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Wildlife experts analyze rare fatal bear attack in Glacier
Nearly three weeks after a 33-year-old hiker was killed in an apparent bear attack in Glacier National Park, quest…
North Kalispell bustling with construction while more on the horizon
Some of the projects were approved just last year and others have been in the works for more than a decade. Construction is underway on a hotel on the west sid…
Law roundup: Teens excited about TV in scene ripped from the movies
A woman reportedly saw a group of teens sprint out of a store carrying a TV while being chased by a security officer and told the Kalispell Police Department it was like a scene from a movie and provided a license …
Montana sues Yellowstone National Park over bison management plan
Department of Livestock and FWP join Gov. Gianforte in suing the park over its plan to increase the park’s bison population and increase tolerance for bison pr…
UM scientists help Montana understand its future with grizzly bears
In early 2025, the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service will decide whether to delist some populations of grizzly bears in the U.S. Northern Rockies. As Montanans co…
Kalispell woman killed in New Year's Day collision near Creston
A 37-year-old Kalispell woman died in crash early New Year's Day near Creston after another vehicle crossed the center line and struck her vehicle head on, authorities report.
The world welcomes 2025 with light shows, embraces and ice plunges
From Sydney to Mumbai to Paris to Rio de Janeiro, communities around the world welcomed 2025 with spectacular light shows, embraces and ice plunges.
After driver rams New Year's revelers in New Orleans, FBI investigating as 'act of terrorism'
A driver wrought carnage on New Orleans' famed French Quarter early on New Year's Day, killing 10 people as he rammed a pickup truck into a crowd before being …
Woman arrested following New Year’s Eve incident at Logan Health
A woman is in custody after an alleged incident involving a knife at Logan Health on New Year’s Eve.
Tourism experts say influx of visitors during fall shoulder season a good sign
September and October broke visitation records in Northwest Montana, which bodes well for sustainable revenue, say local tourism experts. But the late season s…
Law roundup: Stranger wags finger at woman
A stranger wearing a brown jacket and cowboy hat reportedly went up to a woman shaking a finger in her face and said “If I ever catch you ...” but she did not understand whatever else he said.
Avalanche partially buries skier in popular backcountry area near Whitefish Mountain Resort
A skier narrowly escaped injury after triggering an avalanche in a popular backcountry area near Whitefish Mountain Resort over the weekend.
Flathead County eschews state housing program
Saying it’s not a fair use of taxpayer funds or to future homebuyers, Flathead County commissioners on Tuesday quashed implementing a state housing program her…
Enrollment in Flathead County schools declines year-to-year, but remains up over the last decade
Enrollment in Flathead County schools is down 1% from last year, with 17,250 students attending public and private schools.
Governor calls for applications for judge in Twentieth Judicial District
With recently elected district court judge Kenneth Cotter facing felony charges and opting against taking the oath of office in 2025, Gov. Greg Gianforte is calling for applicants and nominations for the vacancy in…
Law roundup: Would-be thief wants to stay, leaves in haze of bear spray
An aggressive 35-year-old allegedly tried to shoplift and fought employees in the parking lot who were trying to get him to leave.