Andy Maheras on Thursday appeared at a change of plea hearing in Flathead County Justice Court. The school superintendent will pay a $285 fine and serve a six-month deferred sentence following an altercation with a 12-year-old student last fall. 

In a strongly worded order Wednesday, Commissioner Chris Gallus dismissed a complaint by Democratic gubernatorial candidate Ryan Busse’s campaign, saying official postcards sent by Gov. Greg Gianforte did not promote his reelection bid

In a complaint filed with the Montana Commissioner of Political Practices, gubernatorial candidate Ryan Busse accused Republican Gov. Greg Gianforte of using his office to mail postcards that bolstered his reelection bid and served no official purpose, violating state laws

Montana delegates at the Republican National Convention reported an energized party — one that has coalesced around Trump as the Biden campaign contends with growing electoral unease. GOP leaders say the party’s mounting strength will help Republican candidates in key statewide races, including Montana's close U.S. Senate contest.

Montanans Securing Reproductive Rights this week alleged that the secretary of state’s office illegally directed county officials to reject thousands of signatures on a petition to secure a constitutional right to abortion. As activists work to get the abortion rights initiative on the November ballot, opposition groups are mounting a multi-pronged fight.  

The Whitefish School District this fall will once again ask voters to approve an expansion to Whitefish High School and its adjacent athletic complex as the school system contends with marked growth in its student population. The district will host four information sessions for community members this summer. 

A conversation with the founder and chef of the Salty Calf about creating dishes that are healthy, fresh and accessible in the Flathead Valley

Fourth of July weekend in Northwest Montana is jam-packed with activities, from fireworks to symphony concerts to minor league baseball. Learn more about how the Flathead Valley (and beyond) plans to celebrate America’s birthday. 

As school districts across Montana experience dire budget shortfalls, a coalition of education experts is advocating for the state to revamp a complex funding formula, one that they say underfunds schools while unfairly burdening some taxpayers

Andy Maheras on Aug. 29 will stand trial for two counts of misdemeanor assault following an alleged altercation with a middle school student last fall. According to the school board, Maheras is set to continue on as superintendent of the small, rural school district next year.  

U.S. Sen. Jon Tester leaned into his record of expanding healthcare services for veterans during a stop in Kalispell last Friday. The campaign event marked the launch of “Veterans for Tester,” a group of 153 retired services members campaigning in support of the Democrat.  

Republican U.S. Senate candidate Tim Sheehy was joined by former Hawaii Congresswoman Tulsi Gabbard during a campaign event on Thursday. Ahead of a competitive election against incumbent Democratic Sen. Jon Tester, Sheehy admonished the senator for his voting record and painted a picture of an America in peril.

Signature gatherers working to secure a constitutional right to abortion in Montana say they have been followed, filmed and intimidated while collecting signatures in the Flathead Valley. During a Tuesday altercation in Whitefish, organizers of the city’s farmers market, signature gatherers and anti-abortion observers sparred over observers’ rights to film and follow petition organizers.  

Around 9% of Montana voters selected “no preference” in Democratic and Republican presidential primaries last week. Pro-Palestinian advocacy group Montana for Palestine claimed the result as a victory after urging progressives to cast a protest vote against the president.

Following voters’ approval on Tuesday, the two municipalities will move forward with a once-in-a-decade review of their local government structures