(KPAX) The Chilean Air Force is reporting that a Missoula paraglider has died while competing in an international paragliding championship in Chile. According to a report from the Chilean Air Force, Casey Bedell was found by a Chilean search and rescue team after it had successfully rescued one other paraglider who was competing in the championship. The Chilean Air Force … [Read more...] about Missoula paraglider Casey Bedell dies in crash during Chilean competition

More than 2,000 local families now have the chance to celebrate the holidays with a traditional Thanksgiving meal, thanks to the Missoula Food Bank’s annual turkey distribution. Vehicles lined the streets surrounding the Missoula Food Bank on Sunday as each family waited for the anticipated Turkey Drive. In addition to turkey, each family also received all the … [Read more...] about Missoula Food Bank distributes thousands of turkeys during annual drive

(HAVRE HERALD) For years, child abuse and neglect cases in Montana courts soared. But recently, the state Department of Health and Human Services reported some good news. Child abuse and neglect cases in Montana district courts spiked by 130 percent between 2009 and 2015, an increase strongly connected to substance abuse, especially methamphetamine, according to government … [Read more...] about Montana foster care numbers steady; drug, alcohol and neglect make up most cases

(KPAX) The legendary Miss Montana airplane is once again taking to the skies. The historic World War II plane from Missoula -- which took part in the events surrounding the 75th anniversary of D-Day -- is headed to the Bahamas following the devastation of Hurricane Dorian. The Museum Of Mountain Flying has offered to donate the services of Miss Montana and her cargo … [Read more...] about Historic Miss Montana aircraft plans hurricane relief mission to Bahamas

During the summer of 2017, the Sprague Fire in Glacier National Park destroyed the historic Sperry Chalet. Now, a Montana distillery is giving thousands of dollars to help with rebuilding the iconic structure. Gabe Spencer with Whistling Andy Distillery said, "What better way for us to raise money is through something that we do well.  And we thought what screams more … [Read more...] about Distillery helping with Sperry Chalet restoration