Blackfoot Valley Dispatch - The Blackfoot Valley's News Source Since 1980

Arriving in Washington, D.C., Judge Sidney Edgerton consulted with President Lincoln and found him agreeable to the idea of a new territory in the Rockies. More important, Edgerton... — Updated 11/15/2023

Each of the United States of America – except the original 13, Texas and California – was first organized as a territory before achieving admittance to the Union as a state.... — Updated 11/6/2023

This story was originally published Oct. 31, 2023 at High Country News. In a squat 1,100-square-foot building on the outskirts of Helena lies a pile of enormous tongues. They are... — Updated 11/6/2023

Fifteen miles up the Little Blackfoot River from Garrison Jct. and straddling US Hwy 12 sits Avon. A picturesque place, the Little Blackfoot River skirts the south perimeter of... — Updated 10/18/2023

Young soldiers, far away from home and missing their families, discover a bear cub. That's how the story of Wojtek begins, back in 1942. He was alone in the mountains of Iran;... — Updated 10/2/2023

Members of the Northern Rockies Blacksmith Association came to Jason Valler's shop in Lincoln for their fall conference from Sept. 15-17. The conference was an oppeortuntiy for new... — Updated 9/19/2023

So, what's going on at Rusty Relics and the BVD? Well, it's past time to explain. To begin with - if it's not already clear – both our store and the BVD office is temporarily... — Updated 8/29/2023

Montana U.S. Senate candidate Tim Sheehy was in Gallatin Gateway Thursday for a town hall moderated by the America First Policy Institute, a right-wing think tank founded by former... — Updated 8/9/2023

The Treasure State Cowboy Mounted Shooting Association returned to the Lincoln Rodeo Club for their Montana State Championship July 21-23.... — Updated 7/27/2023

Who hasn't, at one point in their lives, lamented a lack of space and organization at home? A lifetime's worth of items have to be kept somewhere, and without the right... — Updated 7/27/2023

Slow cookers can be found in many homes. Slow cookers are great for busy individuals who prefer to prepare meals in advance and then arrive home in the evening to a hot, homecooked... — Updated 7/19/2023

Lincoln hosted their annual Independence Day Parade Saturday, July 1. For these and more photos go to https://www.blackfootvalleydispatch.com/photos... — Updated 7/10/2023

For these and more photos go to https://www.blackfootvalleydispatch.com/photos... — Updated 7/10/2023

The Lincoln Rodeo saw a tremedousr weekend with good crowds on both days and a loaded field of competitors this year. Lincoln Rodeo Results Saddle Bronc 1st Dustin Morigeau 69... — Updated 7/10/2023

Every year on the July 4th, Ovando hosts their Independence Day parade. This year saw the small town crowded with visitors to watch the participants make a couple laps around the... — Updated 7/10/2023

Who hasn't, at one point in their lives, lamented a lack of space and organization at home? A lifetime's worth of items have to be kept somewhere, and without the right... — Updated 7/10/2023

As summer gets underway, buck whitetails with growing antlers enjoy the lush grass near Lincoln.... — Updated 6/30/2023

In Congress, July 4, 1776 The unanimous Declaration of the thirteen united States of America, When in the Course of human events, it becomes necessary for one people to dissolve... — Updated 6/28/2023

There are many reasons for parents to encourage children who express an interest in volunteering. Volunteering is a social activity that can help children develop their social and... — Updated 6/28/2023

BOZEMAN - On a recent rainy June day, Leanne Roulson pointed out features of a soggy area just inside the Bozeman city limits suggestive of a wetland. Cattails poked out from... — Updated 6/20/2023

Thanks to the perseverance of a Northern Idaho couple, the Clean Water Act, is less polluted by bureaucratic expansion. Last week, the Supreme Court ruled (5-4) in favor of Michael... — Updated 6/8/2023

Following a May 1 tour of the Hi Country Snack Food facility to kick off Small Business Week, Rep. Matt Rosendale stopped by the Blackfoot Valley Dispatch office for a short... — Updated 5/16/2023

Bluebirds and blue skies.... — Updated 5/3/2023

Community Social Comes to Lincoln Tammy Jordan It all began with an idea at the Lincoln Community Hall meeting. Now, with more than 20 organizations, the Lincoln Community Social (a... — Updated 4/6/2023