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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…
Woman salty about towed vehicle
An agitated woman was in the Kalispell Police Department lobby seeking assistance with finding her towed vehicle. She was “rambling” about how officers are supposed to protect and serve, but that they just put on t…
Whitefish antique boat show canceled
Whitefish Woody Weekend 2020, presented by the Big Sky Chapter of the Antique and Classic Boat Society and hosted by the Lodge at Whitefish Lake, has been canceled due to COVID-19 concerns, organizers announced in …
‘Play in your backyard’ program urges people to explore locally
Members of the local tourism industry hope to see a lot more Montana license plates at restaurants, trailheads and other local attractions this summer. Since t…
Number of cases remains steady in state Montana
No new cases of the coronavirus have been reported in Montana for the fifth straight day, keeping the total number of cases at 479
Person shot dead after firing at deputies
Law enforcement officers shot and killed a man during a standoff Sunday evening after the man fired his weapon at officers, according to information from Flathead County Sheriff Brian Heino.
A career of caring for veterans
After a career of caring for wounded soldiers in the U.S. Army Reserve, Joren Underdahl is continuing his care of veterans as the Administrator of the Montana …
Land committee to take second look at Bigfork farm proposal
The Bigfork Land Use Advisory Committee will review three applications for amendments or zone changes to Bigfork-area properties at their May 28 meeting, including a request for a conditional use permit to operate …
Man takes frustration out on tree
A man, who appeared high, allegedly yelled at a woman’s husband and called him names in an attempt to get him to fight with him. He then supposedly ran across the street and began hitting a tree with his fist and t…
Yellowstone’s North Entrance open for travel to Cooke City
Yellowstone National Park has opened its North Entrance at Gardiner, but only for motorists traveling to Silver Gate or Cooke City, which are at the park’s Northeast Entrance
New bar approved for 93 in Whitefish
Whitefish City Council on May 4 approved the operation of a bar in an existing commercial building on Highway 93 South.
Yellowstone's North Entrance open for travel to Cooke City
Yellowstone National Park has opened its North Entrance at Gardiner, but only for motorists traveling to Silver Gate or Cooke City, which are at the park’s Northeast Entrance
Ballots postmarked on or before June 2 will be counted
A Montana judge has temporarily suspended a state law that says absentee ballots must be received in a county election office by 8 p.m. on election day in order to be counted
Gone but not forgotten: Cemetery association maintains historic graveyard
One hundred twenty-one years of Bigfork history is laid to rest in Lone Pine Cemetery.
Western Montana virus outbreak tied to luxury golf club
An outbreak of COVID-19 in western Montana is tied to an exclusive golf and country club developed by financial executive Charles Schwab
Col. Falls considers resort tax on June 2 ballot
Columbia Falls voters will have the final say on the city’s proposed resort tax June 2 as part of the state’s mail-in primary election.