The state’s Board of Public Education approved the school’s provisional accreditation, which means Creston falls in line with the Office of Public Instruction’s standards as it begins its first year as a K-8 school, instead of a K-6

Community members have until Aug. 2 to review and leave comments on the document, which identifies wildfire hazards and recommendations to reduce wildfire risk in the city.

A rise in housing inventory and listings has added fluidity to northwest Montana’s real estate market as buyers surrender to high mortgage rates

The 30-bed emergency shelter is currently closed while construction crews complete renovations as part of the $16.9 million expansion projects while the transitional and permanent apartments remain operational

An interagency review concluded that Anthony Pollio, a 33-year-old solo hiker from Florida, was killed on May 3 after he surprised an adult male grizzly bear while descending the Mount Brown Lookout trail, likely in darkness

The councilors selected the top four applicants from 12 letters of interest submitted to the city to replace former Councilor Christoper Semok, who resigned late last month

Authorities seized 40 dogs and several other domestic animals after law enforcement executed a search warrant in a potential animal neglect case

Key moisture events during the first half of the year have put the valley in a good position midway through July, but with quickly drying and warming conditions, community members should remain alert and prepare for potential wildfire activity

The summit serves as part of a broader push from the attorney general to bring a spotlight to the issues senior citizens face in Montana. His office has hosted similar events statewide aimed at scam and fraud prevention.

Iron Horse Golf Club and HOA representatives and city staff laid out a proposal to fund a second fire station north of the Baker Avenue viaduct. Still in its early stages, the plan would involve a land donation, capital campaign and emergency services bond levy.

The confirmed detection of the nonnative fish in Ashley Lake, and an angler's reported catch in Church Slough, have renewed warnings against illegal introductions

The plans include recommended future operational and capital improvements for the facilities and adds them to the city’s new land use plan

Since July 16, dozens of wildfires have ignited in the Kootenai National Forest while the Advent Creek fire southeast of Trego continues to burn at 33 acres with 40% containment

The decision to contest the Missoula jury’s verdict renews the question of whether the district retaliated against a father and son for reporting sexual assault in the school’s wrestling program in 2023