Scrapbook details former Montana Grizzly Clarence Coyle's athletic exploits
Those aren't cheers you hear when you open the bulky, leather-bound scrapbook that belonged to Clarence Coyle.

Libby shooting, arson tragedy puts focus on 'aid in dying'
LIBBY - It was an act of love, Darryl Anderson said, an act of compassion and caring and bullets and arson and it didn't have to be that way.

Family, friends remember radio ?Bug Guy,? teacher Byron Weber
FLORENCE - The passing of Byron Weber last week might not spark recognition in many Montanans, but the loss of "The Bug Guy" will draw a tear from generations of children who followed him in

Maria Jooste?s long-awaited encore
About five years ago, a woman named Maria Laubach arrived in Western Montana and took a job at the DirecTV call center in Missoula. Apart from the slight accent that betrayed her childhood upbringing in South Africa, Laubach probably didn’t stand out too much at her new workplace. That was by design. Hers was a [...]
Black Crowes concert at Ryan Creek Meadows canceled after sound equipment ?fried?
Fans of southern rock band The Black Crowes were left crowing their disappointment on Wednesday night after the band?s concert at Ryan Creek Meadows was abruptly canceled, more than an hour after its scheduled start-time. The band, which had scheduled the outdoor concert east of Missoula as part of its ongoing farewell tour, was unable to [...]
Black Crowes fans: Get thee to Boise, get the VIP treatment
I’ll be updating the post about Wednesday night’s Black Crowes cancellation shortly; but for anyone with a serious itch (and a fast car) to see the band tonight when they play in Boise, the promoter is offering free VIP tickets to that show to anyone who presents a ticket from last night’s show. It’s a [...]

Out & About: The week in arts and entertainment
Friday, September 3

Fall fashion trends easy to get into, 'Runway' judge says
NEW YORK - Got calendar confusion? The date says it's officially summer, but vacations are over and kids are headed back to school. - and, yes, that is Halloween candy at the store. The fashion world

Back to cool: Layering new, existing clothes for school keeps kids stylish, ready for any weather
Efficient, stylish, inexpensive back-to-school clothing can be summed up in one word: layering.