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Updated 22 hours, 32 minutes ago

Retiring Sister Judy Lund recognized with Spirit of Montana award for 'lifetime of service'

Students and teachers at St. Matthew’s Catholic School rose for a standing ovation as Gov. Greg Gianforte bestowed…

Updated 6 years, 1 month ago
Donna Lee Chapmon, 86

The world has lost one of the kindest, most selfless humans most of us will ever have the honor of knowing.

Updated 6 years, 1 month ago
Local crafters have homemade masks covered

Some local crafters are going one step further to help out during the COVID-19 outbreak by creating homemade protective masks for medical workers.

Updated 6 years, 1 month ago
Pamela Joy Corpron, 60

Our dear Pam passed away too soon on March 14, 2020 at the young age of 60.

Updated 6 years, 1 month ago
David Riegel, 81

David Riegel, age 81, of Whitefish, passed away on Thursday, March 26, 2020, at Bee Hive Homes in Columbia Falls.

Updated 6 years, 1 month ago
Gateway Community Center looking to fill space in old mall building

The Gateway Community Center could become a hub for community-minded organizations in Northwest Montana — but it still needs more tenants.

Updated 6 years, 1 month ago
Ted Czochanski, 76

Ted Czochanski, 76, of Kalispell, loved Jesus. After battling a long fight with several health issues, he went to be with his Lord on Monday, March 23, 2020, a…

Updated 6 years, 1 month ago
Animal clinics remain open for pet emergencies

The veterinary community in the Flathead knows that even amid a virus outbreak affecting humans, the valley’s animals need treatment, too.

Updated 6 years, 1 month ago
Karen K. Reynen, 65

Karen K. Reynen, 65, passed away unexpectedly in her home on March 18, 2020.

Updated 6 years, 1 month ago
Barbara Joyce Lengstorf, 81

Barbara Joyce Lengstorf, 81, passed away March 7, 2020. She felt so much love, was surrounded by her family and passed away peacefully at home in Ridgefield, Washington.

Updated 6 years, 1 month ago
Vacation rental data suggests visitors seeking shelter in Montana

LIVINGSTON — One day late last week, Dan Vermillion, owner of Sweetwater Travel in Livingston, woke up to a flurry of emails.

Updated 6 years, 1 month ago
Christmas tree in Troy lit to boost spirits in time of uncertainty

The aroma of wood smoke pervaded the air and the setting sun blushed the clouds with a rosy hue and lit the hills with alpenglow.

Updated 6 years, 1 month ago
The Latest: Michigan executive order restores water service

The Latest on the coronavirus pandemic. The new coronavirus causes mild or moderate symptoms for most people. For some, especially older adults and people with…

Updated 6 years, 1 month ago
Indianapolis tech firms hold their own amid growth elsewhere

INDIANAPOLIS (AP) — A lot of sunshine has beamed down on the Indianapolis metro tech sector in recent years. But according to a recent report, at least one ominous cloud hangs overhead.

Updated 6 years, 1 month ago
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Updated 6 years, 1 month ago
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Trump extends virus guidelines, braces US for big death toll