Legislature convenes today

HELENA — Legislators from all corners of the state are slated to show up for work today at the Capitol for the kickoff of the 61st Montana Legislative Assembly. More

Sheriff: Lack of extradition pact creates lawless haven

For more than a year, Missoula County has tried to extradite Rodney Gervais Jr. from the Blackfeet Indian Reservation to serve a one-year jail sentence for partner/family member assault, but the Blackfeet Tribe has refused to turn him over. More

Alleged sex offenders escape prosecution on reservations, Cascade County charges

Cascade County officials have tried unsuccessfully to extradite Darwin D. Crawford, 43, from the Blackfeet Indian Reservation for the past two years. More

Bishop aims to promote peace during trip to Israel

One of Montana's top female religious leaders is heading to Israel and Palestine this week, despite the recent violence in the Gaza Strip. More

Mobile home destroyed by fire

A mobile home was lost in a fire late Saturday night in rural Cascade County. More

Fight off winter gloom with new book by local author

Once in a while, I get drawn into a book and don't want it to end. As I get closer to finishing it, I wish it would go on much longer. More

Students given chance to see college in a day

Students from 22 area high schools will get the opportunity Thursday to experience college in one day at Montana State University-Great Falls College of Technology. More

Yield to right in intersections

I hope everyone had a nice New Year's holiday. More

ACROSS the BIG SKY

BILLINGS — Demand for No. 1 diesel, the kind that still flows at minus-20 degrees and cooler, surged in December as extremely cold temperatures socked Montana and the region. More