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Whitefish examines plan to manage city’s deer population
Deer have long been a fixture of downtown and residential areas of Whitefish. But as the city has grown and the de…
Wildlife agency seeks to carve out areas from protections
A Trump administration proposal released Friday would allow the government to deny habitat protections for endangered animals and plants in areas that would se…
At civil trial, defense argues police didn't need warrant
How law officers do their job was front and center during the fourth day of a civil jury trial about a man who was shot by Kalispell Police officers while they attempted to take his mother into custody for a mental…
Drive-by shooters sentenced to 15 years in prison
Two Flathead Valley men were sentenced to several years in the Montana State Prison Thursday afternoon in Flathead County District Court for their roles in a d…
Montana launches loan program as unemployment remains high
Gov. Steve Bullock announced on Thursday a new loan program to spur economic recovery in the wake of the coronavirus, as applications for unemployment assistance increased in Montana for the third consecutive week.
Injured climber airlifted from Glacier Park peak
A male climber was airlifted off of Mount Gould in Glacier National Park Sept. 1, park spokeswoman Gina Kerzman confirmed.
High winds drive wildfires in Eastern Montana
People in the small eastern Montana town of Jordan were told Wednesday night that they can return to their homes after after a wind-driven wildfire briefly cau…
Woman charged with DUI after crashing into deputy
A Somers woman is charged with driving under the influence after he crashed into a Flathead County Sheriff's Office patrol vehicle on Wednesday.
Unemployment claims in Montana rise for third straight week
Applications for unemployment assistance increased in Montana for the third consecutive week, even as national numbers are falling, the U.S. Employment and Training Administration said Thursday.
Flathead County switches to mail ballot for Nov. 3 election
The Flathead County commissioners voted 2-1 Thursday morning to move to a mail-in election for the Nov. 3 general election, pivoting from their decision in lat…
Bison Range reopens to vehicle traffic
After being closed for four months, federal officials have reopened the National Bison Range.
Cat gets caught in foothold trap
A cat reportedly got its leg stuck in a foothold trap that was broken loose from its anchor.
Victim shot by Kalispell police testifies during civil trial
A Flathead Valley war veteran who was shot by Kalispell Police officers four years ago and one of the officers involved in the shooting testified Wednesday about their recollections of the incident during a civil j…
Chemical spill at Dickey Lake under investigation
An investigation into a chemical spill that occurred at a Dickey Lake campground last week is currently underway, according to Kootenai National Forest officials.
Eastern Montana town told to evacuate as wildfire threatens
People in an eastern Montana town were ordered to evacuate Wednesday after a fire that started as an agricultural burning project got out of control and raced across dry range land to threaten the small community o…
Board denies permit for West Valley asphalt plant
The Flathead County Board of Adjustment voted unanimously Tuesday night to deny a request for a change to a conditional-use permit that would have allowed a gravel pit in West Valley to operate an asphalt and concr…