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‘Always ... Patsy Cline’ opens July 25 ‘Always ... Patsy Cline’ opens July 25

The Port Polson Players in association with the Mission Valley Friends of the Arts  continue their 50th Season with the Musical Masterpiece “Always...Patsy Cline.” The show was created and originally directed by TED SWINDLEY AND IS BASED ON A TRUE STORY. Musical clearances are secured and used by permission. Any taping, filming, recording or broadcast of this play (musical or otherwise) is strictly prohibited, as the production is licensed by THE FAMILY AND ESTATE OF PATSY CLINE. Pictured here is Missoula guest artist Chae Clearwood who appears as the late Patsy Cline. Chae is accompanied by a five - piece Mission Valley band. This fabulous musical features many of Patsy Cl...


Governor, DLI announce $4M investment in MT First Teacher Apprenticeship Program

News from the office of Governor Gianforte HELENA — Governor Greg Gianforte and Montana Department of Labor & Industry (DLI) Commissioner Sarah Swanson recently announced that Montana has been awarded a $4 million grant to launch the state’s first registered teacher apprenticeship progra...


DPHHS requests public comment

News from DPHHS MONTANA - The Department of Public Health and Human Services recently released its proposed 1115 Medicaid Demonstration Waiver application for public review and comment before submitting it to the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services. The waiver is aimed at fulfilling legislativ...


Births for July 23, 2025 Births for July 23, 2025

Taylor Elser  POLSON - Wyatt Elser is excited to announce the arrival of little sister, Taylor Rue Elser. Taylor was born July 8, 2025, at Providence St. Joseph Medical Center’s Nesting Place. She was 18 inches long and weighed 5 pounds, 13 ounces. Taylor’s parents are Lauren and Sean E...


Polson Seniors for July 23, 2025

POLSON — Hot August nights are near us. Stay cool man, real cool.  AARP Safe Driving Course is July 29, from 9:30 a.m.-1:30 p.m. Early sign-up is required. We have about ten more openings. There’s no testing and it’s a video assisted event with informal discussions. The take-home st...


Find freedom, adventure with trackchair Find freedom, adventure with trackchair

News from MT Fish, Wildlife & Parks KALISPELL — Lake Elmo State Park in Billings and Lone Pine State Park in Kalispell each have one Action Trackchair available for the public to use, free of charge. The chairs are designed to empower individuals of all abilities to explore the outdoors and en...


Attorneys: Helena man unlawfully detained due to racial profiling

MISSOULA — Attorneys for a Helena man detained by immigration officers last week argued during a hearing in federal district court Thursday that he should be released because racial profiling led to his arrest.  Helena police and U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement officers were searching ...


Governor signs bill to protect water users

News from the office of Governor Gianforte  FORT BENTON -  Governor Greg Gianforte recently continued his 56 County Tour in Chouteau County, holding a bill signing ceremony to celebrate a new law that protects water users and improves water administration in Montana. “In Montana, wate...


Local ranchers win Regional Environmental Stewardship Award

News from MT Stockgrowers Association HELENA — The Montana Stockgrowers Association (MSGA) is honored to announce that its members, G&G Livestock and the Cathey Cattle Company, have been selected as one of six regional honorees of the Environmental Stewardship Award Program (ESAP). The award, ...


Cuts to SNAP will deepen hunger, hardship across Montan

News from the Montana Food Bank Network MISSOULA — Montana Food Bank Network (MFBN) is gravely concerned about the passage of the budget reconciliation bill, which includes the most significant cuts to the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP). Passed by a narrow margin in Congress and ...


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