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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…
Montana teenager arrested in fatal shooting of girl, 17
BILLINGS, Mont. (AP) — A 17-year-old boy was arrested early Sunday in the shooting death of a teenage girl from Billings, police said.
Energy payments to states in US West plummet in 2020
BILLINGS, Mont. (AP) — Payments to states in the U.S. West have plummeted for oil, natural gas and coal extracted from U.S. lands after low crude prices and th…
Where is Benjamin Earls?
Four months into the search for Benjamin Earls, his case is still a mystery.
Former C-Falls man returns to answer burglary charges
More than 12 years after the alleged crime occurred, a former Columbia Falls resident appeared Thursday in Flathead County District Court to answer to charges …
Skiers should expect changes for opening day
It’s been a long off-season in the Flathead Valley since Whitefish Mountain Resort and Blacktail Mountain Ski Area closed early in March due to the COVID-19 pa…
Montana lawmakers mull COVID rules for 2021 session
With the coronavirus pandemic still raging, Montana lawmakers are negotiating whether to meet virtually or in person when the next legislative session begins J…
Two shot, one arrested in Pablo
A man and a woman are expected to survive after being shot in Pablo Friday night, according to Lake County Sheriff’s Office.
Kalispell Regional agrees to $4.2M fund for security breach
Kalispell Regional Healthcare has agreed to establish a $4.2 million settlement fund to provide relief for individuals who allege they were impacted by a data …
Governor-elect Gianforte holds first press conference
During a Friday press conference, his first since being elected, Gov.-elect Greg Gianforte offered few hints about what policies he may pursue or support once …
Today's Achievers: Stillwater junior excels at art, academics and athletics
For the hard work Stillwater Christian School junior Grace Anderson has poured into academics, art, music and athletics, she has found success, which she passe…
Bigfork apartment project gets green light
The Flathead County Board of Adjustment on Tuesday gave developers a green light to build 20 apartment units in Bigfork.
Bigfork man charged with felony assault in shooting incident
A man involved in two different shootings in the Echo Lake area during the last three months has been charged.
Visit Santa today on Zoom
Whitefish Community School is inviting all members of the community who might not be able to see Santa in person this year to join him on Zoom this Saturday, Dec. 5, between 11 a.m. and 2 p.m. as part of an event t…
Grinch suspected in Christmas tree theft
An inflatable 6-foot Christmas tree was stolen from a yard, a caller told the Kalispell Police Department. The tree owner was worried more items might go missing in the future.
Land Board to consider easement for North Fork Road project
Montana's Land Board is expected to decide whether to grant Flathead County an easement for a 1-mile stretch of the North Fork Road just south of the Canada border – the missing piece in a $2 million project aimed …