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Best of Montana Moment: Historic bridge merged human ingenuity with natural environment
ALBERTON, Mont. — For 105 years, the Natural Pier Bridge in Alberton has been serving the travel needs of its community. The beloved landmark is a source of pride for its durability and unique design. It merged human skill and ingenuity with its...

Every Drop Counts: Water bills on the table during the 2025 Montana Legislative Session
By Katherine Berry and Milosz Shipman EBS COLUMNISTS Water issues are technical, abstract, and very personal. They’re about the water we drink, the rivers we fish, the snow we ski and the future we’re building. The 2025 Montana Legislative Session...

What your TONGUE says about you, according to science
It's the muscle we use every day for speaking, swallowing and tasting. But our tongue could also be an important indicator of our health and provide clues about what's going on within our body, experts say. Different colours, textures, coatings...

Trump threatens Iran with more attacks after strikes on nuclear bases; Montana GOP backs Trump; UN warns of ‘dangerous escalation’ as U.S. enters Israel-Iran war
President Donald Trump said American airstrikes “completely and totally obliterated” Iran’s nuclear facilities, including underground bases, and threatened Tehran with more attacks if it does not stop its war with Israel or strikes back at the...

Big Brother season 27 episode 5 recap: A new HOH is crowned
Big Brother season 27 returned with a new episode on July 20, 2025. The segment began after Zae Frederich's elimination, marking a significant shift in dynamics. His elimination left the remaining 16 players reflecting on their decisions, while...

After Trump order, not speaking English is not the government’s problem
by WorldTribune Staff, July 20, 2025 Real World News On March 1 of this year, President Donald Trump signed an executive order designating English as the official language of the United States. ‘Our nation’s historic governing documents, including...

Graybar Promotes Sales Director to Head Seattle Region
Graybar on Tuesday announced that a sales director in its Seattle office had been promoted to lead the company’s operations throughout the region. Jonathan Rayment, currently the director of electrical and industrial sales in the distributor's...

DAVID BLACKMON: Trump’s Big, Beautiful Bill Spells Bad News For Renewables
A new report from big energy data and analytics firm Enverus finds that the rapid elimination of subsidies for wind and solar contained in the One Big Beautiful Bill Act of 2025 (OBBBA) is likely to have major impacts on those industries. The...
U.S. House committee signs off on delisting grizzly bear
The U.S. House Committee on Natural Resources Tuesday narrowly voted in favor of delisting the grizzly bear from the Endangered Species Act, pushing legislation long sought by Western states elected officials to the next step in the congressional...

A $1,300 Project Maserati Could Make You A Six-figure Winner
Some people drop $1,300 on tires. But a savvier buyer can walk away with a 1972 Maserati Bora that could be worth well over six figures once restored. That’s right. The 1972 mid-engine Italian oddball with a stainless-steel roof, Citroën...

From Hollywood hunks to chart-topping music stars - can you guess the celebrities from their high school yearbook photos?
They might be rich, famous and some of the biggest names in Hollywood, but celebrities were also once just high school students with a dream to conquer the entertainment world. As Gwyneth Paltrow's yearbook snap recently hit the headlines amid...
Google Search Adds AI Calling Feature for Local Business Queries
Google has launched a new AI feature inside its search results that can call local businesses on behalf of users. The tool is designed to collect practical details such as pricing, opening hours, or booking availability. When users search for...

Stillwater, Carbon conservation district court fight reveals flooding fractures
RED LODGE — Confined to a hospital bed in June of 2022, Darlene Schwend was troubled by the images being broadcast on television of flood damage affecting the county she had longed served. “It was devastating for her,” Sharon Flemetis testified...

State GOP leaders praise Trump choice of Bill Mercer to federal bench
BILLINGS — Last Thursday, President Donald Trump announced that a state lawmaker from Billings, William "Bill" Mercer, would be appointed to the federal bench in western Montana. On Friday, a representative for U.S. Sen. Steve Daines confirmed...

The worst tourist trap in every U.S. state, according to new data
If you’ve ever walked away from a popular attraction wondering if it was worth the hype (or the price), you’re not alone. New research from Nomad eSIM has crunched the numbers on TripAdvisor reviews to uncover the worst tourist traps in every U.S....

Deed transfers in Ocala/Marion: May 19-25, 2025

"I felt alone" — Family or Fiancé star Britne opens up about her difficult past
Family or Fiancé season 4 released episode 5 on March 15, 2025. Titled Britne and Jide, the segment saw the engaged couple navigating their relationship issues while striving to secure acceptance and approval from each other's families to begin...

What is the net worth of Storage Wars star Barry Weiss? Details explored
Storage Wars star Barry Weiss became a prominent figure on the series due to his knowledge about everything from classic cars to war relics. A fan-favorite figure, Barry established himself in the auction market as an antique collector. Throughout...

Fisher reflects on first year as NBDC director
Despite population declines and generational transitions in the region, Fisher sees these changes as a turning point.“We’re reaching a flexion point,” he said. “While our communities are shrinking, especially with Baby Boomers retiring and passing...

Flathead Business Watercooler
Flathead Builders Association Board meeting Join the Flathead Builders Association Board meeting on July 22 at 7 a.m., located at Glacier Bank Operations Center, 2240 U.S. 93 S. in Kalispell. Lakeside/Somers BASH The Lakesdie/Somers Chamber of...