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Vaccinations continue across Itasca County, with the rate of cases dropping.

Grizzlies are coming back. But can we make room for them? We call them "attacks;" bears see them as defense. Either way, human-grizzly interactions are on the rise. A camera trap captures grizzly bears bathing, splashing, and frolicking at a water hole.Photograph by Michael Nichols with Ronan Donovan and the National Park Service, National Geographic ByAaron Teasdale Email Missoula, MontanaKyler Alm froze. A branch snapped. Something was in the forest behind him. Alm, a 19-year-old hunter with ...

MINNEAPOLIS (AP) — Citing progress on the coronavirus vaccination front and declining...

MINNEAPOLIS (AP) — Citing progress on the coronavirus vaccination front and declining...

Great Falls Lions participate in Bowling Blitz MTN and last updated 2021-02-15 17:43:57-05 GREAT FALLS — Special Olympics Montana hosted their 2021 Bowling Blitz competition over the last several days. The Great Falls Lions had five athletes competing and their season was a bit different this year. Due to COVID-19 restrictions, teams across Montana were not able to travel to compete. Each week athletes would practice in their home alleys and work to beat their own scores. “It’s b...

Utilizing Aviation Week’s Marketplace, the BCA Staff has collated recent announcements of newly certified transponders and transceivers for general aviation aircraft and drones. 

Kicking ass and taking names is what more and more Missoula ladies are doing these days. You think Missoula women are tough, well these ladies definitely fill that role. There are around twelve different Martial Arts training facilities in Missoula, but today we will be focusing on one particular martial arts gym with an impressive and growing women’s community. Straight Blast Gym (SBG) is an international martial arts training center that specializes in MMA, Jiu Jitsu, BJJ, Judo, fitness and...

Itasca County is seeing a new rise in COVID-19 cases following several weeks of decline. The seven-day rate of new cases as of Feb. 8 is 55; on Feb. 4 the rate was 35. When measured by the 14-day average of cases per 10,000 residents, Itasca County’s rate has jumped from 15.7 as of Feb. 1 to 18.4 as of Feb. 5. “With increased openings of businesses, schools and community activity, it’s up to us to stay the course until vaccines are widely available,” said Kelly Chandler, div...

Montana Legislature considers pair of bills to update road safety laws and last updated 2021-02-04 17:24:43-05 HELENA — After several tragic crashes, advocates are urging Montana lawmakers to make changes to the state’s road safety laws. The House Transportation Committee held hearings Wednesday afternoon on House Bills 264 and 267. Supporters of both bills see them as responses to serious crashes over the last two years. HB 264, sponsored by Republican Rep. Ross Fitzgerald of Fairfie...

The Montana Legislature is sending Gov. Greg Gianforte a bill the Republican has said hell sign aimed at providing liability shields for COVID-19 exposure at businesses, churches and other organizations. The state Senate on Thursday gave final approval to amendments made to the bill in the House. After the bill goes through enrolling, it moves to the governors desk. The vote was 32-18, with mostly Republicans voting for it and Democrats against it. Senate Bill 65 from Sen. Steve Fitzpatrick,...