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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…
'Busiest Thanksgiving ever': How the TSA plans to handle record air travel
DALLAS (AP) — Just as there are good odds the turkey will taste dry, airports and highways are expected to be jam-packed during Thanksgiving week, a holiday pe…
Advisor wants to see businesses reach full potential
A senior business advisor at the Montana Manufacturing Extension Center and an executive growth consultant, Rich Turner sees the potential of people and busine…
Kalispell City Council to review priorities for upcoming legislative session
Kalispell City Council will begin determining Monday the municipality’s legislative priorities ahead of the upcoming session in Helena.
Influx of newcomers fuels Republican sweep in Montana
Democrats' crushing loss in Montana's nationally important U.S. Senate race settled a fierce political debate over whether a surge of newcomers in the past dec…
Law roundup: Flower shop worker fears pushing up daisies
A flower shop employee feared for her safety after a person she suspected of being homeless entered the store and asked for money.
New sidewalks create safer route through Evergreen
After breaking ground on the project in mid-April, the first phase of the long-awaited Evergreen sidewalk project is complete resulting in sidewalks from the T…
Evergreen School District sees improvements after adding community liaison position
Since introducing a school and health community liaison in January 2023, Evergreen School District has reported improvements in attendance (64%), behavior (55%…
From electrician to lawyer, Jordan Vann brings Vann Law Firm to Evergreen
His firm specializes in criminal defense, personal injury and wills and trusts, offering free consultations and flat fees for service.
Glacier Monuments crafts personalized memorials
Producing a blend of engraved stone and granite for headstones, decor, benches and more, the work is often a tribute to something or someone.
Evergreen School District focuses on community connections
The district has approximately 650 students and 120 staff.
Law Roundup: Drinks and snacks lifted from convenience store
Alcohol along with snack cakes, and various other items, were stolen from a convenience store. The total value reported to the Kalispell Police Department came out at $13.44.
Energizing the crowd: Spirit of the West marching band marks 40th anniversary
Spirit of the West’s impact on the MSU community expands far beyond its marquee Saturday afternoon performances in the fall.
Two jailed in Lincoln County following separate police chases
Two men are locked up in the Lincoln County Detention Center after they allegedly engaged in separate police chases in recent weeks.
Answering the call: Six new EMTs join Libby Volunteer Ambulance
The challenges of running a volunteer ambulance service are countless, but the dedicated denizens in Libby have been doing it for more than 50 years.
Montana settles with conservation groups that sued to shorten wolf trapping season
Two conservation groups agreed to dismiss a lawsuit against the Montana Fish and Wildlife Commission this week after it adopted wolf and coyote trapping season…