Jun 2, 2008 | Independent Record
IR Web site to feature up-to-the-minute Primary coverage
All eyes will turn towards the Big Sky on Tuesday, when Montana follows South Dakota to be the final state to turn in primary results in the much-contested Democratic presidential race.
Jun 2, 2008 | StarTribune
With few options left, Hillary Rodham Clinton aims for undecided, Barack Obama superdelegates
As Barack Obama turns to concentrate on his general election challenge, his rival Hillary Rodham Clinton is mounting a last ditch campaign to stay relevant in what is left of the Democratic presidential ...
Faux logs trim homes' fire risk in woodlands
Marty Welch hopes the Montana forest near his new house doesn't burn during the summer wildfire season, but if it does, the Indianapolis man is optimistic his retirement getaway will be left standing.
Montana top state in gasoline use, N.Y. lowest
WASHINGTON - Montana should consider changing its nickname from the Big Sky Country to Land of the Big Gas Guzzlers.
Two Texas companies have reached a $1.85 billion deal on oil-producing properties and undeveloped land in the Bakken shale formation in North Dakota and Montana.
Poll shows McCain leading in Montana
Republican John McCain would defeat either Democratic presidential contender Barack Obama or Hillary Clinton if the Montana election were held today, a Lee Newspapers poll shows.
Former President Clinton to visit 4 Montana cities on Sunday
Former President Bill Clinton will return to Montana Sunday to campaign for his wife in Stevensville, Anaconda, Great Falls and Helena.
Schweitzer campaign has $1 million, Brown $255,000
HELENA - Gov. Brian Schweitzer continues to lead Republican challenger Roy Brown in fundraising, according to campaign finance disclosures filed Thursday.
Clinton expands Montana itinerary
The presidential campaign of Sen. Hillary Rodham Clinton says her Montana visit on Tuesday will include an appearance in Pablo on the Flathead Indian Reservation.
2 Govs to headline Democratic confab
A pair of state governors will be in Jackson Saturday night to address Democrats from across the state at the Wyoming State Democratic Convention.
Lewistown hospital, pilot program for rural stroke victims
A pilot program that would bring big-city care to rural stroke victims has been unveiled in Lewistown.
Montana Republicans said Senator Obama is wrong for the Treasure State. GOP leaders said the senator's position on developing coal resources, gun rights and healthcare costs affecting small businesses are at ...
Today is Monday, May 26, the 147th day of 2008 with 219 to follow. The moon is waning.
Former president Bill Clinton returning to Montana
Former President Bill Clinton will return to Montana on Saturday to campaign for his wife in Bozeman, Lewistown and Miles City.
www.flatheadbeacon.com | Eye in the Big Sky
Bill Clinton Stumps for Hillary in Montana as Primary Nears
Former President Bill Clinton emphasized the importance of each state having the opportunity to vote for the Democratic presidential nominee, telling a crowd of Montana Democrats on Saturday that he hopes they ...
Today is Sunday, May 11, the 132nd day of 2008. There are 234 days left in the year. via Dubuque Telegraph Herald
Four Kalispell men charged with felony poaching
Four Kalispell men face felony poaching charges for allegedly killing six big-game animals near Helmville. via KFBB
Salish artist Corwin "Corky" Clairmont receives Governor's Arts Award
“It's a shame that there's not more funding put into the art programs because it helps keep people out of trouble. That's something I'd like to see change”
If there were a door leading into the sparkling lakes and lush serene forests of the Flathead Reservation, it would be so enticing that a welcome mat might lie in it's entrance. via Char-Koosta News
Setback For School Funding Opponents
State politicians received a big blow yesterday, as a Helena judge ruled that he will hold a new hearing on the six-year-old school funding lawsuit. via KBLG-AM Billings
Two Montanans named presidential scholars
Montana's 2008 presidential scholars are high school students Shauna Milne-Price of Helena and Riley Brewer of Ringling. via KFBB