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May 14 2026SPORTS

Golf Fashion at the PGA: What to Pack for a Day Out

The PGA Championship in 2026 lands at Pennsylvania’s Aronimink Golf Club, a historic course designed by Donald Ross in 1928. While the event itself doesn’t enforce a strict dress code, the club behind it has kept its century-old style rules intact. That means guests should skip ripped jeans, tank to

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May 14 2026FINANCE

A Fresh Face at the Fed with Crypto Connections

The Senate made a bold pick last week by confirming Kevin Warsh as the next Federal Reserve chair, marking the most controversial Fed appointment in decades. The vote split almost perfectly along party lines, with only one Democrat breaking ranks. Warsh brings a unique background to the role—he’s no

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May 14 2026ENTERTAINMENT

Mizuki’s power drops in latest Overwatch update

The latest game update for Overwatch just took a swing at one of its newest heroes, Mizuki. Players who loved using him for area healing now have to adjust their strategy because his protective wall, called Kekkai Sanctuary, works differently. Before, the wall blocked incoming attacks but now it blo

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May 14 2026ENTERTAINMENT

When Heroes Doubt Their Own Strength

The latest season shows familiar fighters learning a tough lesson: raw power means nothing if the opponent can’t be touched. Marie Moreau and Jordan Li, normally confident in their skills, face an opponent unlike any other—Homelander. He isn’t just strong; he can fly through solid walls, blast energ

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May 14 2026POLITICS

Money Talks: Who’s Funding Kootenai County’s Biggest Races

The race for Kootenai County commissioner is heating up, with big money flowing into local campaigns. John Padula leads the pack, pulling in $61, 800—mostly from everyday residents. But his opponents aren’t far behind. Julie Hensley and Bruce Mattare have each raised over $10, 000, with donations fr

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May 14 2026FINANCE

Kevin Warsh takes over as Fed chair, but the bank’s toughest challenges are ahead

The Senate made Kevin Warsh the new chair of the U. S. Federal Reserve after a narrow vote of 54-45. Only one Democrat joined Republicans in backing him. Just the day before, senators had approved his 14-year term on the Fed’s board—a sign of how much influence he’ll hold over America’s economy. Wa

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May 14 2026SPORTS

France and the Netherlands team up for 2030 Winter Olympics speed skating

The 2030 Winter Olympics will spread across three countries, not just France. While most events take place in the French Alps, speed skating was a challenge. France didn’t want to build a brand-new indoor oval just for these games, so they looked elsewhere. The Netherlands got the nod, thanks to its

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May 14 2026SPORTS

Game Night Preview: Key Sports Showdowns to Watch on May 13

The NBA playoffs heat up with the Cleveland Cavaliers facing the Detroit Pistons in Game 5, a matchup where home advantage plays a huge role. Detroit has been nearly unstoppable at home this season, winning eight of their last nine games there, while Cleveland struggles on the road with zero wins in

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May 14 2026POLITICS

Northside Park Gets Green Light for Build

The City of Missoula has finally given the okay to start building a brand-new park near the north side of town. This project has been in the works for a while, with locals keeping an eye on updates. The park is planned to cover a good chunk of land, offering green space and recreational spots for fa

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May 14 2026SPORTS

High school sports tournaments get a big shake-up with new playoff plans

The Massachusetts Interscholastic Athletic Association just made a big call that will change how high school baseball and hockey teams compete. The board agreed to bring back a tournament style called Division 1A, also known as the Super 8, for these two sports. Boys hockey tried this system way bac

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