Overcrowded Detention Facilities Lead to Increased Jail Suicides
The recent suicide of an inmate at the Butte-Silver Bow Detention Center has drawn attention to a growing issue within the Montana justice system: overcrowded jails. Overcrowding has been a…
Search for Missing Hiker Still Underway
A search is still underway for 22-year-old Austin King, a hiker from Minnesota who went missing in Yellowstone National Park. King embarked on a seven-day solo backpacking trip to the…
Construction on Reserve Drive in Kalispell: A Major Project Underway
Kalispell’s Reserve Drive, a vital corridor connecting Hutton Ranch Road to Whitefish Stage Road, is currently undergoing a major expansion and improvement project aimed at addressing the increasing traffic volumes…
A Look at Rising Food Prices: 2019 vs. 2024
Food prices have seen a dramatic increase over the past five years, with the average cost of groceries skyrocketing due to a combination of factors. Comparing food prices in 2019…
The History of Montana Press and the Closing of News Outlets
Montana’s press history is deeply tied to its vast, rural landscape and the rugged spirit of its people. From the gold rush in the 1800s to the present day, newspapers…
The Mystery of Missing Persons in America’s National Parks: An Unsettling History
America’s national parks are beloved for their beauty, offering scenic escapes into nature, from the towering mountains of Yosemite to the vast wilderness of Yellowstone. However, beneath this idyllic veneer…
A Dramatic Increase in Home and Land Prices in Northwest Montana Over the Last 15 Years
Over the past 15 years, northwest Montana, particularly areas like Flathead County and cities such as Kalispell, Whitefish, and Bigfork, have seen a dramatic increase in home and land prices.…
A Highlight of Coming Events Over the Fall and Winter in Northwest Montana
With the holiday season approaching along with the bitter weather that comes with it, most Montanans will be spending lots of time indoors and out of the cold. However, if…