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One of world's largest energy storage plants launches in South Dakota
This small city in rural northeastern South Dakota has established itself as an energy hub for the entire Great Pl…
Remote legislative session possible due to virus
The Montana Legislative Council is considering the possibility of holding a remote legislative session next year because of the coronavirus pandemic
Homicide suspect shot and killed at Woods Bay
A man who allegedly fired shots at local law enforcement officers in the Woods Bay area was killed Tuesday afternoon following a high-speed chase in connection…
Lakeside marina seeks major lakeshore variance
A proposed major lakeshore variance to allow new construction at a Lakeside marina is the focus of a public hearing before the Flathead County Planning Board on Wednesday.
New organization looks out for teen mental health
Recently, attention to mental health has started to increase as many people are gaining a greater appreciation for their behavioral wellness and the ways to su…
A quiet, soggy opening for Glacier
Daniel Carlson and his family sat in their motorhome at the west entrance to Glacier National Park Monday morning. They were the first visitors, aside from a f…
Browning man sentenced in gun crime
A Browning man who admitted firing a gun during a confrontation in Browning on the Blackfeet Indian Reservation was sentenced Thursday to five years in prison and five years of supervised release.
Kalispell dog trainer on a mission to save canine lives
Hylia, a 1 ½ year-old German shepherd, sat patiently in the grass, ears perked, waiting intently for her owner’s next command.
Woman charged with criminal endangerment
A Kalispell woman is facing a felony charge after she allegedly rear-ended a vehicle and then the woman who driving.
Flashlight needed to find asparagus
A passerby told the Flathead County Sheriff’s Office concerned about a man in a ditch with a flashlight. When the person asked if everything was OK, the man in the ditch didn’t answer. However, law enforcement lear…
Montana COVID cases increase, 1 county boosts restrictions
Nine new cases of COVID-19 were reported in Montana between Saturday and Monday
Above-normal fire season shaping up in Northern Rockies
Things are shaping up for an above-normal fire season in the Northern Rockies forecast area
3 grizzly bears captured after eating grain near Shelby
A sow grizzly bear and two cubs were captured because they were coming near residences along the Rocky Mountain Front to eat spilled grain
Kalispell man dies in Jefferson County crash
A traffic accident Saturday evening in Jefferson County south of Helena claimed the life of a 20-year-old Kalispell man.
Hot Springs to stage rodeo, live music
Homesteader Days in Hot Springs may look somewhat different this year, but for fans of the rodeo and live music, those are two things they can count on at the upcoming event.
KPS assistant motivated by helping others
Beth Kornick lives to add sparkle in life.