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Woman’s body found floating in Flathead Lake near Bigfork
A woman’s body was pulled out of Flathead Lake near Bigfork on Wednesday after being discovered by a wake surfing …
Investigation clears Senate President Matt Regier
Montana’s legislative auditor wrapped his investigation into state Senate President Matt Regier on Wednesday, reporting no findings of waste, fraud or abuse re…
Department of Health and Human Services will cut 10,000 jobs as part of a major restructuring plan
WASHINGTON (AP) — The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services will eliminate 10,000 jobs as part of a major restructuring plan, it announced Thursday.
Bug Creek project making headway near Bigfork
Flathead Area Mountain Bikers and Flathead National Forest will continue work on the forest’s first dedicated mountain bike trails around Crane Mountain this s…
Homeschool Theatre Club plays the notes of ‘The Music Man’
The Homeschool Theatre Club’s production of “The Music Man” runs March 27 through March 29 at the Whitefish Performing Arts Center.
Bill that would sell isolated state land to neighboring landowners nears Gianforte’s desk
On a tailwind of Republican support, the Montana Legislature has advanced a bill that would facilitate the sale of isolated sections of state trust land.
Personhood bill set to pass House, though unlikely to reach threshold to move to voters
A bill seeking an amendment to the Montana Constitution to confer “personhood” rights on embryos passed the House after a 57-43 vote on Tuesday.
New Kalispell Center Mall owners seek anchor chains for retail hub
The Texas company that purchased the Kalispell Center Mall last year is in negotiation with three potential anchors to join the commercial space.
State lawmakers’ efforts to remove federal land protections met with resistance
Legislation in support of efforts to roll back federal land protections met strong opposition during initial hearings in Helena this week.
Law roundup: Uncle can’t get away from family baggage
A man’s nephew allegedly punched him at the airport baggage claim in Kalispell.
Trump places 25% tariff on imported autos, expecting to raise $100 billion in tax revenues
WASHINGTON (AP) — President Donald Trump said Wednesday he was placing 25% tariffs on auto imports, a move that the White House claims would foster domestic ma…
The Atlantic releases the entire Signal chat showing Hegseth's detailed attack plans against Houthis
WASHINGTON (AP) — The Atlantic on Wednesday released the entire Signal chat among senior national security officials, showing that Defense Secretary Pete Hegse…
Supreme Court upholds Biden rule requiring serial numbers and background checks for ghost guns
WASHINGTON (AP) — The Supreme Court on Wednesday upheld a Biden administration regulation on the nearly impossible-to-trace weapons called ghost guns, clearing…
Law roundup: Man is a legend in his own mind
A man who believed he was wrongfully ticketed during a traffic stop called with a proposal: “I challenge the whole Kalispell Police Department to meet me at Depot Park and surround me. " He concluded with, “I’ll se…
Kalispell City Council rejects code enforcement program over budget concerns
Kalispell city councilors appeared unwilling on Monday to hire a code enforcement officer despite warning the municipality lacks the resources to effectively e…
Hecla forges ahead with Lincoln County mine
A proposed mine beneath the Cabinet Mountains Wilderness that has been a beacon of hope for mining proponents and a source of concern for environmental groups …