Joshua Murdock

"The application is for continuing the existing use within the existing footprint with no proposed expansion," according to Kira Powell, public affairs officer for the Flathead National Forest.

An aerial view of Holland Lake in Montana. The incoming owners of Holland Lake Lodge in western Montana's Swan Valley have applied for a

Most notorious busts in Montana poaching history These are some of the most infamous cases of poaching in Montana.

As of 11:15 p.m., Evans received 55% of votes counted so far, to Fielder's 44%, according to the Montana Secretary of State, buoyed by a strong showing in Missoula County.

Preliminary results released late Tuesday night showed Elena Evans leading Jennifer Fielder in the 2024 race for Montana's Public Service Commission District 4 in western and northwestern Montana.

Beartooth Basin Summer Ski Area opened for 2023 on May 27. Missoulian reporter Joshua Murdock went to the ski area south of Red Lodge for opening weekend.

The state- and timezone-splitting ski area, located along Interstate 90 about 30 miles northwest of St.

The goal is to make "universally" accessible trails that can be enjoyed by people living with a variety of disabilities without the need for much, or any, specialized adaptive equipment.

The hunter shot at the bear, left the area and immediately reported the incident to wildlife managers, Jonkel said. FWP wardens responded and confirmed the bear had died.

Learn how to effectively carry and use bear spray. Video courtesy of Montana FWP