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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…
The joy of the hunt: Huckleberry harvest a summer signature
Two women were visible through the trees, just off the road up Crane Mountain. They were hunched down in the bushes, quietly chatting as their hands hunted thr…
Search scaled back for C-Falls man
Authorities are scaling back search efforts for a Columbia Falls man who is believed to have gone missing in Glacier National Park in late July.
Kalispell virtual return-to-school update Wednesday
The Kalispell Chamber of Commerce will host a live webinar with new Kalispell Public Schools Superintendent Micah Hill at 2 p.m. on Wednesday, Aug. 12.
Montana surpasses 5K known COVID-19 cases, reports 75 deaths
Montana surpassed 5,000 known COVID-19 cases and has reported 75 deaths
Popular "Yellowstone" series to be filmed in Montana
The popular “Yellowstone” series featuring Kevin Costner announced Friday it plans to move its production to the Missoula Valley and surrounding locations later this month
Youth goes for a drive in parking lot
Kalispell Police Department responded to a report of a 12-year-old girl allegedly seen driving in a motel parking lot. Officers drove through the area and didn’t see any 12-year-olds driving vehicles.
KPS may change mask policy for students
With more than two weeks before school starts, Kalispell Public Schools is proposing a change to its mask policy by requiring middle and high school students to wear them at school when unable to maintain six feet …
Weekly roundup
The owners of Sweet Peaks Ice Cream have dropped plans to construct a manufacturing facility and retail store on U.S. 93 in Whitefish.
States on hook for billions under Trump’s unemployment plan
A plan from President Donald Trump to extend additional unemployment benefits requires states to provide 25 percent of the funds, and it's unclear whether stat…
Pandemic weighs on Montana tourism industry
The COVID-19 pandemic has taken a toll on tourism in the Flathead. Travel restrictions, closures in Glacier National Park and fears of the virus have significa…
Georgia school shifting online after infections reported
A Georgia high school plans to start the week with all classes shifting online after nine students and staff tested positive for the coronavirus as the school …
Bear causes grass fire, dies
Twins lose lead, exit State A
LEWISTOWN – For the second straight day the Glacier Twins rallied only to lose the lead and the game – as well as a spot in the State A Legion tournament.
Daines, Bullock square off over virus in first debate
Montana’s first U.S. Senate debate will pit Republican incumbent Sen. Steve Daines against his Democratic opponent, Gov. Steve Bullock
US kids, parents perform DIY tests for coronavirus science
Six thousand U.S. parents and kids are doing DIY nasal swabs twice a week to answer some of the most vexing mysteries about the coronavirus