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Obituary of David James Hanson Jr

Obituary of David James Hanson Jr

David James Hanson Jr., aged 31, tragically lost his battle on December 14, 2025, in Great Falls, Montana. A beloved father, son, brother, uncle, and friend, Dave leaves behind an immeasurable void in the hearts of all who knew and loved him. Born on June 25, 1994, in Hornell, New

Predator Sentenced to 84 Years in Nationwide Child Exploitation Case

Predator Sentenced to 84 Years in Nationwide Child Exploitation Case

Predator Sentenced to 84 Years in Nationwide Child Exploitation Case; 84 Victims Across U.S. and Abroad Identified Austin Ryan Lauless, 31, of Colorado, has been sentenced to 84 years in federal prison, followed by a lifetime of supervised release. In September 2025, Lauless pleaded guilty to 13 counts of

Celebrate the New Year with the Annual Jazz Workshop Concert

Celebrate the New Year with the Annual Jazz Workshop Concert

The CMR and GFHS Jazz Bands, along with the Rhapsody and Russell Ayres choirs, will be presenting the Annual Jazz Workshop Concert, January 9, 2026. This event will also feature esteemed guests from the University of Idaho music department, adding a unique flair to the program. The concert will begin

Letter to the Editor

Letter to the Editor

As we approach Christmas, many families reflect on what matters most. For me, that answer has always been children, family, and protecting the people we love. That is why I am announcing my candidacy for Montana State Senate District 10. Families across Montana face systems that feel unpredictable, especially in

Book Review - Lentil Underground: Renegade Farmers and the Future of Food in America by Author Liz Carlisle

Book Review - Lentil Underground: Renegade Farmers and the Future of Food in America by Author Liz Carlisle

“What is a lentil, and why should I care about it?” you may well ask. I did---but after reading this book, I know, and so should you. Liz Carlisle didn’t know a lentil from a dental procedure when she was a successful country singer, but touring through the

Colonel Paul’s Corner – Black Bart Highwayman of the Old West

Colonel Paul’s Corner – Black Bart Highwayman of the Old West

The era of stagecoach travel in the Old West ended with the advent of the train and motor cars. It had lasted nearly 100 years. During that time, history records 347 stagecoach robberies. “Black Bart” is officially credited with 28 of those robberies. Opportunities for small time robberies abounded in

Montana Hope Project Receives Donation from Chrome for Kids Wish Fund

Montana Hope Project Receives Donation from Chrome for Kids Wish Fund

Montana Attorney General Austin Knudsen, in partnership with the Montana Motor Vehicle Division, has awarded a total of $26,500 to two nonprofit organizations in Montana from the Chrome for Kids Wish Fund. This fund was established with the purpose of supporting programs that have a meaningful and lasting impact