Robert Bialecki couldn’t get high-speed Internet when he moved to the outskirts of Great Falls a decade ago – so he figured out how to do it himself, through wireless Internet, and started a company to bring it elsewhere. “I thought, there must be a way to do it,” he told MTN News in a Read More…
On the same day and in the same area, three hunters in Montana were injured in two separate grizzly bear attacks, state wildlife officials said. Officials have not determined if the same animal was involved in both attacks this week in the Gravelly Mountains, which are southwest of Bozeman. The three hunters suffered injuries described Read More…
An internet safety report published by safewise shows that Montana has a lot of work to do to make the online experience safer for children. Montana earned a D when it comes to current measures in place to protect kids online. That’s the lowest grade awarded by the safety and security brand. The cowboy state Read More…
KALISPELL, Mont. — In August, an all-girls robotics team won at a NASA competition. On Saturday, they showed off their skills to U.S. Senator Steve Daines. The challenge included flying a drone and using a moon map. The moon map pays homage to the 50th anniversary of the Apollo 11 landing. The girls made lots of Read More…
The Teton Antique Steam and Gas Threshing Association’s 36th annual Threshing Bee and Bazaar will be held Sept. 21 and 22 on the TASGA grounds in Choteau. Members of the Association have been working hard to prepare the grounds for their largest fundraiser of the year. “Mother nature has also helped with plenty of moisture Read More…
Robert Bialecki couldn’t get high-speed Internet when he moved to the outskirts of Great Falls a decade ago – so he figured out how to do it himself, through wireless Internet, and started a company to bring it elsewhere. “I thought, there must be a way to do it,” he told MTN News in a Read More…
On the same day and in the same area, three hunters in Montana were injured in two separate grizzly bear attacks, state wildlife officials said. Officials have not determined if the same animal was involved in both attacks this week in the Gravelly Mountains, which are southwest of Bozeman. The three hunters suffered injuries described Read More…
An internet safety report published by safewise shows that Montana has a lot of work to do to make the online experience safer for children. Montana earned a D when it comes to current measures in place to protect kids online. That’s the lowest grade awarded by the safety and security brand. The cowboy state Read More…
An Ohio person died Monday in a two-vehicle crash outside Glacier National Park, according to Montana Highway Patrol. On Sept. 16, a vehicle northbound on U.S. Highway 89 near Lower St. Mary Lake turned left into the oncoming traffic lane and was struck by a southbound vehicle, according to MHP’s Havre District Office, which covers Read More…
One down, one to go. In last week’s newsletter, we were waiting on the Montana Board of Regents to approve the state university system’s $1.6 billion budget and for the University of Montana’s data office to carry out its census for enrollment. The regents passed the budget with little fanfare Thursday. But we’re still waiting Read More…
Rule of Three Boland and Idler Drive Scottie Victory September 18, 2019 Jeremy Donaldson / The Courier Spartan rusher was brought down by Ty Kittleson (#60) with Cooper Larson (#55) in pursuit. A strong Scottie defense held the Spartans to just six points on the night. The Glasgow Scotties played their first home game of Read More…
Red Flags September 18, 2019 Dear Editor, The President has frequently repeated the NRA talking point that more extensive background checks on gun sales would not have prevented the recent rash of mass murders. Maybe so. It’s hard to accurately see what lurks in a murderer’… For access to this article please sign in or Read More…
It is that time again. The Leadership Class students have selected Saturday, Sept. 28, for their annual Homeless Night. Homeless For a Night is an opportunity for students to take action on the homeless problem. Those who participate will spend a night in front of the Pioneer Museum to discuss, think and learn about homelessness. Read More…
What You Need To Know About Interventions September 18, 2019 Dear Editor, Dealing with loved ones can be difficult sometimes and that only gets harder when they have a problem with drugs and alcohol. A big part of dealing with a loved one’s addiction is getting them into treatment. But what if they are un… Read More…
Michelle Bigelbach / The Courier On a cold, rainy, dreary day, the Long Run Fire Department, FMDH Ambulance, Glasgow Police Department, Glasgow Fire Department and the Valley County Sheriff’s Department paid tribute to the fallen law enforcement personnel, firefighters and citizens who lost their lives on Sept. 11, 2001.
Montana’s Bully-Free Montana Act in Action September 18, 2019 Dear Editor, Montana’s children are off to a new school year and the excitement of learning. Children need and deserve to learn in a safe environment. When children are bullied in schools, they feel unsafe and learning (and life) is harder. This… For access to this Read More…
VFW District 5 Meeting in Glasgow – The Glasgow Courier VFW District 5 Meeting in Glasgow September 18, 2019 The Veterans of Foreign Wars District 5 meeting will be in Glasgow on Saturday, Sept. 21. The gathering will start at 10 a.m. with a meal to be had around noon and the brief meeting to Read More…
Pass It On September 18, 2019 Dear Editor, Arlie Gordon, on Aug. 20, put this article on Facebook and ask [sic] that people pass it on. “I may upset a few of you by posting this. We can handle it one of two ways. Discuss it like adults or you can unfriend me – your Read More…
Climate Change and Global Warming September 18, 2019 Dear Editor, Climate change and global warming are important issues for Montanans. Coming changes will broadly impact our economic sectors and put inevitable strain on state resources. Challenges need to be addressed, especially in agricultural,… For access to this article please sign in or subscribe. You might Read More…
Selma T. Olfert September 18, 2019 Selma T. Olfert, age 95 of Lustre, Mont., passed away at Frances Mahon Deaconess Hospital in Glasgow Mont., on Saturday, Sept. 14, 2019. Service times and dates will follow upon completion of arrangements. … For access to this article please sign in or subscribe. You might be interested in:
Raising Taxes On Tobacco Products September 18, 2019 Dear Editor, Whether or not you use tobacco, you are paying for it. Every year, each household in Montana spends $791 in taxes due to smoking. What’s more, Montanans spend a total of $440 million annually in health care costs directly caused by s… For access to Read More…
Leslie “Sam” Loring Kitzenberg died peacefully in his sleep at Evergreen Nursing Home in Hot Springs, Mont., on Thursday, Sept. 12, 2019. Sam was 72 years old and suffered the last several years from dementia. A memorial service is scheduled for Saturday, Oct. 19, at the Senior Citizen’s Center in Deer Lodge, Mont., with a Read More…
AG Fox Talks Policies in Campaign for Gov. September 18, 2019 Montana Attorney General Tim Fox sat down with the Courier last week to discuss his campaign for the Republican nomination for the Governorship next November. Currently, Fox is taking on U.S. Representative Greg Gianforte and Dr. Al Olszewski in h… For access to this Read More…
Dean Willmer Mann, 81, passed away on Monday, Sept. 9, 2019, in Bozeman, Mont. He was born on April 19, 1938, to Arthur and Clarada Mann in Wolf Point, Mont. Dean graduated from Wolf Point High School in 1956 and then enlisted in the United States Navy where he served for four years before being Read More…
2019 Homecoming Royalty Nominees September 18, 2019 Courtesy Photo / For the Courier The Glasgow High School royalty nominees pose with the Scottie Dog outside the high school on Sept. 17. Pictured left to right are Anika Peters, Kaylee Ross, Wilson Overby, Nicole Lippert, Kristian Price and Alec Boland. For access to this article please Read More…
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Hydrology Workshop Highlights Water’s Unpredictability Looks to Build Networks Between Forecasters, Water Managers, Public September 18, 2019 Perhaps the most ironic thing occurring during the National Weather Service’s hydrology workshop last week was that while scientists, conservation district reps, bureaucrats, meteorologists and hydrologist met on the inside, a flood advisory had… For access to this Read More…
Donnie “Fizz” Ray Feezell passed away Tuesday, Sept. 10, surrounded by his family at his daughter’s home in Williston, N.D. Our father’s wishes were that there be no memorial services and we have chosen to honor them. He wouldn’t have wanted anyone to waste time or money coming to mourn his loss. He wanted everyone Read More…
New Mural Brightens Up Downtown September 18, 2019 Michelle Bigelbach / The Courier Madelyn House (l) and Andy Fahlgren (r) pose in front of the new mural on the outside of the addition of the Busted Knuckle Brewery, on the corner of 4th St. S. and 1st Ave. S. While driving downtown throughout the past Read More…
To list or change an item in the Health Briefs, send an email to irstaff@helenair.com. The deadline is Friday at 5 p.m. for Wednesday’s edition. Please note that you may view the health briefs in their entirety at helenair.com. Supplemental food available to seniors Rocky Mountain Development Council, Inc. will have supplemental foods available to Read More…
Has this ever happened to you? You’re headed into your favorite restaurant, looking forward to a good meal. But first you have to run the gauntlet of smokers who are clustered near the entrance. You find yourself holding your breath as you dash for the door. You know that cloud of secondhand tobacco smoke can Read More…
Around 100 people gathered in the Capitol Rotunda Tuesday afternoon to celebrate the 232nd anniversary of the signing of the United States Constitution. With Helena’s Daughters of the American Revolution coordinating the event, color bearers dressed in Revolutionary War garb posted the United States flag at the beginning of the ceremony. Warren Dupuis, the president Read More…
David Murray, Great Falls Tribune Published 2:14 p.m. MT Sept. 17, 2019 | Updated 5:31 p.m. MT Sept. 17, 2019 CLOSE Volunteers help a BLM officer remove a tire from the Missouri River (Photo: Courtesy Friends of the Missouri Breaks Monument) Interested in celebrating National Public Lands Day with a float trip down the Missouri River? Read More…
Governor’s Awards for Excellence in Performance were presented to 267 state employees from across Montana during a banquet Monday afternoon in Helena. “It’s a great honor to recognize the employees who work each day to make this state a better place to live, work, and raise a family,” Gov. Bullock said in a press release. Read More…
Helena officials are considering making Helena’s free trolley a seasonal fixture after its five-week trial run averaged 100 riders per day. The final rider count for the July 29-Aug. 31 pilot period was 3,500 people, the city’s Transit Superintendent Elroy Golemon said. “We’re calling it a success,” he said. The trolley ran Monday through Saturday Read More…
KALISPELL, Mont. — In August, an all-girls robotics team won at a NASA competition. On Saturday, they showed off their skills to U.S. Senator Steve Daines. The challenge included flying a drone and using a moon map. The moon map pays homage to the 50th anniversary of the Apollo 11 landing. The girls made lots of Read More…
BILLINGS, MONTANA, September 16, 2019 — The Montana Red Cross is partnering with the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints during its Day of Service to install free smoke alarms in Billings homes. On Sept. 21, the Red Cross, church members and community volunteers will go door-to-door installing free smoke alarms and teaching families about Read More…
CLOSE In a Sept. 5, 2019 photo,Jimmy Reed of Whitefish paddle boards on the Middle Fork of the Flathead River below Belton Bridge in West Glacier. (Photo: Hunter D’Antuono, AP) KALISPELL – Jimmy Reed’s affinity for whitewater didn’t necessarily come naturally, even if his facilities on the river are graceful as a swan’s. Growing up on Alabama’s Read More…
Emily Free Wilson has worked to build a thriving community of artists during her nearly two decades in Helena, but now it’s another town’s turn. The owner of Free Ceramics and Studio Art Center in Helena, Wilson is embarking on a new project that will take her to Gardiner, a little town in Oregon on Read More…
Helena’s Jim Clark, a Navy veteran of four tours in Vietnam, attended Crescenta Valley High, near Los Angeles, California, where he was a member of the school band. After graduating high school in 1968, Clark enlisted in the U.S. Navy. He completed basic training and Sonar Technician school, and was assigned to the USS Gurke, Read More…
Tribune Staff Published 11:45 a.m. MT Sept. 15, 2019 | Updated 12:43 p.m. MT Sept. 15, 2019 CLOSE Montana Fish, Wildlife and Parks Region 4 has scheduled a special chronic wasting disease hunt south of Chester this fall along the Marias River near the Moffat Bridge. The hunt is designed to determine the prevalence of Read More…
MATTHEW BROWN, Associated Press Published 2:47 p.m. MT Sept. 12, 2019 | Updated 3:12 p.m. MT Sept. 12, 2019 CLOSE BILLINGS — Montana’s greater sage grouse population has fallen more than 40% over the past three years, mirroring recent declines across the U.S. West for the bird species that federal officials rejected for protections in Read More…
Share This Story! Let friends in your social network know what you are reading about Mining waste contaminants suspected in Montana fish kill The region received extensive rainfall starting Friday and culminating Sunday. Post to Facebook Sent! A link has been sent to your friend’s email address. Posted! A link has been posted to your Read More…
MISSOULA — Montana wildlife officials euthanized a female grizzly bear and relocated two of her three cubs after they broke into structures in the Seeley-Swan Valley to get grain. Montana wildlife officials euthanized a female grizzly bear and relocated two of her three cubs after they broke into structures in the Seeley-Swan Valley to get Read More…