Posted 07/27/2010 10:11 AM by Blake Ellis, staff reporter
Source: CNN Wire

NEW YORK (CNNMoney.com) -- Uncertainty about the economy continued to shake consumer confidence in July, pushing a key measure of morale to the lowest level since February.

The Conference B… Click to Read More

Posted 07/26/2010 12:34 PM by Adam Bell
Source: Montana's News Station (KBZK-Bozeman)

BOZEMAN - Economists from the University of Montana will present a mid-year economic update at a series of meetings planned across the state in the coming weeks.

Patrick Barkey and Paul P… Click to Read More

Posted 07/26/2010 6:22 AM by Mark Thorsell
Source: KPAX Media Center

MISSOULA - Montana drivers are catching a bit of a break at the pumps as the average retail price of a gallon of gas has 0.4 cents in the past week.

The average sits at $2.83 per gallon as … Click to Read More

Posted 07/22/2010 7:51 PM
Source: KPAX News

The U-S House approved legislation this afternoon to restore unemployment benefits to Americans still out of work in the wake of the 2 year long recession.

The vote largely fell along party… Click to Read More

Posted 07/18/2010 12:05 AM
Source: KPAX News

KALISPELL - Northwest Montana's biggest race event is bringing some serious dollar signs to the Flathead Valley.

The Montana 200 has been said to be the biggest single paycheck on the West … Click to Read More

Posted 07/16/2010 12:25 PM by Ashley Korslien
Source: Montana's News Station (KRTV-Great Falls)

GREAT FALLS - Ready...set...vacation! That seems to be the trend in Montana this summer, as air travel is up 10% from this time last year.

"Planes are full, people are starting to travel ag… Click to Read More

Posted 07/16/2010 10:14 AM by KPAX News Staff, CNN
Source: KPAX News

WASHINGTON DC - The U.S. Senate voted 60-39 on Thursday approve legislation to overhaul Wall Street. The bill reforms how the nation's financial institutions operate and sets in place new guards to… Click to Read More

Posted 07/15/2010 7:04 AM by Blake Ellis, staff reporter
Source: CNN Wire

NEW YORK (CNNMoney.com) -- The number of Americans filing for initial unemployment insurance dropped to the lowest level in nearly two years last week, according to a government report released Thu… Click to Read More

Posted 07/15/2010 7:42 AM by Marnee Banks
Source: Montana's News Station (KXLH-Helena)

HELENA - More than $300-million in federal funds has poured into Montana since the American Recovery & Reinvestment Act of 2009 was passed. But those funds are now running out, which could have… Click to Read More

Posted 07/14/2010 7:38 AM by Hibah Yousuf, staff reporter
Source: CNN Wire

NEW YORK (CNNMoney.com) -- Retail sales fell for the second straight month in June, following seven consecutive increases, with weakness in the automotive sector a key factor in the downturn, the g… Click to Read More

Posted 07/13/2010 9:06 AM by Andrea Lutz
Source: KPAX News

KALISPELL - Employees of Ashley Home Furniture in Kalipsell have been told that the company is planning to close its store.

The 25,000 square foot location on Bando Lane in Kalispell will f… Click to Read More

Posted 07/11/2010 10:37 PM by Breanna Roy
Source: KPAX News

MISSOULA - The Missoula Marathon is in its fourth year and it's bigger than ever as organizers project 5,000 runners will register for events this weekend. All those runners are keeping the Missoul… Click to Read More

Posted 07/30/2010 11:21 AM by KPAX News Staff
Source: KPAX Media Center

NEAR CORVALLIS -Fire crews on the Dominic Point Fire continued progress building firelines on the rugged north side of the blaze and report they've reached 60% containment.

The Bitterroot N… Click to Read More

Posted 07/30/2010 11:14 AM
Source: Montana's News Station

COOKE CITY - Wildlife officials captured a mother grizzly and two of her three cubs after one person died and two others were when the bear went on a late-night rampage through a campground near Ye… Click to Read More

Posted 07/30/2010 10:52 AM by Angela Marshall
Source: KPAX News

MISSOULA - Caras Park will be filled with Celtic music and the aroma of corned beef and cabbage and you too, can revel in the Irish festivities during the first Annual Celtic Festival.

This… Click to Read More

Posted 07/30/2010 10:52 AM by Adam Bell
Source: Montana's News Station (KBZK-Bozeman)

BOZEMAN - The latest bear attack in Soda Butte Campground may have you concerned about your future camping trips.

One person was killed and two others were hurt early Wednesday when bears w… Click to Read More

Posted 07/30/2010 10:52 AM by Michelle McConnaha
Source: KPAX Media Center

STEVNSVILLE Liquid refreshment! For swimming, the Stevensville pool is the place to be when the temperatures are hot, and even when they're not.

Lifeguard Kelcey Mulkey says that neither te… Click to Read More

Posted 07/30/2010 10:17 AM by Richie Melby
Source: Montana's News Station (KRTV-Great Falls)

MISSOULA - The Missoula Mavericks earned the right to continue their magical season earlier this week.

The Mavs led Great Falls 4-3 in the bottom of the ninth and then with two outs and a r… Click to Read More