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Man charged in fatal 2023 crash in Flathead Co.

Man charged in fatal 2023 crash in Flathead Co.

FLATHEAD CO., Mont. — A man was booked into the Flathead County Jail on July 3 on a vehicular homicide while under the influence charge. Tyrel Lee Eaton, 36, is charged with one count of vehicular homicide while under the influence. Court...

Fromberg residents excited about new high-speed, fiber-optic internet

Fromberg residents excited about new high-speed, fiber-optic internet

FROMBERG — The small, quiet town of Fromberg is getting an update. High-speed broadband internet is in the process of being installed throughout the town, giving a digital boost to the rural community. Learn more about the long-term impacts of...

Daines to Montanans: Drop dead

Daines to Montanans: Drop dead

By the time you read this, Steve Daines may have already pushed through Congress the big budget bill. It cuts almost a trillion dollars from Medicaid and other health care, including the Affordable Care Act. Please call his office now. Because if...

Supreme Court rejects case over Montana parental consent abortion law

Supreme Court rejects case over Montana parental consent abortion law

Washington — The Supreme Court on Thursday declined to review a blocked Montana law that would require physicians to obtain a parent's consent before performing an abortion on a minor, leaving intact a state high court decision that invalidated...

Montana Grizzlies' Kai Johnson denied injunction to play fifth basketball season

Montana Grizzlies' Kai Johnson denied injunction to play fifth basketball season

MISSOULA — A district court judge has denied University of Montana men's basketball player Kai Johnson's preliminary injunction request that would allow him to play a fifth season in the NCAA during the 2025-26 academic year. U.S. Magistrate Judge...

Supreme Court declines to revive Montana law requiring consent for minors to receive abortions

Supreme Court declines to revive Montana law requiring consent for minors to receive abortions

WASHINGTON — The Supreme Court on Thursday turned away an appeal brought by Montana officials seeking to revive a state law that requires minors seeking abortions to obtain the consent of their parents. The state argued that the measure, which was...

Supreme Court rejects Montana's bid to revive parental consent law for minors' abortions

Supreme Court rejects Montana's bid to revive parental consent law for minors' abortions

WASHINGTON – The Supreme Court said Thursday it will not hear a case involving a push to revive a law that minors must have their parents’ permission for an abortion in Montana, where voters have enshrined the right to abortion in the state's...

US Supreme Court won’t consider reviving Montana abortion parental consent law

US Supreme Court won’t consider reviving Montana abortion parental consent law

Audio By Carbonatix By John Kruzel WASHINGTON (Reuters) -The U.S. Supreme Court declined on Thursday to hear a bid by Montana to revive a law that requires parental consent for minors to obtain an abortion, a measure challenged by reproductive...

Montana Governor Vetoes Tribal Cannabis Agreements HB 952

Montana Governor Vetoes Tribal Cannabis Agreements HB 952

A bill known as House Bill 952 (HB 952) was recently vetoed by Montana Governor Greg Gianforte (1,2). The piece of legislation was going to allow tribal nations and the governor’s office “to establish compacts to legalize and regulate cannabis on...

Dekalb County is home to 1,295 registered sex offenders as of week ending July 5

Dekalb County is home to 1,295 registered sex offenders as of week ending July 5

Aaliyah Chanel Lucas Not Incarcerated Sexual battery against a child under 16 years of age Aaron Maurice Barber Not Incarcerated Lewd or lascivious molestation of a victim under 12 years of age by an offender 18 years of age or older Aaron Michael...

Fireworks raise safety concerns for Montana military veterans and pets

Fireworks raise safety concerns for Montana military veterans and pets

As fireworks light up the sky over the Independence Day holiday, it’s important to remember that not everyone enjoys the noise and excitement. For some, the holiday can be stressful or even dangerous. However, a little awareness and preparation...

City of Yelm holds first ever ‘Brass on the Grass’ concert

City of Yelm holds first ever ‘Brass on the Grass’ concert

Jacob Farmer / jfarmer@yelmonline.com To close out the Fourth of July weekend, the City of Yelm hosted its first ever “Brass on the Grass” concert at Yelm City Park on a sunny Sunday afternoon, July 6. Over 100 Yelm residents lounged on the grass...

Man sentenced to prison for death on Blackfeet Reservation

Man sentenced to prison for death on Blackfeet Reservation

A Browning man who caused a death on the Blackfeet Indian Reservation was sentenced to 18 months in prison to be followed by three years of supervised release, U.S. Attorney Kurt Alme said. Douglas Dean McDonald, 29, pleaded guilty in February...

"I basically just try to keep the vibes right" — Hannah Brown on her new role in Bachelor in Paradise

"I basically just try to keep the vibes right" — Hannah Brown on her new role in Bachelor in Paradise

Bachelor in Paradise premiered season 10 on July 7, 2025. Hosted by Jesse Palmer, the show welcomed former Bachelorette Hannah Brown as the Head of Paradise Relations. She was shown managing the Champagne Lounge, offering guidance and support to...

"Kinda cute" — Bachelor in Paradise fans react to Kat and Dale's chemistry

"Kinda cute" — Bachelor in Paradise fans react to Kat and Dale's chemistry

Bachelor in Paradise returned with a new season on July 7, 2025. Returning cast members from across the franchise arrived in Costa Rica, hoping to give love another shot. Among them were Dale Moss and Kat Izzo, who sparked a connection and went on...

Obituaries | Week of July 8, 2025

Obituaries | Week of July 8, 2025

TERESA DIANNE JONES WOODLEY Mrs. Teresa Dianne Jones Woodley, 76, of Auburn, passed away on July 4, 2025, in Pinellas County, Florida. Dianne is remembered as a teacher, homemaker, office manager, sister, aunt and ever-supportive wife and mother....

Who are Tyler and Amy Clites from LEGO Masters? Details explored

Who are Tyler and Amy Clites from LEGO Masters? Details explored

Tyler Clites and his wife, Amy Clites, are the winners of the first season of LEGO Masters, which debuted in February 2020. The married couple had competed against Boone and Mark, as well as Samuel and Jessica, in the finale. While each team tried...

Utah is rich in gold locations, ranking 10th nationally

Utah is rich in gold locations, ranking 10th nationally

A new analysis puts Utah 10th place in the nation for its number of gold locations, but don’t necessarily grab a pan and go out there and pan for the precious resource. Utah can boast of 7.46 sites per 1,000 square miles and a total of 613 gold...

This is the world’s best lager according to the International Beer and Cider Awards 2025

This is the world’s best lager according to the International Beer and Cider Awards 2025

The world of beer has a new champion: Clubhaus Lager from Von Ebert Brewing in Portland, Oregon has been named the best lager at the prestigious 2025 International Beer and Cider Awards. The announcement, made in early June in Idaho Falls, comes...

Sean Openshaw Lives Life in Focus

Sean Openshaw Lives Life in Focus

With a camera and compassion, Flagstaff photographer captures the moments that shape lives. Some might say the photography and cinematography of Sean Openshaw is an extension of his winsome personality. “My family is my inspiration,” he said. In...

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