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Hecla says ‘bad actor’ lawsuit dismissed, coalition vows to keep fighting mine
With the dismissal of a “bad actor” lawsuit following the retirement of former CEO Phillips Baker Jr., mining company Hecla said it is ramping up exploration in the Cabinet Mountains area south of Libby. But a coalition of Indian tribes and environmental groups said it will keep fighting to enforce Montana laws that prevent “irresponsible […] The post Hecla says ‘bad actor’ lawsuit dismissed, coalition vows to keep fighting mine appeared first on Daily Montanan.
Exclusive: Daines says Vance will help Senate GOP campaigns
Sen. Steve Daines (R-Mont.) said Trump's newly selected running mate, J.D. Vance (R-Ohio), will help Republicans in down-ballot races during an Axios House event at the Republican National Convention on Monday. Why it matters: As head of the National Republican Senatorial Committee, Daines is responsible for efforts to deliver a...
Community Calendar: July 18-Aug. 3
Junior Ranger education day at Pictograph Cave State Park, July 19. Pictograph Cave State Park is hosting a Junior Ranger program on Friday, July 19, from 10 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. Registration is required for the event and space is limited. This free, hands-on program will feature activities and lessons on local animal identification and habitats, geology and pictographs. The program is open to all ages but is best suited for youth 6-12 years old.
Kalispell City Council to vote on revoking a local homeless shelter’s permit
The Kalispell City Council is set to vote July 16th on whether to revoke a local homeless shelter’s permit. Residents have complained that the Flathead Warming Center has increased crime and loitering in the adjacent neighborhood. Shelter staff say that’s the result of homelessness increasing throughout the Flathead Valley as housing costs continue to increase.
Montana State's Jaeden Wolff on indoor practice facility groundbreaking
Montana State track and field athlete Jaeden Wolff speaks during the Bobcats’ indoor practice facility groundbreaking ceremony on Tuesday, July 16, 2024, at Bobcat Stadium in Bozeman. “It's a great day to be a Bobcat, but some days are just a little more special than others.” Montana State athletics...
3 inmates die in Cascade County Detention Center in 2 weeks
Three inmates have died in custody at the Cascade County Detention Center since June 29. Leon Laverdure, 51, died on June 29. Julius Lowe, 28, died on July 5. Andrew Swager, 58, died on July 10. Lewis and Clark Sheriff’s Office, which provided the coroner in the cases, confirmed the names of the deceased.
All clear after accident on Broadway from Palmer to Russell in Missoula
MISSOULA, Mont. — The Missoula Police Department sent an alert reporting delayed traffic, due to an accident on Broadway from Palmer to Russell. The accident is now cleared and traffic will resume as normal according to Missoula Police Department. Missoula County sent out the following alert:. REFERENCE THE MEANS...
WILD ART-Lincoln County Pride Festival
Lincoln County hosted its fourth Pride Festival Saturday, July 13, at the Kootenai Heritage Memorial Center in Libby. The events included a dog fashion show, live music, dancing, speeches, drag performances, raffles and prizes, aerial performances by members of Kalispell-based Levitation Nation Aerial Studio and a showing of the documentary, "Stonewall Uprising." Redheaded Stepchild performs Saturday, July 13, 2024, at the Lincoln County Pride Festival at the Memorial Center in Libby. (Scott Shindledecker/The Western News)
Sierra Ferrell’s Grand Entrance, Major Moments at Under The Big Sky
Nobody puts Sierra Ferrell in a corner. The reigning Saving Country music Artist of the Year was set to play Sunday afternoon at the Under The Big Sky Fest in beautiful Whitefish, Montana, but it was only an hour long set, and wasn’t even direct support of the headliner Billy Strings. Part of that speaks to the talent assembled at independent country’s first ever megafest. Mt. Joy played after Sierra, and put on a rousing set per normal. But Sierra was the one that left everyone with lasting memories.
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