(KPAX) SUPERIOR — The Mineral County commissioners office has confirmed that Sheriff Mike Boone has submitted a letter of resignation. Commission chairman Roman Zylawy said Sheriff Boone turned in the letter on Tuesday evening. Zylawy said he has not had a chance to read the letter yet, and would not speculate as to the reasoning. Boone took the position of Sheriff in … [Read more...] about Mineral County sheriff resigns position midway through term

(KPAX) MSU football players have voluntarily been working out in small groups. The group with which the player was working out has been quarantined for two weeks. The Gallatin City-County Heath Department said Friday this week that five total Montana State individuals have tested positive. “We’re seeing cases come from many different parts of the county,” said Matt … [Read more...] about MSU football player tests positive for COVID-19

(KPAX) We're still short of final action. However that proposal for a nearly $2 billion plan to settle tribal water rights in the Flathead Basin took a major step forward on Wednesday. Trump administration officials told the U.S. Senate Indian Affairs Committee the proposal could avoid decades of litigation and save taxpayers billions of dollars. It was just over a year … [Read more...] about Montana Water Rights act touted as ‘permanent solution’ to Flathead dispute

(KPAX) GREAT FALLS — The COVID-19 pandemic has affected all aspects of life in Montana. As infections spike, unemployment rises and the economy suffers - it has also taken a toll on mental health. Voices Of Hope is a suicide and crisis hotline, based in Great Falls. Director Jackie Gittins says the service has seen a large jump in calls to its 211 information line as people … [Read more...] about Montana crisis line sees jump in calls during COVID-19 pandemic

(KPAX) PABLO — As coronavirus cases continue to escalate in Montana, Gov. Steve Bullock said he has no intention of putting more restrictions in order at the state level. Bullock said counties have the ability to add restrictions on a case-by-case basis. Health officials in Custer County are recommending a return to Phase 1 for two weeks because of a recent spike in COVID-19 … [Read more...] about Spike in COVID cases won’t change state restrictions, Bullock says