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Montana snowpack rapidly melted in May
Throughout May, warm temperatures across Montana led to a rapid melt off of the state’s snowpack, which sits “larg…
Lakeside motorcyclist reunited with man who helped save his life
Lakeside man reunited with man who helped save his life
Montana Children’s ‘Toy Box’ guarantees Christmas for patients
On the second floor of Montana Children’s is an unassuming makeshift hallway that most likely wouldn’t catch a second glance from passersby if it weren’t for t…
Historic mission church restoration nearly completed
ST. IGNATIUS — After three summers of painstaking, intricate, loving labor and artistry, the lion’s portion of the St. Ignatius Mission Church restoration proj…
When the Night Comes is fundraiser for homeless youth
When the Night Comes, an annual sleep out event for the Sparrow’s Nest of Northwest Montana homeless shelter for teens, will be held from 7 p.m. to 7 a.m. Saturday, Feb. 6, at the Majestic Valley Arena.
City rejects apartment complex appeal
During its final meeting of the year on Monday, the Kalispell City Council remotely discussed requirements for a new apartment complex, updating the city’s water system and a few personnel changes.
Woman hopes animal owner gets her goat
A goat got loose in Columbia Falls. A Flathead County Sheriff’s Office dispatcher explained Animal Control doesn’t have an ordinance for goats, so there was nothing they could do. The woman who found the goat promi…
Kalispell man accused of killing his wife
A Kalispell man charged with killing his wife was jailed late Thursday afternoon...
Surprise visit goes awry
Someone on Zimmerman Road in Kalispell reportedly told Flathead County Sheriff’s Office there was an intruder knocking at his bedroom door and holding his parents hostage.
Board OKs purchase of Flathead Lake access sites
The Montana Land Board on Monday approved the purchase of two private land parcels on Flathead Lake that will be used as new fishing and public access sites.
Local church leaders say Christmas is a light in the darkness of 2020
It’s easy to focus on what isn’t happening this Christmas season.
Montana lawmakers criticize actions on defense bill, COVID package
President Donald Trump vetoed a $740 billion defense bill on Wednesday after sharply criticizing another massive spending bill that includes $900 billion in CO…
North Valley receives 400 doses of Moderna vaccine
North Valley Hospital in Whitefish received its first delivery of a COVID-19 vaccine - 400 doses in total - late Tuesday afternoon.
Population estimate favors Montana for second House seat
BILLINGS (AP) — Montana could add a second U.S. House seat if population estimates made public on Tuesday hold, officials said.
Trump threatens COVID relief, Pelosi urges 'sign the bill'
WASHINGTON (AP) — President Donald Trump has threatened to torpedo Congress' massive COVID-19 relief and year-end package, upending a hard-fought compromise in…
Montana county swears in first female commissioner
GREAT FALLS, Mont. (AP) — A Montana county that includes most of the Blackfeet Indian Reservation and parts of Glacier National Park has elected its first female commissioner. Mary Jo Bremner's friends thought she…