News
Stay current with top stories from Northwest Montana, including local government updates, education news, community issues, public safety, environmental reports, and regional developments.
Curiosity for cuisine: Whitefish Chef Earl Reynolds lets twists on classics drive the menu
There are many hallmarks of success in Earl Reynolds' career, but earning a second James Beard Award nomination fo…
Chronic wasting disease detected in deer on Flathead Indian Reservation for first time
The Confederated Salish and Kootenai Tribes on Tuesday confirmed a case of chronic wasting disease in the Hog Heaven Wildlife Mangement Unit east of Elmo.
Officials tout a Gaza ceasefire deal and plan to free hostages
Israel and Hamas agreed to a ceasefire deal to pause the devastating war in the Gaza Strip, multiple officials announced Wednesday, raising the possibility of …
Registration open for Logan Health fundraiser CycleMT
Logan Health will host its third annual stationary bike relay event in March to raise money for Montana children and young adults facing medical hardships.
Glacier High speech and debate bags a win in Corvallis
The Glacier High School speech and debate team captured another tournament win in the AA division in Corvallis over the weekend.
Owner of popular Libby bar accused of assaulting a woman inside his establishment
The owner of a downtown Libby bar is accused of assaulting a woman inside his establishment.
Gravel Pit Fire arsonist pleads guilty in Lincoln County District Court
A man originally from New Jersey accused of starting the Gravel Pit Fire south of Libby in 2023 pleaded guilty to charges stemming from the blaze last week.
Law roundup: Man calls for investigation after llama loses its head
A man calling the Flathead County Sheriff’s Office from Kalispell allegedly found his missing llama dead on his property.
Kalispell mayor says he opposed housing funding despite letter supporting it
Kalispell Mayor Mark Johnson said Monday that he opposed a state program that would have funneled millions into Flathead County for workforce housing despite p…
Montana fire crews answer California’s call, fight LA area fires
Nearly a dozen Montana fire departments have headed down to the Golden State to help fight wildfires in Los Angeles that have killed at least 24 people and dis…
Britain's Princess of Wales says her cancer is in remission
LONDON (AP) — The Princess of Wales said Tuesday that her cancer is in remission after she spent the day supporting other cancer patients at the hospital where…
Firefighters deploy widely as strong winds threaten more Los Angeles neighborhoods
LOS ANGELES (AP) — Weary and anxious from a week of massive infernos burning around Los Angeles, Southern California residents faced dire new wildfire warnings…
Special counsel report says Trump would've been convicted for Jan. 6 'unprecedented criminal effort'
WASHINGTON (AP) — Special counsel Jack Smith said his team "stood up for the rule of law" as it investigated President-elect Donald Trump's efforts to overturn…
State of the State is ‘strong,’ but Gianforte says work is ‘far from over’
Montana is a shining example for what the country can achieve, Gov. Greg Gianforte said Monday night in his biennial State of the State address.
Lakeside wastewater treatment project up for review
Lakeside is seeking approval of upgrades and expansion of its wastewater treatment plant as it nears capacity.
Conservation groups ready to defend marijuana tax revenue
In the four years since the Montana Legislature created the framework to legalize recreational marijuana, tax revenue has funneled tens of millions of dollars …