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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…
Hegseth fights to save Pentagon nomination as sources say Trump considers DeSantis
WASHINGTON (AP) — Pete Hegseth, Donald Trump's Pentagon pick, was fighting to hold on to his Cabinet nomination amid growing questions Wednesday about his pers…
Majority of Supreme Court seems reluctant to block state bans on medical treatments for minors
WASHINGTON (AP) — Hearing a high-profile culture-war clash, a majority of the Supreme Court seemed reluctant Wednesday to block Tennessee's ban on gender-affir…
Montana legislators vote down Capitol bathroom rule change aimed at transgender lawmakers
The Montana Legislature’s Joint Rules Committee on Tuesday voted down a proposed rule change targeted at a Democratic transgender representative from Missoula …
South Korea's opposition parties move to impeach president over sudden declaration of martial law
SEOUL, South Korea (AP) — South Korea's opposition parties moved Wednesday to impeach the president over the shocking and short-lived declaration of martial la…
Libby man hospitalized following Thanksgiving weekend house fire
The Libby Volunteer Fire Department battled a roaring house fire Sunday evening that left a 79-year-old Libby man homeless.
Troy city councilor voted in as new mayor
The city of Troy has a new mayor.
Mineral Community Hospital acquires St. Regis clinic
The Jack Lincoln Memorial Clinic in St. Regis is now operated by Mineral Community Hospital after its medical director, Dr. Randy Lovell, opted to focus on his practice in Thompson Falls.
State racks up nearly $1 million bill for tribal law enforcement in Lake County
Officials in Lake County have billed the state of Montana nearly $1 million this year to help cover the cost of law enforcement on the Flathead Indian Reservation, something local officials say is the state’s respo…
State hosts open house in Bigfork ahead of the planned Bridge Street Bridge replacement project
Montana Department of Transportation hosted an open house on Bigfork’s Bridge Street Bridge replacement last month, with the project now slated to begin in ear…
Law roundup: Man hyped up to get out of town
A man reportedly strolled along Main Street yelling profanities at passing vehicles, acting like he was going to walk into traffic.
Kalispell City Council approves fund aiding downtown facade improvements
Kalispell City Council approved Monday using tax increment financing funds to help downtown property owners make facade improvements.
U.S. Education Department urges states, schools to set policies on cellphone use
WASHINGTON — The U.S. Education Department called on every state, school and district on Tuesday to adopt policies on cellphone use in schools.
Idaho's 'abortion trafficking' law mostly can be enforced as lawsuit proceeds, court rules
BOISE, Idaho (AP) — A federal appeals court on Monday ruled that most of Idaho's first-in-the-nation law that makes it illegal to help minors get an abortion without the consent of their parents can take effect whi…
South Korean parliament votes to defy president by lifting his declaration of martial law
SEOUL, South Korea (AP) — South Korean President Yoon Suk Yeol declared martial law late Tuesday, vowing to eliminate "anti-state" forces as he struggles again…
Local Events: Pray for Snow, Holiday theatre and shopping
It’s opening week on Big Mountain, and winter fun is in full send!