Mark Wick's reply to Rob Quist's tax liens

Recently it was discovered that Rob Quist had tax liens filed against him by the State of Montana and it was turned into political fodder. I am not going to condemn Mr. Quist. Like many working Montanan’s not everything has gone as planned in his life. Sometimes no matter how you plan the world just doesn’t cooperate. Unexpected bills can happen at any time and expected payments usually are farther away than anticipated. Welcome to the real world folks. This is where most working Montana families live all the time.

Montana secretary of state offers advice to Libby

Corey Stapleton, Montana’s secretary of state, passed through Libby last week on the third stop of his two-year “Things that Matter Tour,” in which he plans to visit all 56 of Montana’s counties to learn from citizens how his office can best serve them.

Aubyn Ann Curtiss

Aubyn Ann Curtiss, age 92, has died. The former Montana State Senator and Representative passed away at her home near Fortine, surrounded by the love and care of her children, relatives and friends on Aug. 9, 2017.

Gov. Bullock should free Barry Beach

“It [is] more a duty [of an Attorney General] to save an innocent than to convict a guilty man.” We know we do not live in a perfect world where only the guilty are convicted and the wrongly accused go free, but prosecutors can sometimes seem more interested in winning convictions than in remembering these words of Thomas Jefferson.

Take a closer look at Gianforte's record before deciding he is best for Montana

Our troops deserve recognition and thanks this holiday season

The holiday season is upon us. Montana families across our state are giving thanks and enjoying quality time with their families and loved ones.

We Montanans treasure our protected areas

Lately we’ve heard a lot from our politicians about public lands and specifically Wilderness Study Areas. I’ve worked on public lands challenges, and wilderness protection, for nearly six years in NW Montana. This is a topic I know something about.

Property tax rebates available starting Aug. 15

Eligible Montana homeowners may qualify for the rebate — up to $400 this year — for property taxes paid in 2024.

Legals for July, 5 2024

Legals for March, 6 2020

Williams is a progressive in disguise

Having spent the last decade in California before recently moving to Montana, I bring forth a warning about the future if Kathleen Williams is elected to the U.S. House of Representatives.

Schweitzer

FILE - This June 13, 2005 file photo shows Montana Gov. Brian Schweitzer talking at the Western Governor's Conference in Breckenridge, Colo. The struggle for control of Montana’s largest publicly-traded company is turning increasingly bitter ahead of a May 2 shareholders’ vote. Former Gov. Schweitzer and a team of dissident investors are sparring with Stillwater Mining executives over who could better lead the company. Their dueling campaigns to sway public opinion have included sharp personal attacks from both sides, and forced Stillwater Chairman Frank McAllister to return $2.3 million in company shares following a shareholder’s lawsuit. (AP Photo/Ed Andrieski)

Schweitzer Mug

FILE - This June 13, 2005 file photo shows Montana Gov. Brian Schweitzer talking at the Western Governor's Conference in Breckenridge, Colo. The struggle for control of Montana’s largest publicly-traded company is turning increasingly bitter ahead of a May 2 shareholders’ vote. Former Gov. Schweitzer and a team of dissident investors are sparring with Stillwater Mining executives over who could better lead the company. Their dueling campaigns to sway public opinion have included sharp personal attacks from both sides, and forced Stillwater Chairman Frank McAllister to return $2.3 million in company shares following a shareholder’s lawsuit. (AP Photo/Ed Andrieski)

Montana Senate moves bill to end same-day voter registration

HELENA, Mont. (AP) — Montana's Senate is moving forward with a bill to end same-day voter registration.

Schweitzer thanked for visiting troops in Iraq

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Schweitzer seeks to save Stillwater Mining Co.

BILLINGS, Mont. (AP) — Montana's bolo tie-wearing former governor is teaming up with an unlikely ally — a New York hedge fund — to seek control of a precious metals mining company that has sunk more than $500 million into projects deemed questionable in Canada and Argentina.

Old Photo 7-4

A Montana Highway Patrolman who was stationed in Libby for nearly 12 years is retiring after 25 years of service. Patrolman Barney Carey of Bozeman joined the highway patrol in Plentywood in 1948. After serving on the force for 3-1/2 years at Plentywood, Carey transferred to Libby, where he was stationed for nearly 9 years before moving to Bozeman. At the time Carey started the Montana Highway Patrol had a force of 65 men to cover the entire state. The patrol now has about 190 members. During his years on the force Carey said he has driven 13 Fords, three Hudsons, one Chevrolet, two Plymouths and a Dodge. Photo from the June 15, 1972, files of The Western News.

Montana marijuana sales total $22.6M in January

HELENA, Mont. (AP) — Montana marijuana businesses sold $22.5 million in cannabis products in January, the first month recreational marijuana sales were legal in the state, the Department of Revenue reported Tuesday.

Montana man convicted of killing man trying to prevent DUI

CHOTEAU, Mont. (AP) — A Montana man has been convicted of deliberate homicide for killing a man who tried to prevent him from driving while intoxicated after a party at the victim's house in May 2021.

FWP northwest Montana citizen advisory committee to meet Nov. 28

At the Nov. 28 meeting, citizen advisors will receive a presentation on the agency’s priorities for the upcoming Legislative session and discuss with local lawmakers who are invited to the meeting.