Western News

January 9, 2024 7 a.m.

Heavy snow, wind and cold forecast for northern Rockies

Several inches of snow is blanketing the landscape with more on the way, according to National Weather Service forecasters.

January 9, 2024 7 a.m.

FWP looks for members for mule deer advisory council

Potential members should be able to travel to two or more multi-day meetings between February and May of 2024. Mileage, lodging and meal costs associated with the meetings will be reimbursed by FWP.

January 9, 2024 7 a.m.

Cabinet Peaks welcome first baby of 2024

Kaelo made his debut at 9:50 p.m. Monday, Jan. 1, under the care of Dr. Jana Hall.

January 9, 2024 7 a.m.

County property owners will soon see new tax bills

The bill, which is expected to arrive in February or March, is the result of 49 Montana counties losing a battle with the state over how many mills it could levy.

January 9, 2024 7 a.m.

Jail inmate suffers possible overdose after drug smuggling

According to Deputy Holzer, he was contacted on Dec. 19 by Lincoln County Dispatch about a possible drug overdose in the county jail. An ambulance arrived to remove a woman that was in distress and was struggling physically with some type of overdose.

January 9, 2024 7 a.m.

Jackrabbits top Griz for second straight national title

A defense that allowed just 273 yards and sacked Clifton McDowell four times set up the offense nicely.

January 9, 2024 midnight

Montana to join Pacific Northwest Golf Association

The Pacific Northwest Golf Association (PNGA) has announced that the Montana State Golf Association (MSGA) will become one of its member associations.

January 9, 2024 midnight

Legals for January, 9 2024

January 5, 2024 7 a.m.

Gov. announces first allocation for behavioral health, developmental disabilities

The first set of funds allocated from $300 million approved this year to support behavioral health and developmental disabilities will include ...

January 5, 2024 7 a.m.

Libby man accused of fentanyl possession

Nickolaus J. Edwards, 40, was charged with two felony counts of criminal possession of dangerous drugs and possession of drug paraphernalia, a misdemeanor.

January 5, 2024 7 a.m.

Year in Review, Part 2

According to information from Lincoln County Unite for Youth, fentanyl poisoning is the No. 1 cause of death in people ages 18 to 35 in the county. There have been two confirmed fentanyl poisoning deaths in the county since November 2022.

January 5, 2024 7 a.m.

Forest Service releases plan for Pacific Northwest National Scenic Trail

Spanning 1,200 miles, the Pacific Northwest National Scenic Trail starts in Montana, crosses through northern Idaho and finishes on the Pacific coast in Washington.

January 5, 2024 7 a.m.

Walter Charles Morkert

January 5, 2024 7 a.m.

County efforts to reduce MT 37 speed limit bear fruit

New speed limit signs were installed by Montana Department of Transportation workers in the last few weeks.

January 5, 2024 7 a.m.

Arrest warrant filed for county man accused of terrorizing ex-wife, dad

Heil was to be sentenced Wednesday, but his current attorney, William Managhan, said Heil was in a homeless shelter in Boise, Idaho, and was unable to join the hearing remotely.

January 5, 2024 7 a.m.

Griz seek third national title against Jackrabbits

The championship game will be broadcast live and free of charge to millions of TV sets nationwide on ABC, with a stream available on ESPN+. The game marks Montana's first-ever appearance on national network TV.