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August 2, 2019 4 a.m.

Judge vacates water discharge permit for Montanore Mine

HELENA (AP) — A judge has vacated a water-discharge permit for a silver and copper mine that would tunnel beneath the Cabinet Mountains Wilderness in northwestern Montana, saying state regulators violated clean water laws in issuing the permit to Hecla Mining Co.

May 31, 2024 7 a.m.

Montana is facing a statewide land management crisis

Your community would rally to keep a local rancher in business. Won’t you do the same to keep a local sawmill in business?

Press Release Central: Senators announce $22 million-plus for Montana water projects
February 25, 2009 11 p.m.

Press Release Central: Senators announce $22 million-plus for Montana water projects

This press release is presented here in its original form from the source and offered as a public service.

Libby holiday decorating
December 5, 2023 7 a.m.

Libby holiday decorating

Managhan Furniture employee Gage Cichosz hands a Christmas wreath to Montana Sky employee Todd Janssen...

Carl T. Martin
April 28, 2023 7 a.m.

Carl T. Martin

Carl T. Martin

March 6, 2008 11 p.m.

State of Montana confirms Montanore Projects operating permit

Mines Management, Inc. announced that its wholly owned subsidiary, Montanore Minerals Corporation (MMC), has received notification from the State of Montana Department of Environmental Quality (DEQ) that it has confirmed Hard Rock Operating Permit 150 for the Montanore Project as an active permit. This permit was originally approved and issued in, and remained in force since, 1993.

Libby's Williams inducted into the state Broadcasters Hall of Fame
June 28, 2024 7 a.m.

Libby's Williams inducted into the state Broadcasters Hall of Fame

Williams began his broadcast career as an announcer on a 500-watt daytimer in 1967.

December 10, 2021 7 a.m.

Ex-Montana police chief pleads guilty to child porn charge

GREAT FALLS, Mont. (AP) — A former Montana police chief pleaded guilty Tuesday to distributing child pornography via social media, the U.S. Attorney's Office in Montana said.

March 8, 2022 7 a.m.

Voter identification laws disproportionally affect Native Americans

In Montana, Native Americans make up 7 percent of the population and play decisive roles in elections. With the geographical size of the state, the seven Montana reservations are often distant from registration sites and polling boxes.

October 5, 2021 7 a.m.

New numbers: In-state calls will soon require 406 area code

Callers in Montana will soon have to dial three extra digits when placing in-state calls.

Jim (James) R. Hicks
September 22, 2023 7 a.m.

Jim (James) R. Hicks

Jim (James) R. Hicks

Driver injured in vehicle accident on snowy U.S. 2 near Libby
November 30, 2022 12:10 p.m.

Driver injured in vehicle accident on snowy U.S. 2 near Libby

According to Montana Highway Patrol's incident log, several accidents and slideoffs occurred across northwest Montana.

Compton new CFO at Cabinet Peaks Medical Center
October 18, 2022 7 a.m.

Compton new CFO at Cabinet Peaks Medical Center

Compton is a Montana local, born and raised in central Montana.

Edward Fuller
June 25, 2019 2:28 p.m.

Edward Fuller

Edward L. Fuller passed away on May 26, 2019, in Whitefish, Montana, at the good old age of 84. He was born in Anaconda, Montana, on a cold day on February 5, 1935, to James and Cora Fuller.

March 30, 2018 4 a.m.

Deadline to apply for certain hunting licenses is later than regulations say

Montana hunters seeking licenses to hunt moose, bighorn sheep or mountain goats this fall have more than six additional hours than regulations state to complete their online applications, according to a news release from Montana Fish, Wildlife and Parks.

October 19, 2018 4 a.m.

Rosendale broke promise

I’ve been appalled by some of the ads placed in the current election. Mr. Rosendale says he is a “straight shooter.” He states that Mr. Tester has not kept his promises.

February 10, 2015 7:36 a.m.

National Salute to Veteran Patients Week coming

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Shannon Joelle Kyes
June 6, 2025 7 a.m.

Shannon Joelle Kyes

Shannon Joelle Kyes

Amongst silent giants
February 6, 2020 3:16 p.m.

Amongst silent giants

The grove of western red cedars includes ancient specimens that were likely growing around the time the Spanish introduced horses to North America in the early 1500s.