Great Falls Tribune

The Great Falls Tribune is a daily newspaper published every morning in Helena, Montana. It ranks among the largest newspaper organizations in the state of Montana.

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Two Hegseth aides put on leave from Pentagon amid leak probe

1 week ago | greatfallstribune.com | Tom Vanden Brook

Two aides to Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth were placed on administrative leave on April 15 as part of an investigation into unauthorized leaks of information, according to two Defense officials. The Pentagon did not disclose specifics of the alleged offense by Dan Caldwell or Darin Selnick because the matter is under investigation, according to the officials who were not authorized to speak publicly. The news about Caldwell was first reported by Reuters, and Politico first reported on Selnick.
Defending state champion CMR boys tennis aiming high again this spring

1 week ago | greatfallstribune.com | Grady Higgins

The C.M. Russell boys tennis program has set high standards in its run over the past several seasons. This year, the end goal is no different. More Great Falls preps: CMR's Stella Damyanovich looking to make gains in strong freshman distance seasonMore spring sports: Great Falls High softball looks to find footing in early part of season“The goal is to repeat as state champs,” head coach Byron Boyd said. “No CMR team has repeated since 1999, and we would like to change that.”Need a break?
VOTE: Track and field standouts up for Prep Athlete of the Week

2 weeks ago | greatfallstribune.com | Grady Higgins

As we hit the second week of April, it’s time again to vote for the Tribune’s Prep Athlete of the Week. Congratulations to last week’s winners of the poll, Harper Dirk of Great Falls High girls’ track and Aidan Thornton of C.M. Russell High boys’ track. Each week during competition, two girls and two boys will be nominated, with the audience choosing the winner via poll, which are both posted below.
CMR softball returning experience, depth for new campaign

2 weeks ago | greatfallstribune.com | Grady Higgins

The C.M. Russell High softball team is off and running for another campaign on the diamond this spring. The Rustlers return a strong contingent from a team that came just one game short of the trophy round at the state tournament last season, welcoming back five seniors and eight juniors.
VOTE: Track standouts headline the Tribune’s Prep Athlete of the Week for March 24-29

3 weeks ago | greatfallstribune.com | Grady Higgins

As spring sports get off and running, it’s time for the Tribune’s Prep Athlete of the Week. Congratulations to last week’s winners of the poll, Blake Carver of Great Falls High boys’ basketball and Addi Kynett of Bison girls’ hoops.
Trump administration approves more coal mining in Montana

4 weeks ago | greatfallstribune.com | Darrell Ehrlick

Darrell EhrlickThe Daily MontananThe Trump administration has reversed a Biden-era decision and will allow more coal leasing on federal land in Montana. The decision allows the Spring Creek Mine to access an additional 39.9 million tons of coal, potentially extending its life by 16 years. Environmental groups oppose the decision, arguing that it prioritizes energy production over environmental concerns and climate change.
VOTE: One last Athlete of the Week poll for winter sports standouts

1 month ago | greatfallstribune.com | Grady Higgins

As we gear up for spring sports, it’s time again for the Tribune’s Athlete of the Week. Congratulations to winners of the last poll, C.M. Russell High’s Brady Henzel and CMR’s Madalyn Deiter. More: CMR's Madalyn Deiter the Tribune's Girls' Athlete of the Winter SeasonMore: State champion swimmer Seth Woldtvedt the Tribune's Boys' Athlete of the WinterEach week during competition, two girls and two boys will be nominated, with the audience choosing the winner via poll, which are both posted below.
C.M. Russell, Great Falls High basketball standouts earn all-conference honors

1 month ago | greatfallstribune.com | Grady Higgins

Seven Electric City hoops players were named to the All-Eastern AA team for the 2024-25 season. C.M. Russell High’s Dean Blair, a first-team All-Stater last season, was named second-team all-league after averaging over 13 points per game and seven rebounds and two steals. Rustler teammate Ben Cunningham (8.6 ppg, 4.3 rpg) was honorable mention, as was Great Falls High’s Blake Carver, who led the Bison at just under 9 points per game.
State champion swimmer Seth Woldtvedt the Tribune's Boys' Athlete of the Winter

1 month ago | greatfallstribune.com | Grady Higgins

Seth Woldtvedt didn’t begin the year as a leading contender in the backstroke. The sophomore’s participation in the event wasn’t really on anyone’s radar — let alone his head coach’s. More: CMR's Madalyn Deiter the Tribune's Girls' Athlete of the Winter SeasonBut as the All-State swimmer began to experiment with different events throughout the year, he found that it was a perfect fit. Fit for a crown, even. Need a break? Play the USA TODAY Daily Crossword Puzzle.
TV channel, game info for NCAA tournament

1 month ago | greatfallstribune.com | Grady Higgins

The University of Montana men’s basketball team is going dancing as it takes on Wisconsin in the first round of the NCAA tournament on Thursday. The Grizzlies won the Big Sky Conference tournament to punch their ticket to March Madness with a 91-83 victory over Northern Colorado last week, and the team was selected as a 14-seed.