https://youtu.be/A6LplyKWOfw (KPAX) Missoula County Public School trustees are deciding to stay “close to home” for the district’s next superintendent, offering Bozeman Public Schools chief Robert Watson the job. MCPS trustees spent the entire day interviewing, meeting and reviewing the three candidates to replace retiring Superintendent Mark Thane. In addition to … [Read more...] about Former Bozeman schools chief named head of Missoula County Public Schools

The Montana Highway Patrol trooper shot in the line of duty last month continues to receive medical treatment at University Hospital in Salt Lake City, the law enforcement agency said Tuesday. Tom Butler, chief of the Montana Highway Patrol, said Trooper Wade Palmer has shown indications that he recognizes certain people, though all of his interactions remain … [Read more...] about Trooper Palmer still receiving care in Salt Lake Hospital; challenges ahead

(KPAX) The mother of a missing Polson teen reported Monday afternoon that she has been found safe, but did not elaborate on the girl’s disappearance. Whisper Little Owl Horseman, 15, went missing last Wednesday. Horseman’s mother posted on Facebook Monday afternoon that she was found safe.   … [Read more...] about Mother says missing Polson teen has been found, is safe

A 15-year-old Native American girl has been reported missing in Lake County. According to the Montana Missing Persons Clearinghouse, Whisper Littleowl-Horseman was reported missing on Wednesday, April 10 in Polson. Horseman is described as 5-foot-4 and 160 pounds. She has brown hair and brown eyes. Confederated Salish and Kootenai Tribal Police are investigating the … [Read more...] about 15-year-old Native girl reported missing in Polson

Missoula County took a step back Wednesday from granting the American Legion permission to construct an indoor practice facility on land owned by the county, at least until questions of insurance, fees and other matters are resolved. Commissioners appointed the county's legal staff to draft documents addressing the issues. “I think we need to figure some stuff out before … [Read more...] about American Legion to build indoor practice facility; Missoula County has questions