News Staff KALISPELL – Four horses were saved after falling through the ice in the Patrick Creek area on Monday afternoon. According to a social media post, “through the cooperative efforts” of Kallispell firefighters, Flathead County Sheriff’s Office animal control officers, Rebecca Farm staff and several neighbors, the horses were rescued and transported to receive veterinary care. … Read more
HELENA – St. Peter’s Hospital Association’s 69th annual Arlene Mathews Sock Sew was back in person on Monday for the first time since the COVID pandemic. For nearly 70 years all babies born in St. Peter’s hospital during the month of December receive hand-sewn socks. As do all patients in the hospital on Christmas Eve … Read more
MISSOULA – Two people were injured after an elevator at the former Missoula Public Library malfunctioned Monday morning. City officials say the elevator failed to stop and rose to the top of the building, hitting the stop mechanism abruptly. Personnel from the Missoula Fire Department arrived within minutes of the call and evacuated the elevator … Read more
Monday morning’s commute was impacted due to snow covered, slick roads. There were several crashes reported along I-90 throughout Montana, according to the Montana Department of Transportation. Near Missoula, a vehicle crash at mile-marker 97.5, and at mile-marker 104 had traffic backed up. Near Bozeman, multiple traffic hazards reportedly delayed motorists, as well. And around … Read more
EAST HELENA – As many begin their Christmas shopping businesses in the area set up for the annual East Helena Christmas Stroll last week in hopes of getting some of those dollars this holiday. The event kicked off last week as many braved the winter weather to keep the tradition alive, with vendors lined up … Read more
Montana Fish, Wildlife & Parks confirmed the first case of chronic wasting disease (CWD). According to FWP a mule deer in hunting district 405 north of Belt; which encompasses areas northeast of Great Falls, tested postive for the disease. The CDC recommends harvested animals be tested before eating them if they were taken from an … Read more
A missionary carrying a cross on his shoulder was arrested for threatening a Montana motorist with a gun after walking 5,000 miles across America. Jesse Michael Boyd, 46, was with his two children and two other missionaries, when the group got into a shouting match with a man as they passed through Montana on November … Read more
WASHINGTON (AP) – Legislation to avert what could have been an economically ruinous freight rail strike won final approval in Congress on Thursday. The Senate passed a bill approving a settlement reached in September that had been rejected, creating the possibility of a strike beginning Dec. 9. Union groups were unhappy with the final result, … Read more
KALISPELL – A Utah-based development company said they will resubmit a new proposal after the US Forest Service rejected the current proposed expansion project at Holland Lake Lodge in the Swan Valley. Save Holland Lake have opposed the proposed expansion, citing enviornmental concerns. If a new expansion proposal is submitted, Flathead National Forest Supervisor Kurt … Read more
HELENA – After four days of work sessions, the Montana Districting Commission advanced a tentative map for Montana’s new state House districts Thursday. However, disagreements remain between Democrats and Republicans, particularly in places like Butte and Anaconda, Whitefish, Ravalli County, and tribal, rural and urban areas, like Missoula, Bozeman and Helena. Residents can submit comments … Read more