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...

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...

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....

Encore: Chris La Tray on ‘Becoming Little Shell’ (Part Two)

This week on The Write Question, host Lauren Korn returns to the second part of her two-part conversation with Chris La Tray, Métis storyteller and Montana Poet Laureate (2023-2025), author of the memoir Becoming Little Shell: A Landless Indian’s...

"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...

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

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...

3 Key HR Metrics To Track — and How AI Makes Them Actionable

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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...

Idaho wolf population rises slightly

Idaho’s latest wolf estimate suggests the population increased slightly last year. Matt Mumma, wildlife research manager for the Idaho Department of Fish and Game, told the state Fish and Game Commission at its meeting in Coeur d’Alene on Thursday...

Crop uncertainty helps durum prices come back up

As of mid-July, uncertainty over this year’s durum crop, both here and in Canada, is helping to hold durum prices and even add some support with most of the cash bids around the region ranging from $6.50 to $7, with most averaging at least $6.70....

Podcast: More on flash flooding in El Paso, how water utility tries to manage stormwater

News that matters to El Paso, delivered to you. Sign up for our free weekly newsletter. 💙Your support fuels this podcast. Help us bring more podcasts to life. Donate Today Diego Mendoza-Moyers: Today, we’re talking flooding, stormwater and civil...

Corvallis teacher Holly Snyder wins women's tested powerlifting national title

CORVALLIS — Holly Snyder does not appear to have a mean bone in her body. The Corvallis third-grade teacher has been mentoring future Blue Devils for 22 years, also helping out with arts and science classes. Nevertheless, some of her students have...

Cyprus inches towards new crossing points

On the face of it, nothing was achieved on the matter of crossing points at this week’s enlarged meeting on the Cyprus problem in New York. The reality on the ground remains exactly as it was before dignitaries from the island’s two sides and...

States pass privacy laws to protect brain data collected by devices

More states are passing laws to protect information generated by a person's brain and nervous system as technology improves the ability to unlock the sensitive details of a person's health, mental states, emotions, and cognitive functioning....

B.C. climate news: B.C. facing more adverse drought conditions this year | Coal mining operation seeks green light to expand as investigation into polluted water continues

Breadcrumb Trail Links News Local News Here's all the latest local and international news concerning climate change for the week of July 14 to 20, 2025. Published Jul 19, 2025 • 10 minute read You can save this article by registering for free...

"Great parent" — Love & Marriage: Huntsville star Martell on his relationship with Arionne

Love & Marriage: Huntsville season 10 premiered on July 19, 2025, with an episode titled NDAs and DNA. In one of the segments of the episode, Martell discussed his love life and fallout with Marsau in front of Destiny. While speaking about the...

U.S. House committee, including Idaho Rep. Russ Fulcher, votes to delist grizzly bear

The U.S. House Committee on Natural Resources on 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...

CNN busts Trump for a new 'colorful story' that 'couldn't possibly be true'

CNN's Daniel Dale fact-checked President Donald Trump over an imaginary tale he told about his uncle and the infamous Unabomber. The president frequently boasts about his late uncle John Trump, who taught electrical engineering for decades at the...