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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…
Jackpot for Mega Millions surges past $1B after no numbers match on Christmas Eve drawing
The Mega Millions jackpot has surpassed $1 billion after no ticket matched all six numbers drawn on Christmas Eve. That means the estimated jackpot for Friday'…
Chair 2 down for holiday ski rush
The busiest week of the ski season is upon Whitefish Mountain Resort and a major lift – Chair 2, the Swift Creek Express – is to remain closed until after the …
Dazzling Christmas light show awes viewers while giving to nonprofit
The lights, synchronized to music and displayed on the house and across the front lawn, have raised nearly $10,000 over the years.
Expanding rural access: UM debuts online school counseling program
The move to online instruction allows master’s students like Francine Stiffarm to access the program without uprooting her personal and professional life in Do…
South Kalispell fire department receives $12,000 Roundup for Safety grant
The projects include a rare $12,000 award for the South Kalispell Volunteer Fire Department. The group will replace its damaged extraction equipment, more commonly called the jaws of life.
Students continue program constructing new Glacier National Park housing
A partnership between Glacier National Park and Columbia Falls High School students continues to pay dividends for both the Park Service and the students as it…
State sues Flathead County over prerelease center decision
The Montana Department of Corrections is suing Flathead County for refusing to allow a prerelease center to operate in Evergreen.
Law roundup: Irate man needs a cold shower
A man on a bicycle reportedly threw a tantrum on Ninth Street West, yelling about being ripped off for a shower.
Big Sky Now: Breaking down the semifinals, rivalries heat up
In this special Christmas Eve edition, we dive into Montana State’s dominant 31-17 win over South Dakota, punching their ticket to the FCS Championship.
Bethlehem marks a second subdued Christmas during the war in Gaza
Bethlehem marked another somber Christmas Eve on Tuesday in the traditional birthplace of Jesus under the shadow of war in Gaza.
Flathead Valley churches honor Christmas season
The build-up to Christmas is a time of joy and thankfulness for churches across the valley, many of which have special services on Christmas Eve and Christmas …
In a calendar rarity, Hanukkah starts this year on Christmas Day
Hanukkah, Judaism's eight-day Festival of Lights, begins this year on Christmas Day, which has only happened four times since 1900.
Law Roundup: Uncertainty surrounds hidden camera in kitchen
A woman reportedly dialed 911 and hung up. On a callback, a woman, who was difficult to understand, allegedly said she found a hidden camera in her kitchen that looked into the living room and wasn’t sure if it had…
Headlines:Top court says global warming can’t be ignored, and a judge reacts to the potential pardon of Jan. 6 rioters
NW Montana receives a 33,000-acre conversation easement, Montana’s top court says global warming can’t be ignored, and a judge reacts to the potential pardon o…
US Senate passes sweeping national outdoor recreation package
The bipartisan EXPLORE Act includes more than a dozen policy initiatives to enhance and support recreation on public lands