Turning tragedy into community: 9/11 at 25

Local law enforcement and firefighters/EMTs gather in front of the Anaconda Fire Department’s ladder truck as it flies a large American flag (pictured below) on Friday, Sept. 11, 2026 during a free cookout for first responders provided by the Acacia Lodge No. 33 of the Masonic Temple in commemoration of…

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Novak makes it two firsts in a row with win at Fairmont

Copperhead Cross-Country runners Gage Novak, left, Jayda Cornelius and Austin Schellenberg hold up their ribbons for placing at the Butte Central Invitational at Fairmont Hot Springs on Sept. 8. Novak took first place for boys (his second win in a row), Cornelius finished in sixth place for girls and Schellenberg…

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High school students invited to Trades and Technology Day at Highlands College

A student gets a gets a sense for what it’s like to be a lineman at a Trades and Technology Day at Montana Tech’s Highlands College. Photo courtesy of Montana Tech. Climb a utility pole. Change a tire. Build a wall. Take an X-ray. Trades and Technology Day at Highlands…

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Drive your future forward: Montana Tech’s Highlands College opens enrollment for CDL program

An aspiring driver takes the Commercial Driver’s License (CDL) course at Montana Tech’s Highlands College. Photo courtesy of Montana Tech. Montana Tech’s Highlands College is inviting aspiring drivers to jumpstart their careers through its comprehensive Commercial Driver’s License (CDL) training program. With the transportation industry facing a high demand for…

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Fish and Wildlife Commission to hold special meeting Sept. 24

The Montana Fish and Wildlife Commission will hold a special meeting Thursday, Sept. 24, at 1 p.m., via Zoom, and is seeking public comment on the agenda items.  Agenda items include: • Administrative rulemaking petition – 24-hour trap check; • Administrative rulemaking petition – bear spray requirement; • Initiation of…

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Montana mule deer: Myths, misconceptions and regional conditions

A mule deer buck goes out exploring a field in the Anaconda area in July. Photo courtesy of Carly Moodry. Hunters should know that we take your concerns about mule deer management seriously. FWP and hunters share the same goal – healthy herds and more hunting opportunities. Staff know how…

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Montana Hunters First Act survey seeks input on impact of nonresident hunting

Hunters who are interested in sharing their experiences and opinions on the impacts of nonresident hunting on how licenses are allocated can provide feedback via a new survey from Montana Fish, Wildlife & Parks.  The survey is part of research released today as required by House Bill 568, The Montana…

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