charges stemming from a use-of-force complaint against a corrections officer. The decision is based on a Montana Department of Justice investigation into the alleged actions of Sgt. Tim Crews, a Custer County deputy. The inquiry began in December. Custer County Attorney Wyatt Glade said Wednesday that the Montana Read More…
POLSON — Law enforcement officers in northwestern Montana believe a body that was recovered from the Flathead River is that of a 23-year-old Nebraska man who went missing last month. Richard Mitchell of Minatare, Nebraska, fell into the fast-moving water on May 31 after passing warning signs at a scenic overlook just below the SQK Read More…
POLSON — Law enforcement officers in northwestern Montana believe a body that was recovered from the Flathead River is that of a 23-year-old Nebraska man who went missing last month. Richard Mitchell of Minatare, Nebraska, fell into the fast-moving water on May 31 after passing warning signs at a scenic overlook just below the SQK Read More…
Helena College has selected Jane Baker as their interim dean, according to a statement released on Tuesday. Baker will take over for Daniel Bingham, who led the college for 12 years. Bingham stepped down to serve as a missionary president for the LDS church in Australia. Baker was dean of Highlands College for 18 years Read More…
Helena College has selected Jane Baker as its interim dean, according to a statement released on Tuesday. Baker will take over for Daniel Bingham, who led the college for 12 years. Bingham stepped down to serve as a missionary president for the LDS church in Australia. Baker was dean of Highlands College for 18 years Read More…
Choteau will celebrate the nation’s birthday with a busy slate of special events starting July 1 and running through July 4 including a parade, a gritty obstacle course race, a rodeo, an art and craft show, a community band concert, a 4 mile/1 mile fun run, a bluegrass and micro-brewfest and a martial arts throw Read More…
•On sale: Tickets for the American Legion Rodeo, Choteau Chamber of Commerce Steak Fry and Choteau Soroptimists Duck Races available at select shops in Choteau. Tickets also available at the gate for most events. •Fireworks donations sought: Donate to the community fireworks program at the Choteau City Office, Choteau Acantha, First Security Bank, Rex’s Market, Read More…
June 18 — 3:18 p.m., Sheriff’s Office investigated a possible sexual assault in Power. — 5:43 p.m., Fairfield resident reported parenting plan that was not being followed. June 19 — 7:29 a.m., deputy checked on the welfare of a Fairfield resident. — 7:59 a.m., Fairfield ambulance transported a patient from 130 Sequist St. in Cascade Read More…
Two sub-adult male grizzly bears were euthanized by Montana Fish, Wildlife and Parks June 26 after livestock depredation events during the weekend west of Stanford, according to a news release from FWP. The two bears were siblings and had been seen south of the Missouri River, south east of Great Falls several times during the Read More…
Valley County Commissioners had an eventful discussion and decision meeting on June 21. During the meeting, they approved a couple of bids and the appointment of individuals to various county boards. The first bid the commissioners approved was a bid by Perfect 10 Roofing to rebuild the roof on the Courthouse. Their bid of $156,000 Read More…
Knuckle Crew Contributes to Summer Theatre Cause – The Glasgow Courier Knuckle Crew Contributes to Summer Theatre Cause June 28, 2017 Josie Braaten/The Courier Pictured l-r: Sue Dalbey, Emma (Boreson) Kuester, Karen Breigenzer, Darlene Fossum, Connie Boreson, Cathy Bailey, Ben Boreson and Andrew Kuester gather at the Fort Peck Summer Theatre in Fort Peck on Read More…
Seven years ago, Carolyn Whitmer found herself ready for a change. After years of working in the Portland corporate world and some considerable higher-ed, she decided to open a greenhouse. Growing up on her family’s farm south of Poplar instilled in her a strong passion for everything plants, from how they grew to people’s interactions Read More…
Eugene Anthony Pehan, 70, passed away peacefully in his sleep on Tuesday, May, 9, 2017. Graveside Services with military honors present will be held on Saturday, July 8, at 11 a.m. at the Glentana Cemetery in Glentana, Mont. A reception will follow at the Glentana Hall. He was born on Aug. 15, 1946, in Glasgow, Read More…
Co-chairs of the Valley View Home Long Term Care Task Force, Don Fast and Tom Markle, sat down with the Courier to discuss the sustainability of Valley View Home, and their proposed solution to operating a deficit. Established in March of 2017, the task force was charged with fixing the viability of Valley View Home Read More…
Tester and Dark Money June 28, 2017 In April, Senator Jon Tester joined an unsuccessful partisan effort to filibuster Judge Neil Gorsuch’s nomination to the Supreme Court. To justify his actions, Tester said at the time, “With Judge Gorsuch on the bench, I am deeply concerned that dark money will continue to drown out the Read More…
Memorial Services for Courtney Carlson – The Glasgow Courier Memorial Services for Courtney Carlson June 28, 2017 Courtney Carlson, 90, of the Baylor, Mont., community, passed away Tuesday, April 25, 2017, at the Frances Mahon Deaconess Hospital in Glasgow. Memorial services will be held at Bell Chapel in Glasgow on Monday, July 3, at 10 Read More…
As the Fourth of July holiday approaches, the Helena-Lewis and Clark National Forest reminds visitors that fireworks are prohibited on all state and federal lands, including Forest Service; however, there are many other activities that people can do on the Forest. “There are all sorts of ways to enjoy the Forest: camping, hiking, mountain biking, Read More…
Summer Salistice – The Glasgow Courier Summer Salistice June 28, 2017 Amy Nelson/For the Courier On June 24, the Fort Peck Sailing Club hosted their annual Summer Sailstice event on Fort Peck Lake. Out of the goodness of their hearts, the members of the club volunteered and gave free boat rides to over two dozen Read More…
Rosie June 28, 2017 She is 17 years old. And she has an attitude. She also thinks she is entitled to have some of everything we eat, whether it is part of our meal or our snacks. She is a cat and her name is Rosie. Because of health issues, her owner had to move Read More…
The Glasgow Reds were all warmed up from a four-day tournament in Lewistown over the weekend when they faced the Sidney Patriots in a pair of home games June 20. Then, they traveled to Laurel June 21, for a second double-header. Glasgow 7, Sidney 6 Both teams were offensively strong in the first game, with Read More…