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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…
Study: Rare aquatic species can adapt to glacier melt
When looking at side-by-side photos of Sperry Glacier in 1949 and more recently in 2015 — two images used as supporting documents in a recently completed study…
Great Fish 2020 participating charities announced
The Whitefish Community Foundation this week announced the 56 local organizations that will benefit from this year’s Great Fish Community Challenge.
Flathead senior leaves legacy through speech
During her junior year at Flathead High School, Julia Wynne decided to use the platform of speech and debate to tell her story and share a powerful, resonating…
Montana nears 500 covid cases; majority have recovered
As of Friday morning, Montana was nearing 500 total confirmed cases of the novel coronavirus since the state saw its first positive cases in early March, according to a report from the state’s COVID-19 task force.
RV sales rise amid pandemic
The COVID-19 pandemic has been hard on most businesses, especially small local enterprises that depend on tourism. But one upside for a few local business owne…
Daines listens to anxious West Glacier business community
U.S. Sen. Steve Daines visited West Glacier on Friday morning to meet with local business leaders affected by the COVID-19 pandemic and the closure of Glacier National Park.
Butter knife attack unsuccessful
A woman told the Kalispell Police Department her roommate tried to stab her with a butter knife. The victim of the butter knife attack decided to stay with a friend until her belligerent housemate moves out.
Mack Days fishing tourney resumes June 2
Many thought the 2020 Spring Mack Days fishing tournament on Flathead Lake wouldn’t return, but it has.
Coworkers get raunchy group chat
A man who reportedly has a history of indiscretions involving lewd behavior got in trouble with the Kalispell Police Department. While he was working at a local business he sent “pornographic pictures to the work g…
Glacier senior inspired by grandparents’ strength, love
Portion of Libby cleanup deleted from priorities list
Another portion of the Libby Asbestos Superfund Site was recently deleted from the National Priorities List after officials with several environmental agencies determined all required cleanup activities were comple…
Bullock targeting second week of June for opening of Glacier
Gov. Steve Bullock announced during a Thursday afternoon call with the press he is hoping to partially reopen Glacier National Park “the second week of June.”
Suspect arrested in drive-by shooting
Kalispell Police officers have arrested a man they believe was involved in a drive-by shooting Sunday night.
More details emerge about fatal Kila shooting
The Sunday evening incident on Rogers Lake Road near Kila that left one man dead began when his daughter called 911 to report he was pointing a gun at his wife.
Montana gates to Yellowstone park opening Monday
Montana's three gates to Yellowstone National Park will reopen at 10 a.m. Monday as the state moves to its second phase of restarting the economy after shutdow…